H110 light show? - Page 3

Nick_C_S · January 16, 2018, 03:20 PM

Well I tried to get this thread back on track (#42).

BBarn · January 16, 2018, 03:56 PM

Perhaps I should help, being one of those getting things off track.

I also use 2400 and HS-6 more than H110, mostly for less blast and recoil. I tried #7 but still prefer either HS-6 or 2400. Power Pistol is good for a little less recoil, but it too is flashy. Picked up a pound of CFE Pistol and will be loading up some of it to try in one of the magnums or 45 Colt soon.

2400 is kinda like a science experiment in the Casull. Plenty of heat, light, and sound with each pull of the trigger. Haven't felt the need to step up to H110 in it yet.

Northof50 · January 16, 2018, 04:04 PM

Ya' know...I'm thinking. Maybe 110 and 296 are the same powders. What does everyone else think? Ha!

Chainsaw. · January 16, 2018, 04:16 PM

Nick CS. I'm becoming a believer of having different powders for different loads, namely in revolvers given their versatility. Interesting abpit 2400 and hs6, Ive got a little hs6 Ill have to try. Ill keep the H110 around fpr impressing friends.

Northof50, thats ludicrous!

Marco Califo · January 16, 2018, 04:31 PM

I was once asked to leave with a refund of my range fee. 44 mag upper range load of 110 under 240gr ball (IIRC) made the steel walls of the indoor range ring like a bell, in addition to the jumbo size fireballs.
Next time I was there they told me there were dents in the back stop where I was shooting, and to leave the 44 at home.

LBussy · January 17, 2018, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco Califo

I was once asked to leave with a refund of my range fee. 44 mag upper range load of 110 under 240gr ball (IIRC) made the steel walls of the indoor range ring like a bell, in addition to the jumbo size fireballs.
Next time I was there they told me there were dents in the back stop where I was shooting, and to leave the 44 at home.

The indoor range I shoot at says we can shoot anything up to 50 cal BMG so long as it's under 4,000 FPS.

I am trying to get a friend who owns a Barrett to bring it some day.

the possum · January 17, 2018, 04:37 PM

+1 to the guys who said the flash is worse with lighter loads. These ball powders need pressure to burn efficiently (which is why you should never go below published minimums with them). So, the more pressure, the better it burns, leaving less to flash once it contacts the air. Mild loads from my .454 produce a fire ball the size of a basketball, but with hot loads ya can't see any flash at all.

Geezerbiker · January 18, 2018, 06:50 PM

Try shooting H110 loads at night. It's like a camera flash. The first time I did this I was shooting into a snow bank...

Dano4734 · January 21, 2018, 02:39 PM

H110 in the 454 Casull is a flame thrower, love it. If you don't hit the bear, you set him on fire

January 16, 2018, 03:20 PM	#51
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,522	Well I tried to get this thread back on track (#42). __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

January 16, 2018, 04:16 PM	#54
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Nick CS. I'm becoming a believer of having different powders for different loads, namely in revolvers given their versatility. Interesting abpit 2400 and hs6, Ive got a little hs6 Ill have to try. Ill keep the H110 around fpr impressing friends. Northof50, thats ludicrous! __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

January 16, 2018, 04:31 PM	#55
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	I was once asked to leave with a refund of my range fee. 44 mag upper range load of 110 under 240gr ball (IIRC) made the steel walls of the indoor range ring like a bell, in addition to the jumbo size fireballs. Next time I was there they told me there were dents in the back stop where I was shooting, and to leave the 44 at home. __________________ ............

January 16, 2018, 03:56 PM	#52
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Perhaps I should help, being one of those getting things off track. I also use 2400 and HS-6 more than H110, mostly for less blast and recoil. I tried #7 but still prefer either HS-6 or 2400. Power Pistol is good for a little less recoil, but it too is flashy. Picked up a pound of CFE Pistol and will be loading up some of it to try in one of the magnums or 45 Colt soon. 2400 is kinda like a science experiment in the Casull. Plenty of heat, light, and sound with each pull of the trigger. Haven't felt the need to step up to H110 in it yet.

January 16, 2018, 04:04 PM	#53
Northof50 Junior member Join Date: January 5, 2018 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 232	Ya' know...I'm thinking. Maybe 110 and 296 are the same powders. What does everyone else think? Ha!

January 17, 2018, 04:37 PM	#57
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	+1 to the guys who said the flash is worse with lighter loads. These ball powders need pressure to burn efficiently (which is why you should never go below published minimums with them). So, the more pressure, the better it burns, leaving less to flash once it contacts the air. Mild loads from my .454 produce a fire ball the size of a basketball, but with hot loads ya can't see any flash at all.

January 18, 2018, 06:50 PM	#58
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	Try shooting H110 loads at night. It's like a camera flash. The first time I did this I was shooting into a snow bank...

January 21, 2018, 02:39 PM	#59
Dano4734 Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2014 Posts: 730	H110 in the 454 Casull is a flame thrower, love it. If you don't hit the bear, you set him on fire