Coast Gaurd left some odd projectiles on our range (pic)

canoeguy · Oct 28, 2009

The Coast Gaurd uses our range for training, after a session the last week I found some neat 40mm projectiles in the back stop, marked "CTG, 40MM PRACTICE, M781" Here's a pic:

Anyone have a use for them? They are inert, seem to have an aluminum base and a plastic nose. Any cartridge collectors out there that need a 40MM projectile?

Andy Griffith · Oct 28, 2009

Aren't hard projectiles for a 40mm considered DD's when assembled into a cartridge? Even "practice" stuff?

rburg · Oct 28, 2009

I think you're right, but I doubt the laws apply to our betters. I actually think the military, which the Coast Guard might be considered, should practice. I have nothing against them using HE, except it'd hard on the target stands!

Careby · Oct 28, 2009

The 40mm practice grenades I have handled released dye on impact.

CAJUNLAWYER · Oct 28, 2009

canoeguy said:
The Coast Gaurd uses our range for training, after a session the last week I found some neat 40mm projectiles in the back stop, marked "CTG, 40MM PRACTICE, M781" Here's a pic:

Anyone have a use for them? They are inert, seem to have an aluminum base and a plastic nose. Any cartridge collectors out there that need a 40MM projectile?

Inert or just didn't blow up???????

If it was me, I'd leave them where I found them.

Careby · Oct 28, 2009

Come on, crack one open and see what's inside!

Or if you're too much of a chicken, not that there's anything wrong with that, shoot at one from a "safe" distance.

Edit: Check this first: http://www.bellammo.com/M781.htm

BillK · Oct 28, 2009

They are practice rounds, filled with orange chalk powder. They break open and leave a bright orange mark when impacting a hard surface. Those must have missed the target and landed on soft ground.

Spotteddog · Oct 28, 2009

Blackboard rounds.

The Last Standing Knight · Oct 28, 2009

BillK said:
They are practice rounds, filled with orange chalk powder. They break open and leave a bright orange mark when impacting a hard surface. Those must have missed the target and landed on soft ground.

...or the fuse was bad; a dud round. In either case, I'd call the coastees to come pick them up.

BLACKHAWKNJ · Oct 28, 2009

In my Army days all training "munitions"-grenades, land mines, even the cases containing the "anti-nerve gas" kits were painted blue.

canoeguy · Oct 28, 2009

Yes, when I saw they were blue I knew they were inert, just a curiosity for someone like me who likes that sort of thing. In my time in the Navy, I saw a lot of things painted blue, like dummy mines, bombs, torpedoes and missiles hanging on Navy aircraft.

681ismyfavorite · Oct 28, 2009

call the Coast Guard and let them decide if they are safe in that condition.

sigp220.45 · Oct 28, 2009

They're plastic containers of chalk. Cool keepsakes, but harmless.

handejector · Oct 28, 2009

They are Inert.
Check this-
http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/AM/Ammunition/ref/pdf/PRESBUD06/40mm(1050).pdf

Mickey D · Oct 28, 2009

canoeguy said:
The Coast Gaurd uses our range for training, after a session the last week I found some neat 40mm projectiles in the back stop, marked "CTG, 40MM PRACTICE, M781" Here's a pic:

Anyone have a use for them? They are inert, seem to have an aluminum base and a plastic nose. Any cartridge collectors out there that need a 40MM projectile?

I'll take them if you want to get rid of them.

Double-O-Dave · Oct 28, 2009

My son just turned 12 today and is a beginning cartridge collector. He'd love to have one if possible.

Thanks,

Dave

mjr · Oct 28, 2009

If they say "+P" on them anywhere, be real, real careful.

29aholic · Oct 28, 2009

mjr said:
If they say "+P" on them anywhere, be real, real careful.

Yep...cant shoot them in a pre-model marked gun.

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