tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038805453913133808.post5976706117079277920..comments2024-03-14T00:37:58.663-07:00Comments on Firearms History, Technology & Development: Firearm Malfunctions: Hang Fires and Dud CartridgesThe Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16500376725481184982noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038805453913133808.post-82599164404535719982014-06-22T03:27:31.295-07:002014-06-22T03:27:31.295-07:00It's worth noting that when a cartridge detona...It's worth noting that when a cartridge detonates outside of a supporting chamber the intended projectile, weighing much more than the metallic case doesnt go very far very fast and often wont travel more than a few feet, the danger of an unsupported cartridge exploding is from the bits of brass/steel/aluminum that do gain a little bit of speed from the propellant, but being composed of a relativly light metal they lose energy very quickly in a very short distancephilip doremushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601196018098892504noreply@blogger.com