Tracers

jl45

September 21, 2004 11:57

A friend of mine bought some tracer rounds in .308. He asked me if they could cause any damage to his barrel. I told him I would ask the guys on the GB sight.

Any thoughts on potential problems with using tracers?

jl45

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  jl45

  September 21, 2004 11:57

  Will they harm the barrel of a rifle? They are being shot in a hunting/sport gun and not an evil black rifle, if it matters.

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  1KYDSTR

  September 21, 2004 12:34

  Prolonged use of Mil spec tracers WILL eventually cause damage to the barrel, but limited use with careful cleaning presents little trouble at all. Just don't go "Rambo" and you should be OK!
  
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  Laredo Lefty

  September 21, 2004 12:34

  If they are not corrosive then they should not do any harm. The USGI tracers in 5.56 and 7.62 are non corr.
  If the ammo he bought is recent US ammo or remanufactured ammo it will not damage his barrel.
  As with any ammo you should clean your gun after shooting.
  
  
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