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    Question .303 British Black Powder Blank Ammo

    I use .303 blank ammo when giving living history demonstrations, and recently ordered 100 rounds. The ammo arrived and the boxes are labeled "Black Powder". Am I crazy to question if this is okay to discharge in my SMLE No.1 Mk III*?
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    Depends how much you like smoke, stink, and cleaning up with plenty of water.

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    Cool smoke, stink, and cleaning up?

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    Depends how much you like smoke, stink, and cleaning up with plenty of water.
    Good to know. Sounds like it will add some nice drama, too.
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    Of course it won't be very "historical" unless you're demonstrating 19th century technology with a Lee-Metford. (SMLE's were made for 20th century smokeless service ammunition.)

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    Question Not Historical?

    Quote Originally Posted by Parashooter View Post
    Of course it won't be very "historical" unless you're demonstrating 19th century technology with a Lee-Metford. (SMLE's were made for 20th century smokeless service ammunition.)
    Believe me, these 4th graders are not going to be quite that critical.
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