Did I miss the physics? Or is the Star printing BS?

[Archbishop]

Ran across this article today and was curious, I have always been under the impression that ammo burned in a fire would explode, but not go anywhere because they aren't breech loaded into a gun as a back stop. What gives?

Firefighters dodge bullets at Indianapolis blaze

Associated Press 2:09 p.m. CST, December 6, 2009


INDIANAPOLIS - Firefighters had to dodge bullets as a fire ignited ammunition left in an Indianapolis house.

The one-story ranch home on the city's east side was the scene of a shooting earlier Saturday. When firefighters responded about 11 p.m., ammunition inside the home ignited and fired rounds at the firefighters trying to extinguish the blaze.

Capt. Rita Reith says the ammunition probably was left behind after the shooting. She says it's common for ammunition inside a burning home to explode.

No firefighters were hurt. The home was a total loss.

Officials are investigating whether the fire was set.

In the earlier shooting, police say a man told officers he was walking near the home when he was shot in the back and leg.

LINK TO SOURCE
Firefighters dodge bullets at Indianapolis blaze -- chicagotribune.com

 

[Chance]

Explode yes, "fire at you" NO

Unless the round is contained inside of a close fitting container (chamber of a gun, etc.) with one hole for the projectile to exit, there can't be a pressure build up behind the bullet to "shoot" it with any velocity or accuracy. Reminds me of some of the old movies where someone running would throw a hand full of bullets in the camp fire and kill the bad guys that were chasing him!

 

[photoshooter]

YouTube - Mythbusters - Bullets exploding on camp fire (Lethal Popcorn!)

 

[scheesman]

There is enough pressure in the casing to make the lighter of the casing and bullet go flying. This is usually the casing, but can vary. MythBusters also did an episode where they put a bunch of different types of ammo in the oven and the results were that the casing did more damage than the bullet. But even a 50BMG wouldn't puncture the oven.

 

[kennys_67]

I was very interested in the video, thanks for putting that on here

 

[Archbishop]

as you all have posted this was my understanding to. So it make me wonder what in the world the Star was printing.... Oh well, just curious.

 

[danmdevries]

as you all have posted this was my understanding to. So it make me wonder what in the world the Star was printing.... Oh well, just curious.

A sensational story that people would be interested in reading.

The more accurate headline of "Firefighters hear bullet casings flying around with little risk of projectile injury" doesn't hold interest.

 

[eliteimagery]

Leave it to mythbusters to debunk a newspaper

 

[Josh Ward]

A sensational story that people would be interested in reading.

The more accurate headline of "Firefighters hear bullet casings flying around with little risk of projectile injury" doesn't hold interest.

Exactly, since when does the media "report" anything accuratly or truthfully ????

 

[photoshooter]

Exactly, since when does the media "report" anything accuratly or truthfully ????

In the 10 years I worked in newspapers, I can honestly say that we never screwed up publishing the date in the Masthead on page 1.

Got to be thankful for something!

 

[DRob]

Indy Star

Adam and Jamie are way late to the party to debunk the Indy Star's myths. The Star has been twisting "facts" and misreporting incidents for decades. Nearly everything we see, hear,and read in today's media has an editorial slant. "News" media is a misnomer!

DRob

 

[hntrdav]

They just hear the popping and think bullets are flying everywhere.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Lethal or not, anyone want to run into a house fire when you know there is live ammo cooking off?

 

[Marc]

YouTube - Mythbusters - Bullets exploding on camp fire (Lethal Popcorn!)

yup the brass is more dangerous than the actual projectile

 

[renegade]

Am I the only one that noticed this part


LINK TO SOURCE
Firefighters dodge bullets at Indianapolis blaze -- chicagotribune.com[/quote]

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may have something to do with it.
Chicago can't be trusted.

 

[SirRealism]

For some reason, I'm feeling the need for another SKS shoot. I'm craving cosmoline and hot dogs.

 

[Limpy88]

with fingers over upper lip moving them to simulate a mustach. "When i was riding the rails towards the end of the great depression. I learned several things from my hobo mentors. One was how to apply microscopic dichroic layers to glass using titanium distilled from white house paint....." That is classic.

but is make sense that the casing went farther, since the casing is lighter than the bullet

 

[Shadow]

OOOH this is just great ,,more fuel for the gun haters. My son and i have been trying to open a gun shop in a little town and have been fighting 2 older gentelmen about this therory ,,and they still think modern ammo is black powder. Right now their waiting on the word from indianapolis for a fire code on gunshops.

 

[SavageEagle]

In the 10 years I worked in newspapers, I can honestly say that we never screwed up publishing the date in the Masthead on page 1.

Got to be thankful for something!

Yup, I've seen that messed up before too. I'd have to say the only thing I've never seen messed up in a paper was the NAME of the paper.

For some reason, I'm feeling the need for another SKS shoot. I'm craving cosmoline and hot dogs.

We could always cut down another tree too!

And see, we even saved a reptile! He may have been deaf, but...

But if you're gonna have another SKS shoot, let me know. I might not have an SKS anymore, but I'd LOVE to come.

 

[SirRealism]

But if you're gonna have another SKS shoot, let me know. I might not have an SKS anymore, but I'd LOVE to come.

I have an extra SKS, just not much ammo. Well, if we can find a 70° day in December, and a willing host, I'll definitely be there. Actually, I don't really need 70°... that was just the icing on the cake last year.

BTW, sorry for the thread jack. Carry on.