I watched a Revolutionary War reenactor make bullets Saturday by melting aluminium foil over an open fire and pouring the liquid metal into a small mold. When he was done, he crimped the runoff away so it formed a perfect circular bullet. Then, he threw the bullet back into the aluminum to melt down and start all over again. (Something an actual soldier, of course, would have never done.)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Making Bullets
I watched a Revolutionary War reenactor make bullets Saturday by melting aluminium foil over an open fire and pouring the liquid metal into a small mold. When he was done, he crimped the runoff away so it formed a perfect circular bullet. Then, he threw the bullet back into the aluminum to melt down and start all over again. (Something an actual soldier, of course, would have never done.)
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Did they really use aluminum for bullets? Foil great at the BBQ and the firing range! Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteInteresting series you're putting together here. This shot and commentary today were full of information.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! Are they preparing for another revolution?
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