The Booms Are Back; Do We Have A Serial Boomer?

[kg4kww]

The Booms Are Back;Jack; And That's A Fact (http://www.wwbt.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WWBT/MGArticle/WBT_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031779466903)

[w3bny]

Richmond?!?!?! #Hmm.. #Couldnt be Dahlgren. #I hear Dahlgren all the time over here but I doubt that it would carry all the way down there. #There could be something going on from Indian Head but I doubt it. #Is it a low freq kinda vvoom or a wwwwwhomp feel it in your chest or a quick BOOM. #It does make a difference. #Quick boom would be like a sonic boom but a low vvvoom is HE.

[WD8OQX]

Man, that would have to be getting pretty annoying, if nothing else - to say the least. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[w3bny]

Annoying.... Nah its the sound of freedom or atleast thats what they used to have outside the gates at NSWC Dahlgren VA. Back when they used to fire off that 16" gun every friday at noon. w00t! And did they tell anyone... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Nah...after a couple of days, you learned that it was coming!

[kg4kww]

I think someone just ate a lot of refried beans at Taco Bell and was blowing off a little steam. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KB1GYQ]

It's the mad boomer!

[kc2kde]

Never know, it could be RCM's 45ACP against that spirit...


But wait, wern't guns outlawed in Britian?http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[KB8VNP]

The way he cuts on Americans why is he using a cartridge that was an American cartridge??

[KB8VNP]

I guess I should clarify - I think ACP stand for Automatic Colt Pistol. The last I heard Colt is an American Company! And RCM said that (In the brain Surgery thread) that the failures emigrated here.

Where's NBW when you need him?

[kc2kde]

Quote[/b] (KB8VNP @ Dec. 02 2004,18:12)]The way he cuts on Americans why is he using a cartridge that was an American cartridge??
OK, that was the loudest pistol I could think of at the time... but now that you got me started maybe he is using a .44 magnum, or a .454 catsull, who knows... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[kc2kde]

Or, maybe he's using a .50 pistol, I've heard of them but I really wouldn't want to use one- I value my wrists more than that! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KC0NBW]

Quote[/b] (KB8VNP @ Dec. 02 2004,18:20)]I guess I should clarify - I think ACP stand for Automatic Colt Pistol. #The last I heard Colt is an American Company! #And RCM said that (In the brain Surgery thread) that the failures emigrated here.

Where's NBW when you need him?
who? me? i been off ignoring the test topic thread! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[KA9VQF]

I once built a 30.06 six shooter. It went boom pretty loudly. I always wondered what happened to it after I sold it.

[KB8VNP]

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Quote (KB8VNP @ Dec. 02 2004,18:20)
I guess I should clarify - I think ACP stand for Automatic Colt Pistol. The last I heard Colt is an American Company! And RCM said that (In the brain Surgery thread) that the failures emigrated here.

Where's NBW when you need him?

who? me? i been off ignoring the test topic thread!

Yeah, I don't remember exactly what ACP means......

[w3bny]

Quote[/b] (KA9VQF @ Dec. 02 2004,22:42)]I once built a 30.06 six shooter. It went boom pretty loudly. I always wondered what happened to it after I sold it.
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And I thought those 22-250 TC contenders made a bunch-o-racket and had a bit-o-kick. 30-06 six shooter..... Wacha got on the bench now a 416 rigby pepper box derringer? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Imagine how much metal you have to have to keep that thing from going off in yer hand. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KC0NBW]

Quote[/b] (KB8VNP @ Dec. 03 2004,04:19)][QUOTE]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quote (KB8VNP @ Dec. 02 2004,18:20)
I guess I should clarify - I think ACP stand for Automatic Colt Pistol. #The last I heard Colt is an American Company! #And RCM said that (In the brain Surgery thread) that the failures emigrated here.

Where's NBW when you need him?

who? me? i been off ignoring the test topic thread!

Yeah, I don't remember exactly what ACP means......
even if you forgot, you still remembered!
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anyone ever see a "thunder 5 revolver?
a barrel a bit over 1 inch,5 shots, 45-70 cartridge!(which is normally loaded for the old trapdoor springfield rifle from 1870 or so!
not very accurate, but one hell of a muzzle flash!
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[kg4kww]

Well I still say it's a case of refried beans. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[k6pme]

Quote[/b] (kc2kde @ Dec. 02 2004,18:36)]Or, maybe he's using a .50 pistol, I've heard of them but I really wouldn't want to use one- I value my wrists more than that! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
I met a guy at the range awhile back that let me shoot a few rounds from his .50 revolver. I don't often need ear protection but that thing just plain HURT.

[gw4rcm]

I believe I've solved that little problem for you, it's David AAO, exploding with indigation, at another thread or post he does not agree with.
To make these booms audible in your part of the world, he uses a beamboom.
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RCM

[W5MEJ]

Quote[/b] (w3bny @ Dec. 03 2004,06:17)]And I thought those 22-250 TC contenders made a bunch-o-racket and had a bit-o-kick.
Ahh, I'm surprised anyone here knows about the TC Contender. #I don't have a 22-250 barrel, but my favorite is the 30-30 from a 10" bull barrel. #I've fired everything up to the 45-70 in the contender, but the 30-30 is my all time favorite.

Another fun round for it is the 256 Winchester Magnum. #The name sounds ferocious, but it is just a 357 Magnum necked down to 25 caliber. #High muzzle velocity, great accuracy for a 10" handgun barrel, but don't try to use for serious hunting on deer-sized game!

Chuck

[kc2kde]

Quote[/b] (gw4rcm @ Dec. 03 2004,16:40)]I believe I've solved that little problem for you, it's David AAO, exploding with indigation, at another thread or post he does not agree with.
To make these booms audible in your part of the world, he uses a beamboom.
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
RCM
You mean indigestion? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[k6pme]

Quote[/b] (W5MEJ @ Dec. 03 2004,17:06)]Quote[/b] (w3bny @ Dec. 03 2004,06:17)]And I thought those 22-250 TC contenders made a bunch-o-racket and had a bit-o-kick.
Ahh, I'm surprised anyone here knows about the TC Contender. #I don't have a 22-250 barrel, but my favorite is the 30-30 from a 10" bull barrel. #I've fired everything up to the 45-70 in the contender, but the 30-30 is my all time favorite.

Another fun round for it is the 256 Winchester Magnum. #The name sounds ferocious, but it is just a 357 Magnum necked down to 25 caliber. #High muzzle velocity, great accuracy for a 10" handgun barrel, but don't try to use for serious hunting on deer-sized game!

Chuck
.30 Herritt in both 10" and 14" barrels, .44 mag in a 12" barrel. Gave it to my dad.

[W5MEJ]

Quote[/b] (KG6QQL @ Dec. 03 2004,18:08)]Quote[/b] (W5MEJ @ Dec. 03 2004,17:06)]Quote[/b] (w3bny @ Dec. 03 2004,06:17)]And I thought those 22-250 TC contenders made a bunch-o-racket and had a bit-o-kick.
Ahh, I'm surprised anyone here knows about the TC Contender. #I don't have a 22-250 barrel, but my favorite is the 30-30 from a 10" bull barrel. #I've fired everything up to the 45-70 in the contender, but the 30-30 is my all time favorite.

Another fun round for it is the 256 Winchester Magnum. #The name sounds ferocious, but it is just a 357 Magnum necked down to 25 caliber. #High muzzle velocity, great accuracy for a 10" handgun barrel, but don't try to use for serious hunting on deer-sized game!

Chuck
.30 Herritt in both 10" and 14" barrels, .44 mag in a 12" barrel. Gave it to my dad.
The .30 Herritt is another good round. #I had a barrel for that one once, but sold it to play with some others.

.44 Mag barrels are fun to play with on the contender. #I've never really liked the .44 Mag round, but I had a lot of fun working up rounds for a friend. #With the longer barrels, you can play with slower burning powders and get some pretty accurate rounds with a decent muzzle velocity. #Problem is, those same rounds would be lousy in a 4" or 6" S&W!

Chuck

[kg4kww]

I don't think this is a gun shot. As the press release info has said nothing about gun shots.

Update on Richmond Booms (http://www.nbc12.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WWBT%2FMGArticle%2FWBT_BasicArt icle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031779491610)

[kg4kww]

This just broke on the local news; Could it be related? (http://www.nbc12.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WWBT%2FMGArticle%2FWBT_BasicArt icle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031779494540)

[KG4CGC]

ACP: all caliber pistol. A pistol which came from the factory with three interchangeable barrels.

[KC0NBW]

Quote[/b] (KG4CGC @ Dec. 04 2004,04:49)]ACP: all caliber pistol. A pistol which came from the factory with three interchangeable barrels.
a swiss army gun, just fold out the barrel you want!
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[KC0NBW]

another possible source, are there any taco shops in your area? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[KC0NBW]

Quote[/b] (KG4CGC @ Dec. 04 2004,04:49)]ACP: all caliber pistol. A pistol which came from the factory with three interchangeable barrels.
the thompson contender for one!

i have a 1911 colt clone and i have .22 long rifle and
.38 super conversions for it! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[NE5U]

My kid works on AC130H Spectre gunships (USAF). They are usually up practicing when I visit him. They are attached to AFSOC and as such they don't practice during the day. When they are practicing at the water range the noise that the 105mm gun that they shoot makes is a low boom... boom... spaced about 1 second apart. It's easily heard when sitting in a crowded restaurant (on the beach). I don't know how far out the water range is but sound carries pretty well over water. The sound is much more pronounced when they are practicing at the gunnery range near the base. It's only about 10 miles or less from his house. Sometimes the percussion from the 105mm gun will rattle bbq implements off of the shelf. It gets real interesting when they let loose with the 20mm, 40mm, and 105mm guns...

The AC130H (Spectre) and AC130U (Spooky) are awesome machines.

It wouldn't surprise me if there wasn't a gunnery range in the area of the booms...

But... after reading all the articles... it's probably not gunships... probably just idiots...

[KA9VQF]

Quote[/b] (NE5U @ Dec. 04 2004,19:39)]But... after reading all the articles... it's probably not gunships... probably just idiots...
I don't live anywhere near there, honest.

[ka1kjz]

Back in 1992, the first World Trade Center bombers tested the mix in the Naugatuck (CT) State Forest. Shook my windows, called it in to the cops, they could care less.

Someone is testing the mix for the next attack, plain and simple.

[KL7FZ]

Just the Confederate Army in exile practising for the next attempt at secession! The South will Rise Again! If for no other reason than it get too darn cold in the north sometime. And remember the south is holding all your old folks hostage in Florida.

But then it may be just the gangs in the Richmond 'hoods sorting out the leadership thing.

#KL7FZ

[kg4kww]

Latest on Richmond Booms; They Are Still Booming (http://www.nbc12.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WWBT%2FMGArticle%2FWBT_BasicArt icle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031779539008)

[kg4kww]

Richmond Boom Update (http://www.wtvr.com/Global/story.asp?S=2659790&nav=KACdTv4V)

[ac3p]

KL7FZ stole my thunder (pun intended).

Just an LDE from 1861 - 1865.

[w7auw]

when I snap my fingers you will awaken totally refreshed and you will no longer hear booming sounds, however you will be compelled to send me five bucks at my call Yahoo. OUT!

[KC0KBH]

Well, thank god NBC 12 is on my side.
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[KC0KBH]

God KE7AUW, your avatar almost hypnotised me! I started feeling wierd after staring at it. :rock:

[w7auw]

see my post annoying avatars

[kg4kww]

dudes, did you all ever think that these booms could be unhappy spirits. These spirits might be mad at you.

[KD7WHQ]

Not really off topic, but does anyone remember what was termed as "exploding head syndrome?"
The "symptom" was memorable, and happened to me three or four times; Feeling a blast, and hearing it, complete with the rubble falling. All in Dolby™ surround.
The realism was more than intense; it was happening, all the way up to the reverberations.
This was happening to a large number of people in the mid 80's..

[w7auw]

or in their mid 80's