Any use for 27 caliber nail gun blanks?

[dbosman]

A local thrift shop has a box of 27 caliber nail gun blanks for cheap. Anyone got a 27 caliber single shot?

[3leggedturtle]

Look up the threads on here for using them in .25 Stevens rimfire rifles. Todd/3leg

[Chev. William]

"27 Caliber Nail gun Blanks" are usually about .268"-.270" body diameter which is 'usable' in .25 Stevens RF Chambers IF THEY Are of A Suitable Grade Level.

As far As I know, Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 have actually successfully tested in .25 Stevens RF firearms by Posters who reported their findings here.
Grade 4 is considered Excessive for the General run of older and lighter built Rifles.
Grade 3 is considered High Power for the General run of older and lighter built rifles.
Grade 2 is considered good medium power as it will yield about 1000fps Muzzle Velocity for a 67 grain Projectile.
Grade 1 is considered a 'Plinking power' load four use in any .25 Stevens firearm as it appears to yield about 600fps to 700fps Muzzle velocity out o fa rifle.

Generally, the 'Nail gun blanks' will bulge and leak powder gasses to some extent around the case body as they Are smaller than the nominal .276"-.278" body diameter of .25 Stevens Cartridges and obviously smaller than the usual chamber diameters for .25 Stevens.

Note that Legal Disclaimers on the boxes state they should not be used in other than devices designed for their specific use, and Projectile Firearms are not their original intended use.

'Cavet Emptor'(sp?)

Chev. william

[jdfoxinc]

The empties can be used as .25 jackets.