Re: [DL] water and ammunition

["Fantaphage" <zom-b@chipsnet.com>]

What about shotgun ammo? I think back in 1877 shell casings were made of
paper weren't they? If so, don't go wading past your bandolier's.

Fantaphage

"To hell with them fellas--buzzards gotta eat, same as worms." - The Outlaw
Josey Wales





----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Greeson <tattoos@triad.rr.com>
To: <deadlands@gamerz.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 7:11 AM
Subject: Re: [DL] water and ammunition


> Depends really, most standard amo in this time is not sealed, and wet
powder
> will not fire. a  quick immersion would probably give a percentage chance
> for misfires, while a more prolonged stay under water would ruin the
rounds.
> If your posse is smart enough they can be sealed with something like a
thin
> coat of wax. My group went on a underwater cave system type adventure and
> did just that.
>
>   Specialty rounds from S and R could be considered different tho. More
like
> modern ammo which can stand a simple soaking.
>
> Andrew
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alexander Mosena" <marshal-grim@firemail.de>
> To: <deadlands@gamerz.net>
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 8:06 PM
> Subject: [DL] water and ammunition
>
>
> > greetings from germany, guys and gals!
> > a simple question:
> > what happens if a bullet gets wet; or let's say, the character falls
into
> a lake with his guns in his hands. how do his guns work when he comes back
> out of the water?
> >
> > i must admit i don't know much about guns, so please be patient if this
> question sounds stupid.
> >
> > thank you all, alexander mosena
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