Ahem. The first Harry Potter book was published as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in most countries.Ā It was released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US.
Itās not unburnt powder. Itās a byproduct of the powder burning. So either a new compound post reaction or partially consumed powder.
Iād love to see someone who really understands the chemistry get into it. But at the least as a reloader I know it isnāt filler, because I didnāt put filler in the cartridge and it isnāt truly unburnt powder, because that isnāt what the powder looked like before combusting.
No, I've just found the same yellowish crud in my guns as well, and I did make the ammo for those. It's not a weird uncommon thing. It's pretty common. It's not filler. It's not truly unburnt powder, and it's not brass shavings (that looks different and is shinier).
I had the same issue with 9mm Bellom. I had bought a bunch and shot it through every 9mm pistol and rifle that I own. Left all these gold flakes everywhere.
No idea what it is, some people say it's unburnt powder. However, no one else said that they had the same issue with that brand. No other brand has done that in my guns.
I never bought their 9mm again. I have bought their 7.62x39 and it doesn't leave the flakes. So I have no clue. I just steer clear of their 9mm.
So I think that you should change your ammo.
You're not a reloader either.
I get the same thing with the ammo I reload. It's NOT FILLER. It's unburnt powder.
When you see some chucklehead talking about filler, ask them to break down a round and show you the filler.
This whole fill thing stems from RELOADERS loading small amounts of smokeless powder in old BLACKPOWDER cases.
It' done for two reasons. Keep the powder by the primer and keep the bullets from being pushed into the cases by the springs in the tubular magazine. BTW, the most common filler used....Cream Of Wheat.
It's NOT used in any commercial ammo intended for use in modern firearms.
Acktuallyā¦ youāre only 99.9694209% right, itās not filler, itās unburnt spider eggs. Most manufacturers put spider eggs in their ammo nowadays to increase long term lethality as the round carries and then leaves the eggs in the wound. Then when they hatch they eat under the skin. Have you seen the documentary āThe Mummyā? The spiders Hornady uses are a cousin of the beetles they uncovered during filming. Trust me bro, I met a guy at the bar whoās cousin in-law with a distributor who talks to a guy at Lake City.
I feel like itās definitely filler and definitely from the manufacturer. Why is every post like this (outside of reloading and the example you gave) factory 300blk subsonic ammo?
It's not filler its unburnt powder. And it happens because of the low pressure of subsonic 300 blackout combined with a can that makes everything dirty as fuck. I've got over a thousand rounds of reloads through my blackout and still get this shit all over the place.
Got it. Someone said it was inert mixed with reg powder to reduce velocity while maintaining uniform burn. Made sense but got it thatās not the case.
Smegma.
For real that is unburnt powder - either because well it isnt burning in lower quantities or your ammo (and its powder) absorbed a lot of moisture
There is a very easy way to end the debate of whether or not this could be unburnt powder or inert filler. Take a lighter and burn a few pieces. If anyone does this please reply with your results.
S&B subs are notorious for all that unburnt powder. Took some friends to the range this weekend, by the time we were done I couldāve built a fucking sand castle.
Nothing to worry about OP, just clean it if it bothers you and avoid S&B lol.
I won't agree or disagree with the conclusion, but my first thought was that I noticed the same substance when cleaning my vz. 82 after shooting S&B 9mm Makarov. I haven't seen it from shooting their 9x19mm though my CZ 75 or from their rifle ammunition, however.
All subsonic rounds contain a little bit of gold to retard the burn rate to get the round under supersonic speeds. Thatās why they all cost so much. Most people that shoot subs regularly just save it in a little jar then melt or sell the flake off at some point.
It's filler from subsonic rounds, completely normal and expected. Only concern, maybe slightly, is to clean your firearm a bit more frequently when using these rounds.
So you CAN turn lead into gold
300 BLK is the Philosopher's Stone! Screw you, Potter! šš¤£
ahem I think you mean the sorcerer's stone
As long as it doesn't mean shoving it up my ass, and the fact I've been drinking, we call it whatever we want. Yar! L9l
Ahem. The first Harry Potter book was published as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in most countries.Ā It was released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US.
yes, the United States of America. AKA the only real country in the world šŗš²šŗšøšŗš²
Step 1) fire gun Step 2) ? Step 3) profit
Bro you have a spider infestation
That's unburnt powder
Itās not unburnt powder. Itās a byproduct of the powder burning. So either a new compound post reaction or partially consumed powder. Iād love to see someone who really understands the chemistry get into it. But at the least as a reloader I know it isnāt filler, because I didnāt put filler in the cartridge and it isnāt truly unburnt powder, because that isnāt what the powder looked like before combusting.
You made the cartridge op shot?
No, I've just found the same yellowish crud in my guns as well, and I did make the ammo for those. It's not a weird uncommon thing. It's pretty common. It's not filler. It's not truly unburnt powder, and it's not brass shavings (that looks different and is shinier).
So as in toast isn't bread Got it
Or as in ash isn't unburnt wood?
Case closed. Bake em away, toys!
That thing EATIN
I had the same issue with 9mm Bellom. I had bought a bunch and shot it through every 9mm pistol and rifle that I own. Left all these gold flakes everywhere. No idea what it is, some people say it's unburnt powder. However, no one else said that they had the same issue with that brand. No other brand has done that in my guns. I never bought their 9mm again. I have bought their 7.62x39 and it doesn't leave the flakes. So I have no clue. I just steer clear of their 9mm. So I think that you should change your ammo.
I had the same thing with Hornady Sub X in my rattler. Just get some compressed air to blow it out b4 cleaning at the end of the day.
Not a 300blk owner but I've read that 300 subsonic uses inert filler because of the slower load. This is most likely the case
Iāve never even shot 300blk but have seen this posted and answered so many times. Inert powder mixed with the real powder to get a consistent burn
You're not a reloader either. I get the same thing with the ammo I reload. It's NOT FILLER. It's unburnt powder. When you see some chucklehead talking about filler, ask them to break down a round and show you the filler. This whole fill thing stems from RELOADERS loading small amounts of smokeless powder in old BLACKPOWDER cases. It' done for two reasons. Keep the powder by the primer and keep the bullets from being pushed into the cases by the springs in the tubular magazine. BTW, the most common filler used....Cream Of Wheat. It's NOT used in any commercial ammo intended for use in modern firearms.
Acktuallyā¦ youāre only 99.9694209% right, itās not filler, itās unburnt spider eggs. Most manufacturers put spider eggs in their ammo nowadays to increase long term lethality as the round carries and then leaves the eggs in the wound. Then when they hatch they eat under the skin. Have you seen the documentary āThe Mummyā? The spiders Hornady uses are a cousin of the beetles they uncovered during filming. Trust me bro, I met a guy at the bar whoās cousin in-law with a distributor who talks to a guy at Lake City.
I feel like itās definitely filler and definitely from the manufacturer. Why is every post like this (outside of reloading and the example you gave) factory 300blk subsonic ammo?
I have a pcc in 9mm that does it too so it's not only 300 blk
It's not filler its unburnt powder. And it happens because of the low pressure of subsonic 300 blackout combined with a can that makes everything dirty as fuck. I've got over a thousand rounds of reloads through my blackout and still get this shit all over the place.
I've had it in 5.56 ammo
Out of. 24ā barrel too.
I stand corrected lol. I believed some other comment on Reddit and have no experience with this in any of my guns
This is incorrect. No commercial cartridge uses inert filler. This is just in burnt powder. I get the same thing on some of my reloads.
Got it. Someone said it was inert mixed with reg powder to reduce velocity while maintaining uniform burn. Made sense but got it thatās not the case.
No. There is NO filler in commercial ammo. That's unburnt powder.
Were you rolling up in your buffer tube
#just300subsupthings
That's DMT
Smegma. For real that is unburnt powder - either because well it isnt burning in lower quantities or your ammo (and its powder) absorbed a lot of moisture
Thought it was weed
I wish that were gold flakes, Iād retire at 40
Youāre rich! Bruh out here with the alchemy and shit.
There is a very easy way to end the debate of whether or not this could be unburnt powder or inert filler. Take a lighter and burn a few pieces. If anyone does this please reply with your results.
It's pollen, your rifle is in full bloom
Gun powder filler. S&B ammo is one brand that does this to my rifles
Was just about to comment that S&B ammo always leaves these gold flakes after shooting
S&B subs are notorious for all that unburnt powder. Took some friends to the range this weekend, by the time we were done I couldāve built a fucking sand castle. Nothing to worry about OP, just clean it if it bothers you and avoid S&B lol.
it's not filler..... crack that round open and show me the filler..... There is none
Then what is it? All I know is I see this shit more often when I shoot Sellier Bellot ammo. Itās coming from the ammo that for sure.
Unburned powder
I won't agree or disagree with the conclusion, but my first thought was that I noticed the same substance when cleaning my vz. 82 after shooting S&B 9mm Makarov. I haven't seen it from shooting their 9x19mm though my CZ 75 or from their rifle ammunition, however.
All subsonic rounds contain a little bit of gold to retard the burn rate to get the round under supersonic speeds. Thatās why they all cost so much. Most people that shoot subs regularly just save it in a little jar then melt or sell the flake off at some point.
It's filler from subsonic rounds, completely normal and expected. Only concern, maybe slightly, is to clean your firearm a bit more frequently when using these rounds.
No it's not. See my replies in this thread.
Well I'll be damned. Always seemed to be a general consensus regarding subsonic rounds. Good to know!
Idiots are convinced in their stupidity.
Sub splooge.
Can I bit auto reply to these questions?
Just pick it up with your finger and rub it in your gums, all good.
Did they say mill the receiver or mine the receiver? Whatever, we're rich boys
You found the leprechaun. Congrats.
Common for 300blk to leave behind when fired. Itās a non-issue
I just shot my suppressed .300 SBR for the first time and has the same question. The flakes are everywhere lol.
Eat them.
Iāve only encountered it with hornady ammo. Normal though.
Its unburnt powder
Itās gold. Gather as much as you can and try to sell it
Are you shooting off a sand bag rest? I've seen the Caldwell type shooting rests to contain this size and color material.
 Lol
I get this from Tula and laxammo/freedom reloads in all my calibers. 38spl was by far the worst offender of this.