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Thu May 08, 2008 3:51 pm

Having a simple block of foam behind your projectile would act as a very simple, yet effective sabot.
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Thu May 08, 2008 4:04 pm

Like the dart round but there is a lot of energy wasted in the non removable sabot.
Hmm... I don't even remember saying that it was non-removable. In any case, whether I said that or not, it's wrong. The picture is an APFSDS design. I haven't cut the mass of duct tape in half yet, as I don't have anything to fire the round out of, and I always lose bits if I cut it early. There is a stopper made of light plastic that protrudes out 1/4" on all sides behind the sabot that keeps it on the round during the barrel, and as soon as the round exits, air resistance removes it from the body of the dart.

The design has been tested in 50mm bore, and works flawlessly.
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Fri May 09, 2008 9:43 pm

Just made this tonight...

The Cone tip is off of a Rocket and filled with caulk. The pvc behind it is 1.25" SCH 40 pipe (They are a perfect fit). Then a tail (made of cloth strips) is attached to the back of the cone.

This round is perfect for pre-sleeved GB barrels because the OD of the 1.25" pvc is almost the same as a Golf Ball.

Total Weight: 9oz
Total Length: 9.75" (not including tail)

Enjoy! :wink:
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Fri May 09, 2008 10:52 pm

im gonna make popsicle stick ammo prob just for looks but its gonna be sweet im making it right now ill have it posted by tonight 8)
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Sat May 10, 2008 12:17 am

here she is ....remember this is all appearance this thing wont do jack in the air :lol:
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hope you liked it only took about 10 min. Just through them on the bench grinder and i think i will paint it tomorrow :wink:
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Sat May 10, 2008 12:41 am

Thats a pretty sweet dart.
I know you said its just for looks, which it looks great, but if you actually did shoot it i think it would break straightaway and would be a little too light. But yeah it will do well in the looks section.
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Sat May 10, 2008 12:43 am

thanx it was super easy to make so nothing to crazy should be expected...by the way did you do that graff throw up in your pic?
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Sat May 10, 2008 12:49 am

No, just got it off the net. Lol i wish i could graf like that 8)
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Sat May 10, 2008 1:00 am

M.J.P. wrote:No, just got it off the net. Lol i wish i could graf like that 8)
check out my spud art post you can see my work
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Sat May 10, 2008 1:49 am

well, b45 it seems you like to double post, try editing instead... anyway nice dart
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....remember this is all appearance this thing wont do jack in the air Laughing
if you streamlined the fins a little, i.e. not cerated, you would have a great projectile. as for the strength, use so wood resin, soak it in it, it will be stronger than some of the guns on this site :o
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Sat May 10, 2008 1:54 am

daxspudder wrote:well, b45 it seems you like to double post, try editing instead... anyway nice dart
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....remember this is all appearance this thing wont do jack in the air Laughing
if you streamlined the fins a little, i.e. not cerated, you would have a great projectile. as for the strength, use so wood resin, soak it in it, it will be stronger than some of the guns on this site :o
yea sorry about the double posting i didnt know how to edit(noob) but i do now so no problems
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