"Roger Shoaf" wrote in message
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Assume one were to take a .357 revolver and load it with shells that were
reloaded with a primer only and without any powder.

How far would the bullet get, only propelled by the primer charge?

If it makes a difference let's assume that the bullets are standard lead
round nose (no metal jacket.

(Shudder!)

In 'Nam, I had a "grease gun" leave one about two inches up from the bolt
during a fire fight. .45ACP isn't hot enough to break the gun, but the next
round's explosion at the breech was startling, to say the least.

LLoyd