Tannerite - Any cool stories?

[gunnails]

Well I learned some good things in this thread.
Many thanks to all who have posted.

 

[Kruel J]

I never understood the "fun" factor of shooting Tannerite. I've done it once quite a few years ago. Meh. I shoot steel these days.

 

[Koda]

The irony with tannerites popularity is it provides zero firearm training and knowledge, AND its gonna get our public lands closed to target shooting.

 

[slimmer13]

The irony with tannerites popularity is it provides zero firearm training and knowledge, AND its gonna get our public lands closed to target shooting.

So if I wanted to shoot tannerite on my own range on my own property, purely for entertainment, would that be ok?

 

[Koda]

So if I wanted to shoot tannerite on my own range on my own property, purely for entertainment, would that be ok?

Yes. Its legal to shoot it on private property.

 

[slimmer13]

No I get that, but you said it's going to get public shooting closed where it's already banned, so I'm not sure what you're saying.

 

[Kruel J]

Tannerite is stupid and a waste of money. There, I said it.

 

[Koda]

@slimer13
Yes, its illegal to shoot tannerite on public lands. So what do you think is next if gun owners continue to encourage new shooters to use tannerite on public lands?

Every summer I hear tannerite go off on public land from people shooting. Nothing good is gonna come from that.

 

[slimmer13]

@slimer13
Yes, its illegal to shoot tannerite on public lands. So what do you think is next if gun owners continue to encourage new shooters to use tannerite on public lands?

Every summer I hear tannerite go off on public land from people shooting. Nothing good is gonna come from that.

Who encouraged anyone to shoot it on public land?

 

[slimmer13]

Tannerite is stupid and a waste of money. There, I said it.

Like I said, haven't shot it in years. Probably agree with you more than not. We all dont have to like the same things.

 

[Heyjoe]

Steel would be a far better choice.

 

[Kruel J]

We all don't have to like the same things.

No we don't.....but Tannerite is stupid and Glocks rule.

 

[gunnails]

Decided to go this route, mainly because you can shoot it closer then tannerite, and the guy can also make it go boom with his bow.

 

[Kruel J]

View attachment 528803 Decided to go this route, mainly because you can shoot it closer then tannerite, and the guy can also make it go boom with his bow.

Good choice!

 

[Koda]

Who encouraged anyone to shoot it on public land?

I didnt say anybody did... I said every summer I hear it go off on public lands.

 

[gunnails]

Anyone in the Hillsboro area want to sell me some 2 liter bottles?

 

[Mikej]

Anyone in the Hillsboro area want to sell me some 2 liter bottles?

I can't help you other than suggesting you swing by the bottle machines at your local Freddy's, Safeway, Alebertson's...etc in you area from time to time.

 

[Kruel J]

You can buy that really cheap crappy soda at Walmart. Pour it out and you're GTG.

 

[Member 34319]

Usually even name brand soda in 2 liter form is only $1.

If you want the shock and awe factor. Place some dry rit dye in the bottle with some corn starch.

I talked a couple into doing this over the tannerite counter part that caused a wildfire in Arizona for their gender reveal thingy. It turned out nicely.

 

[oli700]

This is not true.

Tannerite can and has caused fires.

It has been proven to cause fires.

There are some manufacturers that claim their product is more chemically pure and won't cause fires.

I don't recommend explosive targets mostly because they are illegal on all public lands, and for the most part I've never witnessed anyone using them correctly.

Most of them are meant to be shot at at a minimum of 100 yards. I usually see folks shooting them at much closer distances.

If you choose to use these targets, be safe, be legal. Don't be another tractor idiot or wildfire guy!

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I'd like to see the case , I've been involved in several disproved as a member of Wildland fire invesigations . Some that appeared to be solely tannerite were proven rock strikes , or tracers etc . Anything is possible as I have seen lots of weird stuff in this business .
I'd appreciate something to read though as I'm always open to learn but I've not seen cost collection on a wildfire yet that was blamed on tannerite and tannerite alone in Oregon.