2007-09-27 04:51:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It depends on the gun. A .22 will have almost no visible muzzle flash (the "burst of light") while many magnum loads such as the .357 mag, .44 mag and .500 S&W will emit a very bright and large flash, even more so if the barrel is shorter. It depends entirely on the size/shape/caliber of the gun.
2007-09-27 05:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by theseeker4 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its called the flash. When the gunpowder ignites its its a small fiery explosion inside the gun and the barrel is used to determine which way the pressure from the mini explosion goes which expels the projectile along with a small burst of flame or flash fire from the muzzle of the barrel as the projectile exits.
2016-05-19 23:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by christa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all firearms that discharge a projectile by means of combustion (gunpowder) will have a muzzle "flash", the smaller the charge and the longer the barrel, the smaller the flash will be.
2007-09-27 05:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by mecha_nic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a muzzle flash caused by unburned powder burning at the muzzle end of the barrel. Sometimes it is so small it can only be seen in total darkness.
Best.
H
2007-09-27 13:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does, when the powder in the shell casing is ignited, it explodes with a flash of light. As the projectile leaves the barrel, the gases and light follow, along with waist or powder residue, this all happens in a blink of the eye. The best way to see this, is in the dark or with a high speed camera..
2007-09-27 05:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I get a flash from ignition of the powder in the bullets inside the barrel of my gun when I fire it. (Depending on the type of gun - this flash can vary in brightness and intensity)
I've never gotten a burst of "light" except when using my old laser-tag pistols. (*grins*)
2007-09-27 06:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not just a burst of light but actual flame and extremely hot gasses from a controlled explosion.
2007-09-27 04:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by valet4u2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean a flash, Yes, which is most noticeable in a darkened environment. This is especially pronounced in the magnum calibers.
2007-09-27 08:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES from the burning of gunpowder & primer inside the cartridge as it leaves the barrel.*
2007-09-27 05:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you are asking about what is called muzzle flash. Muzzle flash is caused by unburned powder coming out ot the muzzzle and burning as it exits. Some powders are more prone to muzzle flash than others. Muzzle flash is more noticible in the dark than in daylight.
2007-09-27 12:03:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋