Is there any way to know how many bullets are in a clip of a gun without actually taking out every bullet and counting them? For example lets say someone hands you a clip to a pistol, rifle, or semi auto, could you tell if between if it had say 4 or 30 bullets in it? Thanks for any information.
2007-12-23 08:20:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The magazines of most modern firearms have holes in them to see the bullet casings, you simply count the holes where you can see brass, other magazines actually have numbered holes to give a quick reference to the amount of ammo left in it.
2007-12-23 08:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Im assuming you mean "magazine", as a "clip" is a spring metal clip that surrounds the loaded rounds - you can look right at the clip and count what's left.
Most magazines have witness holes, or cutouts, along the side of the magazine tube. Just look for the lowest hole with brass showing through and you'll know how many rounds are left in the magazine.
2007-12-24 10:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by Manevitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With most it would be hard to tell, but some pistols and carbines that use pistol clips have "Witness Holes" where you can see how many are left. Some even have numbers next to the holes. Hope this helps!
2007-12-23 18:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by flucolax35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the auto's I own have cut outs down one side of the clip so you can see how many are left. If yours lacks these holes you could carefully drill some of your own holes, just make sure they are centered and they wont effect the feeding. I did this to a pals M-11, drilled 1/4 inch holes down one side
2007-12-23 18:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by evo741hpr3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some clips have a slit in them which allows you to see how many are in the clip.* Depends on the clip whether or not it is exposed or not exposed so you can see how many there are in it.* The ones that are not exposed, just take and add some until its full.*
2007-12-23 16:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you answer your own question. If someone hands you a bag of oranges, can you tell if there is 4 or 30 oranges in it? Pretty silly question isn't it? I don't have to be an expert on oranges to know approximately how many oranges are in the bag just by the weight. When you become familiar with cartridge sizes and magazines from some common model firearms you can tell pretty damn close to how many are in it. Some magazines have holes on the side to help you approximate how many rounds remain. Mostly it is done with sight and feel.
2007-12-23 16:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. P 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If the shells are in a clip it is eas as you can see all but the base.
Now most MAGAZINES have sighting holes or a slit to view how much ammunition you have in your MAGAZINE.
2007-12-23 16:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by cpttango30 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
1. Use Japanese Tokyo Police Method to discharge entire
weapon content in fast paced but controlled semi-auto action
because any reason to shoot deserves maximum effect and
counting your load isn't too difficult.
2. Public Safety Officers frequently carry electronic scales to
determine weight of evidence in field conditions. The Patrol
Vehicle Crime Computer can obtain proper load weight of individual cartridge by make and caliber. Also the empty
basic frame weight of firearms by make and caliber. Ah,
but can they go figure, isn't that the question?
2007-12-23 16:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
you can come to a decent guess by feeling the weight if you are really good. but other then that no.
2007-12-23 16:23:16 · answer #9 · answered by Sean F 2 · 2⤊ 7⤋
when you hear a clicking noise, its empty
2007-12-23 16:30:03 · answer #10 · answered by thedaft1 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋