-=> Quoting John Perz to All on 07 May 96  20:23 <=-
 Re: 22 caps 
 JP> I'd like some info on something I read about years ago - namely 22
 JP> rimfire BB and CB caps.
 JP> Are they still available?  I've never seen them in a store, myself.
 JP> Anybody got any experience with them?
 JP> I'm thinking of using them in a revolver in my basement during the
 JP> winter.  Is this practical?  How loud are they, compared to say, 22
 JP> shorts?  What kind of backstop would I need to stop them safely?
Yes, I've seen some CB caps, or better yet some standard-length Shorts 
and LR loaded down to CB levels. But even at that low power, they still 
have as much or more power than a "magnum" air rifle. Of course, even air 
guns can be dangerous if misused.
I have seen bullet traps which claim to safely stop even full power 
handgun cartridges, but I'm not sure. In any case, you'd still have the 
smoke and presumably some airborne lead to worry about. You'd need to 
ventilate the area just as indoor ranges are.
All in all, I'd suggest finding a real air gun or better yet a real 
indoor range.
Steve
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