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Posted: 5/14/2015 10:59:53 AM EDT
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Found a local guy selling a law rocket tube/launcher. No rocket of course.
Do these require any type of de-milling or is the DD the actual rocket? The guy is older and cannot tell me much about it. He had it as a wall-hanger. I am interested in it and he is going to send me pictures. What should I look for as far as de-dimilling. If I opted to try to get this operational as a DD is it even possible or am I just looking at a wall-hanger? My google searches are not giving me much to go on. Thanks! |
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It is launching a projectile greater than 1/2" dia so I would say it woul need to be registered as a DD if you want to make it functional. Just like a RPG or similar device. At best you would be able shoot solid inert missiles, sort of like model rocketry but in the horizontal direction. I bet it will be hard to find data on the propellant but people build powerful rockets all the time, not that I would wants fire any of them from my shoulder though.
Unless you are looking for a challenging project to learn about and do lots of R&D I would say it's best left as a wall hanger. If your looking to get into DD grenade launchers and small AT cannons are pretty popular as there is more info out there on them and are a bit safer and cheaper to use. If you do decide to give it a try make a thread here for advice and let everyone follow your progress. |
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Damn they have went up |
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look up the "M72" on google. they are single use launchers with no hazardous materials once fired We reloaded them frequently with sub-caliber munitions for training in the TXARNG. In fact I was OIC for an M72 training range at Fort Sill, we reloaded each tube about a dozen times. They can be re-used again and again. You replace the primer cup in the little piece that come open on the rear, when you take the screw out. Same as a 12ga shotgun primer IIRC. Re-extend to cock, put the sub-caliber rocket in and ready to fire. The sub-caliber law is not a big a boom as the full munitions, 36mm rocket instead of a 66mm one, but they make a good pop and will set a downrange target truck tire on fire. Still make a fair back blast too. |
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We reloaded them frequently with sub-caliber munitions for training in the TXARNG. In fact I was OIC for an M72 training range at Fort Sill, we reloaded each tube about a dozen times. They can be re-used again and again. You replace the primer cup in the little piece that come open on the rear, when you take the screw out. Same as a 12ga shotgun primer IIRC. Re-extend to cock, put the sub-caliber rocket in and ready to fire. The sub-caliber law is not a big a boom as the full munitions, 36mm rocket instead of a 66mm one, but they make a good pop and will set a downrange target truck tire on fire. Still make a fair back blast too. Quoted:
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look up the "M72" on google. they are single use launchers with no hazardous materials once fired We reloaded them frequently with sub-caliber munitions for training in the TXARNG. In fact I was OIC for an M72 training range at Fort Sill, we reloaded each tube about a dozen times. They can be re-used again and again. You replace the primer cup in the little piece that come open on the rear, when you take the screw out. Same as a 12ga shotgun primer IIRC. Re-extend to cock, put the sub-caliber rocket in and ready to fire. The sub-caliber law is not a big a boom as the full munitions, 36mm rocket instead of a 66mm one, but they make a good pop and will set a downrange target truck tire on fire. Still make a fair back blast too. The M72 LAW ROCKET IS a SINGLE USE launcher. What you OIC'd was an M72 LAW TUBE fitted with a SUBCALIBER ROCKET LAUNCHER DEVICE to fire the 35mm subcaliber rockets. Only the RSO needs to be proficient on the weapon system, the OIC is just the responsible guy for the 'RANGE' & checking in with range control.  
~Will |
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These make a great replacement for the original primer block....but will blow out rhe aluminium screw holding the primer Door Shut...
The screws be replaced and the door can be modified, replaced. Depending on if youf useing a fuse or flash tube. http://www.knightrifles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/m901110_600.jpg |
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