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Old 04-19-2009, 06:28 PM
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There are a couple of semi auto shotguns that will cycle without blank adaptors but the FFXhot loads must be used. They function at about 90% which is not reliable enough to take chance with during filming. This is mainly due to the inconsistant nature of shotgun blanks.
yes, I can cycle my semi auto shotguns with super hot blanks, but they crap out after three shots. I can fire the SPAS 12 about 3 times before it jams up. Therefore (like you already said) NOT blank adapting them is not a viable option due to the unacceptable probability of failure during a take...
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