I just ordered some tannerite.

Anyone ever used any of this stuff?

I heard about it and being the pyro I am, I had to get some.

Its basically a (LEGAL) explosive that will only explode when shot.

I ordered enough for a 1 lb bomb. Ill probably make two 1/2 lb ones though.

This is what it is.
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Here is a the formula Im using.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...4160033AAXnfHr

And this is what it does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiEUMTT5TxY

That's pretty neat for a legal explosive device. I'll have to check in to that.

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On January 14th 2008, a man in Red Wing, Minnesota was accused of detonating 100 lb (45 kg). of tannerite inside the bed of a dump truck by shooting it with a .50 caliber rifle from 300 yards (270 m) away. The ensuing blast could be felt at Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant, and officials from the FBI, BATF, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, US Postal Service, and the US Coast Guard have become involved, along with local law enforcement agencies.[1]The man, Brian Wesley Childs, was arrested for gross disregard for human life and destruction of property with an explosive or incendiary.

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This is why it should be illegal for some people.

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Originally Posted by Pepsi

This is why it should be illegal for some people.

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Yea I saw that. 100 pounds wtf. I would have gotten WAYYYY more than 300 yards away with that shit.

Just don't be a dumbass with it please.

And make a video of it if possible

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Originally Posted by ltsnead

Just don't be a dumbass with it please.

And make a video of it if possible

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Ill probably do a .5 lb bomb and get like 150 yards away. I just need to find something to blow up now.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

I just need to find something to blow up now.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxClcqoWPdA

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

I just need to find something to blow up now.

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You can borrow my house if you'd like.

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Originally Posted by ltsnead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxClcqoWPdA

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I saw that. I bet it fucking stunk.

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Originally Posted by djwolford

You can borrow my house if you'd like.

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Ok, bring it down here and buy another 50 lbs of tannerite.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

Ok, bring it down here and buy another 50 lbs of tannerite.

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I know it's hard to imagine because I live in Alabama, but my house actually doesn't move.

Today I was actually thinking about what I could blow up.

Im thinking about just putting the tannerite in a 5 gal bucket full of gas.

Seriously, put it in a backpack, strap it to a stray dog, shoot the backpack, profit.

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Originally Posted by djwolford

Seriously, put it in a backpack, strap it to a stray dog, shoot the backpack, profit.

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lol

That would be hard to hit a moving target the size of a softball at 150 yards. Plus he will start running once I shoot once.

I mean I could tie one down, but thats no fun.

Maybe Ill hire some Mexicans.

Tie him to a tree, it'll be a fun test of skill.

I mean Id probably have to give the dog body armor.

Put it on a propane tank.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

I mean Id probably have to give the dog body armor.

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Well if you accidentally hit him first it will make it a bit easier. It's a win-win situation.

But then that puts us back at square one. Just blowing up a dead animal.

I think the bucket of gas would look cooler.

I wish my friend still had that shitty Probe.

One of my dads clients owns a junkyard. Maybe I can get an old junker.

Car was my first instinct, but then I was like who really has an old car that they just want to see blown up lying around?

How about if you hit the dog, put it in a bucket of gas and then shoot at the gas.

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Originally Posted by Pepsi

Put it on a propane tank.

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I repeat.

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Originally Posted by Pepsi

I repeat.

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I didnt see that, but thats too unsafe. Plus I dont think it would even catch. Just throw the tank.

Yeah I mean Tidus we're trying to come up with something that doesn't involve Anon-d dying here.

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Originally Posted by djwolford

Yeah I mean Tidus we're trying to come up with something that doesn't involve Anon-d dying here.

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Well, my first attempt on his life went wrong....

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Originally Posted by Pepsi

Well, my first attempt on his life went wrong....

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I got my eyes on you.

See if you can drill out a part of a tree, then put it in there and try to down the tree with it.

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Originally Posted by djwolford

See if you can drill out a part of a tree, then put it in there and try to down the tree with it.

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Damn thats a good idea.

But I dont know where I could blow a tree up. I planned on doing at a buddies and they have tons of trees. But they are all pecan trees. Ill have to look around and see if they have any rotten trees or anything. They should have some down ones since the hurricane.

Oooooooooh, idea. Drill a hole, insert tannerite, strap stray dog to tree, down tree and blow up dog in one swift motion.

Im going to a friends and we are going to discuss this further. Ill let you know what happens.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

I got my eyes on you.

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Not if they get knocked out by the semi...

I mean, you do?

You're gonna shoot your eye out.

Do it in a metal pipe then put a baseball inside the pipe and see how far, if at all, it shoots the ball out.

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Do it in a metal pipe then put a baseball inside the pipe and see how far, if at all, it shoots the ball out.

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I'm willing to bet that will simply blow both items to pieces.

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Originally Posted by Pepsi

I'm willing to bet that will simply blow both items to pieces.

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Im betting it would. I could use some small like 1/8 lb charges though.

But you HAVE to shoot this stuff to detonate it. There is no other way. So id basically be putting a hole for teh pressure to escape.

I would like to come watch.

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Originally Posted by piranhas

I would like to come watch.

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Ill let you know.

Let me know if you see any refrigerators or microwaves or anything like that on the side of the road.

We need to find a place to do it and something to blow up first.

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Originally Posted by Pepsi

This is why it should be illegal for some people.

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He could've made a much larger explosion with other substances, for a heck of a lot cheaper.


TL;DR

people got scared, so they're putting a man in jail for hurting no one.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

Im betting it would. I could use some small like 1/8 lb charges though.

But you HAVE to shoot this stuff to detonate it. There is no other way. So id basically be putting a hole for teh pressure to escape.

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That's why you shoot it down the pipe. OH wai....

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

Ill let you know.

Let me know if you see any refrigerators or microwaves or anything like that on the side of the road.

We need to find a place to do it and something to blow up first.

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There is a stove out on the street by my place.

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Originally Posted by piranhas

There is a stove out on the street by my place.

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Too big. I dont want all kinds of shrapnel flying everywhere.

Im actually thinking about just doing gas so there is no shrapnel.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

Too big. I dont want all kinds of shrapnel flying everywhere.

Im actually thinking about just doing gas so there is no shrapnel.

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just flying, flaming liquid that may or not form new compounds with the tannerite.

gotcha ;)

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Originally Posted by bacon ops

just flying, flaming liquid that may or not form new compounds with the tannerite.

gotcha ;)

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Yep.

And all it forms with the tannerite is fire. :). They will be in separate containers.

Gasoline is probably safest (and, out of all possibilities, most flashy). A propane tank may not catch fire, I've seen some videos in which the propane is released far too quickly to be ignited. Maybe if you set some road flares or fires around it, but that just seems like too much trouble to me. I'd stick with gas.

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Originally Posted by crunker

Gasoline is probably safest (and, out of all possibilities, most flashy). A propane tank may not catch fire, I've seen some videos in which the propane is released far too quickly to be ignited. Maybe if you set some road flares or fires around it, but that just seems like too much trouble to me. I'd stick with gas.

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Welcome, dude.


You should pile in some Fireworks, AnonyD!

I just remembered I have a shitload left over from last year. Ill have to look into that.

Fireworks are self-contained, I dunno if they'll be ignited by the quick, concussive blast of detonated tannerite.

No reason not to try, of course, as long as you're careful.

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Originally Posted by crunker

Fireworks are self-contained, I dunno if they'll be ignited by the quick, concussive blast of detonated tannerite.

No reason not to try, of course, as long as you're careful.

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Crunker's right, empty out the powder into a bowl on top of the tannerite.

They would blow up afterwards, I know this. But they would make the explosion last longer.

I got my aluminum powder in today. :D

Since you linked that article on wiki I assume you read it but just to be sure don't forget the part about

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Once mixed, the components are an explosive and it is illegal to transport these materials on public roads in a vehicle without proper insurance, packaging and placarding.

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Wouldn't want ya getting arrested for transporting ya fun stuff, sounds like you should be ok if you wait till you get there tho.

Also I gotta question the sensitivity of this stuff. I mean it says it has to be shot to detonate but what kinda impact is really required, seems like a good blasting cap would work also. Doubt thats very legal and its probably pretty hard to legally buy blasting caps but they should be easy enough to make.

Make sure you film it.

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Originally Posted by jojo

Since you linked that article on wiki I assume you read it but just to be sure don't forget the part about

Wouldn't want ya getting arrested for transporting ya fun stuff, sounds like you should be ok if you wait till you get there tho.

Also I gotta question the sensitivity of this stuff. I mean it says it has to be shot to detonate but what kinda impact is really required, seems like a good blasting cap would work also. Doubt thats very legal and its probably pretty hard to legally buy blasting caps but they should be easy enough to make.

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NOTHING will set it off besides a high velocity rifle round. It can be burned, beaten with a hammer and shot with a pistol. It is flammable, but it wont explode if you burn it.

If you have the bucket of gas mix in styrofoam and benzine for extra fun. Now that you have the aluminum powder grab some iron oxide and mix.
Sounds like you have a good weekend on order.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

NOTHING will set it off besides a high velocity rifle round. It can be burned, beaten with a hammer and shot with a pistol. It is flammable, but it wont explode if you burn it.

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what if you shoot it with a rifle round out of a pisol?

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Originally Posted by bacon ops

what if you shoot it with a rifle round out of a pisol?

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I know it has to be going a certain speed, I just dont remeber what. A rifle round should do it from a pistol unless the barrel is like 3 inches and the bullet doesnt have time to gain velocity.

What if you shoot a pistol out of a rifle?

Insufficient trauma.
Unless you're using an LOLHUEG handgun's round.

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Originally Posted by crunker

Insufficient trauma.
Unless you're using an LOLHUEG handgun's round.

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So I finally got the Ammonium Nitrate in the mail today.

Eat all of it.

Ill put it on my fries.

I bought two pounds of the stuff a while ago and have yet to use it, I watched some one set off 1lb. of it off duct taped to a 50lb. bag of nitro fertilizer, it was a considerably larger explosion than just the 1lb bottle. your ammonium nitrate should get you the same effect. Some one suggested to me filling up a bunch of film canisters with it, smaller explosions but you get more of them,

Handguns wont set it off, fire won't set it off, I watched some one hold a propane torch to a bottle of it and just ended up melting the plastic bottle it was in, some slower rifle rounds wont set it off, like .45-70, .30-30. All of your 'varmint' calibers should work, .223, .22-250, .243. I'm pretty sure a .30-06 will do it though it may have some trouble if its a slow heavy load.

What ever you do with it Im sure it will be fun.

Be careful man, that seems like some serious stuff there.