Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...
Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ... Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...
Method II – When Improvised Pipe Grenade is Used An improvised pipe grenade (section 2.1) may be launched in a similar manner. No tin can is needed. 1. Fasten the grenade to the block as shown above with the fuse hole at the end opposite the block. 2. Push end of pushrod into hole in wooden block fastened to grenade. 3. Push rod into barrel until it rests against cartridge case. 4. Load cartridge in gun. 5. Follow step 5 of Method I. 6. Using a fuse with at least a 10 second delay, light the fuse before firing. 7. Fire when the fuse burns to 1/2 its original length. 4.3 Grenade Launcher (57 mm Cardboard Container) An improvised method of launching a standard grenade 150 yards (135 meters) or an improvised grenade 90 yards (81 meters) using a discarded cardboard ammunition container. Materials Required Heavy cardboard container with inside diameter of 2-1/2 to 3 inches (5-1/2 to 8 cm) and at least 12 inches (30 cm) long (ammunition container is suitable) Black powder – 8 grams (124 grains) or less Safety or improvised fuse (section 6.7) Grenade (Improvised hand grenade, section 2.1, may be used) Rag, approximately 30 inches x 24 inches (75 cm x 60 cm) Paper
Caution: 8 grams of black powder yield the maximum ranges. Do not use more than this amount. See Improvised Scale, section 7.8, for measuring. Procedure Method I – If Standard Grenade is Used 1. Discard top of container. Make small hole in bottom. 2. Place black powder in paper. Tie end with string so contents cannot fall out. Place package in container. 3. Insert rag wadding into container. Pack tightly with caution. 4. Measure off a length of fuse that will give the desired delay. Thread this through hole in bottom of container so that it penetrates into the black powder package. Note: If improvised fuse is used, be sure fuse fits loosely through hole in bottom of container.
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Caution: 8 grams of black powder yield the maximum ranges. Do not use m<strong>or</strong>e than this<br />
amount. See <strong>Improvised</strong> Scale, section 7.8, f<strong>or</strong> measuring.<br />
Procedure<br />
Method I – If Standard Grenade is Used<br />
1. Discard top of container. Make small hole in<br />
bottom.<br />
2. Place black powder in paper. Tie end with string<br />
so contents cannot fall out. Place package in<br />
container.<br />
3. Insert rag wadding into container. Pack<br />
tightly with caution.<br />
4. Measure off a length of fuse that will give<br />
the desired delay. Thread this through hole in<br />
bottom of container so that it penetrates into<br />
the black powder package.<br />
Note: If improvised fuse is used, be sure fuse fits loosely through hole in bottom of container.
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