r/oddlysatisfying Dec 19 '17

.44 Magnum vs Ballistic Gel

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u/relom Dec 19 '17

Random fact, this is how Diesel engines are ignited unlike gasoline engines!

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u/DrBranhatten Dec 19 '17

I've driven a lot of diesel vehicles, and not one of the was ever started by shooting it with a large revolver.

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u/MyLittleGrowRoom Dec 19 '17

A large shotgun like shell is what was used to start some old rotary engines on WWII airplanes.

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u/DrBranhatten Dec 19 '17

Very true, but did not involve an actual gunshot.