Black Powder is So 1883
9 out of 10 launcher fans agree, black powder sucks. It corrodes barrels, you have to measure it out for every shot, and it stinks like you wouldn’t believe. The MILC system brings 37mm fun up to date by incorporating .38 Special blanks to create a clean and easy to use method of increasing your range time with your favorite launcher.
Whipped up by Methematics and AWCY?, this improvement on the humble black powder charge is easy to implement into any builder’s launcher kit.
Check out some compatible 37mm Launchers here: Anarchy 37mm Launcher, NT79 Launcher, B.A.L.L.S. Launcher
Of course, as with any launcher-related build, 3DGunBuilder recommends exercising extreme caution when beginning this project, as it requires handling dangerous materials. Keep all your fingers, lifeโs more fun that way
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M.I.L.C. Technical Specs
The files are designed to accommodate PLA+ as a minimum. Documentation recommends specific print settings. Durability may vary depending on selected print settings and printing materials.
The MILC makes use of .38 Special blank rounds to create the pressure necessary to launch signals, abusing the pressure differential created by its signature burst tube design. This unique design allows for full, clean, and efficient burns of the smokeless powder in the blanks, which allow signaling at significantly higher speeds and smaller powder loads than what black powder allows.
M.I.L.C. Parts List
Hardware
- 1 – M14 x 30mm (or x 40mm) hex bolt (Grade 8)
- 1 – M14 nut
- 8 – M4 x 25mm screw
- 1 – M8 x 8mm grab screw
- 1 – 1 ยฝ” 17ga. brass pipe
Tools
- Hand drill / Drill press
- Vice
- Hand file / Grinder
- โ drill bit
- โนโโโ drill bit
- ยนโตโโโ drill bit (ยฝ” also works)
- โทโโโ drill bit (3mm also works)
- M8 thread tap
- Cutting fluid / PB-Blaster
- Bucket of water
- 80 grit sandpaper
- Two-part epoxy
- Metal saw
M.I.L.C. Build Instructions
The MILC system makes it easier to make your own 37mm fun, no black powder required. Download and build one today (carefully)!
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