Anybody into cannons?

uz2bUSMC · July 03 2012 02:28:21 PM MDT

Quote from: sqlbullet on July 03 2012 07:54:56 AM MDT
I can see that being wicked fun. Not this time of year in my area...Too much dry tinder.

They're defenitely a blast. I'm guessing fireworks is a no go in your area too?

Turo · July 03 2012 10:22:32 PM MDT

Yeah, my dad's building this one. It'll be done tomorrow (pic is from a couple months ago).

I actually just saw the nearly completed cannon today, and it blew me away. My dad really put a lot of work into it, and it's going to be awesome.

1-3/4" bore, 26" length barrel, ammo is steel ball weighing about 1 pound, charge weight is unsure right now, but we have to build up a load tomorrow.

DM1906 · July 03 2012 10:35:51 PM MDT

Wow! Purdy. That pegs the cool meter. Maybe get up to full 10mm power with that one!

uz2bUSMC · July 04 2012 06:23:03 AM MDT

Turo, that is bad @-- ! You gotta get pics of the finished product.

REDLINE · July 04 2012 01:07:50 PM MDT

Quote from: Turo on July 03 2012 10:22:32 PM MDT
Yeah, my dad's building this one.

Wow. That is awesome.

The_Shadow · July 04 2012 02:29:52 PM MDT

Quote from: Turo on July 03 2012 10:22:32 PM MDT
Yeah, my dad's building this one. It'll be done tomorrow (pic is from a couple months ago).

I actually just saw the nearly completed cannon today, and it blew me away. My dad really put a lot of work into it, and it's going to be awesome.

1-3/4" bore, 26" length barrel, ammo is steel ball weighing about 1 pound, charge weight is unsure right now, but we have to build up a load tomorrow.

Awesome piece...if the bore were 2.5" it would be an excellent tennis ball shooter!

Deadeye74 · July 04 2012 05:56:00 PM MDT

Turo, that is a beautiful piece!

Too bad I'm in NJ, land of the commie gun rules. I can't buy an M1 Carbine legally, let alone a cannon.

uz2bUSMC · July 04 2012 06:15:13 PM MDT

Quote from: Deadeye74 on July 04 2012 05:56:00 PM MDT
Turo, that is a beautiful piece!

Too bad I'm in NJ, land of the commie gun rules. I can't buy an M1 Carbine legally, let alone a cannon.

Cannons fall under diferent rules, you should check it out in your area. They are considered replicas in my area.

Turo · July 04 2012 06:59:23 PM MDT

Quote from: The_Shadow on July 04 2012 02:29:52 PM MDT

Awesome piece...if the bore were 2.5" it would be an excellent tennis ball shooter!

But, it's a 1-3/4" bore, it's a perfect size for golf balls ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$ .

Speaking of which, me and my dad got to do a final assembly today and do a blank test fire, here's a picture of the final build and I'll update with the video of a test fire once it's uploaded to YouTube.

The_Shadow · July 04 2012 07:15:02 PM MDT

WOW! That came together very nice... Great job! ${$default_cool_smiley}$

uz2bUSMC · July 04 2012 07:32:34 PM MDT

Quote from: Turo on July 04 2012 06:59:23 PM MDT
Quote from: The_Shadow on July 04 2012 02:29:52 PM MDT

Awesome piece...if the bore were 2.5" it would be an excellent tennis ball shooter!

But, it's a 1-3/4" bore, it's a perfect size for golf balls ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$ .

Speaking of which, me and my dad got to do a final assembly today and do a blank test fire, here's a picture of the final build and I'll update with the video of a test fire once it's uploaded to YouTube.

Man, that's awsome!

Turo · July 04 2012 07:41:03 PM MDT

Quote from: The_Shadow on July 04 2012 07:15:02 PM MDT
WOW! That came together very nice... Great job! ${$default_cool_smiley}$

It's taken him almost 6 months to get it this far, staying late after work and going in on weekends. We just drilled the flash hole today and test fired it a couple times before this video. I have to say, it scared the crap out of me when it fired this time. Also, I forgot to wear ear plugs for this one, ears are still ringing a little.

Turo · July 04 2012 08:07:36 PM MDT

It took some doing, but I finally got the video uploaded to YouTube. This was about the 3rd test fire, using progressively larger charges. This was 1 ounce of fffg pyrodex and about 5-6 inches of packed paper wadding. Watch your speakers, the video is a little loud:

The_Shadow · July 04 2012 08:37:59 PM MDT

"SAFETY NOTE" Here is a word to the wise, never stand directly in front of the cannon barrel bore...any spark or even static and even hammering too much could set the charge off. I am quite sure no one wants a stick or blast to their body! ${$default_shocked_smiley}$

On an Anvil Shoot a fellow was seriously hurt when his charge blew up before it was even set! ${$default_huh_smiley}$

Deadeye74 · July 04 2012 10:01:35 PM MDT

Quote from: uz2bUSMC on July 04 2012 06:15:13 PM MDT
Quote from: Deadeye74 on July 04 2012 05:56:00 PM MDT
Turo, that is a beautiful piece!

Too bad I'm in NJ, land of the commie gun rules. I can't buy an M1 Carbine legally, let alone a cannon.

Cannons fall under diferent rules, you should check it out in your area. They are considered replicas in my area.

I'm pretty sure it's a no no. NJ does not recognize C&R or replicas. BB guns are considered firearms here and you need a permit to buy. Same goes for black powder kit guns and such that can be bought off the shelf in our neighboring states. On top of that, a big majority of our towns have no discharge ordinances so unless you go to a range, you can't even shoot on your own property!