Any BP Cannon Owners

[j_h_smith]

Does anyone own a BP cannon? I have 2, a small 22 cal mortar and a 72 cal larger one. Want to talk about your hobby?


Jim Smith

 

[shaddydan]

I have a .50 cal traditions cannon. I've only fired flaming paper towel balls out of it. It's a lot of fun on the 4th, New Years, etc. I do want a larger one but haven't found one in my budget yet.

 

[Half-cocked]

I have a .45 caliber "old ironsides" naval cannon replica, which I've owned since I was in my teens (1970's). It sees service almost every new year's eve. My usual charge is 50 grains of 3F, with a paper towel wad over it to hold it in place and ensure a complete burn. It makes a satisfyingly loud boom.

 

[metalman3006]

My dad has been making these small ones for the family. .50 cal. My dad also picked the bigger one up from Dixie gun works recently, 3/4 scale napoleon. He and my cousin still need to do the carriage yet.

 

[MattTheGunslinger]

This is my little baby on 4th of July last year. It's a 1" bore and can take a 300gr charge of FFF black powder.

 

[shaddydan]

My dad has been making these small ones for the family. .50 cal. My dad also picked the bigger one up from Dixie gun works recently, 3/4 scale neapolitan. He and my cousin still need to do the carriage yet.

Whoa....a hover cannon!

 

[Threeband]

Whoa....a hover cannon!

Victory Through Air Power.


"Napoleon"

 

[epps1919]

Here's a link to my Golf Ball Mortar..mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=68834&highlight=golf+ball+mortar

 

[epps1919]

Carp, i can not make a link work right NEED HELP!

 

[shaddydan]

Victory Through Air Power.


"Napoleonic"

 

[j_h_smith]

Here is a picture of my largest so far. The smaller one is my son's cannon.

Jim Smith

 

[dist1646]

Had a few over the years, including full scale. None now though. Hoping to pick up a full scale in the not too distant future. Used to do re-enactments, lots of fun!

 

[Wendigo]

I have a couple of these..

Good back yard fun.

 

[j_h_smith]

I have a couple of these..

Good back yard fun.

I have one of these too. I've got a video of this somewhere. I'll post it if I can find it.


Jim Smith

 

[j_h_smith]

Here's my video. Please listen to the audio. It works well with the video. Let me know what you think!

Jim Smith

 

[nedsurf]

Those are some cute little cannons. Got a 36# one at work, but I am always stuck doing the less desirable duties.

 

[Goose Guy]

Got one of those BB pocket cannons for Christmas a couple years ago.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Here are the two classic home cannon stories on the internet for your enjoyment:

How to Hunt Feral Cats in Wisconsin with a 12 pound Coehorn Mortar Cannon by: Buck Stix
http://www.buckstix.com/CoehornMortarHunt.htm

How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a 12 pound Mountain Howitzer Cannon by: Buck Stix
http://www.buckstix.com/howitzer.htm

 

[SRD]

Carp, i can not make a link work right NEED HELP!

http://mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=1347882&postcount=1

 

[shiner500]

So these little cannons are ok to shoot off on your own property?
You won't be charged for discharging a firearm or something like that?
I'm tempted to get one now.