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  1. steam1993

    Blank rounds and Fire danger

    I use foil chargers in my cannons, and they make a big bang 1.25/1.5 in bore, and they have been heard over 1 mile away. I do live fire and blank fire, with the blank fire just use a foil charge, have yet to start a fire, and have shot in to dry grass and bushes.
  2. steam1993

    1lb =7,000. Or does it?

    DROP it on your foot and then tell me!!
  3. steam1993

    Powder granulation importance?

    Not guns but mortar. I have found with my 24 pound/5.8 inch bore mortar that powder grain size makes a difference. I have used 1f,2f and 3f, but now only use 1f as the 2f/3f burn to hot and fast. With 1 once 1f the ball will go appoz 100 yards, with either 2 or 3f the ball will go any where...
  4. steam1993

    Need a permit to purchase a BP revolver?

    I brought 2 .44 bp revolvers 2 years ago from Cabela's here in Minnesota, paid cash and just walked out with them, no paper work.
  5. steam1993

    Scottish first aid??

    As i am a medic at some events i found my first aid kit. All you need is a wee dram of some good scotch. Though we all need a good bit of laughter these days
  6. steam1993

    Anyone winter camping?

    How about one in Minnesota right now, could be fun. lows around minus 15 high about minus 2, and that is with out wind chill.
  7. steam1993

    Stress relief

    https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kimt.com%2Fcontent%2Fnews%2FCivil-War-Re-Enactment-this-weekend-in-Mason-City-572398331.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2yhZnf0DcGs6KDRolvLImLSrUR1VtGvlqaKmbekjYAq_C0ODnGGKaqFck%23.X17RrR7j8s8.facebook&h=AT1zJRImPwDG7w-gOvaJj6FxQwfJcEkUDMjSZDcbSMPg9eJInmhEwB94...
  8. steam1993

    Cannons on tv.

    Hope the link works. This was taken in September, 3 of the cannons are mine...
  9. steam1993

    slow match

    Have blown on it, but still no go. Thinking it may be to small of Diameter, will try and make some as it does not sound hard to do. Will do follow up in the spring when i get the cannons out again. thank for all the advice so far, have a good holiday season.
  10. steam1993

    slow match

    I have a question, got some match from Dixe gun works. Problem is i have a hard time getting the priming charge to go off on my cannons, i am using 3f, it goes fine if i use a grill lighter, (not safe). I have been told that i do not have a bright red tip on my match, it looks a dull red.
  11. steam1993

    Explosive Cannonballs

    What i have been told is you need a pyrotechnician's license. I own 5.8 in bore bronze mortar that i do live fire demo's with, use solid shot, checked on exploding ones and was told i would have to be a licensed pyrotechnician, so guess what i will try for next year.
  12. steam1993

    Negativity towards Traditions guns

    Ok, so do i get to look down on every one now, as i own 4 cannons and a mortar. OK Just joking. I love all shooting black powder, and have fired matchlock, flint and percussion, guns. And i don't care how much they cost, yes i would love to own a custom made one, but will never be in my...
  13. steam1993

    Advice Please

    I ment a .490 ball. As for recoil my 1.5 in ships cannon (the small one in the photo)rolls back about 6 feet, 6 ounce ball 1.5 ounces powder, my field cannon is a 1.5 in bore and has a skid plate and that only moves a 1 foot max.with the same powder charge. I have run up to 4 oz powder blank...
  14. steam1993

    Advice Please

    Start off with about 50 grains and work up from there,Use a .440 ball and .010 patch, use about 4 fingers for fuse, that should give you enough time to step away. I think it looks the part to me. I don't have one that small yet,any way enjoy it and be safe.
  15. steam1993

    Rochester, SE MN. What's happening?

    Rendezvous in Danbury WI July 24 thro 26. I will be there with my toys
  16. steam1993

    Percussion cap shortage

    A cannon with grape shot. That would work, I lived through the riots in Minneapolis,(6 blocks from ground zero) and had my 2 .44 revolvers, all most brought a cannon home.
  17. steam1993

    "The Origins of the NMLRA Cannon Program"

    I have worked and trained under A group here in MN, that has been around since 1863(do not want to say group right now). And I/WE do live fire demo's, yes there is a rigid training program, and a test to take. Me and my wife have passed it, so I do live fire demo's now. Just don't make a mistake...
  18. steam1993

    Home Defense Cannon

    Need in Minneapolis, MN. right now. It looks like a war zone.
  19. steam1993

    Using mask while melting lead.

    I cast lead balls for my cannons. OK they are 1.25/1.5 in bore, and the balls weigh 6oz to 8oz each. I use what scrap lead i can get, but allways do it out side, cast about 50 at any one time, that is enough for a year. My biggest problem is remembering not to grab a hot mold or ball, learn fast.
  20. steam1993

    DEER HUNTING WITH A CANNON (Oldie but Goldie)

    I have people ask me i i go deer shooting with my 1.25 in bore ships cannon. Ok so i can lift it but would not want to hold it when it goes bang!. I think you would have a lot of broken bones, and try to explain that one to the doctor in the ER.
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