Cannon shooting at the range

[Rich44]

Taking the cannon down to the range and blasting some 55 gallon drums is always fun. But then you have the chore of loading it back onto the truck again. But I can handle it.

 

[blanston]

It's cute cuz it's little!

 

[PathfinderNC]

Why you little....

 

[Youngblood]

At first the perspective made me think it was a full size 6 pounder lol until you walked up to it. Still cool.

 

[JeffG]

Taking the cannon down to the range and blasting some 55 gallon drums is always fun. But then you have the chore of loading it back onto the truck again. But I can handle it.

Very cool!!

 

[Rich44]

At first the perspective made me think it was a full size 6 pounder lol until you walked up to it. Still cool.

Well to be honest, most people say I am a big guy. For me single handed is no problem even if it is over a 13 pounder (total weight).

 

[PathfinderNC]

I keep watching the video. Love it. Can you post something about the canon? Did you make it? It’s a dandy!

 

[Captndan]

Love it!

 

[mushka]

You had me there. Great video.

 

[TDM]

Got to be a "Blast" to shoot! Love it!

 

[Rich44]

I keep watching the video. Love it. Can you post something about the canon? Did you make it? It’s a dandy!

Yes, I enjoy making them. And thanks for your approval.

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/show-and-tell.137796/
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/my-new-cannon-barrel.150585/

 

[Rich44]

To explain a "little" more about the pictures/videos of my model cannons here is one that shows size detail of me lighting the fuse. I purposely pick a area that will not show the size that much so the cannon can take on the appearance in your mind of being larger. Also on videos they can be slowed down in some areas to help the recoil effect look more realistic. It is all fun for me to do as I love the big cannons but they are out of my range. Also the powder charge is reduced somewhat as they would recoil too much. The cannon is 69 caliber and is loaded 40 gr. 3f.
Hope you enjoy.

 

[springfield art]

Taking the cannon down to the range and blasting some 55 gallon drums is always fun. But then you have the chore of loading it back onto the truck again. But I can handle it.

Passing of Mr. Smithgall left large hole in the hobby.

 

[TDM]

To explain a "little" more about the pictures/videos of my model cannons here is one that shows size detail of me lighting the fuse. I purposely pick a area that will not show the size that much so the cannon can take on the appearance in your mind of being larger. Also on videos they can be slowed down in some areas to help the recoil effect look more realistic. It is all fun for me to do as I love the big cannons but they are out of my range. Also the powder charge is reduced somewhat as they would recoil too much. The cannon is 69 caliber and is loaded 40 gr. 3f.
Hope you enjoy.
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Really looks like a lot of fun.

 

[Dutch7]

Now I want a cannon! That is too cool

 

[Jim in San Diego]

Mini cannons are fun! Here’s one of mine from Peterson arms that shoots pool balls.

 

[TDM]

Looks like fun to me!

 

[Rich44]

Flintlock 75,

You can ask the forum monitor to remove that video with that type of language from my post.

Thanks, Rich44

 

[Celt5494]

Well I must admit you got me! I was watching this and wondering why a fuse was put in the cannon vs. normal ignition and the carriage accoutrements seemed off but I was enjoying it. After the shot I was wondering why nothing else was happening with the gun crew then I saw that Jinormous hand reach down! Great job!

 

[Mad L]

Wow, been a long time since I fired a cannon at the range...YOU FORGOT TO CHOCK THE WHEELS!!!

Oh, it's so tiny, and Darn Cute!!