Cannon Powder

[ozark57]

Just picked up a cannon, a 5 pounder. Heroin Iron Works BBL. Where is the cheapest place to buy cannon Powder ? Is anyone supplying 3 1/2 inch balls ?

 

[Poor Private]

Usually anyplace online that sells black powder will sell cannon powder. You just have to specify which you want.
AND congratulations on the new cannon!

 

[kaintuck]

Don't you just hate the auto spell??? :youcrazy:

Anyhow.....cannon grade powder.....and zinc ball cast, or steel balls from a gravel crusher. Look around for places that sell kilns, gravel brushing equipment.

Welcome to the madness of owning a cannon!

Any pictures?
Tomtom

 

[Alden]

Schuetzen Reenactor Powder -- they swear "it sings" in cannon but I (would) only use it in comparatively small diameter tubes.

 

[Treestalker]

Some reenactor artillery units used to use either 1FA or 2FA blasting powder I can't remember which (one is much larger, but they used the smaller) in 6 pdr guns (about 1/2 lb for a blank charge in a full size 1841 model) and there used to be an explosives dealer around Coal Hill(?) that supplied 25 lb bags. I understand he died but you might contact the police down there, as he was also a Glock dealer. If I can find his name and address I'll try to make it available. He was well liked. Good shooting with your new tube! :thumbsup: George.

 

[hawkeye2]

You probably mean Hern Iron Works.

Back Creek Gun Shop supplies powder for the North-South Skirmish Assn. cannon shooters and he ships:
http://blackpowderva.com/

 

[hawkeye2]

Search for zinc cannonballs and molds.

 

[Col. Batguano]

Croquet balls are 3 5/8" in diameter. Will your bore swallow those? That might be a cheaper alternative to metal ones, (or turning your own wooden balls) unless you plan on taking it in to combat that is.

 

[hawkeye2]

You just go into the backstop with a shovel. The balls are used over and over again.