Cannon Projectiles?

[Poor Private]

I now have 2 1" smooth bore cannons. One is a swivel cannon, the other is a 1/4 scale mt. Howitzer. The swivel cannon last year was used at period events and fired just blanks. Now that I have acquired the other cannon I have a question. What should be used at ammo for them. Where do you get a 7/8" round ball without spending an arm and a leg. Especailly since they are just for the once in a while firing.

 

[Grumpa]

A quick search turned up Acra Ball company, who can make any size ball, various metals and non-metallic. Would be worth a call.

Also, there are ball bearing manufacturers who might have what you need.

A scrap yard might also be a source for old ball bearings. You could work up a h*ll of a grape shot load.

I don't know if some of these might damage your guns bore?

Just a thought.

 

[Odentheviking]

If you look just a few topics down this list, there is a very good thread on "cannon projectiles".

 

[Drago]

Jeff Tanner in the UK can make a mold for you.