Here is my question based on 2 possible types of cannons for firing/target practice, not just making a "rackit".
In order to fire either one of the below described cannons, what type of ammunition and amount of powder would you use to achieve an acceptable level of accuracy at a dist of ~200 yards, cheaply?
Scenario 1:
1/2 Scale 1.5" Ordnance Rifle field cannon for target practice.
Scenario 2:
Full Scale 3" Ordnance Rifle field cannon for target practice.
I've read that the 3-inch rifle normally fired Hotchkiss or Schenkel shells that weighed between 8 and 9 pounds. In an emergency it could use 10-pounder Parrot ammunition. It could also be used to fire cannister but, as a rifle, was not as effective with this as howitzers or Napoleons.
I've read about people using cans of concrete. But that seems of little use on a barrel that is rifled.
With the use of a 1.5" ball mold, could one form up a 1.5" lead cannon ball and patch to get a bite on the barrel rifling?
So, whats your best solution for a "Cheap shot"?
In order to fire either one of the below described cannons, what type of ammunition and amount of powder would you use to achieve an acceptable level of accuracy at a dist of ~200 yards, cheaply?
Scenario 1:
1/2 Scale 1.5" Ordnance Rifle field cannon for target practice.
Scenario 2:
Full Scale 3" Ordnance Rifle field cannon for target practice.
I've read that the 3-inch rifle normally fired Hotchkiss or Schenkel shells that weighed between 8 and 9 pounds. In an emergency it could use 10-pounder Parrot ammunition. It could also be used to fire cannister but, as a rifle, was not as effective with this as howitzers or Napoleons.
I've read about people using cans of concrete. But that seems of little use on a barrel that is rifled.
With the use of a 1.5" ball mold, could one form up a 1.5" lead cannon ball and patch to get a bite on the barrel rifling?
So, whats your best solution for a "Cheap shot"?