Mortar Fire

[TNGhost]

 

[forty_caliber]

I need one of each, but Mrs. Boss vetoed the very idea.
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[Justin.44]

Nice!

 

[Davey Boy]

Now that would be worth the drive from Florida to see!

Thank you for posting this.

I wonder if the person shooting had ear plugs.


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[Treestalker]

I need one of each, but Mrs. Boss vetoed the very idea.
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They would help keep the neighbors dogs out of the trash! Let's see, 150 yards from the front porch to the gate, my mortar just fits a gallon paint can; what 'gay' color shall I paint the international dogs? I think my 1841 U.S. is plenty, the 13 inch Seacoast would require a larger spread. Besides, the Seacoast weighs 17,000lbs as I recall. Just too much for one old man, LOL!

 

[Treestalker]

I need one of each, but Mrs. Boss vetoed the very idea.
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But, Dear, everything has to be bigger in Texas! Three miles to the front gate is a bully shot! It'll keep the canine trash distributers at a respectable distance! Not to mention carpetbaggers, mail in ballot offers, and cross-border voting jackasses, LOL!

 

[Nameless Hunter]

WOW!
If only I could get the boss lady to understand the importance of artillery.

 

[deermanok]

Cool.

 

[SOLANCO]

They would help keep the neighbors dogs out of the trash! Let's see, 150 yards from the front porch to the gate, my mortar just fits a gallon paint can; what 'gay' color shall I paint the international dogs? I think my 1841 U.S. is plenty, the 13 inch Seacoast would require a larger spread. Besides, the Seacoast weighs 17,000lbs as I recall. Just too much for one old man, LOL!

Hydraulics! LOL Old here too.

 

[SOLANCO]

WOW!
If only I could get the boss lady to understand the importance of artillery.

I can usually withstand the effects of an unexpected ordnance delivery so I just go ahead and buy it.

 

[59sharps]

I need one of each, but Mrs. Boss vetoed the very idea.
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Well for the cost of one of them you can get rid of her and still buy the other. You would be much happier

 

[forty_caliber]

Well for the cost of one of them you can get ride of her and still by the other. You would be much happier

She didn't like the idea of a Punkin Chunker either.



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[rrebuck]

Since you're all talking about it, do you need a permit or tax stamp to buy a real cannon or is it just illegal? I don't know how the limit of 50 Caliber modern guns comes into play here.

 

[Davey Boy]

Maine and Florida I have had no issues. Even fired in city limits on special occasions (blanks) permission not required. Law enforcement just said to check with your neighbors so you don't scare them, kids, pets and do it safely. Birthdays, boat launchings, wake up at dawn you are 40 etc. I would never shoot a projectile unless at a range with a safety officer's approval.

 

[Nameless Hunter]

She didn't like the idea of a Punkin Chunker either.



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At least I've got that one semi covered. See avatar. I can toss a cantaloupe over 250 yards.

 

[Major Dorman]

Cannon
Post thread
Discussions about Traditional muzzleloading cannons. No breech-loaders, pipes with end caps, PVC, or "potato guns". Historic cannon design only.

 

[SOLANCO]

Since you're all talking about it, do you need a permit or tax stamp to buy a real cannon or is it just illegal? I don't know how the limit of 50 Caliber modern guns comes into play here.

No issues with ml cannons at the federal level unless you fire projectiles that explode after leaving the muzzle. EG: An exploding mortar round. What happens at state and local level is a personal issue to research.

 

[dave951]

We shoot artillery and mortars live fire in North South Skirmish Association competition. At our last Nationals in Winchester VA, Charlie Smithgal brought his original 30lb siege gun and shot it in competition. Our team competes using a 6lb rifled howitzer.

 

[Davey Boy]

I will send you a PM

Sounds terrific!

 

[SOLANCO]

We shoot artillery and mortars live fire in North South Skirmish Association competition. At our last Nationals in Winchester VA, Charlie Smithgal brought his original 30lb siege gun and shot it in competition. Our team competes using a 6lb rifled howitzer.

Charlie Smithgall lives close enough that I can sometimes hear when he is firing. Must be when he fires that 3o lb.