Just another fine day at the range. 68deg, partly cloudy & winds quartering from 3-5 O'clock at 10-15mph.
What I wanted to determine today was just how far would this 2.5" mortar shoot these three differant projectiles and how effective are the use of sighting sticks.
Three shots were fired with each projectile: Tennis ball at 1/2lbs, 8oz soda can at 1lb 3oz & 12oz soda can at 1lb 12oz.
All shots fired with a max load (full powder chamber) of 250gr Goex FFg. The mortar tube set at 45deg.
TB achieved 340, 346 & 350yrds and the mortar recoiled 3". 8oz can achieved 272, 275 & 278yrds and recoiled 4". 12oz can achieved 263, 268 & 274yrds and recoiled 7".
As can be seen from the one photo I used sighting sticks, string and a pointing board (12" ruler) to dial in the shots.
The max distance spread was only 11yrds(12oz can). The use of the sticks and ruler allowed me to adj for windage and it was quite effective. The second photo is an action shot firing a 8oz soda can to 278yrds.
Till next weekend,
Wayne