Recommendations for Cannon Builder

[blue7.62]

Hey guy's....
I am new to cannons in general and I am looking for my first cannon. Can anyone recommend a builder? I have been looking at Steen, Cannon ltd, and Canadian Cannon Co. Full scale in bronze is my first choice, however lots of $$$$ and tranportation would be tough for me. My Second thought is 1/2 scale so it wouild fit in my truck but I am giving up on the bore size and "boom" factor. I dont participate in reinactments, so this is just for show and fun. Mostly to shoot of at machinegun shoots here in Colorado. Does anyone have experience with the 1/2 scale field cannon from Canadian Cannon Co? the steel tube looks good and sturdy plus it would allow me to shoot lead balls, although the brass would look much nicer. Why are the prices so much different between the different companies? Any ideas out there?
Thanks for your time,  Russ

[Double D]

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We will be making a variety of parts for artillery;  Capsquares, locks, those fancy nuts for carriages, pendulum hausse's?

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Ammunition for the new millennium means politically correct ammunition that will not fire, and is intended for the use of historians and collectors for exhibition. There is no live ammunition manufactured.  All rounds are fixed (this includes the projectile strapped to the sabot  and tied to the powder bag), and ready to load with one exception, they are "inert". Parts & Equipment - includes: rammer heads, slaplocks, lanyards, sponge heads, worms, lead shot of various sizes, sights, elevating wheels, and other hard to find items. If you need it, I probably can find or at least tell you where to find it or how to make it.

[reddog]

Hi blue, I orderd the 1/2 scale cannon from canadian cannon, He is still working on it. would of been done sooner but he hurt his hand pretty bad on A milling bit. He did send the wheels and they are outstanding quality! Can't wait to get the rest!! He said it would be here by Christmas. By the way this cannon is A Christmas present from my wife, gatta love her!!!

[blue7.62]

Thanks Reddog.......It looks like a great cannon! The price is right and so is the size. I just can't decide steel or brass. What did you get? And have you talked to anyone else that may have one?

[Cpt Ed]

blue7.62,

You will never regret Brass….   

With steel, you will always wish it were Brass….   

Just my two cents worth with 40 years of cannon interest and shooting.

[reddog]

Hi blue, I orderd steel, the brass was A little to much. I orderd mine unfinnished so I can finnish it myself.