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Offline smokemjoe

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Angle on Mortar
« on: June 05, 2010, 04:16:18 PM »
I am inletting my powder chamber in the wood base - sled, for the angle, Right now I have 67 Deg. to what angle should I go. Thanks- Joe
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Re: Angle on Mortar
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2010, 04:18:21 PM »
Quote from: smokemjoe on June 05, 2010, 04:16:18 PM
I am inletting my powder chamber in the wood base - sled, for the angle, Right now I have 67 Deg. to what angle should I go. Thanks- Joe

45 degrees is the standard angle for fixed barrels.
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Re: Angle on Mortar
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2010, 04:40:01 PM »
67 although less traditional is fun, gives you more air time and less distance.  Its fun to watch the projo and listen for the THUD.
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Re: Angle on Mortar
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2010, 04:53:14 PM »
     Joe, if you decide to leave it around 60 degs., Cat Whisperer can tell you WHY you should never shoot it into a stiff breeze!   :o :o

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Re: Angle on Mortar
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2010, 04:09:22 AM »
Quote from: seacoastartillery on June 05, 2010, 04:53:14 PM
     Joe, if you decide to leave it around 60 degs., Cat Whisperer can tell you WHY you should never shoot it into a stiff breeze!   :o :o

Tracy and Mike

It's OK -  IFF (if and only if) there's NO one behind you.  You have about 8-10 seconds to watch the can arch slightly down and then sail back behind you.  PLANNING is good:  like where is the truck parked?

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Re: Angle on Mortar
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2010, 05:01:28 AM »
Uh, no thanks. I don't like dodging projectiles.  :o

My GB mortar can be adjusted from about 35° to 60°, but so far it's never been fired at more than 50°.

For display it stays at 45°. The sled was designed around that angle and that's where it looks best.

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Re: Angle on Mortar
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2010, 06:04:53 AM »
 This is on my Bowling Ball Mortar,  I now have it at 49 Deg. Going to 45 Deg. Is that okey, But it will go back to 90 Deg. also, Will recoil make it go backwards before the ball gets out, Thanks- Joe
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Re: Angle on Mortar
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2010, 04:57:42 PM »
It might, if you are concerned make capsquares and tighten the down.
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