Still donno how many phonebooks.....

[Calamity Jane]

.... but 1 Oz powder behind a 1 inch ball will drive it 7" into an oak log!



Finally got a chance to got out cannon-shootin fer the first time this year 'n' found a 10 inch oak log at the range. First shot buried itself in the log; second shot kind'a hit a bit to the side 'n' tore a chunk off; third round split the log in two. I found the first cannon ball on the ground (in near perfect condition) and, with the log split, I could see the hole bored by the first shot.

Think I found a new way to split me firewood :mrgreen:

Did I mention I finally got 'round to puttin steel tires on me cannon? Yup, she's complete now.

I got some good video of the log-splittin (VHS). If I ever figger a way to get it into me confuser, I'll post it somewhere.

Ya know, as much as I love Cowboy Action Shooting, I could really get inta this cannon shootin  :shock:

[Blaster]

Calamity J... that is one FINE looking cannon.  Great!!!  Thanks for allowing us to see it too.  Blaster (Bob in CO)

[jimwaits]

Hello Calamity, that is a great shot of your beautiful cannon. It looks better with the wooden wheels and iron tires. I think you should put some type of known object like a Coke Can or something to show size perspective. I know the bore is one inch but it's hard to see that. Anyone who can make a thing of beauty like that don't need to be playing cowboy.
   I thought you rode a bicycle with a generator hooked up to the rear wheel to make power for the local electric company.