If you had your choice, which cannon (or mortar) would you want to play with first/most?
I like the bigger bore guns; a 2.75" bore would suit me just fine! This howitzer is perty–> http://www.wildimports.com/new_page_4.htm I hate to say it, but I favor the cannons over the mortars for the boom. A full-size 12-pounder (4.5") would be very nice. I would be happy just to watch somebody else shoot those off for me, though. I'll have to be pragmatic. Maybe, I can find a skirmish somewhere nearby.
But, I like the mortars for the smoke and trajectory! In mortars, I really like the looks of El Cazador 66's.
http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/smf/index.php/topic,110959.msg1098337311.html#msg1098337311 Remember, I say to myself–“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s mortar.”
Maybe in a size where I could stick my hand down the bore. Hmmmm... That green paint on the howitzer would be nice on this one, too. Nice mortar, Ed.
For my wallet’s sake, I am looking at getting a golf ball cannon. It ought to be a lot of fun! That will give me enough shots per can of powder to be affordable, also, I hope. And, it might not cause my neighbors to call the police if I decide to celebrate July 4th. Or, it might! I live out in the country with 40 acres behind me (not mine-a friend's), but I am just across the road from neighbors. We kind of have a contest every year to see who can shoot the biggest fireworks. So, they probably won’t mind. I also like the fact that a golf ball size is easy to move, and it will fit through my workshop door. Of course, I could fit a huge mortar through my door! I might even have to put in a garage door one day!
Thanks for the information on the rope, Dominick.