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Offline luckydawg13

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new to cannons
« on: September 12, 2010, 02:46:18 PM »
ok i want one just to shoot on the forth and such what would be a good starter a cannon or a mortar were can i get a used one thanks
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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2010, 03:04:53 PM »
Like you were told in the other post the best place to look is with our sponsors.  Here you go they are all listed in the Sponsors sticky.

If you are looking for Cannons or cannon shooting supplies we recommend that you start with the folks that make this board possible, our Sponsors.   

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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2010, 03:17:53 PM »
thanks butt what would make a good starter
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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2010, 03:29:42 PM »
Did you look at there websites and see what they offer.

What do you really want to do with the gun shoot round ball, make noise.  you need to tell us a lot more information before we can suggest a gun.

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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2010, 03:54:44 PM »
just make noise
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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2010, 04:51:40 PM »
Sounds like what you want is a thunder mug. several of the sponsor make them

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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2010, 04:53:41 PM »
Click on "Brooks USA" in the above post.  He makes outstanding guns!
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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2010, 06:20:22 AM »
Thanks ZULU! We are just coming out with 50, 69 and 1" Thundermugs. They are uniqe in that they are of a very simple design, keeping the cost reasonable. Yes, they are BRASS, they are beautiful and being added to the growing line of "The Brooks Golden Gun".

They will be released this week on GBO. Stay tuned.

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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2010, 07:09:14 AM »
Thanks ZULU! We are just coming out with 50, 69 and 1" Thundermugs. They are uniqe in that they are of a very simple design, keeping the cost reasonable. Yes, they are BRASS, they are beautiful and being added to the growing line of "The Brooks Golden Gun".

They will be released this week on GBO. Stay tuned.

pleas let me know the cost thank you jim
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Re: new to cannons
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2010, 08:34:44 AM »
Looking forward to the Brooks line of Thundermugs! Should be a great addition to their line! BoomLover
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