Author Topic: Walk the walk!!! (Read 5733 times)

Double D · « **on:** August 06, 2007, 07:13:27 PM »

Okay you golf ball mortar guys, you have talked the talk long enough, can you walk the walk. You have been burning up powder, pranging golf balls of in low earth orbit making nothing but smoke and noise. Now lets see if you can shoot!!

Two years ago when we had the Golf Ball mortar contest one of the elements of the contest was the Mortar match. Here's what the rules for the contest said.

"You must fire your mortar in a scaled down mortar match just like at the N-SSA matches at Ft. Shenandoah. Since the mortars will have roughly 30% scale of the 24PDR Coehorn the range will be 30 yards instead of 100. You must shoot golf balls. Target will be 1 inch round dowel stuck in ground at 30 yards. Fire 7 rounds. To score, measure the total aggregate distance for the best 5 shots from the dowel in feet and inches. Shortest total aggregate wins match."

There's the rules, now get out and see how well you can do...and watch out for the curves!! You are about hit a big one, the learning curve.

You have until September 10th to post your results, we'll see if you can walk the walk!!! Or, are you just a talker!

FIRE!!!!!!!

Dictator · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2007, 12:18:37 PM »

Got to get my Dictator from Dominick soon

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2007, 12:29:39 PM »

Sounds GOOD. How about Sept 10th (that gives a few more hours on the last weekend to shoot and report on Monday).

Double D · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2007, 01:44:08 PM »

The 10th it is!!!

Who's in?

lance · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2007, 02:41:24 PM »

Quote from: Dictator on August 07, 2007, 12:18:37 PM

Got to get my Dictator from Dominick soon

well since it looks like Dictator has "stolen" my golf ball Dictator mortar, i'll guess i can use my Confederate golf ball mortar. i'm in, TIM, would you like to come over here and shoot? that way we can watch eachother, and you can watch me beat you

Double D, is that walking and talking enough..............

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2007, 03:43:01 PM »

Lance -

You're on! We'll have to pick a day with little wind. It'll be good putting 4 or 5 of these shoulder to shoulder to see how they compare. Might be tough sorting things out after 400-500 shots though.

lance · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2007, 03:54:50 PM »

Tim, i got a nice little spot, we can even move around the hill to get away from the wind. i'll be using three different golf ball mortars, you or any of your friends are always welcome. won't be to hard to sort things out, my golf balls will be by the stake, your's will probably fall in the creek.

seacoastartillery · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2007, 04:08:55 PM »

The Golfball Mortar newbies are in. Hope we can get her done in two days and practice and shoot for score in one. In honor of our British friends, we will LOOSELY base our G/B mortar on the wonderful "Mallet's" Mortar which presently resides at Fort Nelson in Portsmouth, England. Don't expect too much here, the time limits are set in stone.

Regards,
Tracy and Mike

Terry C. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2007, 04:23:41 PM »

What are the rules regarding practice rounds?

Spuddy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2007, 05:10:43 PM »

Dictator,
where can I get a mortar like the one you pictured?

lance · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2007, 05:15:13 PM »

Quote from: Spuddy on August 07, 2007, 05:10:43 PM

Dictator,
where can I get a mortar like the one you pictured?

Spuddy, that's my picture Dictator "stole"........ Dominick made it, great job too!!! his site is Carpenters Replica Artillery, under where to find cannons and mortars. get one you'll love it.

Spuddy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2007, 05:18:47 PM »

Thanks Lance. I have Missouri Cannon Works 1/2 scale golf ball.

m223 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2007, 05:21:20 PM »

Dang now I have to get off my butt and finish my sled, I'll try to get my partner in crime at work to finish his too, so we can compete. Tracy

lance · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2007, 05:22:43 PM »

Quote from: Spuddy on August 07, 2007, 05:18:47 PM

Thanks Lance. I have Missouri Cannon Works 1/2 scale golf ball.

hope you join the contest, on this page......

m223 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2007, 06:34:48 PM »

Ya come on out and play. I'm working on it. I need to order some more powder too, maybe my buddy will go in on some, so we can get a bulk discount. Jeeze I wish things would cool off around here I'm about to croak at work. Tracy

Dictator · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2007, 02:04:42 AM »

Quote from: lance on August 07, 2007, 05:15:13 PM

Quote from: Spuddy on August 07, 2007, 05:10:43 PM
Dictator,
where can I get a mortar like the one you pictured?

Spuddy, that's my picture Dictator "stole"........ Dominick made it, great job too!!! his site is Carpenters Replica Artillery, under where to find cannons and mortars. get one you'll love it.

Once Dom finishes my Dictator I won't have to steal other peoples pictures

. Then I'll have to get some practice before the game.

Spuddy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:00:49 AM »

Lance,
I found Dom's web site but no information on the dictator. What is the price?
Tim

intoodeep · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:51:25 AM »

Quote from: Spuddy on August 08, 2007, 03:00:49 AM

Lance,
I found Dom's web site but no information on the dictator. What is the price?
Tim

Spuddy,

Your best bet would be to email Dom. He would be more than happy to let you know the price and shipping costs. At that time he can let you know his production schedule too. If, you purchase one of Dom's Dictators you will be more than happy with his work!

Double D · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:18:13 AM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on August 07, 2007, 03:43:01 PM

Lance -

You're on! We'll have to pick a day with little wind. It'll be good putting 4 or 5 of these shoulder to shoulder to see how they compare. Might be tough sorting things out after 400-500 shots though.

Ah er ah, Tim best 5 out 7 shots, not out of 400-500...

Quote from: Terry C. on August 07, 2007, 04:23:41 PM

What are the rules regarding practice rounds?

I suggest you do a lot of practicing before firing your 7 round match, measuring the best 5. Theorectically the two furthest are you sighters.

dominick · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:20:52 PM »

Quote

Lance,
I found Dom's web site but no information on the dictator. What is the price?
Tim

My website is a bit outdated. I am working on the new site and I'm hoping to have it completed soon. The current price for a golf ball dictator is 300 dollars plus shipping. If you have any questions I can be reached at: dwc414@hotmail.com Thanks, Dom

Rickk · « **Reply #20 on:** August 08, 2007, 02:28:58 PM »

Well, I was planning on getting back to working on all the crap around the house I was supposed to be doing, but apparently that is not possible. I have a Dominick GB mortar barrel laying in my shed on top of 200 Golf Balls.

I blame DD for this

So I stopped by the hardware store tonight (The one that only hires hot 18-21 year olds) and picked up some wood. The carriage will be .75 inch thick oak laminated to .75 inch maple.... cross pieces will be white oak left over from the caronnade. It won't be excessively pretty, just functional and heavy for it's size. It will be a sled based design. I looked for some long 1/4-20 bolts while I was at the store... none... guess I gotta thread some more 1/4 inch stainless.... that is cake at this point....

I blame DD for this

O ya, I said that already

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #21 on:** August 08, 2007, 02:52:32 PM »

Credit where credit is due! C

lance · « **Reply #22 on:** August 08, 2007, 02:57:11 PM »

Quote from: Dictator on August 08, 2007, 02:04:42 AM

Quote from: lance on August 07, 2007, 05:15:13 PM
Quote from: Spuddy on August 07, 2007, 05:10:43 PM
Dictator,
where can I get a mortar like the one you pictured?

Spuddy, that's my picture Dictator "stole"........ Dominick made it, great job too!!! his site is Carpenters Replica Artillery, under where to find cannons and mortars. get one you'll love it.

Once Dom finishes my Dictator I won't have to steal other peoples pictures . Then I'll have to get some practice before the game. Dictator, if ya ever get to meet me in person,you'll know i'm just funnin ya but i do expect a bushel of corn for the theft........ here's a little piece of info you'll like, the mortar is about three inches taller than the Goex cans, hard to tell from the pic.really, i'm honored that you thought it worth "stealing"...............

Dictator · « **Reply #23 on:** August 09, 2007, 10:08:55 AM »

Look forward to it someday Lance. After seeing these little "Dictators" for years and then yours recently, it's time to take the plunge. They're just too cute.

lance · « **Reply #24 on:** August 09, 2007, 02:52:04 PM »

Dictator, i'm thinking Dom must feel like a proud parent, with all his little "DOM A NATORS" running around all over.............................CAT WHISPERER, there are 3 areas in the horse pasture with flat level planes. the grass is anywhere from 1/2" to 5" tall, them horses can't never eat it level,well, till winter time anyway! i want things to be just right when you come over, so i will mow the target area to suit you. how do you like your grass.................

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #25 on:** August 09, 2007, 03:49:01 PM »

Lance -

My experience with grass is limited to mowing or baling it; try not to eat it nor to smoke it.

Horses and cows are OK up to the point of the range going hot. I have no problem with either road-apples or meadow muffins in the firing area. Might even qualify for extra difficulty points in the over-all agragate.

So, if we have but ONE post to shoot at, marking the golf balls as to which mortar and the sequence is easy.

Do we get points or penalty for hitting the opponent's golf ball out further from the stake?

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #26 on:** August 09, 2007, 03:54:08 PM »

If we start this early enough in the morning (that's when the real battles started) we could turn this into a biathlon starting with a round of cow-tipping first.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #27 on:** August 09, 2007, 03:57:56 PM »

Or we could set up our irons 30 yards apart and, with ONE golf-ball, volley back and forth - catching the ball with a baseball glove!

Hmmm.

That sounds like one of those things prefaced with the statement, "don't try this at home" or "it seemed like a good idea at the time."

Rickk · « **Reply #28 on:** August 09, 2007, 03:59:47 PM »

Impacting "meadow muffins"... especially the fresh ones, will stop the ball pronto and prevent it from rolling a good hit into a bad one. However, don't be afraid to ask your opponent "Is that my ball or yours?" and innocently wait for him to dig it out to answer your question. If it is yours, pull a zip lock bag out of your back pocket and hold it out so that he can drop it in there for you

CW... a good idea sorta like lawn darts were?

lance · « **Reply #29 on:** August 09, 2007, 04:28:30 PM »

TIM, how tall do you want the dag gone grass! no cows to worry about, the horses are used to loud things and will just go up the mountain where they can look "down" on us................... since you'll be here MISTER CAT WHISPERER, after the mortar session, recon you could have a word or two with the 15 pound bob-tailed black cat... i think he is fine, i call him Blackie. BUT, for some strange reason, everyone else calls him "THAT BLACK DEVIL"....................