Author Topic: Montana Model Cannon Shot (Read 37848 times)

armorer77 · « **Reply #330 on:** July 12, 2009, 11:38:43 PM »

I am planning to come . Everything I have can be used on the ranges you already have . Armorer

Double D · « **Reply #331 on:** July 13, 2009, 03:22:05 AM »

Okay, Here's how it looks so far

*Seacoast Artillery- Mike and Tracy

Monster mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Need 300 yard target

*GGaskill-confirmed.

Mountain Howitzer. 100 yard and 200 yard target

Golf Ball mortar. 30 yard golf ball mortar range

Bowling Ball Mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Need 600 yard parrot rifle target

*Rocklock-confirmed

Dom Cannon. 100 yard and 200 yard target

Ex49'er

Don't know

BoomLover

Don't know

*MikeR C-confirmed

Golf Ball Mortar. 30 yard golf ball mortar range

Southpaw-confirmed

Bowling ball mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Tropico

Popcan mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Small cannons 100 yard and 200 yard target

Blaster

Mortar 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

*Armorer77-confirmed

Don't need targets

Intoodeep

Never said maybe, never said no.

Double D · « **Reply #332 on:** July 15, 2009, 02:32:36 AM »

Had an unusual request at the gun club meeting night.

One of the fellows last night asked if he brought his bowling ball out would some one shoot it out of their mortar...I told him yes.

Double D · « **Reply #333 on:** July 15, 2009, 04:04:46 AM »

I have brought the Cannon sighting post BTT- back to top so you can review it in preparation for the Cannon shoot.

I am going to set up the SAMCC field gun I have for the Seminar on shooting with out sights. This gun has a muzzle swell the same diameter as the rear reinforce. This gun also has a shooting platform. Every one will be welcomed to shoot this gun to learn how to sight

If you are bringing your cannon to learn how to shoot it without sights, it would be helpful if you have a shooting platform. The platform should raise the gun so that the top of the gun is at eye level. If you have a larger gun you should have some means to support your head so you can look down the top of the gun with out strain

If your muzzle swell is smaller the your rear reinforce you can make a simple sighting disc, The disc is made with a short plug that is slip fit in the muzzle to which a disc the same diameter as the rear reinforce is attached centered.

If you don't have this gear, don't worry, you can use mine to get the idea.

Do we have anyone to teach Mortar aiming or are we all going to learn by committee?

1Southpaw · « **Reply #334 on:** July 15, 2009, 04:19:54 AM »

I will gladly launch any persons bowling ball , any where from 60 to 600 yards . (10 lb ball , 15 won't fly as far )

1Southpaw · « **Reply #335 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:33:58 PM »

We need a "Donate a Ball" poster put up . condition of donation will be that the donor will get to light the fuse , I keep the ball ! Great idea , why didn't I think of that sooner . Hummmm , wonder if I have enough powder to accommodate all the old ball in forgotten corners of closets in this area . ?

GGaskill · « **Reply #336 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:44:11 PM »

Do you need bowling balls? I have around a hundred and can bring some. I am not sure I will have my bb mortar bored out for full size balls before the shoot.

dan610324 · « **Reply #337 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:57:27 PM »

100 bowling balls ??
does they grow on trees where you live ??

Double D · « **Reply #338 on:** July 15, 2009, 02:14:40 PM »

Good one Southpaw....like the new avatar.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #339 on:** July 15, 2009, 02:20:56 PM »

Quote from: 1Southpaw on July 15, 2009, 01:33:58 PM

We need a "Donate a Ball" poster put up . condition of donation will be that the donor will get to light the fuse , I keep the ball ! Great idea , why didn't I think of that sooner . Hummmm , wonder if I have enough powder to accommodate all the old ball in forgotten corners of closets in this area . ?

I haven't bowled since I was a kid but I'm curious I seem to remember different weight balls ranging from around 10 pounds and going up from there,

so if the weight changes does the size of the ball differ? do people have a bowling ball gauge?

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #340 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:41:05 PM »

I broke 100 once in bowling, but it didn't take 100 bowling balls!

GGaskill · « **Reply #341 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:49:01 PM »

In the old days, light weight balls were undersized. Kids balls might be only 6" in diameter which made knocking down the pins harder. With the newer materials used for bowling balls now, they can make a 6 lb ball be just as big as a 16 pounder.

1Southpaw · « **Reply #342 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:32:22 PM »

I have about 15 balls , weight ranges from 10.4 to 15.8 lbs. I try to shoot the 15 lb. balls @ the shorter range. No 2 balls I have weigh the same . The diameter is constant for all weights. (at least on the new balls. ) Would like to find some of the old Black balls . Fellows say they are the toughest of the bunch and ... bounce higher .

GGaskill · « **Reply #343 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:40:17 PM »

100 bowling balls ??
does they grow on trees where you live ??

I got one batch from a bowling alley that was replacing its house balls and another from a pro shop that was going out of business. They get heavy in quantity.

RocklockI · « **Reply #344 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:07:23 PM »

low hanging fruit

.............for cannons .

Ex 49'er · « **Reply #345 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:31:20 PM »

Good thing Newton wasn't sitting under a bowling ball tree.

Tropico · « **Reply #346 on:** July 17, 2009, 06:37:18 AM »

I wont be going this year . I no longer have a rooter service and am dealing with neck issues.

My Canadian Cannons 1" swivel now resides with a friend . However I'll have something to replace it with shortly and will post a few pics when it all comes together.

1Southpaw · « **Reply #347 on:** July 17, 2009, 01:18:10 PM »

" Mortar aiming " After the 4th of Julys 20 rounds down range ,We got the windage figured but the range varied with the weight of the balls using the same charge . I for one would not have liked to be standing where we had the target (10 bowling pins ) Close but no cigar.

Double D · « **Reply #348 on:** July 18, 2009, 06:11:46 PM »

I have only not heard back from one person on their needs for targets. Boomlover will you be here. You better, we have you assigned to bring all the beer for the braai....cannon shooting is thirsty work. Hires or A&W will be fine.

Ernie, you need to go to the Shelby bowling alley. Might not hurt to stop at the Great Falls bowling alley next time you are down there.

Double D · « **Reply #349 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:03:09 AM »

Quote from: Double D on July 13, 2009, 03:22:05 AM

Okay, Here's how it looks so far

*Seacoast Artillery- Mike and Tracy

Monster mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Need 300 yard target

*GGaskill-confirmed.

Mountain Howitzer. 100 yard and 200 yard target

Golf Ball mortar. 30 yard golf ball mortar range

Bowling Ball Mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Need 600 yard parrot rifle target

*Rocklock-confirmed

Dom Cannon. 100 yard and 200 yard target

Ex49'er

Don't know

BoomLover

Maybe

*MikeR C-confirmed

Golf Ball Mortar. 30 yard golf ball mortar range

Southpaw-confirmed

Bowling ball mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Tropico

Popcan mortar. 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

Small cannons 100 yard and 200 yard target

Blaster

Mortar 100 yard, 200 yard mortar post, and how far will it go.

*Armorer77-confirmed

Don't need targets

Intoodeep

Never said maybe, never said no.

Double D · « **Reply #350 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:17:24 AM »

Priorities!!!

Well three weeks to go! I'll bet every one is running around getting everything ready for the shoot.

One thing you don't need to worry about is the road up here. I goggled the routes and if you guys follow mapquest you will be just fine. The roads are all paved and patroled daily by the local police. If you break down, you should have roadside assistance with 8 to 12 hours. Tow Fee's can be a bit high, but if you have paid your AAA premium they will pay most of it. There some pretty good repair shops along the way and most can get you repair parts with in 24 hours except weekends. There may not be motels avaialble, but it's warm enough to sleep in your car.

Do take 5 minutes and toss in a quart or two of oil, bottle of ATF and a gallon of prestone for an emergency. If you don't use them on the trip you can always use them to clean your guns when you get home.....

Double D · « **Reply #351 on:** July 25, 2009, 11:44:42 AM »

Well the hot weather is upon us, its a scorcher today, in the high 80's. Plumb miserable outside.

Here is a link to the 15 day fore cast" Cut Bank Weather July 25 to August 8

Make sure you are ready for it. We will have no shelter. Bring lots of water, sunscreen and a hat.

GGaskill · « **Reply #352 on:** July 26, 2009, 05:46:03 AM »

It was 90° at yesterday's rifle match and we are 50 miles from the Pacific Ocean. And it was in the 100's a week ago. 80's (even high 80's) will almost seem like a cool wave.

Double D · « **Reply #353 on:** July 26, 2009, 06:00:59 AM »

But the difference is here is you are at 3800 feet and you will burn like a frankfurter on a hot barbecue!!!!!

GGaskill · « **Reply #354 on:** July 26, 2009, 06:08:53 AM »

That (and my propensity to develop basal cell carcinomas) is why I always wear long sleeves and pants and a wide brim hat and SPF 50 when outdoors.

Ex 49'er · « **Reply #355 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:16:54 PM »

If someone were to travel to Montana for the cannon shoot, how much could they expect to pay for gas?
Here on Kaliforny's north coast the price just went up to $3.29 for regular.

1Southpaw · « **Reply #356 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:12:42 AM »

Currently 2.59 to 2.62 RUL ,local prices . Cut Bank /Shelby

KABAR2 · « **Reply #357 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:50:49 AM »

Quote from: Ex 49'er on July 28, 2009, 07:16:54 PM

If someone were to travel to Montana for the cannon shoot, how much could they expect to pay for gas?
Here on Kaliforny's north coast the price just went up to $3.15 for regular.

Not to pull this off topic But OUCH! your paying .92 cents more than we are here in Virginia!
No wonder people are packing up and leaving Commieforina ........

GGaskill · « **Reply #358 on:** July 29, 2009, 09:04:18 AM »

your paying .92 cents more than we are here in Virginia!

Part of the $3.15 is due to the location; there is a lot of transport costs to get gas to the hinterlands. In the BIG city (LA area), regular is going for $2.65 or so right now. Another part of the cost is the low sulfur crude that is required to meet the PRK emissions rules since our exhaust blows onto the continent instead of the ocean.

But there are plenty of other reasons people are leaving the PRK.

Victor3 · « **Reply #359 on:** July 30, 2009, 12:26:52 AM »

Quote from: KABAR2 on July 29, 2009, 04:50:49 AM

Quote from: Ex 49'er on July 28, 2009, 07:16:54 PM
If someone were to travel to Montana for the cannon shoot, how much could they expect to pay for gas?
Here on Kaliforny's north coast the price just went up to $3.15 for regular.

Not to pull this off topic But OUCH! your paying .92 cents more than we are here in Virginia!
No wonder people are packing up and leaving Commieforina ........

We are gouged for gas (and other energy) here, but depending on where you live in the state, reduced heating and cooling costs can offset it some.

Fortunately, cannons are still A-OK here, so that's a plus.