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Offline intoodeep

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« on: March 24, 2009, 11:19:07 AM »
Please remember. When going to a cannon event in Florida. Park you van behind the firing line......  :D  :D  :D















Sorry, I didn't get a chance to get many action shots as, I was having too much fun firing the gun.   ;D But, here's a brief one of it firing.




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Re: Please....
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2009, 11:34:52 AM »
     Yeeeoooww!!  There is one warning that Mike and I will pay attention to at all cannon shoots we may attend in the State of Florida, especially those shoots at the Hernando Sportsman's Club!   Nice photos.  Did the Captain take those pics, or did you?  One of these years we are going to make that shoot; please continue to post those announcements.  Did your gun make any of those holes?  What caliber is it?

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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2009, 12:02:03 PM »
M&T,

 I took the "damage" photos. Mrs. intoodeep did some of the video. I did do a bit of damage with the Mt. Howitzer. I would say we actually "puched it" a few times.  The dent behind the door is mine as, is the dent on the lower drivers door. I also put one into the bumper. See below.

 Most of the holes were done with a Conf. Mtn. rifle. and Dom's 75. So, those holes are 2.25" and 1.75"

 The Mt. Howitzer is full scale with a 4.62 bore. We were shooting a plastic compound ball that was 4.5". Our PVC projectiles didn't fly too well.... Back to the drawing board for those.  ;)

 Also, I have to give "DD" credit as I did this without sights using his sighting method.



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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 12:23:42 PM »
ehhh...... Honey......... I had a little trouble with the van...............

no I left it at the shop for a few days................


no don't worry about it they'll figure out what's wrong with it........ ::)  ;D
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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2009, 12:51:43 PM »
Wow, that's good stuff there. Makes me want to go to my friend's junk yard and shoot up some old junkers. Except, I'll have to use rifles and sidearms. Looks like a lot of fun could be had with a cannon. Thanks for sharing the pictures and video.
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2009, 02:11:48 PM »
intoodeep,

I hope the rental car company was ok with the van when you returned it to the airport. ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Please....
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2009, 02:14:22 PM »
Quote from: dominick on March 24, 2009, 02:11:48 PM
intoodeep,

I hope the rental car company was ok with the van when you returned it to the airport. ;D ;D ;D

It would test the limits of 'comprehensive' insurance!  :D
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Re: Please....
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2009, 03:16:14 PM »
OK, so I have my cannon lined up with my neighbor's car? How far away where you guys????

No, officier not only is it ATF approved, but this web site I belong to showed.....
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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2009, 03:33:31 PM »
Quote from: barefiel76 on March 24, 2009, 03:16:14 PM
How far away where you guys????

 Range was 200 meters.
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2009, 04:30:36 PM »
So how how did your aim practice go?  did you catch on?
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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2009, 05:08:41 PM »
I'll bet that burm is the highest spot in Florida ! :D

Nice shooting too . I'd love to blast a few steel balls at it !
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2009, 05:46:12 PM »
Quote from: RocklockI on March 24, 2009, 05:08:41 PM
I'll bet that burm is the highest spot in Florida ! :D

Nice shooting too . I'd love to blast a few steel balls at it !

depending on the area it may be an old Marrel pit from mining shells for road construction.
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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2009, 07:58:52 PM »
 More fun than shooting paper, that's for sure.

 Who donated the van? Didn't look in bad enough shape to kill. Remember what Mom would have said, "Don't waste that... There are starving children in Africa who need a ride!"  ;D

 What kind of loads were you using in the French 75?
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2009, 01:54:43 AM »
Quote from: Victor3 on March 24, 2009, 07:58:52 PM
More fun than shooting paper, that's for sure.

 Who donated the van? Didn't look in bad enough shape to kill. Remember what Mom would have said, "Don't waste that... There are starving children in Africa who need a ride!"  ;D

 What kind of loads were you using in the French 75?

 It was more fun than paper. That's for sure.  ;D

 The gun club supplied the van. They have a deal with a local car dealer to get them cheap. They normal do not run (blown motor or trans). When they are done it's of to the recycler. (not much salvage left) :D  :D

 As, for the 75. It was not ours but, I may be able to find out what load he was using.
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Re: Please....
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2009, 07:31:29 AM »
We won't have a car to shoot in Montana...this year.  Baby step guys baby steps.
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« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2009, 12:17:29 PM »
I am willing to donate a car for the Montana shoot. Double D what do you drive so I'll know what I'm donating? ;D
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« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2009, 01:19:26 PM »
Thanks, but lets not push the envelope this year.

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Re: Please....
« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2009, 02:59:03 PM »
Quote from: barefiel76 on March 25, 2009, 12:17:29 PM
I am willing to donate a car for the Montana shoot. Double D what do you drive so I'll know what I'm donating? ;D

If you'll pay the shipping, I'll drive one up there (from Virginia)!
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Re: Please....
« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2009, 08:19:03 PM »
Intoodeep, you should be ashamed of yourself, taking part in such wanton destruction; ;) wish I'd been there to hear the sounds that went along with the sights. ;)
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