Author Topic: Help with my Las Vegas trip (Read 1090 times)

steve14 · « **on:** April 04, 2009, 04:58:07 AM »

Hi everyone. My wife & myself are planing A trip to Las Vegas in the fall (2009) 5 days to see the sights .If there is A cannon shoot close I will book the trip for the same time. Please let me know what is happing in October -- November.

Take Care Steve.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2009, 04:29:57 PM »

Steve -

Enjoy the trip!

Do you have any pix of smoke and fire from the 4-1/2" ?

intoodeep · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:38:14 AM »

Steve,

Unfortantely, there are no cannon events in Las Vegas. There was one in Arizona at one time but, I have not seen it listed in a while. Maybe, there is one in S. California during your stay. But, either way it would be atleast 3-4 hours away from Vegas.

Anyway, I'm sure you and your wife will enjoy your time in Vegas.

steve14 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:50:23 AM »

I built this last fall , so haven"t taken to many photos. I have been shooting 2 liter pop bottles full of water out of it.I hope to fill them with something different ,the plastic pop bottle ruptures on impact with the ground. This is test firing before completing
hope you enjoy it.

Take Care Steve

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2009, 03:18:16 AM »

Ahhh yes, there is an un-interuptable supply of 2-liter bottles. I'd fill them with sand or cement.

What ranges do you get?

I can do 450 yards with 7.5 lb 4" pvc pipe filled with concrete. (short barrel).

steve14 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2009, 03:45:48 AM »

It's unknown yet, its been A long cold White winter it is finely getting above freezing through the day. I hope to be able to roll my 11/2" cannon out in A couple of weeks , if the snow melts..

Double D · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2009, 04:38:32 AM »

When Steve starts driving south after about 600 miles he finally gets to US Canadian border...then he only has about 1000 mile to lost wages...all Freeway from ther if he crosses at Coutts-Sweetgrass.

Intoodeep...you might make note of that. Go to I-15 and turn north on I-15, take the Shelby-Cut Bank-Glacier National Park exit go west to tot he traffic light turn north....

intoodeep · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2009, 07:04:23 AM »

Quote from: Double D on April 05, 2009, 04:38:32 AM

Intoodeep...you might make note of that. Go to I-15 and turn north on I-15, take the Shelby-Cut Bank-Glacier National Park exit go west to tot he traffic light turn north....

Just a brief 1090 miles.....

Ex 49'er · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2009, 07:47:45 AM »

Steve, that mortar of yours sure has a nice ring to it in the video.

Double D · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2009, 07:55:41 AM »

Quote from: intoodeep on April 05, 2009, 07:04:23 AM

Quote from: Double D on April 05, 2009, 04:38:32 AM
Intoodeep...you might make note of that. Go to I-15 and turn north on I-15, take the Shelby-Cut Bank-Glacier National Park exit go west to tot he traffic light turn north....

Just a brief 1090 miles.....

But it's freeway all the way!!

Leave Friday morning drive all day. Shoot Saturday. Leave Sunday morning drive alll day. You won't even be late for work on Monday.

steve14 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2009, 01:09:39 PM »

Quote from: Ex 49'er on April 05, 2009, 07:47:45 AM

Steve, that mortar of yours sure has a nice ring to it in the video.

Yes, but not after I put it in the new base..the ring was lost

steve14 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2009, 04:27:42 PM »

Thanks every one for your help. I told my wife there was no shoots near Vegas and she said we can always rent a car and go to California or gust go to LA instead .Got to love her , but we would really like to see the Dam and Canyon.I know there is other stuff to see as wall.
I will get my fall Fix hear at our cannon shoot in September.

Thanks again Take Care Steve

Double D · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2009, 05:45:18 PM »

Steve do you know about our Cannon shoot in Montana in August?

Victor3 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2009, 06:37:47 PM »

Quote from: steve14 on April 05, 2009, 04:27:42 PM

...but we would really like to see the Dam and Canyon.

Yeah, see Hoover Dam if you get a chance. It's Impressive.

Best dam tour I've ever been on.

steve14 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2009, 03:00:58 AM »

Quote from: Double D on April 05, 2009, 05:45:18 PM

Steve do you know about our Cannon shoot in Montana in August?

No But that would make A nice road trip!

Double D · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2009, 03:14:33 AM »

You can find information about the the shoot here. Montana Model Cannon Shot . Also keep your eye on the sitcky at the top of the board called Upcoming Cannon Shoots and events

steve14 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2009, 03:39:44 AM »

Quote from: Double D on April 06, 2009, 03:14:33 AM

You can find information about the the shoot here. Montana Model Cannon Shot . Also keep your eye on the sitcky at the top of the board called Upcoming Cannon Shoots and events

I used to live 2 hours north of you. Definitely doable.

Samurai5 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:07:14 PM »

I prefer to call the dam "Boulder" Dam. (Hoover was not that good of a president IMHO) The tour as stated is GREAT! Also be sure to check out Red Rock (Great Hiking) & Mt. Charleston (Be sure to get a "Mt. Charleston Coffee").

Don't gamble unless you think of it as an entertainment expense. The casino's are a hoot to go look at & the shopping & dining is second to none.

Man, wouldn't it be great to have a shoot out this way?

:Sigh:

Double D · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2009, 02:01:30 PM »

Quote from: Samurai5 on April 06, 2009, 12:07:14 PM

Man, wouldn't it be great to have a shoot out this way?

:Sigh:

So put one on!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2009, 04:51:06 PM »

Quote from: Samurai5 on April 06, 2009, 12:07:14 PM

...

Man, wouldn't it be great to have a shoot out this way?

:Sigh:

We started the New River Vally Annual Mortar and Cannon shoot by picking the name for it (atmospheric extraction) and setting a date. I found a friend with access to a relative's property (beautiful 100-200yard range) and we JUST DID IT!

steve14 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2009, 05:23:55 PM »

Quote from: Double D on April 06, 2009, 02:01:30 PM

Quote from: Samurai5 on April 06, 2009, 12:07:14 PM

Man, wouldn't it be great to have a shoot out this way?

:Sigh:

So put one on!

Hear A different person hoses our shoot every year , last year it was my turn. This year I will travel 4 hours for the two day shoot . Every year different range deferent targets new challenge.