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Offline Xflash

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Cannon Thunder
« on: August 19, 2009, 11:54:21 AM »
Going thru the threads, was just wondering if anyone has ordered from
Cannon Thunder, looks like some prety cool stuff on his site?

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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2009, 12:09:12 PM »
The one plus thing I saw visiting that website is that he his using 4140, other wise he doesn't have a lot of understanding about what a cannon or mortar looks like or the safety standards for building replica cannon; chamber walls to thin, trunnions to small...

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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2009, 12:17:25 PM »
Xflash --

WELCOME to the board!

When you look at the design and how a cannon is built we highly recommend the principles included in the rules of the N-SSA and the American Artillery Assn. as they have been developed over the YEARS from many many experiences - good and bad.

What do you like to shoot?

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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2009, 02:10:15 PM »
Hello,
I was just surfing the net, and was pretty amazed at all the cannon equipment.
I used to have a 75 cal replica cannon, looked lke the Napoleon style. It had 14 in wheels
and weighed about 30 pounds. I loved it but in a weak moment traded it off for a gun.

I was looking at Dominicks site and fell in love with his mortar that shoots golf balls.
I ordered it yesterday after talking to Dominick, can't wait.

Thanks for all your info.
Tim




Xflash --

WELCOME to the board!

When you look at the design and how a cannon is built we highly recommend the principles included in the rules of the N-SSA and the American Artillery Assn. as they have been developed over the YEARS from many many experiences - good and bad.

What do you like to shoot?



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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2009, 02:17:14 PM »
You will really enjoy the Dominick mortar, just wait and see.
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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2009, 02:17:58 PM »
welcome to the board
now when you joined us I hope that you will stay

but please think twice before you buy any of these cannons
safety is very important, but the design should also be beautiful
these barrels was everything but attractive

check out the sponsors of the board first
there you will find a lot of beautiful products
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interested in early bronze guns

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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2009, 02:57:27 PM »
You KNOW that we're just waiting impatiently for pictures of fire and smoke!   ;D
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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2009, 05:39:08 PM »
Xflash, another welcome to the Forum, and Dominick is a great choice! He supplied me with a short Thunder Mug in Golf Ball Bore, and I really love it! The only way to play golf! BoomLover
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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2009, 05:58:39 PM »
there is noone better than Dom . GREAT PRICE , for a Great shooting gun and built to last .  ;)

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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2009, 12:47:31 AM »
Xflash welcome to the family. Just keep the questions coming.  I learn so much from the people here and not just about safety (which is job 1) but also about the types and history of artillery.

But now for a simple observation.  Between Brooks-USA and Dom we need to start the PMGA.  Professional Mortar Golfers Association.  Our family now proudly boasts one of each from Dom and Irish.  Now I want to hook up a platform to the back of a golf cart put the mortars on the platform and drive around the course asking people if they mind if we play through.  ;D

I know putting could be a real problem but I figured we could use the firecracker cannons for the short game.  :D

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Re: Cannon Thunder
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2009, 06:34:07 AM »

But now for a simple observation.  Between Brooks-USA and Dom we need to start the PMGA.  Professional Mortar Golfers Association.  Our family now proudly boasts one of each from Dom and Irish.  Now I want to hook up a platform to the back of a golf cart put the mortars on the platform and drive around the course asking people if they mind if we play through.  ;D

I know putting could be a real problem but I figured we could use the firecracker cannons for the short game.  :D

B-O-O-M...FORE!!!! :o

Well if this works out maybe in 5 or 10 years it can become an Olympic event..... ::)
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