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The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« on: February 22, 2010, 01:23:39 PM »
Saturday July 17th.  Near Willis/Floyd Virginia.

Rules and details to follow as we develop them.

Same place as before, 100 and almost 200 yards.

Great facilities, food and fun.

Limiting cannons to golf-ball bore and smaller - for safety.

We'll keep y'all posted with a summary post from time to time with changes/additions in color.

Let us know if you're coming and what you're bringing.

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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2010, 02:06:13 PM »
Well, ya know golf ball mortars are my favorite,can bring two.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2010, 02:41:15 PM »
I'm working on a 19" long tube now-50cal soon to be something slightly larger.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2010, 01:19:26 AM »
Looks doable for the 24th, wife and weather permitting.   I will  bring my GB and can mortars since you have to restrict cannons to GB or less.  Really wanted to show off Dom's barrel, may bring it just for show.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2010, 06:32:03 AM »
http://www.virginia.org/site/cities.asp?city=Willis

Well I just googled this for a start.  My wife is interested too.  Something to think about.

   
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2010, 08:12:57 AM »
PLEASE note that the 24th didn't work, found out late from Dale.
My apologies.  It's back to the Saturday the 17th of JULY.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2010, 02:48:19 PM »
If needed, i can also bring my 12pd'er mortar.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2010, 03:21:36 PM »
      We just put the 3rd NRV shoot on our calendar, guys.  We are planning on bringing the Mallet's Mortar Jr. and a completely finished 7" Treble-Banded Brooke Rifle on it's 45 Lb. iron and oak, octagon to round, platform and one, never seen before, mystery gun.  We know how extremely well the first two NRV shoots came off, so we are really looking forward to seeing you fine folks once again!!

ANY excuse to go shooting!

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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2010, 03:28:38 PM »
Quote from: thelionspaw on February 23, 2010, 06:32:03 AM
http://www.virginia.org/site/cities.asp?city=Willis

Well I just googled this for a start.  My wife is interested too.  Something to think about.


Check out Floyd too!

A lot of pickin' and grinnin' too!

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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2010, 06:27:50 AM »
Sounds like fun , and a lot closer than Montana . Armorer77
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2010, 08:52:03 AM »
...and a lot closer than Montana.

Not even!!!  And Montana isn't quite next door, either.    ;D
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2010, 09:45:04 AM »
Quote from: GGaskill on February 24, 2010, 08:52:03 AM
...and a lot closer than Montana.

Not even!!!  And Montana isn't quite next door, either.    ;D

WIth the right earthquake, you might become a LITTLE closer.   :P
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2010, 02:26:36 PM »
Are ya all picking on DoubleD and Montana? if you is, did anybody happen to catch the t.v. show the other night: Camp Douglas Eighty Acres of Hell.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2010, 04:21:33 PM »
Quote from: armorer77 on February 24, 2010, 06:27:50 AM
Sounds like fun , and a lot closer than Montana . Armorer77
Armorer77,
If memory serves me accurately, you ran into some tough luck when you were trying to get to the first Montana Shoot. Hopefully, if you make this trip to Virginia, you'll have a lot smoother time of it.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2010, 04:43:01 PM »
Are ya all picking on DoubleD and Montana?

Not at all, just pointing out that it is not quite next door to southern California (1350 to 1500 miles, depending on route.)

On the other hand, the 17 below part I would pick on.   ;D
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2010, 05:41:48 PM »
Quote from: GGaskill on February 24, 2010, 04:43:01 PM
Are ya all picking on DoubleD and Montana?

Not at all, just pointing out that it is not quite next door to southern California (1350 to 1500 miles, depending on route.)

On the other hand, the 17 below part I would pick on.   ;D


     But George, it's a DRY Cold.


Quote from: lance on February 23, 2010, 02:48:19 PM
If needed, i can also bring my 12pd'er mortar.

     Is it really a 4.62" bore size, or a scale version?  We would love to see it, either way Lance.  Please bring it.  What do you shoot from it?

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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2010, 08:40:21 PM »
But George, it's a DRY Cold.

As if there could be anything wet at 17° below.   ;D
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2010, 09:43:10 PM »
It's a lot closer to me than Montana . And I used to pass thru VA on my way to CLNC . Not picking on DD , I just wish I had made another 300 miles last summer . Armorer77
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2010, 03:04:24 AM »
At least both Montana and Virginia are close to Houston. ??? ???
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #19 on: February 25, 2010, 02:28:34 PM »







    


Quote from: lance on February 23, 2010, 02:48:19 PM
If needed, i can also bring my 12pd'er mortar.

     Is it really a 4.62" bore size, or a scale version?  We would love to see it, either way Lance.  Please bring it.  What do you shoot from it?

Mike and Tracy
[/quote]Mike and Tracy, Yes it has a 4.62" bore. The only ammo i have for it is sections of PVC pipe filled with cement. I changed things around a bit, and the whole thing tips the scales at 145lbs. Here's a pic:
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #20 on: February 25, 2010, 02:33:03 PM »
COOL -  at 4.62, it should handle the end-caps for 4" pvc pipe.  (But I'd measure first.)

Can't wait to see it!

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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #21 on: February 25, 2010, 02:38:10 PM »
Good, y'all can help, there's a reason the mortar has four big handles.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2010, 02:50:03 PM »
     Lance, you sure are a rascal!!  Why didn't you show this beauty before.  It's gorgeous!!  I can't wait to see it in person.  Sounds like pretty good ammo.  The closest steel can we have found to this bore size is the large, 4.245" rim dia., 3 Lb. 7 oz., Bush's Best Original Baked Beans Can.  We have been eating a lot of beans and cornbread lately, fortunately I love those foods.

Wow Lance!  Beautiful woodwork and a great looking tube too.

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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #23 on: February 25, 2010, 03:03:41 PM »
Thank You, Tracy and Mike, always good to hear from you both. Looking forward to seeing ya, and can't wait to see the Brooke. Time permitting, would you guys like to put Mallet's Mortar jr. to the test against my golf ball mortar? Just a friendly contest.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2010, 03:27:20 PM »
This is going to be an accuracy contest or a thumping contest?   ;D
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #25 on: February 25, 2010, 07:49:00 PM »
The wooden bed for your mortar sure looks great. Love the natural tone of the wood. Lots prettier than paint.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #26 on: February 26, 2010, 12:41:11 AM »
Quote from: lance on February 25, 2010, 03:03:41 PM
... would you guys like to put Mallet's Mortar jr. to the test against my golf ball mortar? Just a friendly contest.




I've been thinking about a par 3 mortar golf-ball course at the shoot.  Dale said he see about putting in a 'green' and a cup.
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #27 on: February 26, 2010, 01:15:30 AM »
Cough, cough, BINGO, cough...
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« Reply #28 on: February 26, 2010, 08:02:19 AM »
I'm planning to make the trip.  Not sure what I'm bringing yet.  Dom
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Re: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot !
« Reply #29 on: February 26, 2010, 01:55:07 PM »
Quote from: lance on February 25, 2010, 03:03:41 PM
Thank You, Tracy and Mike, always good to hear from you both. Looking forward to seeing ya, and can't wait to see the Brooke. Time permitting, would you guys like to put Mallet's Mortar jr. to the test against my golf ball mortar? Just a friendly contest.

     Sounds like fun, Lance.  Please give us a month or so to let all this snow melt.  What type of distance and projectile did you have in mind?  Since we are using these little mortars, I don't believe we are going to do any thumping, so I guess this is an accuracy contest.  What sort of scoring method do you prefer?

     Terry C.,   I tried to find my folder of photos for your MORTAR BINGO Contest, but it has disappeared.   :'( :'(  Hope you still have some.
Mortar golf sounds good, Tim.  Dale sure does have the right type of hills for a Municipal Course!

How about a log splitting contest?  As I recall that was a lot of fun on Rickk's western Mass. range!

Regards, and hope to see you there, Dom.

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Smokin' my pipe on the mountings, sniffin' the mornin'-cool,
I walks in my old brown gaiters along o' my old brown mule,
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From the poem  Screw-Guns  by Rudyard Kipling
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