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Offline moose53

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Bowling Ball Cannon
« on: January 08, 2012, 09:19:49 AM »
Just in case you missed it here is fun youtube video of a bowling ball cannon.
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2012, 11:38:52 AM »
Now there is a worth companion to the Monster Mortar!  Mike and Terry you NEED on of these things. Wonder what kind of letter the BATF would end in reply to a request to build one and a video clip?
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2012, 02:38:35 PM »
Wonder what kind of letter the BATF would send in reply to a request to build one and a video clip?

It seemed to be fired by fuze and was muzzle loading and was not being used as a weapon, but I would get myself a letter before building one.  And I would add outriggers in front, even if I had to manually lower the barrel for loading.   ;)

Also, i do question the sense of posting that on youtube for all the Chicken Littles to see and whine to their Congressmen.
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2012, 03:46:44 PM »
That's probably the only upside to living in or near the desert! Still, looks very cool. I think he needs a counterbalance...
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2012, 04:05:29 PM »
    Sorry LS, but this one is too much Hollywood stunt gun for us.  We are concerned that proliferation of this type and the ill advised gas cylinder mortars will do for BP Mortar and Cannon shooting what the "Black Rifle" did for gun shows.  :( :(   This is our opinion, take it or leave it.

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Also, i do question the sense of posting that on youtube for all the Chicken Littles to see and whine to their Congressmen.

     Right on, George; of course they will.

Tracy
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2012, 07:03:18 PM »
There sure were some great pictures that would look great in a calendar. Just saying.
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2012, 08:42:35 PM »
Like the concept, but I, too, would like to hear what BATF would say...other than that, I second the sentiments of Ex 49'er...some great shots...Mike and Tracy, I also can see your point, and hope that there aren't repercussions from posting on YouTube! That said, some of the movies posted on YouTube are pretty graphic regarding firing a number of questionable armaments....doesn't prevent one from enjoying the show! BoomLover
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2012, 12:50:11 AM »
 Even leaning Libertarian, on a bad day I sometimes wish that YT would stop posting all civillian BP artillery-related vids. A wiffle ball mortar shown being fired with 30 grains of BP could also be sent to a Congressman and who knows how it might be spun into a "Weapon of Mass Destruction" by the media. Stranger things have happened.
 
 Aside from the above, the builder of that setup is obviously not your average YT "Bubba." Just from what can be gathered from the vid, a ton of engineering, machining and fabrication went into making it work as well as it did.
 
 Anyone notice the two other similar artillery pieces there? It must have been some kind of planned event.
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2012, 02:15:06 AM »
Quote from: seacoastartillery on January 08, 2012, 04:05:29 PM
    Sorry LS, but this one is too much Hollywood stunt gun for us.  We are concerned that proliferation of this type and the ill advised gas cylinder mortars will do for BP Mortar and Cannon shooting what the "Black Rifle" did for gun shows.  :( :(   This is our opinion, take it or leave it.

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Also, i do question the sense of posting that on youtube for all the Chicken Littles to see and whine to their Congressmen.
I think its a Brit conspiracy to black ball our second amendment rights. Nice touch playing "Land of Hope and Glory" during the episode since  i got out of the UK back in the 60s there was precious little Hope or Glory ! As i tell my kids 'Its a good place to be from"
     Right on, George; of course they will.

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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2012, 02:26:33 AM »
M&T, of course I'll take your opinions. What point would there be in rejecting them? And yeah the YT posting may be ill advised, but it is interesting to watch never the less. Respectfully. LS
PS what's a "black gun"?
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2012, 03:27:22 AM »
LSC,

Try "urban dictionary" for strange terms. They list "black gun" as http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Black%20Gun   

Carriage for gun is a re-purposed Mil spec. generator trailer.  I am currious what the fins are supposed to accomplish on the breach.  I understand they will aid in some strengthening but the gaps between are troublesome. 
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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2012, 01:22:05 PM »
Yes, black gun and brown gun = M16 and M14.  Common (Army) terms.

Every technical area has it's own jargon.

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Re: Bowling Ball Cannon
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2012, 02:56:50 PM »
Although I was in Vietnam (not as an infantryman), I never heard either term used there.  Only here in the states have I heard "black gun."  I think it was originally an NVA term that was picked up here, first by M16 detractors, then by supporters.  All speculation, though, on my part.
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