09-03-2014, 12:33 PM | #1 |
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Shot shell cannon?
Would it be legal to build a breech-loading shot shell cannon using 105mm cases?
I've got the urge to build something on the insane side. |
09-03-2014, 12:37 PM | #2 |
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I'm sure there is some law to trip you up. I'm wanting to build a mortar that pop cans can be fired from.
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09-03-2014, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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anything can be legal long as you pay to play.
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09-03-2014, 12:59 PM | #4 | |
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Shoot the thing with the sun behind you, as the can starts tumbling you will be able to watch it for a LONG time, as the sun reflects off the aluminum top and bottom. |
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09-03-2014, 02:03 PM | #5 |
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You could do it but it would have to be registered as a destructive device. Finding an unregistered breach block that aint registered would be a problem. Most anything above .51 caliber is were they stat to scrutinize it. Remember Lloyd Bensten made street sweeper & SPAS 12 gauges Destructive Devices.
Black powder cannons & mortars have fewer restrictions. A buddy has been building a bowling ball mortar. He went with a fuse .vs percussion cap, say the caps might run you into legal problems down the road |
09-03-2014, 02:41 PM | #6 | |
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I know that rifle bores over .50 (except the .50BMG) are considered cannons. Shotguns are different, but I don't remember the regs. 10ga and 8ga shotguns are obviously over 1/2" bore. I'll have to visit the ATFE website and find out. |
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09-03-2014, 05:40 PM | #7 |
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I use to work for a guy selling double rifles. Biggest bore he ever had in inventory was a .600 Nitro express. I do believe there is a .700 N.E.. There are big bores rifle the BATFE allows.
Ohio-based SSK Industries has produced the largest center-fire rifle in history. It is a .905 caliber. |
09-03-2014, 06:21 PM | #8 |
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Just a bit of elbow grease and she'll be as good as new.
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12-17-2014, 06:11 PM | #9 |
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How about this???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgn1nhUEgo8
Looks good to me for defending against massed mau-mau attacks |
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...that will put some lead in a running thiefing scumbags ass....
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Looking at a discontinued Gamo .22 "shotgun" for the neighbor's quad-copter toy. I've already run some fishing line traps... Too easy with a regular 12 gauge. $250 for a poof vs. a boom is really worth it. I probably do not have a legal right to my "air space". More than he does, he won't come for the prisoner. |
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01-28-2015, 06:53 PM | #13 |
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I've parked that idea in the 'things I'd like to make' garage. I don't have time for it right now. Too busy working on customers stuff.
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03-04-2015, 10:55 PM | #14 |
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These guys use a 12 pound mountain howitzer for hunting deer:
http://www.buckstix.com/howitzer.htm
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I have, at least, 20 pounds of 500 gr. .69 cal. round ball. Fourteen to the pound. They come out of my dbl. bbl. cap lock 12 ga. muzzle loader very accurately. I also have a .69 cal. musket, flintlock, it's fun to shoot also. Just do NOT have a Mountain Howitzer! |
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