Shot shell cannon?

REDOAK · 09-03-2014, 12:33 PM

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.

Railbuggy · 09-03-2014, 12:37 PM

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.

THE DUDE · 09-03-2014, 12:40 PM

anything can be legal long as you pay to play.

10 Bears · 09-03-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Railbuggy

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.

I have one, load the can with dirt and rocks, 4 oz of powder and your can will climb out of sight.
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.

baboon · 09-03-2014, 02:03 PM

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

REDOAK · 09-03-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by baboon

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

I would make everything from scratch. I have about 2 tons of 8630 8"x8" steel setting here doing nothing. Making a smooth-bore barrel out of 4150 shouldn't be a problem.

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.

baboon · 09-03-2014, 05:40 PM

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.

aviator · 09-03-2014, 06:21 PM

Just a bit of elbow grease and she'll be as good as new.

Mike Minihan · 12-17-2014, 06:11 PM

How about this???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgn1nhUEgo8
Looks good to me for defending against massed mau-mau attacks

10 Bears · 12-17-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Minihan

How about this???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgn1nhUEgo8
Looks good to me for defending against massed mau-mau attacks

Different approach to a "Ghetto Blaster!"

mr-ak-47 · 12-18-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Minihan

How about this???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgn1nhUEgo8
Looks good to me for defending against massed mau-mau attacks

...that will put some lead in a running thiefing scumbags ass....

WWes · 01-27-2015, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by REDOAK

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.

No idea where you're going with that but I might be within range, please advise regarding updates. No claim in my current ghetto zone, I'll happily evacuate!

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.

REDOAK · 01-28-2015, 06:53 PM

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.

Carne Frio · 03-04-2015, 10:55 PM

These guys use a 12 pound mountain howitzer for hunting deer:
http://www.buckstix.com/howitzer.htm

10 Bears · 03-04-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Carne Frio

These guys use a 12 pound mountain howitzer for hunting deer:
http://www.buckstix.com/howitzer.htm

I've been on their website several times.

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!

09-03-2014, 12:33 PM	#1
REDOAK Intelligent Posterior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,711	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
Railbuggy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Taylor Creek,Ohio Posts: 7,279	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. __________________ Im not a wannabe,Im a has-been. We already lost the war. You are the resistance.

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aviator unum de multis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bunker's Headquarters. Posts: 52,357	Just a bit of elbow grease and she'll be as good as new. __________________ "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Pesident Ronald Reagan

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Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 1,427	These guys use a 12 pound mountain howitzer for hunting deer: http://www.buckstix.com/howitzer.htm __________________ I'm thinking that we are going to need a lot more rope before this is over.

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09-03-2014, 12:40 PM	#3
THE DUDE Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Yo mama's troat Posts: 2,641	anything can be legal long as you pay to play.

09-03-2014, 02:03 PM	#5
baboon slug Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out by the lake in central Texas Posts: 18,305	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, 05:40 PM	#7
baboon slug Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out by the lake in central Texas Posts: 18,305	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.

12-17-2014, 06:11 PM	#9
Mike Minihan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 596	How about this???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgn1nhUEgo8 Looks good to me for defending against massed mau-mau attacks

01-28-2015, 06:53 PM	#13
REDOAK Intelligent Posterior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,711	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.