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Posted: 6/18/2012 10:01:00 PM

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Hello, I'm new to the forum so I don't really know if this interests any of you guys but this is my latest project and I just thought I would share it with you guys. This is my m29 81mm mortar. The sight unit and bipod are correct for the time period however the baseplate is for the later m29a1 (chrome lined barrel) I would love to get one of the older baseplates that is correct for this cup and tube but I am trying to focus my efforts back on my m224 build now.

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Posted: 6/19/2012 12:38:36 AM
This does not bode well for the President of your Homeowner's Association. That's absolutely beautiful to see in someone's back yard. Demil or just way too expensive to shoot? You realize if you admit you handload for it you have to post groups.

Gig 'em,

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Posted: 6/19/2012 1:45:42 AM
I'm waiting for my Form 1 for my 60mm M2, so I can definitely appreciate the cost and effort to put one of those together. Do you have any videos of you firing it?
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Posted: 6/19/2012 8:10:58 AM
Ahh nice to see a fellow aggie on here! It's a registered DD. I'm playing around with a few designs for reloadable rounds so that I can keep the cost of shooting it as low as possible. I don't have any videos of me firing it yet but I will be sure to post some once I get my practice rounds up and running. I would love to have a m2 60mm one day. Perhaps after I finish some of my other projects I'll talk the wife into letting me have one. Speaking of finishing projects and reloading, I really need to get my m224 60mm done so I can shoot more often. 81s are a TON of fun but it is a lot easier to reload and shoot the 60s. I will try to post some pics of the build later if anyone is interested.

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Ben Radcliff '10
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Posted: 6/19/2012 8:16:46 AM
That is awesome. Are you using Shotgun shells to reload them?
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Posted: 6/19/2012 10:25:19 AM
Yes, I'm using cut down 12 gauge hi brass shells for the propellant charge and specially made 20 guage pyrotechnic rounds for the spotter charge.

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Posted: 6/19/2012 10:52:41 AM
Ben, very nice. Thanks for sharing.