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6/28/2025 4:58:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: swampfoxoutdoors][Edited]
Could someone tell me what is the max and suggested load for a canon of this size.

Traded my local FFL a revolver for it.

Came with like 60lbs of lead round balls. And a pound of powder and fuse.

I’ll get more pics come Monday. Unless I go by office before then.

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Also came with all the bore cleaning tools.
6/28/2025 8:38:11 PM EDT
[#1]
Need more information, such as bore size, that's kind of important.  Also check with Dixie Gun Works.  Their catalog used to carry information like that.
6/28/2025 8:54:18 PM EDT
[#2]
Page 113, or elsewhere, depending on bore size.

NSSA SKIRMISH RULES

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Cool cannon :)

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6/28/2025 9:08:57 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ggllggll:
Page 113, or elsewhere, depending on bore size.

NSSA SKIRMISH RULES

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/10799/Screenshot_20250628-205245_Drive_jpg-3575296.JPG

Cool cannon :)

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Thank you. I’ll get more measurements come Monday.
6/30/2025 9:13:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: swampfoxoutdoors][Edited] [#4]
1” bore

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Only marks I see on it.

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6/30/2025 9:24:52 AM EDT
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did find this doing a google search.

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6/30/2025 5:14:59 PM EDT
[#6]
If you just want to make noise a half a hotdog bun makes a great wad.

The picture you posted looks right. There should be a subchamber at the breech end to hold powder. Fill that 3/4 full or so with just a wad. Nice big boom.
6/30/2025 8:16:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: swampfoxoutdoors][Edited] [#7]
That’s mainly what I want to do. Just make noise.

Assuming reenactor grade powder is good enough for that.

The guy I traded with on it said something about making charges out of tin foil. Any specific technique to make these foil cartridges? Or a better material to use that’s biodegradable?

Edit found this.

How To Make An Aluminum Foil Cannon Cartridge
7/2/2025 1:12:44 AM EDT
[#8]
For blank/big booms I make 3 oz charges with tinfoil.
Pack into cannon, then lightly pack a paper towel wad.
Run a thin rod into fuse hole and twist it around to rip open foil.
Then let her rip. I just make big booms. Haven fired a lead ball yet but I have some made up.

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