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 What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 07:37 PM
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…is now a couple of “vent pricks” for the Lyle cannon I bought last year! ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-25921-382576-235bea16_8cd3_4427_a9bd_527260121f7d.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-25921-382577-0feee36f_ee99_4332_adaf_6c0a7bb291d8.jpeg) It’s used to make sure the vent hole is clear for the fuse and to prick a hole in the black powder charge for the fuse to be inserted into… Also made a bore swab/ramrod and gathered a little “ammo” for a gathering of friends this coming weekend. This will be the first time I’ve been able shoot it….much fun is to be had!!! ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-25921-382578-9ef6d0e6_06ef_455d_9392_a70c2bb432b6.jpeg) This is the cannon. I had hoped to have a carriage made for it. I have gathered several pieces but just haven’t had time to work on getting it all put together…. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-25921-382579-9371259a_a251_4f90_997d_02d817caf82c.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-25921-382580-15e7781f_7e5a_4a65_9086_e8ec83ce0420.jpeg)
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 08:06 PM
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Sweet! 
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 08:18 PM
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I bet those pool balls will do some damage! Be careful and take some video 
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 08:34 PM
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 08:35 PM
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I bet those pool balls will do some damage! Be careful and take some video With a maximum charge of 8 oz BP it could launch a 19 lb cast iron weight with line attached over 700 yards… Standard charge was about 1.5 oz BP. I’m starting out with around 1/2 to 3/4 oz BP with a tennis ball…  ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-25921-382585-16af8dcd_b548_475c_89a3_6909b27805c6.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-25921-382586-5da9cbed_36ad_4ccd_908b_5fe582983c44.jpeg)
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 09:11 PM
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That looks like too much fun.
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 Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 09:14 PM
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Makes me smile just thinking about this. 
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 09:43 PM
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So Jes... what are the chances the explosive charge pulverizes the billiards ball and turns it into a giant shotgun? 
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 09:51 PM
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So Jes... what are the chances the explosive charge pulverizes the billiards ball and turns it into a giant shotgun? Minimal from what I’ve researched….however, might shred the tennis balls before they leave the barrel…. Thinking about filling a few with silicone to make a “more solid” projectile… 
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 09:51 PM
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So Jes... what are the chances the explosive charge pulverizes the billiards ball and turns it into a giant shotgun? Gosh I can only hope. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-33037-382592-8e2eadf7_213a_476d_95c2_933d4f11dc16.jpeg) Need lots of boom and band this weekend. BP bring the 454
FKH!!!!
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 09:55 PM
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Also, I’m looking for additional cheap (or free) billiard balls if anyone has some laying around unused…. 
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 11:08 PM
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Have you shot it yet? Range report?
Some cannons are quite accurate, at least on the TV shows
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 11:09 PM
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Have you shot it yet? Range report?
Some cannons are quite accurate, at least on the TV shows
Super Cool First firing probably this coming Friday….pics and video to follow Edit: this is a short barreled smooth bore cannon….not rifles artillery This thing is going to make a lot of flame! A lot of smoke! And a bunch of smiles!
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I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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02/28/23 11:15 PM
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 01:17 AM
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We'll need pictures and range report after the shoot. 
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 02:18 AM
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East Texas + cannon + billiard balls…..what could go wrong ? 
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 02:23 AM
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East Texas + cannon + billiard balls…..what could go wrong ? Notadamnthing….
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 02:24 AM
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Ohhhhh, this is gonna be fun!
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 02:29 AM
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East Texas + cannon + billiard balls…..what could go wrong ? Notadamnthing…. bet it will be awesome
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03/01/23 02:52 AM
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dont have yur finger in the spool of shot line!
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 03:29 AM
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Forum says "Veteran Tracker". I could not track a garbage truck into a fireworks factory.
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 03:34 AM
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You just need a 'come and take it ' flag to stake next to it.
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 05:49 AM
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Yes officer, it is a cannon!
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Re: What once was a brazing rod….
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03/01/23 12:32 PM
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Yes officer, it is a cannon!
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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