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by iusemyopensights
Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:01 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: A Plan of Action
Replies: 26
Views: 5654

And just in case anybody thinks I'm just trying to steal somebody else's work, I'm not.

Sorry to PCGUY and any moderators who disapprove of me creating another account. I won't use this one anymore and it can be deleted from the memberlist if desired.
by iusemyopensights
Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:19 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: My Hybrid Golfball Cannon
Replies: 13
Views: 6095

I built this one at a .306:1 C:B ratio. There's no real evidence besides my own guessing to support longer or shorter barrels, though. A hybrid does have more power to support longer barrels per unit of chamber volume, but also the flame front is much more accelerated, so it takes a shorter barrel t...
by iusemyopensights
Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:17 am
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: My Hybrid Golfball Cannon
Replies: 13
Views: 6095

Watch out when you're shooting within 500 yards of people, you never know. A golfball, especially one going hundreds of miles per hour, can easily kill someone. Yes, I know this. Hey iusemyopensights, this is a little off subject but judging by your screen name you shoot right? I mean firearms or p...
by iusemyopensights
Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: My Hybrid Golfball Cannon
Replies: 13
Views: 6095

WOW! I have never seen someone post a hybrid on their first post on spudgun forums. What is the highest mix you ever take that thing to? WOW! That's the same post you had on SpudTech! :P Same answer, too. 3x mix. And medievalman, a spark is a spark is a spark. I don't see any need for a stungun.
by iusemyopensights
Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:50 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: My Hybrid Golfball Cannon
Replies: 13
Views: 6095

All I've done is simple range, (not "range" as in "distance"), testing against relatively soft targets. Plywood doesn't stand a chance, and after that I don't know how much further the balls go into the woods. I'd guess they'd get over 200 yards out in the open. No place to officially test that, tho...
by iusemyopensights
Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: My Hybrid Golfball Cannon
Replies: 13
Views: 6095

My Hybrid Golfball Cannon

This is my first hybrid cannon! The pictures, details, and more are on the following page. Sorry about all the ads on the side of the frame. Geocities didn't do that last time I checked....

<a HREF="http://www.geocities.com/iusemyopensights/hybrid/" target="_blank">My Hybrid</a>