I love that video as well. There are 2 things I noticed that were extra noteworthy:
1. The second camera shows the material on the pallet sitting to the side of the cannon. Notice the concussion moving nearly everything on the pallet quite a ways- what a blast!
2. The shrapnel and other material (sabot) are seen to penetrate the wood target before the slug. Not remarkable, but very interesting to see in slow motion.
Another note: an alternative to traditional grapeshot: Create slugs with a softer casing / shell / jacket so that when they strike the target they blow apart... this would be great in melon shots. This way you can keep the "accuracy" and distance while still inflicting massive damage. Not a new idea, but something that would not be unreasonable for our hobby.
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willarddaniels
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If you're 20 and not a liberal, you don't have a heart. If you're 30 and not a Conservative, you don't have a brain.
Today i machined a prototype of a Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot round. (APFSDS) projectile, its made out of steel and designed to fit into the 20mm barrel.
This one is only a quick test so the dimensions is a bit of and its missing the plastic sabot. Hopefully i will have time to machine the real ones during the weekend.
This one is only a quick test so the dimensions is a bit of and its missing the plastic sabot. Hopefully i will have time to machine the real ones during the weekend.
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SEAKING9006
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[expletive]
HOLY COW
Damn man, I can't wait to see some penetration shots with that beast. It looks NASTY.
Also, it's an APFSDS, Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot round. You forgot the fins when you classified it. Also, you may wish to harden the tip and leave the rest of the round softer.
HOLY COW
Damn man, I can't wait to see some penetration shots with that beast. It looks NASTY.
Also, it's an APFSDS, Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot round. You forgot the fins when you classified it. Also, you may wish to harden the tip and leave the rest of the round softer.
Completed projects:
CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
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SEAKING9006
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Cool.
But seriously, WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR MACHINE TOOLS?!
But seriously, WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR MACHINE TOOLS?!
Completed projects:
CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
Holy crap that looks awesome. Some of the best machining I've seen. What I would give to have tools like that at my disposal not to mention the skill. How long did that take to make? How much does it weigh?
mobile chernobyl wrote:I can shoot a Canuter Valve off my '82 Chevy Ram F150 AT LEAST 3/4 Mile with 'ma cannon made of soup cans duct taped together, then I just squirt some bacardi 151 in the chamber and hold up my cigarrete lighta and WHOOSH! That thing flies at least 3/4 mile
Seaking stole my comment.... Holy Cow!! Larda, you're going to have trouble finding worthy target material man. What pray tell were you planning on shooting with this beast?
Since you're going install it in a sabot, maybe you could mill a slight twist on the fins to induce some spin.
Larda, you're going to have trouble finding worthy target material man. What pray tell were you planning on shooting with this beast?Since you're going install it in a sabot, maybe you could mill a slight twist on the fins to induce some spin.
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SEAKING9006
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It was once said that his hybrid had the firepower to knock out a Panzer II, so I think that may have given Larda a few too many ideas....
Completed projects:
CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
nice, the fins look a bit thick, is that so they dont break?
The best ammo with the best gun, is there anything you CANT penetrate?
What will you be shooting at?
What will you be shooting at?
Today i also made a prototype for the sabot.
There is some changes i will make in the final version, the arrow will be longer, the fins a bit thinner and i will also make some modifications to the sabot to reduce weight and make the separation from the arrow easier.
There is some changes i will make in the final version, the arrow will be longer, the fins a bit thinner and i will also make some modifications to the sabot to reduce weight and make the separation from the arrow easier.
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dang thats nice larda
do you have any internships open at your shop?
if there was a banned forum i could give you a whole buch of suggestions on something to do with that.
you should see how many cars you can shoot that dart through
im guessing at least two
we should get larda posted on the front page with the header spudgun god
do you have any internships open at your shop?
if there was a banned forum i could give you a whole buch of suggestions on something to do with that.
you should see how many cars you can shoot that dart through
im guessing at least two
we should get larda posted on the front page with the header spudgun god