Cannon question?

[rbahri5206]

Is it legal to build and fire a black powder cannon in California. I don't know if it makes a diferance but a small one maybe like a desktop model

[50BMGBOB]

Yes, if it is a muzzle loader, you can even build and shoot a full size one if you want.

[rbahri5206]

Any good place to start reading about the process and how to shoot it

[50BMGBOB]

I am not really a Black Powder guy but have friends who are so I have shot them (A few are even into full size cannons, but I have done that yet). A table top cannon is like a pistol (in both bore and barrel lenght), so for loads I would start there. You might also post in the C&R/Black Powder section and get more info. You may even find a local BP guy to help.

[LexLuther]

I have seen one built to shoot coke cans filled with cement, it was great fun

[OldShooter32]

I have a six-pound smooth pre, fill-size(1,800 pounds) and all you need to shoot it is money... Or black powder and ammo...same thing.
I'll be at SacValley on May2nd, shooting it if you want to watch.

[OldShooter32]

I have a six-pound smooth pre, fill-size(1,800 pounds) and all you need to shoot it is money... Or black powder and ammo...same thing.
I'll be at SacValley on May2nd, shooting it if you want to watch.

[MMA]

if you haven't found these sites yet, Traditions sells desktop models, both complete and in kit form.

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/index.php?cPath=4_59

And Dixie Gun Works sells desktop models, all the way up to full size. Just go to their site and search on "Cannon"

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/

You might want to start with a blackpowder pistol or rifle first -- there's a bit of a learning curve for blackpowder. And they're lots of fun.

when I first got into black powder I bought this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Black-Powder-Handbook-Edition/dp/0873491750