View Full Version : Anybody buy a can cannon?
Well I just ordered one, but they look awesome and shoot 12 oz cans or tennis balls or all kinds of things. Looks like a pile of fun. Just curious if anyone else bought one?
Nope. Building one out of 3/8" wall 1.75" dia DOM tubing and a solid breech plug though.
We've made golf balls go over 1/2 mile out of a cheap piece of galvanized fence pipe with a cap welded to it. I would not recommend that however, as there has been some very close calls with that design.
We use pyrodex and fuse (from Sportsmans Warehouse) to fire ours. Fuse gets expensive. Cannonfuse.com seems to be a decent source.
colorider
05-13-2015, 23:19
My buddy did when they 1st came out, but we have not shot it yet.Better get some blank rounds too.;They seemed to be next to impossible to find locally.
No, but I want to shoot yours now. :)
I bought one last December. I can't believe I still haven't shot it yet.
One thing I discovered is that the Pressure Tube also serves as the Barrel Nut. My barrel was in the upper receiver snug enough that I could take the Pressure Tube off without the barrel falling out. That means that if the bolt carrier group slams forward under spring pressure it can knock the barrel out. My Pressure Tube was screwed on with just hand pressure when I got it.
In case you haven't seen them here are a couple of fun videos from the Demolition Ranch guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4oKMmrljTk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4oKMmrljTk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oDqeiIA2js (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oDqeiIA2js)
Limited GM
05-14-2015, 09:44
No, but if the opportunity arises...could you shoot somebody with it? Video it please.
Oh and use real coca cola, not any of that flat Mexico crap. And for Gods sake not Pepsi.
Wtf, those guys where shootin full beers.. [hahhah-no]
We already decided we are definitely having tennis ball wars, if we get accurate enough try some batting practice with baseballs, and of course a 12 can 12ounce salute!
and once I'm get it there is definitely plans to come up with my own netting system and grappling hook
BlasterBob
05-14-2015, 16:02
I still have a professionally made "Thunder mug" black powder shooter. Makes a LOT of noise and will shoot golf balls. I will be putting it up for sale very soon. Black powder is said much more efficient than pyrodex when shooting BP cannon and mortars..BOOM!
colorider
05-14-2015, 16:15
I want the thunder mug !!!!!! Pm me 1st when it's for sale. !!!
Another point of view-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV4PtCCx-6U
A camera instead of a pop can.
I love this thing, just need more blanks now. Haven't looked yet, anybody know a good spot locally or online to get the cheapest blanks? Anybody ever reloaded them? Need a special crimp die I assume
This was what I bought-
http://usarmorment.com/ammunition-c-1/223-remington-c-1_226/lake-city-556-bm200-blanksb-1000-round-case-p-1969.html
I couldn't find it in quantity anywhere else. They shipped promptly.
Awesome, looks like a good price and I can split it with my buddy as he got one as well
colorider
05-31-2015, 05:51
Xproducts sells the blanks.
xblaze45
05-31-2015, 12:47
Lol OK that's just a waste. I could see the effect of imagination of it being like a grenade launcher but seriously... Why??? Lol
Lol OK that's just a waste. I could see the effect of imagination of it being like a grenade launcher but seriously... Why??? Lol
I bet if you shot it, you would smile.
xblaze45
05-31-2015, 13:55
That's why I said effects on your imagination. While I done know personally and I imagine it would kick ass but just seems a waste for guys barely able to stay in the game lol I'm not rich so I guess I'm just more cynical and opinionated about it.
xblaze45
05-31-2015, 13:56
And I don't mean everybody here is rich. Lol just saying is all. I look like an ass now
I can see several uses:
-launching tennis balls for needy retrievers.
-sending beers to Jim from my house
-sending bottled water to hippies needing showers next time they "occupy"
-launching smoke grenades (testing this next week)
I'm sure I'll think of some more after testing the beer launching stuff...
And I don't mean everybody here is rich. Lol just saying is all. I look like an ass now
Not necessarily a bad thing...
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xblaze45
05-31-2015, 14:29
Lol smart ass
Forum rule #683:
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You may get ribbed a bit, but You will generally get good intel here. 😎
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theGinsue
05-31-2015, 14:47
And I don't mean everybody here is rich. Lol just saying is all. I look like an ass now
Naw, not so much. I think this thing would be a cool to have toy, I'm like you, I can't justify spending my little bit of discretionary funds to acquire one, or even fire one if one were accidentally delivered to my home.
Forum rule #683:
Don't be thin skinned, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
You may get ribbed a bit, but You will generally get good intel here.
And thank You for the compliment.
True dat. Don't be afraid to ask questions or offer your opinion or knowledge. BUT, know that we're a wirey bunch who love to razz each other. So ling as it's done in good humor, we're good with it. If it turns into personal assaults, we shut it down quickly.
jerrymrc
05-31-2015, 14:58
Naw, not so much. I think this thing would be a cool to have toy, I'm like you, I can't justify spending my little bit of discretionary funds to acquire one, or even fire one if one were accidentally delivered to my home.
True dat. Don't be afraid to ask questions or offer your opinion or knowledge. BUT, know that we're a wirey bunch who love to razz each other. So ling as it's done in good humor, we're good with it. If it turns into personal assaults, we shut it down quickly.
I will say whatever I want, whenever I want. I have rights! I will sue this place! and if you don't like it I will come to your place and kick your ass!!!!! [LOL][ROFL3][panic][Flower] Just had to throw that in there since I have not heard those words in awhile. [cigar]The gang must be getting older. [mlp]
Limited GM
05-31-2015, 15:02
Just like the kids on utube who see what all they can fire through their Mossberg, you should follow the lead. Probably get some real creative breechers. Maybe turn it into a pain ball scatter gun with the right "cup" material.
Sky's the limit.
Uhh..shouldn't that be in a PM directed specifically at site staff?
theGinsue
05-31-2015, 15:04
Now that's some good stuff. Good point Jerry, the staff hasn't been threatened with lawsuits or violence for a little while. It's nice not to have to deal with that junk.
and if you don't like it I will come to your place and kick your ass!!!!!
As I told a co-worker who threatened as much 2 months ago (a woman nonetheless), "it's been a long time since I had a good ass kicking and I probably deserve one". She didn't see the humor in my response and wasn't happy that I wasn't intimidated by her.
I will say whatever I want, whenever I want. I have rights! I will sue this place! and if you don't like it I will come to your place and kick your ass!!!!! [LOL][ROFL3][panic][Flower] Just had to throw that in there since I have not heard those words in awhile. [cigar]The gang must be getting older. [mlp]
Now that I finally hit 30 I erase some of what I type out!
That's why I said effects on your imagination. While I done know personally and I imagine it would kick ass but just seems a waste for guys barely able to stay in the game lol I'm not rich so I guess I'm just more cynical and opinionated about it.
I can only have so much fun shooting paper in the day time. Now with my new night vision set ups and this thing, I have a lot of creative things to do!
Lobbing a frozen soda can might actually work for breaching...
jerrymrc
05-31-2015, 16:41
Lobbing a frozen soda can might actually work for breaching...
Fill it with concrete, much better.[Beer]
I'm more excited to figure out a net system, maybe test it on prairie dogs or rabbits or something.
maybe some tannerite clay pigeons, 12 oz can clays, the sky is the limit really!
68Charger
05-31-2015, 17:01
I would probably have fun building it, fire it a dozen times, get bored with it and move on to the nex (squirrel!)...
ETA: forgot what would lead up to that- I see the product or idea, think about how it's made, decide I could build that... Then look at the price and figure out how much cheaper I could build it for (this is where I'm currently at with the can cannon), then if I get obsessed enough with it I get them materials and start and stop the project 3-10 times, etc...
I either need more or less coffee...[Coffee]
I would shoot fresh lobsters out of it.
I would shoot fresh lobsters out of it.
Not sure that would work how you think it would work
Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.
Well of course I'd have a cup like in a shotgun shell.
68Charger
06-01-2015, 07:43
Well of course I'd have a cup like in a shotgun shell.
While I commend your wearing protective gear while engaging in sporting events, what does that have to do with the lobsters? (plus a shotgun shell is a quite small, but I'll try not to judge)
And was the pun intended? (LOBsters)
SuperiorDG
09-22-2015, 16:04
Can Cannon classified as NFA-regulatedhttp://www.guns.com/2015/09/22/can-cannon-classified-as-nfa-regulated/
So, after reading the ATF letter (http://s3.amazonaws.com/siteninja/site-ninja1-com/1442932884/original/Can_Cannon_Determination_Letter.pdf), it appears that if thy just make the muzzle plug non-removable, they will be OK.
Or I suppose they could lengthen the barrel to 16" and rifle it - for no practical purpose.
Or leave it smooth bored and make it 18"
What a waste of time and effort.
Now I want one.
Aloha_Shooter
09-22-2015, 19:35
Buy one? You mean you didn't build it out of tin cans and duct tape?
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