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That's awesome! Endless possibilities  I'd like to see a video firing an unprimed harpoon. Thanks Cal. Cheers, Chris DRSS | |||
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Chris: As I have only one original projectile I should not shoot it and damage it. BUT the idea has crossed my mind. Actually, my bomb is complete and it would be easy to prime it, fuse it, and load it with 880 grins of FFFg and watch the fireworks! Cheers, Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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A whale would die of shock just seeing you fire that thing !  With the old type harpoon getting a whale was an exciting dangerous thing , as told in "The Charles W. Morgan " by Stackpole 1967 .You can see that whaling ship at the Mystic Seaport in CT. | |||
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Cal, Resting the barrel directly on the sticks is no doubt the reason that it shot 6" high at 25 yards, though dead-on for windage. Use proper technique or be prepared to get a different sight blade for each different load you select, or just find the load that shoots dead-on with the barrel on the sticks.  Congratulations on making it all happen.  | |||
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RIP: Thanks for the info and I understand. At my old age it is difficult to off hand this as its 22 pounds is all in the barrel. Also, it is a smooth bore meant to shoot the bomb into a whale's back at 5-10 feet. Whatever it is and does now, it is great fun. cheers, mate. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Cal-- That is a really neat set up. It will stop shooting high if you don't place the barrel on the sticks. Instead, place your left hand on the sticks, then hold the gun in your hand. I think you will find that it shoots to the sights if you shoot it like that. | |||
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How difficult would it be to replicate the original projectiles? Would that be legal to do? 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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Good question. The task would be easy for an experienced machinist as the parts are quite simple. As to legality, a call to BATFE would answer that question. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hmmm. With the harpoon without the explosive charge maybe it could be used for archery season! DRSS | |||
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If one was to replicate the original explosive harpoon, you would certainly be treading into DD (Destructive Device) territory, much like the 37 and 40mm launchers you can purchase today. Only Angels and Aviators have wings | |||
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Would 6 inch's of elevation different really matter on a target the size of a whale. | |||
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Wow! The only draw back is the three men and a small boy you'll need to take along to carry that mother! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Cal, the legal limit for explosive rounds (without a LOT of licenses!) is 1/4 ounce IIRC. Even a blunt tip would do a number on a moose  Bob DRSS "If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?" "PS. To add a bit of Pappasonian philosophy: this single barrel stuff is just a passing fad. Bolt actions and single shots will fade away as did disco, the hula hoop, and bell-bottomed pants. Doubles will rule the world!" | |||
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Bob: I'll have it Saturday. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Norwegian whalers qualifying to shoot whale with cannon, obligatory test.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K81fVqDho7Q | |||
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They usually bring a .458Win to administer the final shot if the whale still lives....I actually sold 2 boxes of solids to one of the vessel when I lived up north...the store was out and the skipper was desperate...  | |||
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I am not sure that a barrel that substantial would notice a change in shooting technique no matter where it is supported. I would be tempted to make a nose heavy dart out of PVC or aluminum and test the fuse ignition with just the cannon fuse inside. | |||
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