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dustoffer · 02-10-2012, 04:59 PM

For the thug wars, I'd say make one about golf-ball caliber.

gatorgar · 02-15-2012, 02:09 AM

Schedule 40 PVC in 4"x36" long. One end cap, reducer to 2" butterfly or ball valve (2") and 2"x36" sc. 40 PVC. Air chuck with threaded bottom.

Glue pipes together, in obvious configuration, and drill hole into end cap and screw/glue chuck into it. Close valve, add tater, connect air hose inflate to desired pressure, aim turn valve, repeat.

I never went over 55psi, but that was more than enough. Few critters met their maker with that cannon and it was completely legal too.

Have fun

braunfels · 02-15-2012, 06:34 AM

There are defin tley dangers involved with air pressure and pvc.
Please read up on this before you do it.
We used to air test pvc sewer pipes until the manufacture put out a do not do warning.

project · 02-15-2012, 06:52 AM

i used propane on mine. made a simple metering setup and the shot was the same every time. i could fire as fast as someone could load the spud until I had to change propane cylinders.

Russ81 · 02-15-2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vantage Point

Sounds like a scene from Anchorman.

Nope only tridents

jooger17 · 02-16-2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAC

Lemons/limes really fly out of one.

Avacados make for a cooler point of impact

wow · 03-07-2012, 09:37 PM

Big boy toys make a lot of noise and hurt like h///. But man are they fun.

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02-10-2012, 04:59 PM	#51
dustoffer Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seguin, Tx Hunt In: S/Central Tx	For the thug wars, I'd say make one about golf-ball caliber.

02-15-2012, 02:09 AM	#52
gatorgar Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roma Hunt In: everywhere and anywhere you invite me to :)	Schedule 40 PVC in 4"x36" long. One end cap, reducer to 2" butterfly or ball valve (2") and 2"x36" sc. 40 PVC. Air chuck with threaded bottom. Glue pipes together, in obvious configuration, and drill hole into end cap and screw/glue chuck into it. Close valve, add tater, connect air hose inflate to desired pressure, aim turn valve, repeat. I never went over 55psi, but that was more than enough. Few critters met their maker with that cannon and it was completely legal too. Have fun

02-15-2012, 06:34 AM	#53
braunfels Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carrollton, TX Hunt In: Center City, TX	There are defin tley dangers involved with air pressure and pvc. Please read up on this before you do it. We used to air test pvc sewer pipes until the manufacture put out a do not do warning.

02-15-2012, 06:52 AM	#54
project Four Point Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Troup,tx Hunt In: Tx,Ar,Nc	i used propane on mine. made a simple metering setup and the shot was the same every time. i could fire as fast as someone could load the spud until I had to change propane cylinders.

03-07-2012, 09:37 PM	#57
wow Four Point Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sheridan Hunt In: Colorado, Lavaca, and any where im invited	Big boy toys make a lot of noise and hurt like h///. But man are they fun.