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robhof · October 12, 2012, 07:14 PM

Be very careful firing that thing, many were made as ornaments only and are grenades when packed with powder. What is the bore size? 3/4" or larger require 1F black or larger; called corn flake powder as it looks like black cornflakes, the larger powder produces less pressure and also at night it produces a grand sparkling effect out of the barrel. There are many stories of old cast iron and bronze cannons blowing up, resulting in death and severe injuries.

October 12, 2012, 07:14 PM	#3
robhof Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2007 Posts: 712	robhof Be very careful firing that thing, many were made as ornaments only and are grenades when packed with powder. What is the bore size? 3/4" or larger require 1F black or larger; called corn flake powder as it looks like black cornflakes, the larger powder produces less pressure and also at night it produces a grand sparkling effect out of the barrel. There are many stories of old cast iron and bronze cannons blowing up, resulting in death and severe injuries.