This video demonstrates the loading process for a 1730s Finnish English calling piece, a black powder shotgun. Mark Novak details the steps involved in loading gunpowder, wads, and shot, emphasizing safety precautions specific to black powder firearms. He also touches on the mechanics of a flintlock ignition system and the importance of proper wadding for shot deformation.
This guide details the process of preparing and firing a custom-built bowling ball cannon, as demonstrated by Edwin Sarkissian. It covers loading black powder, using wadding, and safely launching a bowling ball projectile. The demonstration highlights significant recoil and projectile impact force.
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