Videos tagged with Coehorn Mortar

This video showcases a North-South Skirmish Association (NSSA) mortar match at Fort Shenandoah in Winchester, Va. The NSSA hosts historically authentic competitions based on American Civil War small arms and artillery. The mortar match features dozens of teams competing for accuracy, using both smaller coehorns and larger siege mortars. Competitors aim at a stake 100 yards away, with scoring based on the closest five shots out of seven within an hour. The video highlights the unique aspect of observing the slow muzzle velocity projectiles and the skill involved in accounting for wind, temperature, and ballistics. It also encourages new participants to join NSSA events.