Author Topic: My new golf ball mortar (Read 891 times)

rifleshooter2 · « **on:** October 14, 2005, 12:36:19 PM »

Here is a pic of the mortar I just finished. I modeled it after a lyle gun just scaled down a bit. the tube is 4140 and the carrage is just some maple I had laying around. the firing mech was made from scrap brass.

Dictator · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2005, 12:45:19 PM »

Nifty design. I like it. Now, how about a flame shot

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2005, 01:02:32 PM »

Great lookin' gun!

How do you attach the line to the golf ball? :-D

rifleshooter2 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2005, 01:53:50 PM »

I actually thought about making a concrete slug with an eye bolt to attach a line too. I just need to figure out a way to have the line play out smoothly and not break.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2005, 02:14:59 PM »

Someday I'll try something like that - with an open faced fishing reel and 20 lb test monofilament. It might just save a lot of trips down range to pick up the golf ball.

GGaskill · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2005, 02:33:55 PM »

I just need to figure out a way to have the line play out smoothly and not break.

Spinning reel style spool without a bail.

rifleshooter2 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2005, 02:51:22 PM »

thats a great idea