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The '''potato''' (aka '''spud''') is the original and most common ammo for a spud cannon. This is largely an effect of their low cost and availability. | The '''potato''' (aka '''spud''') is the original and most common ammo for a spud cannon. This is largely an effect of their low cost and availability. | ||
Due to using a [[spud cutter]] to cut the potato to size, they have a nearly air tight fit, to the point where it can prevent loading. (a solution is offered [[muzzle loading|here]]) | |||
==Use and target preformance== | |||
Typically large and juicy ones are preferred, as the size is needed for larger barrels and the juice acts as a lubricant in the [[barrel]] when muzzle loaded. | |||
Upon impact with: | |||
*A twig, a potato typicaly survives. | |||
*A water-filled milkjug, a potato is reduced to "potato crumbs"; small bits of potato only a few mm in size. | |||
*A tree, a potato is reduced to "potato crumbs". | |||
*A rock, a potato is reduced to "potato crumbs". | |||
==specifications== | |||
*Density: varies, although it is typically around 1.1 g/ml (16g or .58oz per cubic inch) | |||
==external links== | ==external links== | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 1 August 2006
The potato (aka spud) is the original and most common ammo for a spud cannon. This is largely an effect of their low cost and availability. Due to using a spud cutter to cut the potato to size, they have a nearly air tight fit, to the point where it can prevent loading. (a solution is offered here)
Use and target preformance
Typically large and juicy ones are preferred, as the size is needed for larger barrels and the juice acts as a lubricant in the barrel when muzzle loaded.
Upon impact with:
- A twig, a potato typicaly survives.
- A water-filled milkjug, a potato is reduced to "potato crumbs"; small bits of potato only a few mm in size.
- A tree, a potato is reduced to "potato crumbs".
- A rock, a potato is reduced to "potato crumbs".
specifications
- Density: varies, although it is typically around 1.1 g/ml (16g or .58oz per cubic inch)