Basic pneumatic cannon

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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Hi all. It's been quite some time since I've logged on, I like the new site layout! I just realized I only have a thread on my 4L propane cannon and not my pneumatic. Just dug it out of the basement. I will clean it up and work on removing the non pressure rated bell reducer in favor of some bushings. I figured it was okay to post since the category pictured antenna launcher has one too. It's been up to 140 psig more times than I can count, but i figured I should probably fix it anyway.
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A nice old school PVC/Sprinkler setup, looking good!
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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It looks like the air flows into the handle when firing. That area basically needs to fill up with air before it can produce a force down the barrel. Might be effecting performance.

*edit* nevermind, saw the valve is in front of it.
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