This is a discussion on Flame Fest! within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Yeah - the naval kind, with big guns!! I expect folks have seen one or more of these pics, as they have been around a ...
Yeah - the naval kind, with big guns!! I expect folks have seen one or more of these pics, as they have been around a while. But thought I'd show 'em all together as a celebration of naval times gone by. Well - almost.
First is USS New Jersey, 1984, then second is same but dated 1990. Third is USS Iowa and fourth is unidentified.
When I see this firestorm - I think how that much propellant could keep a whole state's reloaders happy - for a lifetime
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
Have you ever seen the size of the grain used in the powder bags for those thngs? You'll play hell getting them in anything you'd be reloading!When I see this firestorm - I think how that much propellant could keep a whole state's reloaders happy - for a lifetime
Rick
EOD - Initial success or total failure
Great Photos
Kinda Reminds me of Bud White Shooting His 500!
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Bwhaha - well nearlyKinda Reminds me of Bud White Shooting His 500!
Rick - yeah on reflection I guess I'd not expect fine flake powders!Maybe crush it down some!
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
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How about a pic from "Mighty Mo"
Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll
Thx Bob - all contributions welcome
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
if i remember correctly, the standard load is approx. 660 lbs. of powder per barrel. 660x9=5940 lbs. KABOOM
Crush it down! That's how you earn the nickname "Lefty"!Originally Posted by P95Carry
Rick - yeah on reflection I guess I'd not expect fine flake powders!
Rick
EOD - Initial success or total failure
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And they are throwing a projectile that weighs as much as a small car.
"The sword dose not cause the murder, and the maker of the sword dose not bear sin" Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac 11th century
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Trivia---what is the 'class' of the these ships??
Keep the shotgun handy!!
Were these not still KC, Battleship class? I don't recall Destroyer class having 16"s.
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
Array
Iowa class
What do I win?
However, as my brother the Submariner will tell you, it may be big, but it's still a target!
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<embarrassed> - you can tell how much I know about fighting ships
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
Array
Camjr---you win!!! :)
Oops, forgot--your prize is in the mail :-)
Keep the shotgun handy!!
Let's add something a little more personal to the flame fest.
How about two pics called the 50BMG experience.
They are in this thread. Post #10.
http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ead.php?t=2068
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