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First Pnuematic.....

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:29 am
by Minus
Cannon Name-Minus's Sniper
Type of Cannon- Pnuematic
Chamber Size- 15" x 1-1/2" pvc (26.5CI)
Barrel Size- 30" x 3/4" cpvc (13.25CI)
Gas Source- 150 psi air compressor
Valve- Pnuematically actuated 1" sprinkler valve
Ammunition- Paintballs and Marbles
Other Details- Took design cues from the Barrett M107. Decorative muzzle break and barrel shroud, Breech loading, Pistol trigger, Flat black paint job. This was my first gun, and definitely won't be the last. The best part is having your boss ask when it's going to be finished so he can shoot it!! Oh, and marbles blowing up spray paint cans is so much fun!!!

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:02 pm
by Dom
:shock: Thats one meanie

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:27 pm
by LucyInTheSky
I envy you.

Also haow did you get that handle?

What is that stick on the top? breech loaded?

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:37 pm
by saladtossser
niiiiice! how did u use a paintball gun handle for this?

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:51 pm
by spudkpi
That is a very nice looking gun and I like the paintjob a lot. You should consider getting a regulated CO2 on there for fasting firing. Looks good. :D

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:59 pm
by PVC Arsenal 17
b-e-a-utiful gun

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:03 pm
by mark.f
Nice stock! The handle definitely finishes it off.

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:37 pm
by Minus
wow...thanks for all the comments. The handle is from an old Spyder One pb gun I had from years ago. The "stick" on top is the breech loader. Think I'm gonna shorten it a little though...make it less obtrusive. The trigger actually pushes open the blow gun that actuates the sprinkler valve. The blow gun is actually inside the stock right above the trigger. Shortly after the trigger, there is an "exhaust hose" coming out of the stock for the blow gun to vent.

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:49 pm
by Shrimphead
I love it! That thing is big and beautiful. Great first gun.

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:52 pm
by ProfessorAmadeus
A Damn nice gun indeed. The sad thing is your first one kicks all my guns butts in looks. I think thats one of the nicest cannons on the forums lately.

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:00 pm
by Minus
I'll also mention that all the pvc logos/writing was sanded down so the whole gun is smooth. Plus, before it was painted, there were no cement stains!!!

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:52 am
by Benny
Are you entering it? because you should, that is the best first cannon i have ever seen, You should add a scope or a laser. :D

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:25 am
by MrCrowley
what he said, that is one nice cannon best one ive seen around here lately, like what youve done with it i cant wait to see your next cannon 8)

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:09 am
by Minus
Yeah, I want to enter it, but not sure how exactly. I've read the contest info. Any help??? Oh, and the next will probably be a tennis ball, golf ball, or bouncy ball launcher. Might even make my own piston valve instead of a sprinkler valve.

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:14 pm
by MrCrowley
PM pimpmann he'll tell you how to enter,im building a GB with a piston instead of sprinkler theyre cheaper to build then buy