Hello guys, first post here!
I was recently given some heavy aluminum extrusions that I thought would make a fantastic barrel for a higher pressure spud gun. Theyre a 2.5" unequal hex extrusion, 1.75" bore and 10ft long. I believe they're 6063-T6, the thinnest point (between bore and wall) is 3/8", making for a heavy wall at the thinnest point.
My initial thought was a hybrid gun. Any ideas on what sort of pressure I could safely use? And any suggestions for general build style here? I'd hate to use these for a run of the mill gun
Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
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wow, nice find, if that was 10mm or 6mm ID
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Welcome to the forum!
Burst pressure for that should be around 7000 psi, meaning a high-mix hybrid would definitely be a possibility.
Burst pressure for that should be around 7000 psi, meaning a high-mix hybrid would definitely be a possibility.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Drool...their beautiful..if i had one of those my cannon would be on display. 8)
Very nice find indeed enjoy and well done.
Very nice find indeed enjoy and well done.
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I'd be happy with 1, those things are looooong
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You know what would be awesome, a Wall Gun style launcher.hwmetzger wrote:And any suggestions for general build style here? I'd hate to use these for a run of the mill gun
The octagonal profile of the barrel would really lend itself to the look.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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I would want to build a Golden Boy from one, or a BASR. 8)
Love that pic Jack...that is a massive rifle.
Love that pic Jack...that is a massive rifle.
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Glad to see C&rsenal here, I loved that video with Mae shooting the wall gun.jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:You know what would be awesome, a Wall Gun style launcher.hwmetzger wrote:And any suggestions for general build style here? I'd hate to use these for a run of the mill gun
The octagonal profile of the barrel would really lend itself to the look.
This weapon serves to silence the noisy speakers of the stupid of the other street! (joke) -Hectmarr