CB Ratios
I first read that 1.5 to 1 is optimal so that is what I designed for. It was OK but when I switched to metered propane and a combustion the gun sounded like a shotgun. Recently I emailed someone who said I should try for .7 then refered me to this site. I seen his impressive videos but if I were to design for .7 then my barrel would be 9 feet long. Any advice? I have a 3" chamber that's about 115 cubic inches and my barrel is about 34" @ 1 1/2 dia.
If you want the best of both (i.e. sound and portability + efficiency and power) why don't you just make a few different barrels? Also, you could use a 2" barrel, which wouldn't need to be as long to achieve a more powerful ratio.
Also, this probably belongs in the combustion cannon discussion, as it is specifically related to combustions.
Also, this probably belongs in the combustion cannon discussion, as it is specifically related to combustions.
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i use a 4"x24" chamber and a 1.5"x6.5' barrel and i love it but i would suggest useing a camlock system for interchangeable barrels
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Well, I guess I can always go to 2". I didn't install a camlock but I can remove it easily. Another projectile I wanted to launch is tennis balls and thats a 2.5 barrel.
Has anyone ever tried to extend their combustion chamber? I think I can add volume by adding a threaded adapter, a length of pipe, and a cleanout. Has anyone tried this? I guess I'll let you know.
Has anyone ever tried to extend their combustion chamber? I think I can add volume by adding a threaded adapter, a length of pipe, and a cleanout. Has anyone tried this? I guess I'll let you know.