OT: And you thought the world was sane...

[Alpha Kodiak]

Originally posted by Loser:

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Originally posted by Kamog:
If you're about to be attacked by a vicious dog, you can shoot the potato gun at it.

Not unless you first fix bayonette. The potatoe gun is an unreliable weapon in short range. Trust me.

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Yes, but is it a Russian potato gun or a Chinese potato gun? Bayonettes are illegal on Chinese potato guns.

[ September 10, 2003, 06:15: Message edited by: Alpha Kodiak ]

[Kamog]

Originally posted by Wardad:
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[Thermodyne]

Well, in the ad, I saw that you could get a pistol grip. And as we all know, the pistol grip and the ability to attach a bayonet will cause it to be classified as an assault weapon. That is assuming that duct (duck) tape meets the definition of attachment. But it could also be classified as a mussel loader. But then again there is the problem of the 2.5 to 4 inch barrel. I think anything in the muzzle loading 4 inch range would be called cannon.

I wonder how lethal a 4 inch spud would be when launched at over 100fps. Anyone want to do the math?

I guess we should also talk about nail guns too. And let’s not forget that old stand by, the zip gun.

[Alpha Kodiak]

Well, you can run an extension from the bottom of the pistol grip to the stock. Then it becomes a "thumbhole" stock and is legal.

Does anyone know the average weight of a potato? We will need that to calculate the muzzle energy of the weapon in order to calculate its probable effectiveness against a charging dog.

[dogscoff]

We will need that to calculate the muzzle energy of the weapon in order to calculate its probable effectiveness against a charging dog.

Hold on, the dog is muzzled? Or the potato?

[Loser]

Originally posted by Thermodyne:
But then again there is the problem of the 2.5 to 4 inch barrel.

Speaking from extensive experience, I can tell you that the ideal width of barrel for a potato gun is one and a quarter inches. That's if you're buying American PVC of course.

This is a wide as possible while still allowing for the use of the largest number of potatoes. As larger potatoes do not tend toward a sphere, but instead toward ovoid, the potatoes can be cored down the barrel lengthwise, thus resulting in both a large slug and a tight seal.

For greater distances, lubricate the barrel of your potato gun. be sure to use strictly non-flammable lubrication.

For a real challenge, rifle the barrel. The 1.25" barrel.

Never ever, ever aim the potato gun at another person or bombard a populated area. you do not want to explain yourself, and you do not want to deal with the consequences.

Never use a potato gun except in the manner legally allowable in your area.

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[ September 10, 2003, 17:47: Message edited by: Loser ]

[narf poit chez BOOM]

fps doesn't matter for speed.

how about 5 feet per frame at 100 fps?

[ September 10, 2003, 19:44: Message edited by: narf poit chez BOOM ]