Why can't they just put it on the field and use a reduced charge?
I know that ACW re-enactors use about a 50% reduced black powder charge for safety purposes and those old 12 pounder smoothbores produce plenty of noise and smoke.
I know that ACW re-enactors use about a 50% reduced black powder charge for safety purposes and those old 12 pounder smoothbores produce plenty of noise and smoke.