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Old 16-02-12, 03:45
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Default slightly OT - next vintage rifle match

That picture reminded me that I saw a company in Florida (where else?) that make golf-ball diameter muzzle cups. Fire a blank and launch a golf ball. If I get things coordinated, I may suggest a new fun challenge at my rifle club's vintage rifle match. Best ball in the circle at 200 yds for a $1 per shot.
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Old 17-02-12, 01:10
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Default Grenade Discharger Cup

Do they make one for the No.4Mk1?
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Old 17-02-12, 04:17
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Default Can't comment...

Hi Keyan: Can't comment for sure. All I know is the unit pictured above dosen't fit a MK 4. I'll leave your question up to the experts on the forum. Cheers...Robert
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Old 17-02-12, 04:38
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I've seen some home made ones done up to fit the No4 mk1 rifles. A standard spike bayonet was cut down. It acted as the weapon mount. The cup was made from a piece of cut down exhaust pipe available from an automotive store. The ones I've seen were an adaptor piece. The larger end would just fit a tennis ball. Just below the depth of the ball a bolt was placed with a washer welded on. This was needed to diffuse the blast from the blank. In all it looked decent and could launch a tennis ball about 60 yards or so depending on wind.
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