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GOLF BALL LAUNCHER ???

grdad45

I bought a golf ball launcher and a H&R Handi-rifle chambered in 223. Was going to use it at charity golf matches for a fund raiser by "selling" a ball for $XXX, and let the buyer see if they can get closest to a flag set up down range using my supplied blank ammo. The problem is that it LAUNCHES the heck out of them! Probably 400-500 yards! At a 45 degree angle the ball just disappears, and lands WAY too far away for my intended use.

My Question---is there a way to safely vent off some of the gases to keep at least a bit of control over max distance?

BTW- I already have several businesses lined up for prizes, and a machine shop willing to make the modifications.

Thanks for any ideas.

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  • Ricci.Wright

    I don't know. You might want to give Alex Baldwin a call. He knows a lot about blank guns.😲

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  • grdad45
    Ricci.Wright: 30505590589595/comments/30505590702107

    I don't know. You might want to give Alex Baldwin a call. He knows a lot about blank guns.😲

    I hope I'm a bit more responsible than that damned fool!!!!

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  • BobJudy

    This is for a Contender but might work in your H&R. Not sure how far a 22 blank would send a golf ball though.

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    Bob

    Edit; Scratch this idea. The Contender has a different firing pin setup so that it can use both rimfire and centerfire ammo. Your Handy Rifle doesn't. Sorry I suggested the adapter. Bob

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  • waltermoe

    Maybe reducing the charge some would be easier. I’m not real sure what you mean by a golf ball launcher. Does it attach to a rifle like an old fashioned grenade launcher? If It is as I imagine, venting the tube would allow gas to escape, and reduce the range.

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  • Horse Plains Drifter

    I assume you're using military blanks for launching? I was going to suggest to handload some detuned blanks, But Bob's idea is much better. Run with that.

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  • grdad45

    22 RF blanks are woefully underpowered for that.

    My machinist friend suggested boring some holes at a forward angle to "bleed" off some pressure. We may give that a shot (so to speak) 💥

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  • grdad45
    waltermoe: 30505590589595/comments/30505635186331

    Maybe reducing the charge some would be easier. I’m not real sure what you mean by a golf ball launcher. Does it attach to a rifle like an old fashioned grenade launcher? If It is as I imagine, venting the tube would allow gas to escape, and reduce the range.

    "I’m not real sure what you mean by a golf ball launcher."

    Google it. It is a fun gimmick to play with at the range. At 25 yards, a golf ball will penetrate a 2X6 pine board.

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  • BobJudy

    I just googled 22 golf ball launcher and they claim up to 200 yards with a 22lr blank. It looks like fun and should be a good way to raise money. Bob

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  • waltermoe

    Ok, looked it up and now I understand how it works. Yes drilling gas escape holes should reduce the range, just do a few at a time until you are getting the range you want.

    And thank you, I now know what to tell the wife to get me for my birthday.

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  • grdad45

    Waltermoe, a word of caution. Shoot those blanks in an AR15 at your own risk, they will really "nasty" up your firearm in a horrible way. Took me 2 days to clean mine after 25 rounds. The gas tube was almost plugged completely closed.

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  • Mobuck

    Use EXTREME care when attempting to 'adjust' factory loaded blanks or making your own. The powder used in blanks is twitchy.

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