As a cannon shooter of a few years, an an artillery fan of many years I'd like some input from others. I have asked this question of several cannon shooters and gotten completely opposite answers. When shooting field artillery, specifically my 10 pounder Parrott, does the gun begin to recoil before the projectile has left the muzzle, or is the projectile long gone before the gun starts to move backwards? Knowing this would be helpful in knowing whether the gun needs to be exactly level and the trail sliding exactly level as it moves rear-ward. Also does it matter if you are shooting reduced charges and lighter projectiles as at the Fort or full service charges and full weight projectiles as at Grayling? Let the fun begin!!
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