So how big of a weapon can be bought

[kfgk14]

Under a DD? Is there any cap? Does ammunition over .50 that isn't for shotguns get registered (as in every round)? Could I build/buy a 105mm howitzer?

 

[Sam1911]

Sky's the limit for large bore destructive devices. Yes, you can build a 105mm if you want, but your ammo would have to be solid/inert. If you wanted to build explosive rounds, they'd each be destructive devices which make them a little pricey to shoot. (With a $200 tax stamp each...)

Not all rifles over .50" are considered DDs. Certain cartridges have been exempted like the .600 NE and JD Jones' 14.5mm.

 

[Gord]

Yes, you can build a 105mm if you want, but your ammo would have to be solid/inert.

BRB, patenting a literal flying ashtray projectile.

 

[stanger04]

Hey you can build and buy pretty much anything you want, as long as you've got the money and a squeaky clean background. Now that is going by the fed. gov. your state may say else wise.

That's why with all her faults I still say God Bless America and in an interesting note, so does your money, coincidence?

 

[jmorris]

105mm, thats it?

Black powder and smooth bore lets you go big without a stamp.

Here is the barrel for my 216mm

 

[PTK]

Black powder and smooth bore lets you go big without a stamp.

BP and smoothbore have little to do with it; the fact it's an old (pre-1898) design and doesn't use fixed cartridges (primer/powder/projectile together) makes it exempt from being a large-bore DD.

 

[Halv]

105mm, thats it?

Black powder and smooth bore lets you go big without a stamp.

Wow, how much powder does that thing need!? I'd like to see a video of that.

 

[jmorris]

Wow, how much powder does that thing need!? I'd like to see a video of that.

I get 8 shots out of a pound. Look on youtube for bowling ball cannon, there are lots of them.