'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin - The Firearms Forum

wsas7816 · 12-06-2011, 10:48 PM

I seem to be obsessing about war ammunition ... so sorry. But I thought this might be of interest. This is a local item in the SF Bay Area. Dublin is about 30 miles ESE of San Francisco and Mythbusters is a cable TV show. See http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BA1D1M99V5.DTL

glens67 · 12-06-2011, 10:59 PM

OOPS!!!!

pkcgbifaid · 12-07-2011, 07:01 AM

YIKES!!

I bet this cuts down on the number of their more... explosive episodes.

nynomad · 12-07-2011, 07:36 AM

Didn't hear it?

Hey where did these huge holes come from?

Juker · 12-07-2011, 07:49 AM

Can you spell 'lawsuit'?

In the South, folks would be selling tickets to come see the hole in their house.

In California, there will be years of therapy and counseling to overcome the horror of nearly being hit. I can smell the lawyers lining up.

Question: Man, woman, and child slept through it all as the cannonball tore through their house. At 4:15 in the afternoon?

howlnmad · 12-07-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Juker

In the South, folks would be selling tickets to come see the hole in their house.

And them carpet bagger yankees would be lined up to pay to see it.

Juker · 12-07-2011, 08:18 AM

LOL!

My wife and I were laughing recently that most of the commercials on TV these days are for a new drug to make us feel happy, or for a law firm that wants to sue the drug company because we're not happy.

I can already hear the new ads:

"Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Did you get too much mustard on your hamburger? Has someone looked at you strangely? Did you or someone you know take Happy Pills? Have you been traumatized by a cannonball hitting your home? We're here to help. Call Dewey, Screwum, and Howe today."

Dennis C · 12-07-2011, 08:44 AM

That is a cool show...I am sure they will be sued every way imaginable.

twobit · 12-07-2011, 10:57 AM

That's what happens when they consult that retired FBI agent every time they make something go boom at the range.

Capt Mac Turk · 12-07-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Juker

LOL!

My wife and I were laughing recently that most of the commercials on TV these days are for a new drug to make us feel happy, or for a law firm that wants to sue the drug company because we're not happy.

I can already hear the new ads:

"Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Did you get too much mustard on your hamburger? Has someone looked at you strangely? Did you or someone you know take Happy Pills? Have you been traumatized by a cannonball hitting your home? We're here to help. Call Dewey, Screwum, and Howe today."

I Love the Show My wife & I watch it all the time.

I Bet there Allreary trying to pay out & Fix this hey Sheet happens
when your shooting CANNONS

& crashing cars Dropping Poor "Buster"
off Crains & such
The Shows Great tho
Capt. Mac

reynolds357 · 12-07-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wsas7816

I seem to be obsessing about war ammunition ... so sorry. But I thought this might be of interest. This is a local item in the SF Bay Area. Dublin is about 30 miles ESE of San Francisco and Mythbusters is a cable TV show. See http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BA1D1M99V5.DTL

Need to learn to aim better.

Ken W · 12-07-2011, 04:28 PM

Wow. I have to agree there's going to be a plethora of lawsuits. Unfortunate.

Bobitis · 12-07-2011, 06:59 PM

I don't believe it.

Thru a brick wall, corner bank off a hillside, 700 yard later went thru the front door and UP the stairs?

Then went thru a wall, crossed six lane of traffic, and bounced off a roof, and slammed into a minivan.

Forgive me. If a six inch projectile come thru my front door, up to the 2nd floor and out the wall, and the dust from the sheet rock woke me up?

Really?

reynolds357 · 12-07-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobitis

I don't believe it.

Thru a brick wall, corner bank off a hillside, 700 yard later went thru the front door and UP the stairs?

Then went thru a wall, crossed six lane of traffic, and bounced off a roof, and slammed into a minivan.

Forgive me. If a six inch projectile come thru my front door, up to the 2nd floor and out the wall, and the dust from the sheet rock woke me up?

Really?

lower velocity artillery does just that. The only thing I do not believe is the sheet rock dust.

whymememe · 12-07-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wsas7816

I seem to be obsessing about war ammunition ... so sorry. But I thought this might be of interest. This is a local item in the SF Bay Area. Dublin is about 30 miles ESE of San Francisco and Mythbusters is a cable TV show. See http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BA1D1M99V5.DTL

Safety officer must have taken the day off.

jack404 · 12-07-2011, 07:19 PM

bad choice of location , you need a deep quarry or something , ... cannon balls are notorious for bouncing

a demo they did here had one bounce off one rock and change direction about 30 degree's then hit another rock and divert again another 30 or so heck if it'd a hit a couple more it'd be heading back at ya ..

and these where supposed experts ..

permafrost · 12-07-2011, 07:25 PM

Now try to imagine the damage these iron balls did when they hit what they were aimed at! Awesome firepower!

terryu1 · 12-08-2011, 06:34 AM

I love that show also and the two intrepid hosts make this story very believable to me.

geds · 12-08-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by terryu1

I love that show also and the two intrepid hosts make this story very believable to me.

Ditto Terry! "And, PLEASE don't try what you see here at home! We're what you call experts!"

Double Deuce · 12-08-2011, 09:29 AM

Wouldnt be the first time one of their experiments went in an unintended direction, glad nobody got hurt. I hope they continue my son likes watching that show.

12-06-2011, 10:48 PM	#1
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12-06-2011, 10:59 PM	#2
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12-07-2011, 07:01 AM	#3
pkcgbifaid V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Contributor Posts: 491	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin YIKES!! I bet this cuts down on the number of their more... explosive episodes. __________________ "...As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

12-07-2011, 07:36 AM	#4
nynomad V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 377	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin Didn't hear it? Hey where did these huge holes come from?

12-07-2011, 07:49 AM	#5
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin Can you spell 'lawsuit'? In the South, folks would be selling tickets to come see the hole in their house. In California, there will be years of therapy and counseling to overcome the horror of nearly being hit. I can smell the lawyers lining up. Question: Man, woman, and child slept through it all as the cannonball tore through their house. At 4:15 in the afternoon? __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

12-07-2011, 08:18 AM	#7
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin LOL! My wife and I were laughing recently that most of the commercials on TV these days are for a new drug to make us feel happy, or for a law firm that wants to sue the drug company because we're not happy. I can already hear the new ads: "Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Did you get too much mustard on your hamburger? Has someone looked at you strangely? Did you or someone you know take Happy Pills? Have you been traumatized by a cannonball hitting your home? We're here to help. Call Dewey, Screwum, and Howe today." __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

12-07-2011, 08:44 AM	#8
Dennis C Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 789	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin That is a cool show...I am sure they will be sued every way imaginable. __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms. . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson

12-07-2011, 10:57 AM	#9
twobit V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 358	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin That's what happens when they consult that retired FBI agent every time they make something go boom at the range.

12-07-2011, 04:28 PM	#12
Ken W V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 346	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin Wow. I have to agree there's going to be a plethora of lawsuits. Unfortunate.

12-07-2011, 06:59 PM	#13
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin I don't believe it. Thru a brick wall, corner bank off a hillside, 700 yard later went thru the front door and UP the stairs? Then went thru a wall, crossed six lane of traffic, and bounced off a roof, and slammed into a minivan. Forgive me. If a six inch projectile come thru my front door, up to the 2nd floor and out the wall, and the dust from the sheet rock woke me up? Really? __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

12-07-2011, 07:19 PM	#16
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin bad choice of location , you need a deep quarry or something , ... cannon balls are notorious for bouncing a demo they did here had one bounce off one rock and change direction about 30 degree's then hit another rock and divert again another 30 or so heck if it'd a hit a couple more it'd be heading back at ya .. and these where supposed experts ..

12-07-2011, 07:25 PM	#17
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin Now try to imagine the damage these iron balls did when they hit what they were aimed at! Awesome firepower! __________________ Stand and Fight

12-08-2011, 06:34 AM	#18
terryu1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE Pennsylvania Contributor Posts: 1,248	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin I love that show also and the two intrepid hosts make this story very believable to me. __________________ ARMED INFIDEL

12-08-2011, 09:29 AM	#20
Double Deuce V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 313	Re: 'Mythbusters' cannonball hits minivan in Dublin Wouldnt be the first time one of their experiments went in an unintended direction, glad nobody got hurt. I hope they continue my son likes watching that show.