"Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message
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So, I hereby declare you correct and resign from any further discussion of
cannonballs and brass racks with you.

Relish your victory, LLoyd.

I only said that's the story according to black powder historians. I can't
confirm it any other way than you can; either by duplicating the rig, or
theorizing why it would or wouldn't work.

But I never went off on a rant. Most people I know who rave like that are
ill or assholes.
(been takin' your pills?)

LLoyd