Ever heard of a cannononball .. ovoid?

Jim McDougall · 23rd August 2010, 05:39 PM

Fernando, beautifully explained and nicely done on the research on this! Thank you. As I mentioned, this is way outside my field of study and it's great to learn more on this subject. I had never even thought much on mill balls, and your explanation of the dynamics is excellent.

I of course had never hear of a 'hot shot' in these terms either, though of course hearing the expression in popular usage countless times, never thinking of its meaning. What was the purpose of this as opposed to a regular shot, was it intentional? Can you explain more on this, for myself and those not especially well versed in artillery.

Thanks very much again Nando!!! Really interesting item, you really find them!! and are great at sharing these curiosities here.

All the best,
Jim

23rd August 2010, 05:39 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,595	Fernando, beautifully explained and nicely done on the research on this! Thank you. As I mentioned, this is way outside my field of study and it's great to learn more on this subject. I had never even thought much on mill balls, and your explanation of the dynamics is excellent. I of course had never hear of a 'hot shot' in these terms either, though of course hearing the expression in popular usage countless times, never thinking of its meaning. What was the purpose of this as opposed to a regular shot, was it intentional? Can you explain more on this, for myself and those not especially well versed in artillery. Thanks very much again Nando!!! Really interesting item, you really find them!! and are great at sharing these curiosities here. All the best, Jim