Another Split-Shot

Jim McDougall · 6th July 2024, 10:38 PM

Thanks very much Ed! and especially for posting this. Ive of course seen these types of bar shot and chain shot mentioned many times, but honestly never looked into the topic in any depth.

With interest piqued I have been trying to find whatever I can. One thing mentioned is that the chain shot was terribly inaccurate (these were not especially aerodynamic). They were expensive and difficult to produce, so I always wonder just how much they were included in the ordnance on vessels.

As you note, after the advent of rifling in cannon, and steam ships these would have not been viable.

Interesting topic!

6th July 2024, 10:38 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,836	Thanks very much Ed! and especially for posting this. Ive of course seen these types of bar shot and chain shot mentioned many times, but honestly never looked into the topic in any depth. With interest piqued I have been trying to find whatever I can. One thing mentioned is that the chain shot was terribly inaccurate (these were not especially aerodynamic). They were expensive and difficult to produce, so I always wonder just how much they were included in the ordnance on vessels. As you note, after the advent of rifling in cannon, and steam ships these would have not been viable. Interesting topic!