A salute shot from the "Thunderer", a quarter pounder naval gun.

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A full service charge salute of 60 grams of black powder on the range from the "Thunderer", a fifth scale replica of an eight foot 32 pounder English Naval Gun.
Should the gun fire a live round it would be of a quarter pound cast iron ball or heavier if a lead ball.
Disclaimer. This exercise is conducted by an experienced gunner on an accredited shooting range under the expert guidance of a qualified Range Officer.
Never try this at home or without qualified expert supervision.

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