37mm Firework Project

By American Specialty Ammo For this project you will need the following:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ASA large fused payload cups (included in kit) Cardboard disks (included in kit) ASA 2 or 3 inch aluminum cases ( sold separately) ASA powder bushings (sold separately) 209 shotgun primers (sold separately) Rubber bands (included in kit) 10 - of flying fish fuse color A (included in kit) 10 - of flying fish fuse color B (included in kit) 10 - of crackling fuse color C (included in kit) (Colors will vary from kit to kit) 10. Hot glue gun 11. Razor blade box cutter (available at Wal-Mart) 12. 1 Tbs measuring spoon 13. 1/2 Tbs measuring spoon 14. FFFG Black powder or black powder substitute (Do not use measuring spoons for food after you use them to measure black powder charge) Step 1. IMPORTANT Read the directions in their entirety before starting project. Step 2. Gather everything on your supply list and set up a clean work area Page 1

Step 3. Preparing your 37mm case a. Turn your case upside down. Place a small piece of tissue paper or paper towel over the primer pocket. Push a 209 shotgun primer into the primer pocket. The paper will secure it in place. Do not use a hammer to ram primer in (it can cause it to fire). You can turn the case over and push down on a hard surface to seat primer. See Below

b. Place a small amount of glue around the inside base of the casing, then place the powder bushing in the case with the ASA side facing up. Make sure the bushing is seated on the bottom of the casing. Allow the glue to dry over night. Step 4. Preparing your fuse a. First cut the fuse into to 1 inch sections keeping colors A,B, and C separated (you want to use a sharp box cutter to cut the fuse so you do not crush the ends which can keep it from igniting. b. For a 250 foot altitudes use inch fuse sections. c. For a 450 foot altitudes use 1 inch fuse sections.

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Step 5. Assembling the payload cup projectile a. Measure 45 grains of fffg black powder or black powder substitute and place in bottom of cup around fuse. b. Place equal amounts of fuse A, B, and C inside the tissue paper. Get as many of the fuse pieces facing up and down as you can. c. Place the paper disk on top of the tissue paper and push down. d. Fill the remaining room in the cup with hot glue. Glue should be at least inch thick. Let dry. e. Cut the fuse on the bottom of your cup at a 45 degree angle about inches long. Step 6. Assembling your 37mm cartridge a. Measure out your powder charge. For a 250 altitudes use 1 tablespoon (approximately 50 grains) of fffg black powder or black powder substitute. For a 450 altitude use 1.5 tablespoons (approximately 75 grains) of black powder or substitute. Max load on these cases is 80 grains. Do not exceed this!! Place the powder charge in powder bushing seated in prepared case. Make sure all the powder fits inside the bushing. DO NOT OVER FLOW. b. Place the rubber band around the payload cup in the bottom groove. This will hold your cup in place. Push down hard. Make sure the cup is seated firmly against the powder bushing. c. If the signal is to be used at a later date, you can use clear nail polish to seal around the payload cap and the hull as well as around the primer area. This helps keep moisture out. d. Your Cartridge is now ready to fire

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READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONSTRUCT ANY 37MM ROUND

1. 2. 3. 4. Check Federal, state, and local laws before constructing any 37mm round. Laws vary from state to state and town to town. Buyer assumes all risk involved in loading, reloading, constructing, and using 37mm cartridges. Buyer understands loading, reloading, and constructing 37mm rounds can be extremely dangerous. Constructing, possessing, and/or using anti personnel rounds with an unregistered Launcher is prohibited by federal law. Before you construct, Possess, and/or use any anti personnel rounds you must first register your launcher as a destructive device with the BATF&E, pay the appropriate tax, and wait for your approval. The ATF does NOT give second chances or slaps on the wrist. If you are found guilty of owning an unregistered destructive device you will likely be sentences to a mandatory prison sentence. IGNORANCE OF THE LAW IS NOT AN EXCUSE! Check with the manufacture of your 37mm device to determine what is safe for your launcher. All launchers ARE NOT created equal. Some rounds are not safe to fire from all devices. With an un-registered 37mm launcher, NEVER use more than oz of explosive material. This includes your lift charge and payload. If you re not sure, buy a scale. They are cheap and worth the investment. ounce is APROXIMETLY 109.375 GRAINS. If you have an un-registered launcher DO NOT EXCEED THIS. NEVER!!! USE FLASH POWDER IN A 37MM ROUND. IT WILL MOST LIKELY CAUSE YOUR LAUNCHER TO BLOW UP IN YOUR FACE AND MAME OR KILL YOU. Many 37mm rounds present a risk of starting a fire. Make sure to test all 37mm rounds in a safe area. It is recommended for initial testing to have a fire extinguisher on hand (just in case). Make sure you load your projectiles so they go out before reaching the tree tops or ground. There are an unlimited number of variables that can affect the altitude and performance of your 37mm round (type of launcher, hull, or black powder you are using, and environmental variables such as wind, temperature, and humidity). This reloading information is intended for informational purposes only. If YOU choose to use this information to construct 37mm rounds YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. We do not claim to be experts on the matter of 37mm loading nor do we claim to be experts on the rules and regulations on 37mm loading. Make sure to do your own research. There are many more laws, regulations, and safety guidelines concerning 37mm loading. This is just a short list of information that we think is important. Make sure to do your own research, BEFORE attempting to construct any type of 37mm round.

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