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Potato Gun Tests

This table shows the results for some tests of my first gun.

Projectile Pressure Target Range Damage Recoil
Spud 40 psi Range test 85 yds. none Minimal
Golf Ball 80 psi. Sled 10 yds. Clean Hole None
Gravel 80 psi. Sled 10 yds. Sled Blew Apart None
Water 20-30 psi. None 15 yds. none I fell over
Gravel 20-30 psi. Soda Can Real Close Can was blown in half. It was on the stand
Paintballs 20-30 psi. Tree 10 yds. Tree turned yellow It was on the stand
Stress Ball 95 psi. Straight Up 11 seconds hang time Made a dent when it hit It was on the ground
Rocks 80 psi. Cardboard Box 5 yds. Box blew apart, flew into the air Light
Rock 20-30psi. Derilict Schoolbus 20 yds. Dented, and partially tore off panel none
Golf Ball 90 psi. Range Test I lost sight of the ball, I estimate over 300 yds. I feel bad for whatever it hit. Medium
Rocks 90 psi. Old Chair 5 yds. Blew large holes. Light

This is the test for my inovative soda bottle gun.

Projectile Pressure Target Range Damage Recoil
Paper Wad I squeezed really hard Range test 11 yds. none none