"Tin Case-Shot or Canister Shot in the 18th Century" Topic

"Of the many forms of artillery ammunition in general used during the 18th century, case shot was second only to the round shot. In land service in the field, it was by far the most used. This was particularly true in areas such as North America, where there were bad roads where roads existed, and worse tracks where they did not, and where the light brass gun reigned supreme. Case shot was used almost exclusively in wars in which both cavalry and infantry relied heavily on artillery support. Less generally appreciated is the fact that case-shot was also used at sea where the authorized loadings were generally heavier than with the land service pattern.

Such a generally used form of ammunition, which was frequently of decisive importance in the comparatively formal battles and in skirmishes and ambushes,seem worthy of particular study. The object of this article is to establish what case shot was, which guns used it, how it was used, and what effect it had in tactical situations…."
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Armand

Interesting read, does this mean I can increase the number of canister rounds allowed per gun? (smile)

Nice find Armand