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Single Shot Mortars or Reloadable?
To reload or not to reload that is the question? In the world of consumer fireworks there are two types of mortars that are available to you; single shot and reloadable mortars. Both of these types of mortars produce a similar effect so which one should you get?
What you chose all depends on how you are going to setup your show. If you are going to fuse everything together on a board, or you don't like the idea of lighting the reloadable mortars, then the single shot mortars are the way to go. If you don't mind reloading multiple mortar shells then reloadable kits are the way to go. I am going to compare the two types or mortars together so you can see a comparison of the two.
Reloadable Mortar Kit Single Short Mortars Price Per Shot $1.00 - $2.70 $6.00-$15.00 Height 50ft. - 150ft. 50ft. - 175ft. Effects Multiple Multiple, Specific Types usually not found in reloadable kits. As you can see the only main difference between the two types of mortars is the price per shot. If your budget is a factor in planning your show and you want a longer show I recommend a kit since the price per shell is lower.
If you are looking for a type of effect that you might see at a professional show for ex. Crackle Delight then you have to get a Single Shot Mortar, even though reloadable mortars have a crackle it is a lot different than the Crackle Delight. The effects that are in the single shot tubes are better than reloadable kits in the #400, and #500 size tubes.