What is 30 pounder?

The 30 pounder refers to a type of artillery shell that weighs approximately 30 pounds. It was a common type of projectile used in field artillery during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The 30 pounder was typically fired from smoothbore artillery pieces, and came in various types, including solid shot, spherical case shot, and canister shot. The 30 pounder was often used in battles during the American Civil War and had a range of roughly 1,000 to 1,200 yards. Today, the 30 pounder is no longer in use, having been replaced by more modern and advanced artillery shells.