How large of a bombard would 16th-17th century metallurgy allow?
Connected too this question: Possible propellants more potent then gunpowder (16th-17th century)
The Sanguine King wishes to build a Grand Bombard unlike any other. For this purpose he needs his finest metal workers to build not only the largest cannon, but also a stable one citing the death of his ancestor Alphonse the Enlightened's death by a cannon he was viewing as a unfortunate and hopefully unique accident for his household.
In this world guncotton was discovered much earlier meaning you have a more powerful propellant for any cannon ball or projectile. If that would limit cannon size.
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if any techniques or processes could have the possibility of being discovered earlier in our world you can use them in your answer.
I don't know which measurement to use for size. I would prefer caliber, barrel length, and maybe a really rough estimate for weight.
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