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Homemade Slingshot
The Gopher:
I can't believe he was such a good shot with such odd shaped stones, that's incredible.
Got some data for ya JW
The lead balls that my freind shoots (we got just over 200 fps) are 0.43 inches in diameter and 116 grains. that equals 10.3 ft-lbs of energy, not bad if you ask me.
In comparison, the most common slingshot ammo you can get in hardware stores and stuff is 3/8" steel. the ones i have are only 54.4 grains, giving only 4.8 ft-lbs of energy.
I need to start pouring some lead balls if i'm going to do more hunting with my 'shot.
bushguy:
--- Quote from: The Gopher on August 11, 2010, 11:13:07 am ---i make slingshots and hunt with them as well. i know guys who won't go in the woods without one. i slingshot with a lead ball is lethal on any small game. I make mine from the crotches of trees as i think they are stronger. my favorite material is buckthorn, yes, that invasive, nasty crap that grows everywhere now, but it is a beautiful wood and makes a great slingshot.
--- End quote ---
Nice looking fork Gopher. I also like Cascara because it's strong, light and nicely colored naturally. :) bg
Knoll:
Made lotsa slingshots before getting into this bow-making craziness.
Not so many now.
Made a few for deer huntin' friends as they seem to appreciate taking a slingshot along on their hunts ... squirrels often provide ready targets.
Did do this one last spring and gave to friend at Marshall. A pc of spalted oak gifted by another friend . . . . .
Did another as Christmas gift, but can't find any pics.
bjrogg:
I'm sure I saw somewhere on YouTube someone shooting arrows with a slingshot. As said really brings out the kid in you.
Bjrogg
JW_Halverson:
When I started reading this thread I was thinking in the back of my mind that this subject comes up once in a while and that I was looking forward to seeing what new someone might say....then I realized I was reading MY response to a very old thread. Heck, it had been long I forgot what I had said!!!
(Funny coincidence, I have been binge watching The Walking Dead. You would think I would recognize a zombie thread faster than I did!)
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