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Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365068 09/26/21 08:01 PM 09/26/21 08:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,564 La Crosse, WI Macthediver trapper
Macthediver trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,564 La Crosse, WI	I'm a wrist rocket guy too think got 3 different models. One regular two folding style. I don't think bands are as good as in years past. I usually kept one under seat my truck. Seem ok in winter but summer heat ruins them bands fast. I got jar full different size steel bears. Also if need ammo when pour round head fishing jig. Make hang full 1/4 round head no hooks. Mac "Never Forget Which Way Is Up"

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365145 09/26/21 09:12 PM 09/26/21 09:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,236 NE M Marty B "arbitrary noob"
Marty B "arbitrary noob" M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,236 NE	The last time this thread went around I think someone said .40 cal roundballs were the best sling shot ammo. I need a slingshot.

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365151 09/26/21 09:18 PM 09/26/21 09:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware SJA trapper
SJA trapper Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware	Soybeans at harvest time make decent cheap ammo too if you have access to them :-) "Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: SJA] #7365238 09/26/21 10:57 PM 09/26/21 10:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,140 Texas Hill Country C Cedar Hacker trapper
Cedar Hacker trapper C Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,140 Texas Hill Country	Sling Shots (Slingshots) - Primitive Weapons Sling Shots were ancient, primitive weapons used by Native Americans that required minimal resources or technology to construct. Hurling stones using Sling Shots (slingshots) demanded little equipment and not much practice to be effective. However, the accuracy of sling shots was totally dependent on the shooter. Native American children were encouraged to use sling shots from an early age and by the time they were old enough to participate in hunting and warfare their skills and accuracy were considerable. Nearly all of the ancient tribes of Native Americans used sling shots but as they are deemed to be inferior weapons and made of perishable materials, few ancient sling shots have survived and are rarely depicted in the paintings of the period. Sit on your horse on top of a ridge, look out across the country and tell me there is no God.

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365374 09/27/21 07:15 AM 09/27/21 07:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,694 Williamsport, Pa. J jk trapper
jk trapper J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,694 Williamsport, Pa.	Someone said "The last time this thread went around I think someone said .40 cal roundballs were the best sling shot ammo." and if that is the same as 3/8 ounce round sinkers - lead- then I agree. You feel it when you shoot and they het hard, never even thought of using my glass marbles, they were to valuable at the time.......jk Free people are not equal. Equal people are not free. What's supposed to be ain't always is. Hopper Hunter

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365377 09/27/21 07:22 AM 09/27/21 07:22 AM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,758 Arkansas W Wallace trapper
Wallace trapper W Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,758 Arkansas	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ieWrWLjii0

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: yotetrapper30] #7365440 09/27/21 08:51 AM 09/27/21 08:51 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 260 south east lancaster co. PA. T TRAPPER TOM trapper
TRAPPER TOM trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 260 south east lancaster co. PA.	Originally Posted by yotetrapper30 Originally Posted by Horn Simple Shot. Good information and products. Many videos. Flat Bands are the best option right now, The surgical tube WristRocket type of slingshot is much harder to master and have no real advantages compared to the "modern" slingshots available now. Give their site a Look. https://simple-shot.com Bill Hays is another good one. https://pocketpredator.com/ Thanks for these links. Adding one to my Christmas list, lol. i have two from simple shot the sparrow and axiom PASS IT ON OR LOSE IT

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365603 09/27/21 12:52 PM 09/27/21 12:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,809 Beaman Iowa 55 M Mike Cope trapper
Mike Cope trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,809 Beaman Iowa 55	I like the Simple Shot Occouls (spelling) line a lot, much easier to attach and adjust the bands.

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365689 09/27/21 02:53 PM 09/27/21 02:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 21,031 St. Louis Co, Mo B BigBob trapper
BigBob trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 21,031 St. Louis Co, Mo	Wrist Rocket's are awesome, as noted, buy extra rubbers, wear safety glass's, and I buy 5 lb sacks of Buck shot for ammo. Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon. Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor. Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Cedar Hacker] #7365931 09/27/21 08:55 PM 09/27/21 08:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,084 S/W Mich. Dillrod OP trapper
Dillrod OP trapper Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,084 S/W Mich.	Originally Posted by Cedar Hacker Sling Shots (Slingshots) - Primitive Weapons Sling Shots were ancient, primitive weapons used by Native Americans that required minimal resources or technology to construct. Hurling stones using Sling Shots (slingshots) demanded little equipment and not much practice to be effective. However, the accuracy of sling shots was totally dependent on the shooter. Native American children were encouraged to use sling shots from an early age and by the time they were old enough to participate in hunting and warfare their skills and accuracy were considerable. Nearly all of the ancient tribes of Native Americans used sling shots but as they are deemed to be inferior weapons and made of perishable materials, few ancient sling shots have survived and are rarely depicted in the paintings of the period. I never realized it until I started getting into researching proper slingshot technique. Its really big in non firearms countries . They call it a Catapult. Not slingshots ? Google that and you will find some great stuff to watch. I believe you may be correct. "Some Domestication Required "

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365954 09/27/21 09:18 PM 09/27/21 09:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI T-Rex trapper
T-Rex trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI	So, where are all you bible thumpers, now? What did David use to off Goliath? Man who mistake shillelagh for fairy wand; see pixie dust, also.

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365978 09/27/21 09:43 PM 09/27/21 09:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,871 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,871 williamsburg ks	If you ever fooled with one, a shot to the head could real easy kill a man. Havnt in a while but I made them when I was a kid. Accuracy takes time. Takes a bit to learn you dont try and put muscle in it you want to get some speed going. And you can. Such a simple thing will really chuck a rock. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7365998 09/27/21 10:03 PM 09/27/21 10:03 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI T-Rex trapper
T-Rex trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI	Can we at least agree on terminology. A sling uses cordage and is launched by swinging. A slingshot uses elastic to accelerate ammo Man who mistake shillelagh for fairy wand; see pixie dust, also.

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7366005 09/27/21 10:09 PM 09/27/21 10:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware SJA trapper
SJA trapper Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware	Why care?. You're hurling a projectile by means of an apparatus. "Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7366009 09/27/21 10:12 PM 09/27/21 10:12 PM
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 1,928 La. G Gator Foot trapper
Gator Foot trapper G Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 1,928 La.	I always used a wrist rocket, when I was a kid. But, I think, a sling would be fun to make and learn how to use it! I bet, a sling will be way more stronger than any sling shot! At least, that’s what I think!

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Gator Foot] #7366026 09/27/21 10:25 PM 09/27/21 10:25 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware SJA trapper
SJA trapper Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware	Originally Posted by Gator Foot I always used a wrist rocket, when I was a kid. But, I think, a sling would be fun to make and learn how to use it! I bet, a sling will be way more stronger than any sling shot! At least, that’s what I think! . . . and you would be correct in your assumption. Centrifugal force is far stronger in energy released than direct "non rotating" propulsion. "Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7366088 09/28/21 03:30 AM 09/28/21 03:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 548 Bismarck Arkansas A Arkansas87 trapper
Arkansas87 trapper A Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 548 Bismarck Arkansas	So a sling has stronger energy release than a rifle?

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: SJA] #7366231 09/28/21 09:09 AM 09/28/21 09:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI T-Rex trapper
T-Rex trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI	Originally Posted by SJA Why care?. You're hurling a projectile by means of an apparatus. I don't care how or which one is better, or any of that. I just want to understand which one someone is talking about. Man who mistake shillelagh for fairy wand; see pixie dust, also.

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: SJA] #7366237 09/28/21 09:20 AM 09/28/21 09:20 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI T-Rex trapper
T-Rex trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,521 WI>>>MN >>>WI	Originally Posted by SJA Centrifugal force is far stronger in energy released than direct "non rotating" propulsion. Now there is a pretty strong statement. It could be true in the world of sling vs slingshot, but not as a stand alone generalization. If I go to a sling, though, I may have to put on a small addition to my hunting blind. Man who mistake shillelagh for fairy wand; see pixie dust, also.

Re: Slingshot ?? [Re: Dillrod] #7366302 09/28/21 10:22 AM 09/28/21 10:22 AM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware SJA trapper
SJA trapper Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,792 Western Shore Delaware	This is why rifles have lands and grooves and are now days "jacketed" ? - Centrifugal force "Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow

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