Sling Shot Shooting
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DesertIguana
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Recall making you own SlingShot as kid in Florida, Tree Branch & Auto Tire Tube.
Got into my share of trouble shooting out windows & windshields.
Got into my share of trouble shooting out windows & windshields.
Twelvefret
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Okay, I have just discovered a type of sling shot shooting referred to as "butterfly shooting". This refers to a non anchored approach to shooting where both arms are extended. This video demonstrates the technique in slow motion. Butterfly Slingshot Shooting Another View
Twelvefret
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Yes, my grandfather and I used to make those, Bob. I got pretty good with one.
BTW, that is a good channel for which to subscribe.
Florida Man
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My brother used to hunt squirrels with a wrist rocket when we were kids. I never had one as a kid so I used a bow. He did let me use his from time ti time but I was nowhere near as good with it. He was also 3 years older.
Twelvefret
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In the spirit of full disclosure, I haven't settled on which model I think I would enjoy shooting, if any. This is sort of like any hobby, it's possible to get a trunk full of stuff that you later decide you've lost interest.
Twelvefret
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Also, when the grandson returns from camp we can discuss. For me, this is a cold weather activity.
Twelvefret
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So, I opted for the Single Shot Sparrow, a design copied from the handmade wooden SS by Zack Fowler. This is one for which the bands must be tied to the forks. I chose this one to start because it is more of an old school design. The Sparrow Slingshot by Zach Fowler & SimpleShot – SimpleShot | Everything Slingshots
Twelvefret
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Most of the slingshot videos are five years old which tells me this modern interest in shooting a slingshot is around 10 years old. A friend and fellow shave hobbyist has been shooting and collecting frames for 4 years. He even makes his own latex bands. Make your own Slingshot - Natural Slingshot Fork Selection
There is the traditional hammer grip and various grips used in holding the frames horizontal toward the target. Everyone uses some sort of round ammo and uses a target in front of a tarp or other container so that capturing the ammo can be collected and reused.
Some focus on targets and others use to hunt. My interest is learning to become better and share the hobby with the children. If all goes well, I might order another frame. For less than $100, I would be able to put together everything I would need for two shooters. There are worse ways to blow $100...
There is the traditional hammer grip and various grips used in holding the frames horizontal toward the target. Everyone uses some sort of round ammo and uses a target in front of a tarp or other container so that capturing the ammo can be collected and reused.
Some focus on targets and others use to hunt. My interest is learning to become better and share the hobby with the children. If all goes well, I might order another frame. For less than $100, I would be able to put together everything I would need for two shooters. There are worse ways to blow $100...
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Twelvefret
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Randy
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, perfect target.
Twelvefret
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I am enjoying the process of learning how to shoot targets. It’s been hot, but I’ve shooting maybe 20 shots using biodegradable clay ammo in the afternoon.
Twelvefret
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After a month of doing research on Sling Shot design that I think might work best and be fun for me I settled on a Sniper Sling S-Pangolin which is made and shipped from China. I however had some questions since this video and the ad on the website had different types of sighing mechanisms. I decided to contact them and to my surprise I heard back from Min, the person in the video. Then I had another question, and he followed up. When I decided to make the purchase, I told him. To my surprise he responded with "thanks, and we will ship out tomorrow". For me this is how to run a business.
View: https://youtu.be/Xd2Gs5jZWcY
Twelvefret
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Just an update. New bands came in yesterday from SniperSling. I began to have too many fork hits. One person recommended holding the frame while standing in front of a mirror to check alignment. I immediately saw what I was doing that was causing the hits. Hopefully today I will be able to target practice. I only use biodegradable clay ammo. Over time I guess I could cause a mud slide.