Slingshot versus handgun

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Slingshot versus handgun

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Folks,

Having recently taken up the slingshot I am interested in the ballistics of said apparatus. Below is a vid of a German slingshot enthusiast going head to head with a variety of handguns. The result is impressive and not a little surprising.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLxnNP-ycVQ

My own experience bears this out. I invited a friend to a solitary spot and demonstrated my wrist rocket (using 9mm lead balls) over a wide area of open water. She was amazed, having expected a weak plop into a pond. Instead she saw a ranged shot of 60 yds, with very little declination and a powerful 'thwack' of the ball into the water. It would be a definite kill shot on small game.

My next plan is to increase the power of the rubbers, the calibre of the lead balls, and use a trigger release aid on the pouch. Of course I will never be a Joerge Sprave, but this is a fun endeavour.

What's not to like?

Alex.
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Feb. 14, I assume? Female companionship, rubbers, isolated lakefront location, very little declination and a powerful 'thwock' at the climax. Sounds like Cupid tagged you with his crossbow.
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Nonc Hilaire wrote:Feb. 14, I assume? Female companionship, rubbers, isolated lakefront location, very little declination and a powerful 'thwock' at the climax. Sounds like Cupid tagged you with his crossbow.
Not if she used the "Sorry, I'm flying the Red Banner defense."
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Folks,

This thread has coitus interruptus. :(

Alex.
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I've heard twisting the pouch 180° puts a spin on the projectile and increases accuracy.
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Nonc Hilaire wrote:I've heard twisting the pouch 180° puts a spin on the projectile and increases accuracy.
I've tried twisting my projectile before, any more than 60 degrees is just too painful. I would think that twisting the pouch that much would cut off circulation.....
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Simple Minded wrote:
Nonc Hilaire wrote:I've heard twisting the pouch 180° puts a spin on the projectile and increases accuracy.
I've tried twisting my projectile before, any more than 60 degrees is just too painful. I would think that twisting the pouch that much would cut off circulation.....
apparently this a technique to let you play with the sling for longer.
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Nonc Hilaire wrote:FjSAP08Khlg
Nonc,

Thanks for the link. :)

Alex.
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