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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.

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.

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."

Folks,

This thread has coitus interruptus.

Alex.

I've heard twisting the pouch 180° puts a spin on the projectile and increases accuracy.

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.

Nonc Hilaire wrote:FjSAP08Khlg

Nonc,

Thanks for the link.

Alex.