Dennis - can’t carry in pocket! But you have to admit that it IS a little more satisfying in its own way. I’ll take both.
Dennis - can’t carry in pocket! But you have to admit that it IS a little more satisfying in its own way. I’ll take both.
I kind of like the idea of lobbing stones to their sides and freaking them out. My luck I’d miss. I also need an eye doctor appointment first or something else to help with eyesight. Or a LOT of practice. Probably both.I would not advise my boys or anyone else to take pot shots at protestors. That would just stir up more trouble than we already have.
However, I do like the idea of ice balls for practice. Environmentally-friendly, don’t need to worry about clean-up, never-ending supply of materials.
All these suggestions for ammunition, and many of them are worthless. Anything less than iron, steel or lead don't have enough inertia to travel very far.
Two Hay bales side by side with a 3/4" plywood backing and a target on the hay make a good way to recover used undamaged ammo.
Dont hang the center of the target over the space where the hay bales meet. You will end up with damaged plywood .
Any object that is round will work for shooting. Possums could be taken with marbles i would think. Or good solid rocks.
I actually did some research on the old style sling for a Bible class several years ago. These were the elite ballistics of their day. Trained Greek or Roman soldiers could accurately demolish targets over a hundred yards away. David used stones, but organized military units wanted uniformity and would not only cast their own with their unit name on it, but some had epithets such as “Ouch” or “ For Pompey’s backside”.i just thought of something. we have limited our thoughts to these hand held rubber band gizmos. what about david and goliath? check out this 1:15 minute video on the ancient slingshot. this is what we need to learn. this is an excellent presentation!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1oeZQH4oEc
how to make one out of paracord!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DmWKwy_Ndw
The best of the best were from the Balearic islands off of spain. known far and wide across the mediterranean as snipers & mercenaries.I actually did some research on the old style sling for a Bible class several years ago. These were the elite ballistics of their day. Trained Greek or Roman soldiers could accurately demolish targets over a hundred yards away. David used stones, but organized military units wanted uniformity and would not only cast their own with their unit name on it, but some had epithets such as “Ouch” or “ For Pompey’s backside”.
The Sarcastic Jokes Found on Roman Bullets
Ancient Greek and Roman soldiers used football-shaped lead bullets as ammunition for their slingshots. These projectiles could wreak havoc on their targets, but the soldiers weren't content to merely wound their enemies. They also taunted them by inscribing insults and sarcastic jokes on their...www.mentalfloss.com
thanks for this!I got/made one like this with a whiskerbiscuit. Works like a charm.View: https://youtu.be/NGIcCRJGYug
That's the one I haveI always liked the slingshots with a wrist brace; much better control especially with stronger bands. One with a folding wrist brace carries easy in a pack or maybe a back pocket. Unless desperate, I would not consider one for defense. There are much better tools for that job. Steel ball bearings and marbles are traditional ammo, along with found rounded rocks.
Something like this would be a start for $10:
Daisy B52 Sling Shot, solid frame, Shoots Sling Shot Ammunition - Walmart.com
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