r/slingshots • • Jul 01 '20

[Modpost] Let's have a discussion concerning hunting and killing.

26 Upvotes

As the main moderator here, I've been struggling with this.

On one hand, hunting is one of the main reasons people use slingshots. On the other hand, just going out and killing whatever you can hit is pretty morally shady.

If you're hunting for food or hunting pests, you're pretty much golden. We just don't want new users to go out with their brand new slingshots and say, severely but not mortally wound a squirrel- leaving it hiding somewhere in pain for hours until it dies. This is sad and happens a lot.

If you are game or even pest hunting, you need to be able to be accurate enough to be humane. Practice.

One more thing, be familiar with invasive species or pests in your area and know what species are protected. You do not want to be fined for killing a protected species but killing pests is usually pretty socially acceptable.

My first idea is to have a separate Slingshot Hunting subreddit, where users can gain tiered trophies showing they're responsible and practiced. I'm not sure though.

Thoughts?


r/slingshots • • Jul 28 '21

News Now Allowing Sales and Trades

94 Upvotes

Hey lads, a bit behind with this one. I recently put out a survey to get a feel for everyone's thoughts on allowing sales and trades post on the sub. An overwhelming majority were in favor. So I added some new flares. WTT (want to trade) WTB (want to buy) and SALE (for sale). Let's be respectful and responsible moving forward with this and see how things pan out. Be safe and be confident in any transactions you make and of course reach out if you have any concerns. I'm thinking of seeing how things pan out and if need be, we can make adjustments or place guidelines as needed.


r/slingshots • • 6h ago

100% pure joy testing my latest handmade small olive wood pocket slingshot

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14 Upvotes

Setup & Specs:

  • Style: Cheek anchor draw 🎯
  • Bands: Short 0.50mm Precise bands
  • Target: Otrivin spray bottle 🧴
  • Ammo: 8mm steel balls
  • Distance: 8 meters

r/slingshots • • 3h ago

Frameless slingshots are sweet!!!

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7 Upvotes

So at my work place they got rid of some stuff and whitin that stuff there were multiple rolls of latex tubing 1632 and 1745 when I was about to throw them out after my lunch break, I saw a random video of a Chinese guy making frameless slingshot "bracelets" .

so I took two roles of latex tubes home and tried it myself, and I have a question .....WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THESE!!!?

Seriously, the fun I had with them for the last 4 hours is stupid and I'm still giggling like a little kit after using it and hit the cans of of my porches handrails, the 1632 is nice low power option for clay shooting and the 1745 is awesome for 11mm steel balls, I'm just wondering why I almost never heard of them, I just looked it up there are a few post about them, but why only so few?

There so nice and I can wear the as a bracelet that doesn't even look stupid to wear, Dahm im just so impressed that I made 5 more of them to give them to coworkers tomorrow who enjoy simple and dumb fun with slingshots.

Who ever that Chinese guy was, thanks for that video🙏


r/slingshots • • 4h ago

Constantly hitting to the left

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5 Upvotes

I’m drawing with my left hand, using my left dominant eye to aim with. Frame tilted 90 degrees

But I always seem to hit to the left of the target.

I have tried to leaning over more or change my anchor point to the left and right, but nothing helps.

Any suggestions what I am doing wrong?


r/slingshots • • 9h ago

I just bought stuff from simpleshot

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They say it will arrive around Tuesday. Are they verifiable on shipping times? I just got a axiom champ,mesh ammo bag,clay ammo,and a slingshot pouch. Just wanting to know if they are good with shipping times. Also got shipping protection too.


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

my First slingshot after growup

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when i was a kid i had others slingshots but all from wood that my grandfather used to make It for me but my mom always throw them out... now, with 31yo and my grandfather dead years Ago, i bought It from Aliexpress. Simpleshot or anything similar is too expensive here where i live... it has metal body, laser and sight but i dont like to use it, and the Band that comes with is weak. thankfully i bought 3 better bands.


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

PETZL descender shot

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48 Upvotes

I got my hands on a military surplus Petzl figure-eight descender, so I made a slingshot.

Since every descender has a different shape, it’s fun to compare how they shoot.

It’s pretty easy to make—I highly recommend it.


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Slingshot rifle for a bachelor party

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8 Upvotes

Just want to show off these nine slingshot rifles I made for a bachelor party. We were supposed to go to a plot of land and shoot at each other but it started raining so we just shot at bottles
Ps: chickpeas make good ammo for playing around


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Spruce? Natty on the dog walk.

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40 Upvotes

I think the fork is Spruce. I got the fork from a random mixed pile of branches in a managed mixed conifer woodland. The grain and shape turned out great. Also, I seem to be striking gold with the Blackthorn forks lately, another one rescued from an aggressively "pruned" hedge.


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

rate my can cutting set up

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14 Upvotes

r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Tubes slip off easy

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10 Upvotes

So I was given this slingshot from a friend and had these tubes already and was just wondering how I go about keeping these things on the frame? There easy enough to get on the frame but I can’t get them to stay? I’m quite new to slingshots also btw


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Adjustable Slingshot Sights | Friend Or Foe?

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r/slingshots • • 2d ago

It do be like that sometimes tho'.

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18 Upvotes

Took the bottom half off with the very next shot, but this one just opened in a spiral and strung out. Destroyed 8 cans today making the new can hanger work. Plus winter is on it's way and my shooting opportunities are going to be slim soon. It gets very wet and windy down here in Kernow.


r/slingshots • • 2d ago

I shared a video and said I don't recommend this slingshot because it's really dangerous.

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2 Upvotes

totally against auto-fill springs because they use steel balls and are extremely dangerous.

This post is for the mods to see - I haven't single product in this community. Nobody has bought anything from me.

I do have customers here, but they came from TikTok.

I'm just here in this community to get karma. So if the mods ban me, I won't be upset at all.


r/slingshots • • 2d ago

how do i fix this??

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r/slingshots • • 2d ago

You guys really need to watch this tutorial carefully: adding metal pipes into the holes can increase strength

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29 Upvotes

Last time I shared a design. But I've always in the topcould cause it toets damp and deteriorates.

But I saw a slingshot expert who improved the design by adding a metal tube! With this metal tube, it's much stronger doesn't crack as easily!!!

You guys really looked at the design where they added a metal tube to the holes in the top - it fixes the problem of the wood not being strong enough.

Everyone can discuss this - am I right?

I'll keep sharing better tutorials so you can learn.


r/slingshots • • 2d ago

Upgrades

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10 Upvotes

Hey all. I recently purchased a foldable slingshot gun and im already looking to make upgrades. Any recommendations on bands? Im looking to increase the speed and distance the balls can fly. Thank you in advance!


r/slingshots • • 2d ago

Cheap catch boxes

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11 Upvotes

I was just looking around AliExpress and came across this small catch box, and with a coupon, it came out to approximately $1.50 USD; I don't expect much for that price, but I am curious if anyone here has bought this or something similar and what my expectations should be.


r/slingshots • • 2d ago

Hunting with King Rat Havoc

3 Upvotes

I just got a new slingshot, the King Rat Havoc (not the Hunter Havoc), and was just wondering if it would be powerful enough to hunt small to medium game like rabbits and NZ possums using 9mm steel?


r/slingshots • • 2d ago

A Very Special Thank You to Barefoot Slings

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r/slingshots • • 3d ago

Slingmail from LAB Slingshots

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40 Upvotes

Just got these in direct from Indonesia this week. LAB knows I am a sucker for certain things and he hit me up of FB with the chonky Ballerina, which may have caused my eyes to dilate a little. I have a wooden version of it and it shoots nice but the full micarta/resin with the stonewash finish is just nice to hold. But, to make shipping and tariffs work I grabbed the slimline Lupo..... And a little haggling and, discount nattys, and a free mini PFS tossed in to sweeten the deal..... He told me he went to school for art and likes to makes frames he would like to own when he is making stock items like these.

Less than what I used to spend on a weeks worth of drinking... Lol.... God I am having so much fun collecting and shooting. Hope all you are too.


r/slingshots • • 4d ago

There was a carpenter who couldn't take a slingshot on the train. So he designed this model!

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221 Upvotes

Take them apart and've got two sticks.

Put them back together and you've got a slingshot.

You can learn how to make it and thenbuild one yourself.

This requires pretty good skills - it's best if you're a carpenter.

The needle could be made of wood, that way it would be even more perfect.


r/slingshots • • 4d ago

Long time no see! Let me share my latest design with you

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59 Upvotes

super simple! the essence of Chinese slingshots perfectly.

But here's my advice:

Make sure the branch material is sturdyit's best if it's dried in the sun.

Drill the holes and smooth them outmaking them smaller at the top and larger at the bottom, then fill them with plastic beads.

I really hope you guys can make it. I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.


r/slingshots • • 5d ago

I've never tried hanging it up before...

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... works great.