Devon Minnow 152 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Having watched pfshooter on YouTube hitting targets just using a tbg band set I thought I would have a go. Having hit my thumb to many time I gave up, but not to be beaten I came up with this. Made from one of Hawks Catapult 1842 looped band sets a 1" split ring and two 3" black therapy tubes. I managed to make a bareback slingshot for less than £5. It shots as straight as a die with a zero of around 25m using 12mm steel or 10mm lead. If you make one of these you do so that your own risk and it is better starting off with a light band set single 2052 or similar using light ammo until you get the hand of it and make sure you twist the pouch 1/4 turn before firing. I have never used a framed slingshot since very easy to carry and fun to shoot.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,952 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Bloody hell thought i was on xhamster!! im wincing just looking at it ,im sure once you get the knack its a good way to shoot! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Minnow 152 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 As long as you shoot it correctly and not try to force things it's accurate and safe. The black thera tube helps along with the 1/4 turn on the pouch to clear your hand. Correct draw length and ammo weight is very important. I also have a hunting setup which is 2052 loop band set with thera silver tubes. This setup I only shoot 14mm+ steel and 1/2oz leads??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Minnow 152 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 This is the 2052 version Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,952 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 have you had any painful mishaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Minnow 152 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 The odd one just grazer to the thumb. Mainly when I was experimenting with different band setup's.Tend to get more problems with singles rather than loops. Like I said above band length and ammo weight is important as is shooting style no (gangster). Start light weight both bands and ammo and work your way up. Looped 2052 is as far as I will go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polonose00 21 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 how do you shoot it like a PFS??? iv heard the chinese do this. but dont quite get how it works.squirrel and a collared for me today. wish i took some pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Minnow 152 Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 It didn't see the sunset today. My first rabbit bareback shooting ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Devon Minnow 152 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Another one this morning 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 You're getting some decent results with that set up mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Braver than I am...I don't fancy a 10mm lead across the knuckle...fair play to ya mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Minnow 152 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 50 cal lead balls were used band set 2052 looped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Osok 4 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Wow... This looks an exciting way to shoot. I fancy having a go at that.. Any chance you could stick a pic of how you hold it in your hand ... so that i don't lose any bloody fingers !!.... Must be mad.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Minnow 152 Posted April 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 When you draw back you must twist the pouch 1/4 turn otherwise the ammo will hit your hand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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