rapidjenky 97 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 i put this up ages ago but nothing came of it. just wondering if any of the lads who make the quality cattys i keep seeing would be interested in making me one in exchange for some nice rams horn? catty would need to be set up ready to go, fitted with good bands so i can just get out with it with no messing around. let me know if anyone is interested as the rams horn is really hard to get now, well for me it is. im a slaughterman and its been months since ive seen a set worth keeping. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 any pic's bud? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rapidjenky 97 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 of the rams horn? i got a couple of sets mate. willing to do some sort of deal on a set or 2 for hunting stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mydogsbetter 15 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Anything like these or something different? They're Roe, Alder, Oak and Birch. Edited February 27, 2012 by Mydogsbetter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rapidjenky 97 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 dont mind the naturals but im not keen on the antler ones if im honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mydogsbetter 15 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 It depends what you want it for or what you're used to. Square rubber is more forgiving, is smoother to shoot, but is slower. It can be really accurate with practice and a .44 cal lead ball launched from it takes game out to decent distances. It shoots steel well enough but is best suited to lead. Flatbands are harder to get the best from, they are harsher to shoot and harder to draw back. They are very fast and can be cut to suit your projectile. They too can be extremely accurate and can be pushed out to further ranges, due to their faster velocity and greater power. Your best bet would be to buy one from one of the blokes making catties as a business. Naturals are good but you need to feel them in your hand as you make them. Let the fork make the finished shape, don't over work the wood. I discard lots of forks, even though they look nice, they don't feel right or shoot straight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Anything like these or something different? They're Roe, Alder, Oak and Birch. well at least i know you can make them now,,,,,bit untidy how you tie them on the thera bands that is but the top ones i like Edited February 28, 2012 by micckey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mydogsbetter 15 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I trim the strips of TBG and then tape over them before I use them, I'll put a picture up of a finished one. The antler ones make a change from milbro types. The orange elastic is real quick and shoots nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fieldsportsman 107 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 where do you buy the brass bits for the elastic to go through Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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