Troutslayer 141 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Just wondering peoples thoughts on best bands for hunting. Which ones seem to last the longest ect. I've been using .80 sheshou lately but they don't seem to be lasting long at all. I use 10mm lead also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Minnow 152 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 If you want longevity then you will have to change to tubes looped 1842, 1745 or 3050 or single orange or green dub dub will be ok for 10mm lead I have had tube sets that have lasted well over 1000 shots if properly tied. If you are sticking with flat bands then try the ones from Catty Shack but they will only last about 200 shots but are good. Its the taper that kills the longevity with flat bands. Flats for speed ,tubes for longevity 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,915 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 I have used a few different made up band's and found those from cattyshack the bullet bands to be the best as for as longevity goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 gzk green work for me 25 straight cut and 9.5 or 11mm steel. .76 bands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Another for gzk . .9 cut at 16/12 with 8.7steel . They last a long time . I’ve also started using 1842 double tubes with 8.7mm steel (ttf) to good effect. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,089 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Good shooting Mr Wilkes . Good to see you shooting ttf. not many seem to favour it, I am used to it and hitting stuff so won't change. what's the 8.7 steel like compared to 9.5 mm? Edited July 20, 2021 by fred90 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 I seem to have found the right combo Fred.. 8.7mm steel and 1842 tubes. I can shoot 9.5mm steel with the tubes but they are not as fast or accurate imo. I’m hitting most i shoot at with ttf so won’t change for a while… 4 jays in the last week + a couple of squirrels ain’t bad. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
booboy2 139 Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Me personally I don't use any higher than 0.65 in any brand of elastic unless its snipersling yellow then I use 0.70 all tapered 18-23 using 8.7mm and 9.5mm steels and I hunt really well with this set up and I never max out and I get months out of my bandsets then change them .and give the set I've took off to my wee mate n he gets a good while out them u don't there's no need for heavy set ups and ammo like . Accuracy kills all shot in season on permission at 10m to 25m 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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