Leo Sayer 1,704 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 7 hours ago, Daniel cain said: I started off a few yrs back with frames that were £5,then bought a few off Nick Hegatty on Facebook I started and learnt with Hegatty frames off flebay, bob on for dollar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 1,704 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Buy a cheap frame , make a catch box and practice practice practice and them some more practice and even more practice. Watch some YouTube vids on anchor points ( how to hold and line up and take aim properly). It's hard at first and then the penny just drops and as dan Cain says it's addictive. When I shot my first quarry it was a woody and a real red letter day. Something natural about hunting with catty, I feel closer to nature then with a gun. Just my take on it, plus you get less myther mooching about or jumping the hedge. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 1,704 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 It's such a buzz 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,950 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Be carefull mate it can be highly addictive if you have an addictive nature.lol. The wasp is good value for money my favourite is the wolf wasp. Its a great buzz especially when you pull a good shot off on quarry you are after. A chap called Wayne Martin on YouTube has some good vids on catapults and hunting with them. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,203 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) Ive had catapults by all the best makers still shoot hegerty frames some need finishing and wrapping but at a tenner to be expected Edited December 29, 2023 by C.green 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stubblebubble 44 Posted December 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: Be carefull mate it can be highly addictive if you have an addictive nature.lol. The wasp is good value for money my favourite is the wolf wasp. Its a great buzz especially when you pull a good shot off on quarry you are after. A chap called Wayne Martin on YouTube has some good vids on catapults and hunting with them. Hahaha unfortunately i do have an addictive nature. One of these thats all in once i start! Already have lurchers, rifles, shotguns, air rifles so im sure a catapult needs to be added to the arsenal. Just love being out in the countryside. Rather be out than sat on the couch i know that! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stubblebubble 44 Posted December 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Think im just going to go with the wasp enzo starter kit to dip my toe in then see where i go from there. Before i order lads it comes with x3 bands do i need to be ordering more or just order when i need to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangersanmash 2,376 Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 28/12/2023 at 22:53, Daniel cain said: 2 of my local fishing/gun shops stock a good selection of frames and accessories,lots of lads on eBay making frames/band sets etc..surprising how many folks are into it...there's a few members on here that make some cracking frames and are more than happy to help folks out,its not as bitchy as the dogs Love that the Dogs . Are lass said a thought lasses in the horse game were bitchy lol But you guys top it off she says 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 1,787 Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 I really like the scout types. I tried a few others early on but could never be bothered with the faff of putting new bands on. The scout makes that side of it so much easier. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,950 Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 28 minutes ago, Neal said: I really like the scout types. I tried a few others early on but could never be bothered with the faff of putting new bands on. The scout makes that side of it so much easier. Good frames the scout and ease of changing the bands with an old one pence piece instead of an alum key. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 1,787 Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 I've got one of those smaller ones too as the original scout doesn't fit in a pocket as easily, but I prefer the shape of the original in my hand. I also prefer to fire hex-nuts as I don't drop them as easily from the pouch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,045 Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 It sure is addictive. I now have a scout, evo, wasp and just got the gear I need to cut the bands. I can't hit a barn mind. Though I made my self a natty couple months ago. Then twigged by accident that my reference point needs to not be the corner of the frame but due to my fat head lol needs to be a few mil to the left. My natty had a blemish on it there and I just tried it and started hitting stuff. Also holding my little pinky out like posh git drinking a cuppa has helped with consistency 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,100 Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 48 minutes ago, terryd said: It sure is addictive. I now have a scout, evo, wasp and just got the gear I need to cut the bands. I can't hit a barn mind. Though I made my self a natty couple months ago. Then twigged by accident that my reference point needs to not be the corner of the frame but due to my fat head lol needs to be a few mil to the left. My natty had a blemish on it there and I just tried it and started hitting stuff. Also holding my little pinky out like posh git drinking a cuppa has helped with consistency don't worry terry we keep a tight ship here, won't tell anyone about your uperclass tendencies. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,950 Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 I have got over the urge to buy anymore catapults though I have been fancying one of those titan hunters I think they call them that are wrapped in paracord. The wife just rolls her eyes know when I tell her I am expecting a delivery of steel balls or a small parcel drops through the letter box with made up bands. Lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stubblebubble 44 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 Ive settle with im going to order the wasp enzo starter pack this week. Do i need to add anything with it like different band sets before i order. The band sets it comes with ate for 8mm ammo by looks of it. Is 8mm good enough to hunt with. If so am i better off with steel or lead? Didnt realise what i was getting myself into thought i would just be getting a catapult and job done. Didnt realise the ammount of variations! Head is fried and havnt even got one yet! Hahaha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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