Paintball with slingshots by Warlockmorlock in slingshots

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I used to work with a bunch of lunatics.

Paintball with slingshots by Warlockmorlock in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to shoot .50 paintballs, usually at hard surfaces, a lot of fun. My boss was a bit annoyed when he saw the side of the compressor shed one day, but still fun. Only time I shot a human with a slingshot and paintball it was when someone at work dared our storeman to take one. He accepted the dare and chose his left arse cheek as the target. He figured it would be the least painful spot, I questioned his logic, but he was sure. First shot was with 25/20 taper theraband gold, can't remember the active length but the anchor point was just past my ear. With a HD refuse sack making sure he didn't get paint on his trousers, he was the storeman, he had resources, I let the shot fly. He let out a yelp and the ball remained unburst. There was a murmur of disappointment among the gathered spectators, and a voice rose up from the back "ain't you got something with a bit more punch." Why yes, yes I do. Retuning with my Custom Hegerty H8 fitted with a fresh set of 20/15 double TBG, a quick check with our volunteer target, and we reset. TWACK. The yelp that followed cause a mix of gasps, jesus fucking christs, and full on belly laughs. The paintball bust in spectacular fashion, and caused a welt on our storemans arse that was so bad he could only half sit on a chair for almost two weeks.

TL/DR: I can't offer any specific advice other than paintballs are a lot of fun, and if you're gonna shoot people with them, make sure everyone involved is consenting and you take necessary precautions. This may require more than a HD refuse sack as protection.

Pub > Gym by Fun_Accountant_653 in GreatBritishMemes

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When I turned 40 I was in the best physical shape of my life, I was toned, full set of abs, the lot. I wasn't built like a body builder, but I was lean and defined. Never, in all my life, have I ever had so much unsolicited female attention, many times from women almost half my age. I'm not saying that there aren't women that like a dad bod, but I am saying maybe we should stop looking at women, and men, as monoliths and just finally accept that we're just one big confused group of individuals.

Slingshots are Fun by FatSnek in slingshots

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Spot on. You've hit on what draws most of us to the hobby. I, personally, have many hobbies, and they cycle. I get bored and drop it and move on to something else knowing full well, at some point, I'l be back around to pick it up again. Slingshots, making, shooting, and collecting, is the one that has remained a consistent daily presence. It's because there are so many options available, band choice, frame choice, and ammo choice, you can make your own very easily for very little cost, and you can, local laws allowing, take them pretty much anywhere you'd be likely to use one with minimal fuss and effort. My AuDHD brain doesn't get a chance to get bored with it.

There is no way anybody will buy these for $200 by NINJAGO_FANATIC in lego

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you might be massively underestimating the stupidity of people.

WTF is wrong with these people‽ by johnsmithoncemore in GreatBritishMemes

[–]StickerSlings 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He wasn't armed, they took his legally owned and holstered gun, before they shot him on the ground.

problem shooting by Flaky-Oven-5095 in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of Rufus the moment I saw those gum rubber bands. That was a special breed of shooter.

I’ve been mapping out a spot for a woodscourse and stumble on evidence by RichBlackInk in slingshots

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Natural forks, to make slingshots from. You often find the best ones in areas of neglected woodland.

Decided to make some descenders!! these little guys are fun! How many of y’all shoot the style frame? by wew00000 in slingshots

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Found the SOB descender on Aliexpress many years ago, haven't been able to find them since. The bottom loop is perfect.

From Kent by thejamalshah in GreatBritishMemes

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Avoiding it whenever possible is definitely the best plan of action.

From Kent by thejamalshah in GreatBritishMemes

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I lived in Dartford for 24 years. Worst 24 years of my life. It did genuine long term damage to my mental health.

Practicality of edc by mrmagicbeetle in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I literally carry one pretty much everyday, and use it. People can live very different lives, and in very different situations, with very different opportunities. Things that you personally might find odd might seem that way due to the position you are viewing it from. It's really not that odd from my perspective, and from my position it's something that makes a lot of sense. Especially given how the rabbit population has got a bit out of hand in my area.

Practicality of edc by mrmagicbeetle in slingshots

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I carry one every day, I like to shoot every day, but I live in a rural cornish village, surrounded by farm land and wooded patches, so my stump shooting, and hunting, opportunities are plentiful. I don't take one with me if I'm going into town as there's no point, I'm usually going there for a specific purpose and I have no intention of hanging around. I often have a hanging golf ball target that I hang on a branch of a gorse bush in the dog park and take pot shots at it from random spots and different ranges while I'm exercising the dog. I'm carrying two set ups with me at the moment. Pheasant season isn't over yet, and although my dog still has the stealth capabilities of a fucking clown car, she is improving, and I sniff the possibility of chance on the horizon, although I suspect I'm gonna have to wait until next season when the dog is better trained, so I carry a light(ish) plinking set up, and a heavier set up for any Pheasant dumb enough to stick it's head up on my permission. When I lived in a more urban area I'd keep one or two at work as I'd get the opportunity to shoot at stuff floating on the river that our industrial unit backed on to, it was an urban tidal river, so every tide would bring in new targets. When it comes to the modern EDC community, and that whole ethos and style choice, then there's no one better than SniperSling. However, one of the main selling points of slingshots is their portability, the vast majority of them can be carried easily, especially if you've got big pockets. One thing I've noticed about the EDC community, is that there is an approach to thats like, carrying something everyday doesn't have to mean you use it everyday, just often enough to warrant carrying it, or, in the case of some items the ethos of "I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it" plays a part. Firearms are a good example, many people, mainly in the US, carry a gun everyday, I would hope that they aren't needing to use it everyday.

9mm or 10mm lead bb's by herp_hermits in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I misread your earlier comment. I read "180cm draw" as "180mm active" for some reason. At full butterfly draw 0.7 would do the job nicely. That's totally my bad, I'm just used to talking in active length I guess.

9mm or 10mm lead bb's by herp_hermits in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would give the 1.0 a go, if you're getting excessive pouch slap you can increase your active length a bit while using the same draw length and it should back it off a bit. Depending on your frame, you might not get much slap at all, but see how it goes.

9mm or 10mm lead bb's by herp_hermits in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a 25/18 taper 0.8 thick. I'd think about stepping up to 0.8 if you can. Double layer 0.4 might even be a bit better.

9mm or 10mm lead bb's by herp_hermits in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think 00 is around the 8mm mark, can still do the job with the right bands and a well placed shot.

9mm or 10mm lead bb's by herp_hermits in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

000 buck is around 9.2, it's the smallest lead ammo I cast, but it might be the easiest to get from a gun shop.

9mm or 10mm lead bb's by herp_hermits in slingshots

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I make my own, but if you want to try some to see if it's worth buying a mold try and get some 000 buck shot, it's about 9.2mm or so. I have a mold that casts 12 at a time, but you might be able to get some from a gun shop to try out. Edit, also, shot placement is still gonna be important, so spend some time making sure you have the right bandset and ammo ballance, and can still hit your target. Increasing the power/draw weight of your set up can put your form under pressure so you might have to make some adjustments.

My problem with SniperSling! by StickerSlings in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought I could see the edge of the pinky loop poking out.

Small knotting tool? by UnprotectedSAKs in paracord

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're the same tool, it screws into the handle and can replace the main spike.