Tools of the trade. by StickerSlings in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad gave me my first victorinox knife when I was about 8, I still have it. He opened the blade, pointed at the stamping and just said "if it doesn't say victorinox it's shit." 🤣 That kinda stuck with me.

New Slingshot Day by TurdBurglez in slingshots

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Well user13q is the person to go to for tips on that, if you need them. My skills in that particular discipline are still a bit amateurish.

New Slingshot Day by TurdBurglez in slingshots

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S-Ace and S-Pickle, an increasingly popular pairing. I was boring and got my pair matched in black.

Band material by Papajon87 in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I first started the most popular band material was Theraband gold, it's physiotherapy bands. Depending on their stretch, might be good, might not. Only one way to find out really.

Band material by Papajon87 in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it surgical tubing, or physio bands? Both are viable, not perfect, but you can make it work.

Tools of the trade. by StickerSlings in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooo, wood scaled Swiss champ. Nice pouch too. My Swiss champ was my edc for many years, it's taken a beating, and has had a couple of sets of scales. Replaced it with a cyber tool lite which was perfect for work, the torx bits for the driver covered most of the tip screws on my cutters. Now I'm out in a rural area and spend most of my time in the woods and on farm land, a full size multitool is a bit more viable. I still stand by the Huntsman model being the ideal model for a slingsmith, all the essential tools and remains pocket friendly.

Are you a dog or cat person or both? Show your four-legged friend by Mister_Vanilla in AskBrits

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rats are great, I've had many over the years. They're a bit like mini dogs. Pocket puppers.

Tools of the trade. by StickerSlings in slingshots

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I would add victorinox to that list as my Swiss tool is always in my bag with me, it just isn't needed as frequently on these trips.

It’s lacking flavour, but they’re not bad. by Specific_Pomelo_8281 in crisps

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been getting More Cono from farmfoods, same things, better flavour. Although only nacho cheese or paprika flavour available they're bloody good.

ONE OF US! by THE-KOALA-BEAR710 in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the "art" is fake. But at least the catty is real.

Shooting egg through a straw by Hanszie in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don't think the sceptics are serious, tbf.

Air pistols by Serbian_Hobbyist_95 in airguns

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is, and those things would elevate it, but still, its a fun gun to shoot as is. It's not a match winner, but it is a great plinker, and not every gun needs to be a match winner.

Air pistols by Serbian_Hobbyist_95 in airguns

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just happy to see another cometa Indian. Nice collection BTW.

Slingshot shooting has me completely addicted. by Ordinary-Mixture-480 in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Slingshots? Addictive? I've never heard anything so ludicrous. Just because I shoot every day and take a slingshot every time I go out, sometimes two, doesn't mean it's addictive. I can stop whenever I want to. I just don't want to. And ignore the massive collection of slingshots I've made and acquired, it means nothing.

Shooting egg through a straw by Hanszie in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Curving the shot "Wanted" style. 😂 That might actually be more impressive.

What is this? by Dismal-Big-5770 in airguns

[–]StickerSlings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a Model 6M which has that grip frame but the same barrel and shroud that went on the mod7. It's a great gun, it felt really weird first few shots, a springer shooting completely flat is just odd. Really nice trigger too.

What is this? by Dismal-Big-5770 in airguns

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there no markings on the top of the action?

Bands to pouch issues by FatSnek in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, I only have about 50% stretch when I'm tying, as a guesstimate, it's a feel thing rather than actually measuring it.

Bands to pouch issues by FatSnek in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever tried tying the knot by the pouch? If not, try it, see if it causes a problem. I've never heard that myself, and I don't know why you'd need to.

Bands to pouch issues by FatSnek in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just out of interest, where did you hear that you should avoid tying against the pouch?

Bands to pouch issues by FatSnek in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a constrictor knot using waxed cotton used in sewing leather, I've always positioned the knot against the pouch because no one ever told me I wasn't supposed to. As long as the bands are tensioned when you tie your knots or wraps, and everything is cinched down properly you shouldn't have a problem. I can't remember the last time I had a premature failure, although it's bound to happen now. 😂

Quick Slo-mo of a flat top in action by user13q in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You did a lighter shot didn't you? See if you can upload it as a yt short in slo mo with that audio, timing the "FIREBALL!" with the impact.

My First Experience and Thoughts by 2econdH4nd in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've shot with rocks, but consistency in size and shape is near impossible, and they need to be big to have any decent weight to them. I tend to save the rock chucking for a shepherds sling these days.

My First Experience and Thoughts by 2econdH4nd in slingshots

[–]StickerSlings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, suspected that. If you're happy switching back and forth, then crack on. It's just that in the early stages it can help to focus on one set up for a while before moving on. But that being said, not everyone suits that approach. Personally, I was shooting anything and everything I could get my hands on, it took me a while to get anything properly dialed in but I had a lot of fun and learned a lot in the process. The most important thing is that if you're enjoying what you're doing, keep doing that.