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  1. 20-05-2012, 23:44 #1
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    hi guys im new to the moot but just wondering how many ppl would be interested in a slingshot range/workshop if i was to bring my setup. would ppl be willing to part with a few pounds to cover costs of ammo, targets and slingshot bands etc. Any feed back suggestions welcome thanks
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    I would be very interested... Sounds like a great idea!
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    me too!
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    me too. I have a catty with no band
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    Yep definitely!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tengu View Post
    me too. I have a catty with no band
    Which one do u have? I'll bring a few spare bands with me
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    Interested - also interested in a 'David and Goliath' type slingshot workshop as I had a go with one I made myself (still have it) but the safest place for anything to be seemed to be wherever I was aiming for!!
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  9. 22-05-2012, 02:03 #9
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    ive made a couple of traditional slingshots, they were never as reliable or acurate as even ur cheap modern slingshots. i personally wouldnt use one for hunting unless it was a survival situation, but theres nothing to stop u bringing it along i can always have a look at ur technique
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    [QUOTE=geforce83;1101339....... .................. a look at ur technique [/QUOTE]

    Thanks - but references to my 'technique' might be overstating things a bit
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    I would be interested in both. Recently got a black widow catty and have been trying the traditional sling for the past couple of months. Mainly using the underhand technique, can't really get anywhere with overhand and over the head styles.
    I would like to make my own catty to, so would be interested.
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    Me too! I love to have a few pointers.
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    excellent idea, I would be very interested. I used to be a mean shot back in the 'teens, but made a fool of myself when I last displayed my 'awesome' skills.

    It would be great to get some guidance and hone them thar skills.
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    I've made a couple of traditional slings and would love to try them out.
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    Add me to your masterclass please. I bought a basic Milbro type frame off ebay a couple of years ago with black square section rubber bands, made my own leather pouch for it. Like Elines said the safest place for anyone standing nearby is directly in front of the target. Get terrible wrist shake holding the catty, so maybe I just need to harden the **** up.

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    we need to have a slingshot comp
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony View Post
    we need to have a slingshot comp
    We need a moving target too. Who can we volunteer? Someone hairy perhaps, light in his feet and a feral look about him?... if the twigs in his beard are any indication.

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    What about yourself, add me in as well. Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by the interceptor boy View Post
    What about yourself, add me in as well. Cheers
    I'd happily volunteer but I need as much practice shooting the thing than running about a field dodging mint imperials. Besides I don't like mint imperials that much. Thanks for the sugggestion though
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    I'm well up for it please count me in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biker View Post
    We need a moving target too. Who can we volunteer? Someone hairy perhaps, light in his feet and a feral look about him?... if the twigs in his beard are any indication.

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    I think I would prefer to be behind the shooting line thank you ... well behind from what I am hearing about your combined skills!
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    I'm interested too. Got a fish hunter ages ago and still not used it!
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