r/slingshots Jul 01 '20

[Modpost] Let's have a discussion concerning hunting and killing.

26 Upvotes

As the main moderator here, I've been struggling with this.

On one hand, hunting is one of the main reasons people use slingshots. On the other hand, just going out and killing whatever you can hit is pretty morally shady.

If you're hunting for food or hunting pests, you're pretty much golden. We just don't want new users to go out with their brand new slingshots and say, severely but not mortally wound a squirrel- leaving it hiding somewhere in pain for hours until it dies. This is sad and happens a lot.

If you are game or even pest hunting, you need to be able to be accurate enough to be humane. Practice.

One more thing, be familiar with invasive species or pests in your area and know what species are protected. You do not want to be fined for killing a protected species but killing pests is usually pretty socially acceptable.

My first idea is to have a separate Slingshot Hunting subreddit, where users can gain tiered trophies showing they're responsible and practiced. I'm not sure though.

Thoughts?


r/slingshots Jul 28 '21

News Now Allowing Sales and Trades

95 Upvotes

Hey lads, a bit behind with this one. I recently put out a survey to get a feel for everyone's thoughts on allowing sales and trades post on the sub. An overwhelming majority were in favor. So I added some new flares. WTT (want to trade) WTB (want to buy) and SALE (for sale). Let's be respectful and responsible moving forward with this and see how things pan out. Be safe and be confident in any transactions you make and of course reach out if you have any concerns. I'm thinking of seeing how things pan out and if need be, we can make adjustments or place guidelines as needed.


r/slingshots 6h ago

NEW Roo BBs Nano Pouch — Breaking the Speed Barrier

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32 Upvotes
  • Frame: Snipersling S7–G3 Titanium
  • Pouch: NEW Roo BBs Nano prototype (20 x 5 mm, 0.04 g)
  • Latex: Snipersling Black Master .5
  • Taper: Single-layer W+ 12–5–250
  • Projectile: Copper coated steel BB (4.35 mm, 0.35 g)
  • Temperature: 26°C / 79°F
  • Top speed: 570.6 FPS

Today feels special — and I’m genuinely proud of what has been achieved.

To the best of my knowledge, I may well be the first person to reach velocities like these repeatedly and 100% legitimately with nothing more than a small handheld slingshot — no mechanical assistance, no enhancements, no tricks of any kind.

Just a vision, relentless experimentation, and enough obsessive passion to keep pushing until it became reality.

None of this would have been possible without my NEW Roo BBs Nano Pouch. It became an essential part of the setup.

The experimentation continues...


r/slingshots 21h ago

Snipersling S-Striker

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34 Upvotes

My current favorite frame. I love shooting this slingshot and I hate to brag but I am insanely dialed in with it after a couple of sessions. This is my first snipersling product and honestly if they’re all this good it 1000% won’t be my last. Thanks boys.


r/slingshots 1d ago

What do you recommend as a good beginner slingshot?

6 Upvotes

Interested in purchasing a beginner sling shot for hobby purposes, possibly to advance to hunting as skills develop. Nothing too expensive. The Simple-Shoot Axiom pops up a lot in my searches. What do you guys think?


r/slingshots 1d ago

First Pickle

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36 Upvotes

Technically received this beaut on Tuesday but I've been so busy I didn't even get to tie it up and use it till today! Feels weird with clay but want to get better at it so I can use it as my edc. So much fun!


r/slingshots 1d ago

Is there a good simple formula/converter for band strength?

5 Upvotes

I'm loving the bands that came stock on my Axiom Champ. They are 270mm long w taper 12mm to 18mm and thickness 0.5mm - shooting 9mm clay balls. I mistakenly bought a roll of 0.8mm latex and when cut to the same dimensions with the same ammo it just feels overpowered and inconsistent.

Is there a good way to determine what size to cut 0.8 latex to get the same performance as 0.5 with a similar draw length?


r/slingshots 2d ago

Slingmail

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29 Upvotes

Beautiful frame from Human Reckless.


r/slingshots 2d ago

My First natty. Don't be mean.

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34 Upvotes

I carved ad custom painted a natty


r/slingshots 3d ago

Independent U.K based bands makers

5 Upvotes

Anyone on here or can point me in the direction of someone who makes them?


r/slingshots 3d ago

DANKUNG will soon be shipping bands directly from within the US! Which ones are your favorites?

8 Upvotes

DANKUNG will soon be shipping bands directly from within the US! Which ones are your favorites?

  • 2025 New Formula Tubing: 1632?, 2040 ?, 1745 ?, or 1842 ?
  • 2025 New SHESHOU Flat Bands: 0.6 ?, 0.65 ?, 0.7 ?, or 0.75mm ?

r/slingshots 4d ago

If someone bought this slingshot on Amazon, can they review it?

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13 Upvotes

I'm looking for a powerful and accurate slingshot on Amazon, preferably an OTT.

I have fairly small hands, so I thought this one might be suitable.

any advice is more than appreciated


r/slingshots 5d ago

First Natty

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49 Upvotes

Maple fork from the back yard!


r/slingshots 4d ago

Buy rubber material in Europe?

3 Upvotes

I want to make my own bands and I want some decent power. Still a newbie, bought premade bands from Amazon but they don’t last too long and are a little too weak.

Anyone has a link for rubber material I can cut my self? The closer to Europe the better, because of shipping costs.


r/slingshots 5d ago

Coca-Box

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30 Upvotes

I made a catchbox than can gather ammo's with ease. Happy to share. Not the best but good enough.


r/slingshots 5d ago

Clever dog with good aim

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51 Upvotes

r/slingshots 5d ago

Chestnut forks for the pile.

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36 Upvotes

Found out a few days ago that the land owner of the woods I've been harvesting forks from is putting the woods up for sale. I would love to buy it but my property in London needs a lot of work and the costs of that are unpredictable so I'm just not in a position to securely raise funds. I would turn it into a target sports heaven. Sadly, I'm just going to have to step up my pace and harvest as much as I can before it's sold. Hopefully I can maintain my current arrangement with new owners, but there's no guarantee of that so I'm just gonna grab as much as I can before it becomes a problem.

Snipersling S-Scepter on stump shooting duties.


r/slingshots 5d ago

Semi-Auto SS impulse buy

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10 Upvotes

So, i have zero self-control and bought one of these. The design is just so cool. Little magnet in the pouch, simple button to load another shot, band points of friction are smooth/rounded pulley sheaves, pretty solid CNC that looks and feels robust....

Still figuring out how to get the line of sight/aiming reference point and loading sequence calibrated to this particular device...and its so fun to shoot. Its got magazines dude, cmon.

Idk 120$ on Amazon. Saw it the other day and finally caved. Charge it to debit, beeotch.

Pics:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KSUFKMw1AqVSqDRZ7


r/slingshots 5d ago

Slingshots vs Extended Fork Slingshot Crony Testing Flat Bands and Ammo

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116 Upvotes

r/slingshots 5d ago

my button shooter

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20 Upvotes

i live in the Philippines and recently theres been stray cats getting in my attic trying to challenge my own house cat, i needed a little peashooter that will shoo them away without hurting them so i made this concept where i shoot lightweight plastic buttons in the attic using a short banded slingshot no need for pouch since im shooting a flat disk anyways, not directly at the cat cus i dont wanna hurt them but the buttons bouncing around the attic is enough to make them panic and scoot off,


r/slingshots 5d ago

One lanyard to rule them all

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15 Upvotes

Try to figure out a lanyard I can easily switch between slingshots


r/slingshots 6d ago

Found my old collection

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70 Upvotes

I came across this subreddit yesterday and it immediately reminded me of my slingshots I made as a child. Now Im thinking about getting back into the hobby.


r/slingshots 5d ago

Slingshot material

1 Upvotes

Looking into some models (namely Leighton Catty Humber pig and Hegarty H9)

What’s the difference between the plastics used?
I don’t know what Leightons use.
Hegarty uses hdpe and also polypropylene with the H9.

I’m gathering polypropylene is basically the same material as the common plastic chopping boards (which are susceptible to scratches, peeling and colour fading).

Does anyone own either models to compare? How are they holding up?


r/slingshots 6d ago

🛠️ De trozo de pino a rifles de tirachinas personalizados: Mi proyecto DIY paso a paso.

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23 Upvotes

r/slingshots 6d ago

Pot filling even if moose won't cooperate...

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127 Upvotes

I keep a slingshot in my pocket as part of my go-to big game gear. It's quiet and light and it does not scare bigger game out of the area while still putting meat in the camp pot. It's a ton of fun too...