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    Alternate ammo: Slingshot & maybe blowguns

    Borrowed (mostly) from our "friends" using shotguns .... I found a great source for Target marble ammo, 5.400 (approx) 11 mm (7/16") 30 lb. $45 Free shipping. http://www.mcgillswa...ar-marbles-e15i 100 3/8" (9.25 mm) Chromed steel balls $10.37 http://www.vxb.com/p...ngBalls/Kit8595...
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    Manually reloading shotgun casings (shells)

    As you may be able to tell, I am NOT a shotgun user. However ... I am looking for some information that someone here might be able to provide. I have seen on some of the manufacturers web pages (Remington, etc.) specialty ammo. (Shells using rubber balls, bolos, triple bolos, flechettes...
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    Any Fall Knife shows coming up in your area?

    Sep. 27 & 28 in Easton, PA ... Annual Lehigh Valley Knife show. $60 for a table if you're selling. $6 admission (kids escorted by adult, under 13 = Free). Hours and directions at: http://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/lehigh-valley-knife-show/
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    Competiton slingshot shooting

    I found a great Instructable using 1" PVC pipe and a bedsheet to make a backstop to catch the marbles shot from a slingshot when used for practice or competition target shooting. http://www.instructables.com/id/Slingshot-Backstop-or-Catch-box/ Sam Cade, You may want to make one for the...
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    Boomerangs

    So, I finally got to a football field to throw my Cold Steel non-returning boomerang. Went about 45 yards first throw. I was very happy. Need to practice with it, to get my accuracy honed in. My returning boomer was hand made from black walnut, signed and dated, so I have opted NOT to...
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    2014 NE Regional competition of the AKTA

    Joe "Brokenfeather" Darrah is again hosting the NE Regional Knife and Tomahawk throw at his place in Berwyn, PA. It'll be this Sat. & Sun (May 17 & 18, 2014). @ 9 am - 4:30 PM, a bit earlier end time on Sunday. I'll be adjudicating the blowgun competition as part of it (International...
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    Competition Knife and Tomahawk Throwing

    The American Knife Throwing Alliance (AKTA) is holding their 2014 NE Regional competition in Berwyn, PA on May 17 & 18. I think its $35 to compete (includes lunch both days), free to watch (both need to sign a waiver once there). There will also be a blowgun shooting competition in conjunction...
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    Let's talk slingshots again

    So I've seen some mods on standard slingshots to make them into slingbows, and beef them up a bit - some only use .50 or .56 cal. steel or ceramic balls for ammo (some are more for competition shooting only) - some have sights - what a difference from when we had our Dennis the Menace Y-forked...
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    How many make their own Airgun backstops, etc.

    Yes, I do have a backyard "playground". See my similar post in non-firearms. If you find yourself in the area, let me know in advance, so you can stop by. I know, I know .... WAY too much time on my hands! http://www.instructables.com/id/Safety-backstop-for-a-pellet-rifles-pellet-trap/...
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    How many make their own targets for Knife and/or Tomahawk throwing?

    Yes, I have a backyard "playground" (see my similar post in AirGuns) ... LOL http://www.instructables.com/id/Tripod-Easel-Support-for-Knife-and-Tomahawk-Throwi/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-AKTA-style-target-for-knife-and-tomahawk-/
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    The Pistol crossbow, revisited.

    Accuracy, for sure, is lacking at a great distance, but for 25+/- yards, it packs a wallop. Sadly, you can only purchase aluminum or plastic small (6-3/4 in overall) darts. If you want Field Target darts, or broadhead hunting darts ... you have to make your own. Since the home made darts...
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    Rope Dart

    Anyone use one of these? Infantrymen used to use them in the orient ages ago, to attact calvarymen - only in those times, there was no "flag" attached as the modern ones use for Martial Arts displays. Here's how to make a practice one using a fishing weight, but I replaced it with a Fury...
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    Benjamin Rogue .357 PCP pellet rifle

    http://www.crosman.com/croswords/?p=1595 $1.5K Claim is it can take down feral hogs, deer, coyote, etc. Any opinions?
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    Another Non-firearm weapon of interest ...

    Ever have a fish bat? No, not the flying mammal that eats fishes. Look for images of the Aftco Fish bat. I found most fish bats go for about $25 USD. For those of you who are land-locked, when you land a huge saltwater fish on a boat, the sucker is still thrashing on the deck. This...
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    Hawaiian Sling

    Anyone have one of these? Here's what I would call an exotic weapon ... I am going to get the 5/8 in. diameter, 6'6" long model http://www.spearfishingworld.com/polespear-solid-fiberglass-with-6mm-thread.html and the 1/2" diam. in 2'6" length, with these tips ...
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    What non-firearm weapons do you have?

    For me, quite an eccletic collection ... (Just seeing this stuff written down - I even scare myself! ROFL !) Atlatl and 6 five ft. darts with field points Walnut boomerang Sling bow (modified slingshot) 80 lb. pull pistol crossbow - standard 6-3/4 in. aluminum and plastic darts, home...
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    Benjamin Marauder Single Shot Trays

    Benjamin Marauder Single Shot Trays, for the .22 - and maybe the others soon - have been manufacturer discontinued by Crosman. I have a source, custom made. Let me know if you want to connect. Price is the same as Crosman ($USD 15 each), shipping is about $USD 12. Comes from a friend in NZ.
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    Update to an old post - Sjambok info

    Cold Steel sells these at 42 in. ($18 + S&H http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/95SMB/SJAMBOK_42_BLACK.aspx) and 54 in. ($28 +S&H http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/95SLB/SJAMBOK_54_BLACK.aspx ) As far as using one ... Lynn Thompson of Cold Steel and James Loriega both prefer the Neaderthal...
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    Cane-Fu canes as a weapon

    I'm old, and after a heart-attack last year I need, at times, to use a cane. I've looked into geting certified in the Cane Fighting Martial Arts - but over $100 for a "fighting cane"? Seriously? Plus I have to pay to fly out and back and pay for hotel, etc. the nearest "certified" Sensei...
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    Pellet pistol: Your opinions solicited - which of these and why?

    I'm considering buying a pellet pistol in a few weeks - I've narrowed my selection down to one of these four. Purpose - fun target shooting, but there was a break-in about a half mile down the road (1st in this area in over 27 years) - so also possible non-firearm self defense. Which of...
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