Jim NE
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Hi.
I have a Crossman folding wrist-rocket style slingshot. Can get some decent velocity on it. It seems that the best compromise between weight and speed for projectiles are .44 caliber black powder lead balls. I haven't done any serious comparison testing, though...just my impression. As I recall, I once had one of these balls penetrate halfway into a 3/4" thick sheet of plywood from 25-30 feet away. Does anyone know of a better projo for hunting/knockdown power?
Steel ball bearings are nice, but they aren't as heavy as lead. I've never tried .50 or .54 caliber lead balls, as I'm concerned they won't move fast enough. A .45 caliber might be better...or slower...never tried those either. Does anyone have any experience with any of these? What do you guys think?
Hey, all the gun guys should go out and get themselves a slingshot. They're a blast! (No pun intended.)
I have a Crossman folding wrist-rocket style slingshot. Can get some decent velocity on it. It seems that the best compromise between weight and speed for projectiles are .44 caliber black powder lead balls. I haven't done any serious comparison testing, though...just my impression. As I recall, I once had one of these balls penetrate halfway into a 3/4" thick sheet of plywood from 25-30 feet away. Does anyone know of a better projo for hunting/knockdown power?
Steel ball bearings are nice, but they aren't as heavy as lead. I've never tried .50 or .54 caliber lead balls, as I'm concerned they won't move fast enough. A .45 caliber might be better...or slower...never tried those either. Does anyone have any experience with any of these? What do you guys think?
Hey, all the gun guys should go out and get themselves a slingshot. They're a blast! (No pun intended.)