B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 enjoyed reading this thread from the start.... real good insight of the catapults in the past years.... gread thread ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Strange to say that steel 8mm won't kill when you look on youtube and see the speeds of these , also only 4lb is needed to kill a rabbit .. I like 10mm lead just because I get more shots for less weight of lead .. Yeah I can shoot bigger lead but it cost more in tbg and lead ... I am not saying don't its just what I like 10mm lead will drop any small game ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I prefer 10mm lead for small game too Mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Strange to say that steel 8mm won't kill when you look on youtube and see the speeds of these , also only 4lb is needed to kill a rabbit .. I like 10mm lead just because I get more shots for less weight of lead .. Yeah I can shoot bigger lead but it cost more in tbg and lead ... I am not saying don't its just what I like 10mm lead will drop any small game ... These speeds though are when the shooters only feet away from the chrony, obviously in a hunting situation game will be further away and so the 8mm steel wont retain energy better than the heavier ammo, might try 10mm lead myself 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Ive had a squirrel off my back fence with an 8mm steel BB... lucky shot?...perfect placement?...i dont know.... killed it outright though.... Now i use 12/14 steel or lead.... Edited October 23, 2013 by B.P.R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ive had a squirrel off my back fence with an 8mm steel BB... lucky shot?...perfect placement?...i dont know.... killed it outright though.... Now i use 12/14 steel or lead.... Doubt it was a lucky shot but i know i dont always have perfect placement and anybody that says they do are lying, thats why its beneficial to have heavier ammo in my eyes. I need to put a melt on soon havent done one in ages been shooting marbles and ball bearings lately Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 My father once got a pigeon at 63 yards, that was bloody lucky coz usually he can't hit fek all 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thought id add this... the the catapult...thread of all threads ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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JakeTennant98 2 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I make my own lead ammo, I cast mine into a 10mm mould that I brought of eBay for around £10.Theres also plenty videos on YouTube how to cast them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rough dog 333 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Can anyone tell me the best place to get ready made theraband gold bands ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 EBay but its dam cheaper to make them up ya self Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rough dog 333 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks mate I don't know how to tie the leather on...I'll have a look how to do it on you tube ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.338winmag 78 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Wonder what happened to Brookie would still like to here some of his stories ,see some of his catty's mebe. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jake w 232 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Any of you lads know where you can buy cheap ball bearing moulds?? And what sizes would yous recommend??Thanks > jake Edited January 1, 2014 by Jake w Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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