baw 4,360 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've gave up waiting on Darcy's book release so I'm asking you experts lol. I've just bought a catapult, Barnett black widow, doesn't look like it would dent a tin can lol but it'll do for practice. Being new at this, both the catapult and asking you lot for advice I'm putting my faith into your hands what amp do you use etc, how the f**k do you hit anything lol. It came with wee black ball bearings that are lighter than air, all 10 of them. Is this the typical amo? Ohhh god be gentle please Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 im not sure if your on the wind up....again but black widows are shiite 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 them barnetts are alright same as the blackwidows but you change to thera band in the long run as for ammo i use 9.5 bbs but people will differ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 im not sure if your on the wind up....again but black widows are shiite I did say as much it was shite. I'm not looking for it to take out a hare lol, but surely you can still learn to aim with one? What you got anyone ohhh lord of the catapult Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 them barnetts are alright same as the blackwidows but you change to thera band in the long run as for ammo i use 9.5 bbs but people will differ Cheers pip. I seen 8mm on amazon, they too small Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I still use a black widow type, though made up a yew handle for it. I just find it easier as you can buy the replacement elastic in 3 places in my town alone. Still kill a pheasant or rat with it. Its what i grew up with, tried other types like milbros, but always gone back to the black widow elastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatasafool 216 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 im not sure if your on the wind up....again but black widows are shiite never leaves that poor feller alone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 See if you were caught say for argument sake hare coursing could you say you hit the hare with the catapult and the dogs retrieved it or do you think that wouldn't wash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I think you can get done for a catapult, is it not classed as a weapon now ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 them barnetts are alright same as the blackwidows but you change to thera band in the long run as for ammo i use 9.5 bbs but people will differ Cheers pip. I seen 8mm on amazon, they too small do you want the link for the 9.5 mm 3000 for £38.00 plus pp well worth it they last for ages as you only take a handfull out and what you dont use goes back in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I know some traveler lad got a ball bearing in the face point blank not long ago, proper fecked him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kranky 507 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Barnett tubes can be used for hunting assuming you keep the ranges sensible. They prefer 9.5mm steel balls in my experience. The bunny in the photo was taken at 12 yards with a steel ball and a headshot. Although this isn't a Barnett Black Widow, its essentially the same style and shooting differences would only be noticed by an experienced tube shooter. The Barnett Black Widow is an iconic piece of catapult history. Most people know of them, even if they haven't owned one. Mention them in a pub and you'll hear ridiculous stories of them bringing down geese in flight and shooting a ball through the engine of a bus. The Black Widow has got more people into catapulting and possibly shooting than anything else. Learn to shoot one properly and they are accurate enough to take game up to rabbit size with head shots. I prefer the Diablo or the Wristrocket in the above photo because the wider forks are far more accurate for me. Darcey's book won't be out any time soon. If its properly researched he should contact the countries top catapult hunters and shooters, I haven't received any correspondence from him yet so I can only assume that he hasn't started his research. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Barnett tubes can be used for hunting assuming you keep the ranges sensible. They prefer 9.5mm steel balls in my experience. The bunny in the photo was taken at 12 yards with a steel ball and a headshot. Although this isn't a Barnett Black Widow, its essentially the same style and shooting differences would only be noticed by an experienced tube shooter. The Barnett Black Widow is an iconic piece of catapult history. Most people know of them, even if they haven't owned one. Mention them in a pub and you'll hear ridiculous stories of them bringing down geese in flight and shooting a ball through the engine of a bus. The Black Widow has got more people into catapulting and possibly shooting than anything else. Learn to shoot one properly and they are accurate enough to take game up to rabbit size with head shots. I prefer the Diablo or the Wristrocket in the above photo because the wider forks are far more accurate for me. Darcey's book won't be out any time soon. If its properly researched he should contact the countries top catapult hunters and shooters, I haven't received any correspondence from him yet so I can only assume that he hasn't started his research. now your talking. The rest of you f**k off, kranky a my man in the know right kranky, the instructions say hold it sideways and use the top errr leg lol to aim, that true? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 them barnetts are alright same as the blackwidows but you change to thera band in the long run as for ammo i use 9.5 bbs but people will differ Cheers pip. I seen 8mm on amazon, they too small do you want the link for the 9.5 mm 3000 for £38.00 plus pp well worth it they last for ages as you only take a handfull out and what you dont use goes back in Aye go on mate, take me 3000 shots to hit something lol. Typical, £12 odd to buy the catapult and £38 for f***ing amo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I know some traveler lad got a ball bearing in the face point blank not long ago, proper fecked him. How'd he manage that? I thought I was a liability with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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