How Far

[GAV*81 15]

Hi i was just wondering if you shot a rabbit at 15 yards using theraband gold bands and 9mm steel balls how far would you have to pull the band back to kill it, would an arms length do it?

[Skittles 3]

I always use same technique and pull if through shot is safe from riqochets. I extend arm and draw back until thumb is near chin like a bow shot. Everybody is probably different i guess its whatever works for you.

 

Accuracy + Power = dinner

Edited November 4, 2013 by Skittles

[GAV*81 15]

That's what ive been doing when practising at home fully extending my arm and drawing the band back to my chin, i cut a coke can in half and just wondered if it was enough power for a clean kill, thanks for the reply;)

[youcanthide...BANG 1,051]

Wouldnt use 9mm steel for rabbits mate, 12mm or even 14mm steel is better. Not alot of margin for error with 9mm steel.

[GAV*81 15]

Wouldnt use 9mm steel for rabbits mate, 12mm or even 14mm steel is better. Not alot of margin for error with 9mm steel.

 

or right thanks for the info mate al have to order some of those

 

 

[youcanthide...BANG 1,051]

No worries bud, with 9mm steel any less than a perfect shot wont kill it, i use 12mm lead so if i was to use steel it would be 14mm but thats my choice, i know kranky uses his monster lead conical bullets and they do some proper damage on a rabbit

[GAV*81 15]

Would 9mm be ok to knock a pheasant or pigeon out of a tree

[Skittles 3]

You running single or double bands? I never use anything less than 10mm with theraband gold. I run double theraband and anything less than 10mm makes the excess energy cause a painful moment and some colourful words.

[Sheffield Catapults 71]

You should have your bands cut to a length where your draw extends the bands to their maximum elongation, otherwise you will not benefit from the full power of your bandset. I prefer 10mm lead for rabbits.

 

Hope that helps a bit

[GAV*81 15]

Ive got double bands mate, think i might have to invest in some better ammo, wouldn't care i used to work in a factory what made steel balls i could have had any amount lol

[youcanthide...BANG 1,051]

Would 9mm be ok to knock a pheasant or pigeon out of a tree

Pheasants probably not unless a headshot, same with pigeons, just use heavier ball bearings to be on the safe side