LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 alright lads new to the catapult section,anyway got my first one today only a cheap on of ebay £13 inc postage also brought some 8mm ball bearings any way took it with me while walking the dogs this morning and put a can up can only hit it at about 6-7 meters any more and i cant hit lol,anyway taking my first few shots i instinctly felt i needed to hold it in my right hand witch felt comfortable yet im right eye dominant it feels uncomfortable holding in my left hand yet i can hit it this way and not the other anyone else have this?,also find the 8mm are abit small what size do you all use for general shooting thanks for reading 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OutdoorFanatic Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Yeah look good cattys them I've seen em on eBay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 9.5mm steel for plinking cans mate, you might find that the bands slap your hand using 8mm, this is because the ammo is too light for the bands. Starting at 5m away is a good distance, once your hitting the can regularly then just move back a metre at a time, good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Wally 204 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Exactly the same me with the hand hold and dominant eye bud. I've started using my left hand and it didn't feel natural at first but I've got used to it..... Now I'm shit both ways 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 thanks for the reply lads and yh wally think im just going to hold in my left hand shouldnt take to long to get used to,things a lot more powerful than i expected! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 go bored today so desided to try find a catty stick while walking the dogs ,this is how it turned out only had a knife and a sanding block and drill ,think it turned out ok and enjoyed making just to order the bands and pouch now 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Wally 204 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Good shape that mate do you know what kind of wood it is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 thanks mate,and i havent got a clue to be honest i found it on the river bank half submerged but luckily this bit had stayed dry,its a real solid bit of wood tho 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 got bored lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Wally 204 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Get some oil on it now to waterproof it and give it a nice finish and your sorted. Nice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 come up nice after a varnish how many layers do you lads usaly do the stuff i used is called yacht varnish in a spray bottle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1Wally 204 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Iv used the stuff before, you don't have to spray that on too lightly as it doesn't run easy. 2 or 3 coats usually enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 next project nice chunky piece of wood unsure of what type tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 next project nice chunky piece of wood unsure of what type tho that looks like elder, if it is don't use it it's too weak!! Check to see if it has a pithy core. Wouldn't recommend using anything with a pithy core mate unless you don't like your eyes. :-/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LurcherLad94 2,582 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 i was mate yh didnt realise till after was like foam in the middle not very strong at all,going for a walk in morning to find some more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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