Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 The simple shot xx hammer slingbow arrived . First impressions a very well put together and sturdy frame it is, bit of a faff putting bands on then some practice shots and soon found my anchor and reference points, totally totally different to my normal shooting of a 90mm catty frame. I seem to pic it up pretty quick . The bands are very heavy to draw back so I got a cheap Amazon archery release aid trigger. That was a faff till I got used to it. Must admit this is good fun. 8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 Some more practice at 11 yards but getting better 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 I need to learn more about spine on arrows and weight to power as this seems to affect arrow flight . But all in all loving a bit of target shooting in the sun. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 This is the release mechanism which goes round your wrist to a trigger you pull with your finger to release and shoot . It’s ok actually when you get use to it. Also I bought some take down arrows to try and a stabiliser but can’t use it till I get a tail it screws onto I got coming from states. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,239 Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 4 hours ago, Leo Sayer said: This is the release mechanism which goes round your wrist to a trigger you pull with your finger to release and shoot . It’s ok actually when you get use to it. Also I bought some take down arrows to try and a stabiliser but can’t use it till I get a tail it screws onto I got coming from states. Tried them with broad heads yet Leo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 11 Author Report Share Posted May 11 6 hours ago, mackem said: Tried them with broad heads yet Leo? Yeah Mac, got one stuck in a tree when I missed my target lol. And on my home made target bag they get stuck inside as its filled and compacted with rags and are awkward to pull out, so I will have to buy or make a suitable target back stock for them. Cheers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 14 Author Report Share Posted May 14 Just had a few packages arrive , one from the states direct from simpleshot. I got a spare band set , spare whisker biscuit and a rail and barrel mount to which I have attached a weighted front stabilizer too. To see if it helps me shoot a bit better and all the bits very reasonably priced. The rail and barrel mount would allow me to attach if I so wished a reel seat so it would take a fishing reel or a laser or a small lamp. I also got a few different type arrows to try to see which suits the slingbow and me the best. I got the correct draw length for myself and I got 3 of each 350 spine 400 spine and 500 spine to which is best. I also got some slightly heavier grain arrow tips to see how they would fare. Still practicing and enjoying it. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 Bit more practice this morning. I took a shot to see how far an arrow will go off the slingbow before it drops. 55 meters it managed, obviously no power in the shot at that range . Here is a couple of groups at 15.5 meters then a crap group at 20 meters, need more practice at 20 meters 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 20 meters 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 Also I bought some foam tipped heads for shooting at home on beer cans , was quite good fun and hits them with a right wack and sends cans 3 foot up in the air. Nice bit of fun while trying get my eye inn. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Whip 4,091 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Are you allowed to hunt game in the UK with these slingbows?. I'd like one but even slingshots are banned in NSW over here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 6 hours ago, Aussie Whip said: Are you allowed to hunt game in the UK with these slingbows?. I'd like one but even slingshots are banned in NSW over here. No mate targets only for slingbow. So just some beer can blasting for me I'm afraid. But we are allowed to hunt with a slingshot though. Am surprised slingshot are banned over there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Whip 4,091 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 54 minutes ago, Leo Sayer said: No mate targets only for slingbow. So just some beer can blasting for me I'm afraid. But we are allowed to hunt with a slingshot though. Am surprised slingshot are banned over there. It's turning into a nanny state over here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,336 Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 1 hour ago, Aussie Whip said: It's turning into a nanny state over here. O don't worry we've been a nanny state for years Got to be honest am having so much fun learning the slingbow, but I do think knowing how to shoot a catty has helped. I think if I was in a country were you could hunt with one legally. With my novice understanding of them I think about 28 yards would be your maximum range with one. But are good fun down the garden. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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