trapperman 474 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 i`ve made a few in my time just for messing around with i would say the best wood is either ash or holly if you look online there are a few places that sell the square type elastic i`ve always shot either bearings or marbles Quote Link to post
aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 what about lead BB's from a shotgun cartridge? Quote Link to post
BRYAN3 29 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 i`ve made a few in my time just for messing around with i would say the best wood is either ash or holly if you look online there are a few places that sell the square type elastic i`ve always shot either bearings or marbles :realmad: It makes no difference at all what wood you use because you can black your thumb with any wood. Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 the most common wood will be hazel but obvisly anything with the shape u or y in it pour some candle wax or glue on the ends of the stick to prevent it from cracking whilst drying. leave them to dry for 6 months minimum then drill holes and secure lastic surgical flatband square Quote Link to post
trapperman 474 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 i`ve made a few in my time just for messing around with i would say the best wood is either ash or holly if you look online there are a few places that sell the square type elastic i`ve always shot either bearings or marbles :realmad: It makes no difference at all what wood you use because you can black your thumb with any wood. i was just saying that if he is going to make one then i think it is best to make it out of something hard and resilient that can cope with the pressure and shouldnt split you can black youre thumb with any y style catapult without a wrist brace be it wood or metal (if youre not careful) Quote Link to post
FENS FEVER 147 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 split shot that they use for fishing are good in cattys. rabbit at 30 yards with a catty?! you mst be joking. i only go for squirrels and rarts with my catty, black widow. 30 yards noproblem wow 30 yards i would love to see you do that Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 with pratice its quite easy i cant hit 30 yards but maybe 20 there the perfect weapon to have in your pocket whilst mooching about jimmy were have to have ago when i se yer mate atb r........t Quote Link to post
Shooter08 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 with pratice its quite easy i cant hit 30 yards but maybe 20 there the perfect weapon to have in your pocket whilst mooching about jimmy were have to have ago when i se yer mate atb r........t yeah for mooching about,.. coppers stopped me as they saw it hanging out back pocket lol, i said i was firing dog biscuits for the dogs to chase, and the big divvy believed me haha Quote Link to post
aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 they must have thought you were denace the menace! Quote Link to post
dadd2005 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 does anyone know where you can buy thin brown elastic from or someone suggested spear gun elastic does anyone know where to purchase either from Quote Link to post
tony d 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 place that sells a lot of catty stuff is bells of hythe mate, give em a google cheers tony Quote Link to post
snareman 3 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 the longest 35 to 40 yards You must be some sort of shot with that catapult Jimmy . . . OTC it must be a musket he,s got otc. Quote Link to post
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