Most people laugh at the very idea of hunting with a slingshot, for them it has remained a toy from childhood, albeit a rather dangerous one. But those who go for prey with her claim that a slingshot for hunting can not only get you small game like a pigeon (wild) or squirrel, but also a larger animal, such as a hare or a muskrat.
Some very skilled ones can also boast a shot boar. In fact, what you bring from hunting directly depends not only on the type of slingshot, but also on many other factors, such as skills and manner of shooting. So a slingshot for hunting is by no means a toy, but a weapon that is on a par with pneumatics.
Characteristics
Just imagine that with sufficient experience you are provided with accurate shooting at a distance of even 60 meters. A completely new unit with high-quality rubber is able to release a projectile at a speed of 45-65 m / s. If you ever went out with friends to shoot bottles with airguns, it is easy to imagine that a slingshot for hunting will have the same effect. As ammunition, steel balls of various sizes, sea pebbles or pebbles are usually used. The only difference from pneumatics is accuracy, statistics show that out of 3 perfect shots, only 1 will be accurate. But, improving, you can improve this result.
Buy or do?
It would seem that a slingshot for hunting is a simple object, and you can safely make it at home. But not everything is so simple, it is necessary to consider many factors affecting the quality and accuracy of shooting. For example, the design is not so important than the rubber, or rather, its reduction rate. Solid rubber will provide the necessary power for hunting game.
A slingshot for hunting, made with your own hands, technically has no difficulties, but a serious approach is necessary, otherwise you can beat your fingers off yourself. Rubber can be of two types: tape and in the form of a tube. Here already choose the one that you like best, it is better to make both options and compare. Most importantly, remember that it should not be too tight, otherwise the hand will tremble, which will significantly reduce the number of shots and accuracy.
You can always get shells in any
a shop selling hunting and fishing goods. You can also buy ready-made slingshots for hunting there. How to choose them and how to shoot, the seller will tell you, and also offer to purchase a set of replaceable rubber. The most popular models on the market now are made in the United States, where similar weapons were used for some time by several state police. An excellent choice would be
"Black Widow" from the manufacturer "Barnett", it is quite durable and also foldable. There are a huge number of models, for example a slingshot for hunting with an eye, and some are even equipped with an emphasis for ease of shooting.
Interesting Facts
For a short time in the 90s, the American army was armed with a slingshot, but this is not a small unit familiar to us, but a weapon of terrible strength. The kit included an arm sleeve for convenience and a laser sight for accuracy. They were used mainly to remove sentries, the action was silent and did not attract attention, in addition, they were used by reconnaissance detachments for the same reasons.