Comments on: The Best Slingshot For Survival Situations

By: Karl

Karl — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:40:59 +0000

Guys and Gals I am a Sling Shot fanatic. I have loved them for as long as I can remember. I love rifles too but here in China a no gun policy reigns. I have a collection of great steel framed sling shots. They are popular tools in Asia for hunting and fishing. Its great reading your stories. Thanks.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 19:51:14 +0000

arent there issues with rubber deteriorating over time? if in a BOB, whats the time frame for replacing to ensure its reliable when needed? or is there something that can be done to preserve its integrity reliably?

By: Edwin Binney

Edwin Binney — Mon, 11 May 2020 08:03:49 +0000

In reply to Mike. Magnets are your friend; they might counterweight somewhat, but if you can pull steel bearings from the outside of the handle it makes things quite fast. A strong neodymium magnet on the outside also helps keep the bearings quiet if they're stored inside the handle.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 20 May 2019 02:11:53 +0000

In reply to Dave.

Bible says David carried a staff and sling into battle with Goliath.
This could be the Shepards Sling where the sling was tired to one end of the wooden staff increasing its distance and velocity.
Google Shepards sling with staff.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 19 May 2019 17:10:48 +0000

I'm currently working in Vietnam and make my own slingshots from tropical hardwoods such as acacia and jackfruit trees. I don't use power tools and only use a pocket knife, folding hand saw, sandpaper. I always put tabs or gypsy tabs on all my slingshots. Tabs from leather are best but you can also use rubber from inner tubes, heavy nylon webbing, paracord. I do most of my shooting along the Saigon River and shoot at bottles, and any other stuff floating by. My pouches are made from leather but I've made some with rubber inner tubes as well with great results. Rubber is extremely tough and durable and can be cut into any shape and size. I always have a slingshot in my backpack when traveling and enjoy shooting along the beach or even from my hotel balcony. I often go to the Mekong Delta and do some shooting around the rice fields and canals.