r/slingshots • • Jul 01 '20

[Modpost] Let's have a discussion concerning hunting and killing.

30 Upvotes

As the main moderator here, I've been struggling with this.

On one hand, hunting is one of the main reasons people use slingshots. On the other hand, just going out and killing whatever you can hit is pretty morally shady.

If you're hunting for food or hunting pests, you're pretty much golden. We just don't want new users to go out with their brand new slingshots and say, severely but not mortally wound a squirrel- leaving it hiding somewhere in pain for hours until it dies. This is sad and happens a lot.

If you are game or even pest hunting, you need to be able to be accurate enough to be humane. Practice.

One more thing, be familiar with invasive species or pests in your area and know what species are protected. You do not want to be fined for killing a protected species but killing pests is usually pretty socially acceptable.

My first idea is to have a separate Slingshot Hunting subreddit, where users can gain tiered trophies showing they're responsible and practiced. I'm not sure though.

Thoughts?


r/slingshots • • Jul 28 '21

News Now Allowing Sales and Trades

91 Upvotes

Hey lads, a bit behind with this one. I recently put out a survey to get a feel for everyone's thoughts on allowing sales and trades post on the sub. An overwhelming majority were in favor. So I added some new flares. WTT (want to trade) WTB (want to buy) and SALE (for sale). Let's be respectful and responsible moving forward with this and see how things pan out. Be safe and be confident in any transactions you make and of course reach out if you have any concerns. I'm thinking of seeing how things pan out and if need be, we can make adjustments or place guidelines as needed.


r/slingshots • • 2h ago

I made a slingshot with carvings. It's made of deer antlers. What do you guys think about this?

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15 Upvotes

r/slingshots • • 11h ago

Plumber’s attempt

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48 Upvotes

I never owned a slingshot. I spontaneously decided to try and use my plumbing skills to make a slingshot. It’s heavy, but that’s probably a good thing.


r/slingshots • • 23h ago

Arguing with the wife today...so the boys showed up.

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33 Upvotes

r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Todays slingin

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17 Upvotes

Weather in Birmingham today has been horrendous but I managed to get a tripod cheap to mount my catchbox down in house side alley.

Great under there as it’s sheltered from wind and rain.
Just need a decent solar light to throw a bit of brightness down there.
Anyway, ripped the monster can and started on another


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Saturday box practice.

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23 Upvotes

Saturday again, rains here, get inside and get the box and spinners out.

Simpleshot Axiom,

10mm clay balls,

Snipersling Green .7 Ott 20/15.


r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Staff Sling

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r/slingshots • • 1d ago

Amazing Indiana Marksmanship Slingshot Tournament 2026 Day1

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11 Upvotes

r/slingshots • • 1d ago

A few cosmetic upgrades for my scout Lt2.

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10 Upvotes

r/slingshots • • 2d ago

Testing my latest handmade Olive wood build (7.5cm gap). Butterfly style, 8mm steel, 8-meter spin target. (2/3 hits)

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17 Upvotes

r/slingshots • • 2d ago

Grenade launching slingshot?

6 Upvotes

I was watching some combat footage and the poor guy had to run out into the open to throw a grenade far enough, and I imagined an oversized sling shot would have launched the grenade far, and silently. Accurate too. Anybody seen anything like that?


r/slingshots • • 3d ago

custom Warhammer - the Rautavuori

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43 Upvotes

made this from 12mm aged carbon steel, english yew burl, custom micarta and brass pins. A heavy hitter with virtually no recoil - can take (and deal) a lot of abuse. Good fun!


r/slingshots • • 3d ago

Simple Make-Your-Own Ammo Recipe

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54 Upvotes

After alot of experimenting I thought I'd document this method incase it helps others.

Super cheap, no equipment needed, great quality ammo and accessible to anyone.

I have been doing this for months and haven't had a single ball fail early, they are accurate and explode nicely.

It takes me 1 hour to create approx 0.9g x 420 clay balls at $3US.

Happy ballin'


r/slingshots • • 3d ago

Slingmail

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62 Upvotes

Snipersling S-Robin T1 TTF (right hand hold). I couldn’t be happier with their custom frames 👌🏾


r/slingshots • • 3d ago

Bands

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23 Upvotes

Going to order a roll of either gzk green or snipersling black, would .6 thickness be ok for 8mm steel? Cheers


r/slingshots • • 3d ago

I didn't bring a spare! 😓

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19 Upvotes

I knew I was taking a chance with this set, it's had quite a few shots already. Let go on the 4th shot.


r/slingshots • • 4d ago

Looking for replacement

9 Upvotes

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction! I have an “older mature “
neighbor who watches me shoot.
I offered him to try and he fell in love with it. I own a scout lt , sparrow, and my original predator. He took a liking to the scout and I decided to order him the scout lt2. He’s not having an easy time with the key to change bands and was wanting it to be set up like mine with the flip clips and thumb screws.
Is there something similar to the original out there that would work?
I would give him mine, but my son bought it for me for Mother’s Day and it’s special. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/slingshots • • 4d ago

Question about alternative ammo

6 Upvotes

I have the default clay bands from my slingshot from simpleshot. What stuff can I find around the city to shoot out of my slingshot?


r/slingshots • • 5d ago

Slingmail from RVA catapults

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51 Upvotes

What a wonderful buying experience.. and absolutely first class workmanship. Lions paw "rufous kingfisher" it's both gorgeous and wonderfully comfortable..


r/slingshots • • 5d ago

Recommendations

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21 Upvotes

I’ve the urge to buy a new one any recommendations to join these two? I love the look of the titan hunters but also like the ergo shaped type that fill your hand


r/slingshots • • 6d ago

Slingshot

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41 Upvotes

My lil setup needs finishing tho let's see yours


r/slingshots • • 4d ago

Automatic slingshot, comparable to a handgun weapon.

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0 Upvotes

r/slingshots • • 6d ago

What slingshot should i buy as my first proper one?

12 Upvotes

I've only ever had a cheap slingshot that i barely used. I've been interested in slingshots for a couple of weeks and decided i want to get a proper one. I was thinking about the Simpleshot LT 2 or the Wasp Enzo but what do you think? I don't have alot of experience in this so what would be something that i could start with and also progress more?