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  1. John Elstob

    Slingshot/Catapult shooters

    The acorn thing makes sense. Hell of a big round mind you, but with the right bands it will pack a punch. Some of the hunters use leads, and there is something called lead beans. Which are similar shape to an acorn they are preferred because they will take out almost any quarry you are going for...
  2. John Elstob

    Slingshot/Catapult shooters

    Yes, I've watched quite a few of gamekeeper John videos on YouTube. There is also others that are also really good with slingshots at long distances, Wayne Martin from Catty shack, is an excellent hunter with a catapult. Wayne goes after pheasant, rabbit, hare duck, and even goose and uses...
  3. John Elstob

    Slingshot/Catapult shooters

    Shooting pebbles is a great skill to have. Most of the time shooting pebbles out of most slingshots is a no no. Mainly because they an odd shape. So in travel they can catch the wind and fly off in different directions, and even hit the frame just after leaving the pouch, so there's great skill...
  4. John Elstob

    Slingshot/Catapult shooters

    I prefer the Wasp ranges of frames more specifically their enzo. Most of their frames are sub £20. They well made and really robust. Flat bands wise I guess it depends on ammo size you intend to shoot 8mm steel are generally suited 0.5mm, I prefer to use Snipersling yellow. But there's a ton of...
  5. John Elstob

    Slingshot/Catapult shooters

    I will take you up on that offer for a pm chat mate for sure. Nice to know not just me addicted to the Slingshot scene it blends well into the hobby too I think IMHO. I never did the whole Black Widow thing I went straight for flat bands. I just love the variety of options available for frame...
  6. John Elstob

    Slingshot/Catapult shooters

    Not sure if this has ever been discussed in the past? I have recently been bitten by the Slingshot/Catapult bug. I use it for target shooting only and normally with a catch box. Anyone enjoy use a catapult/ for killing a bit of time when out and about on a camp, or more heavily into the hobby?
  7. John Elstob

    Sold Bark River Bravo 1.5 CPM3V

    Lovely blade John. Looks like it would be a wood processing beast
  8. John Elstob

    For Sale Esse 4 hm and Enzo Trapper 95

    Is the Esee still available?
  9. John Elstob

    Recommendations for a knife for the field

    To add my 2p worth of knowledge. I unfortunately don’t have the same experience as Soldier Palmer! But over the last two years, I have had a fair bit of (dirt time) I believe is one of the names for being out in the field. A multitool of some of some description is probably one of the most...
  10. John Elstob

    Sold Terava Jääkääri Puukko 140 w olive green Bolteron sheath

    Pretty much brand new knife used very lightly once, for a single feather stick. Stats on the knife from Varusteleka. I am really only selling due to getting the 110 version Specs Metric Imperial Weight (w/o sheath) 190 g 6.70 oz Total length 270 mm 10.6" Blade length 140 mm 5.5"...
  11. John Elstob

    New knife laws

    So are normal knives 8" or longer ok inc standard machetes such as parang's and golok's?
  12. John Elstob

    Sold Joker Ember w'box

    Yeah sorry went last week
  13. John Elstob

    Sold Joker Ember w'box

    Hi there I'm terribly sorry had a fair bit of personal stuff going on and to be honest the sale totally slipped my mind. Yes it's still available
  14. John Elstob

    Withdrawn Condor indigenous puukko

    Reduced to £60
  15. John Elstob

    Sold Joker Ember w'box

    Reduced to £65 absolute bargain
  16. John Elstob

    Withdrawn Condor indigenous puukko

    stats from Heinnie Blade Length (cm) 9.5, Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel. Leather sheath in a lapland style similar to the Marttiini sheaths. Looking for £70. In great condition may still have the box too. Bank transfer only. Sent through RM age verification
  17. John Elstob

    Sold Joker Ember w'box

    Joker Ember Black Micarta Scales, Sanvik 14c28n steel, 10.5cm blade length (just over 4 inches) full grain black leather sheath. Looking for £70 its only been used twice very lightly at that. Bank Transfer only as preferred no paypal. Will send via age verification post through RM
  18. John Elstob

    For Sale two bushcraft knives

    What's the approx blade length of the BPS one?