That would be your choice, I doubt there are many that would get involved to be honest and I doubt they are under any obligation to do so.
Fish Hunter Catapult Testing
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That would be your choice, I doubt there are many that would get involved to be honest and I doubt they are under any obligation to do so.
I'm sure you're right. FWIW, I'll be bringing a hunting catty to the Philippines where it'll be shot by a true pro who has been taking game for the pot since he could draw one.
I wouldn't do it, because while I do shoot 4" groups with one slingshot I made, I doubt I'd be allowed to take it on a plane. Besides, it wouldn't fit in my suitcase.
I've just had a quick try-out of a set of Therabands. My previous reference point was square donkey elastic.
The difference is phenomenal, for less of a draw-weight.
My target was paper bullseye mounted on cardboard hanging in a box with some medium density foam (from a camping mat) in front of the back of the box.
The bb went straight through the target out of the back and left a mark on the concrete post behind it.
I added a couple of layers of cotton sheet to the backstop which seemed to slow the balls enough to stop them shooting out of the back, although they still embedded themselves into the foam...
My first half-hearted shots did hit the target, but I wasn't in a 4" group. Practice required.
My elastics arrived today and I managed to whack a few shots off across the pond whilst walking the dog tonight. I was aiming at the image of a 'don't bla bla' signpost reflected in the still waters. I reckon the patch of water where the image was must have been 35 yds and about 18" across.
It was sufficiently dark that I had to focus on the target, not the catapult - i.e. couldn't aim. first shot a little short & wide, following four shots all on target.
I think this catapult and I are going to be pretty close pals!
It was sufficiently dark that I had to focus on the target, not the catapult - i.e. couldn't aim. first shot a little short & wide, following four shots all on target.
I think this catapult and I are going to be pretty close pals!
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just managed to sighn in here.wow what a thread! btw the leg of lamb was shot with half the amount of theraband of the hunter. i have now rid myself of the cumbersome BSA super10 air rifle ,i get as much with the hunter, as do so many folk, i have now sold over 1400 hunters and not one has appeared on ebay secondhand,folk just wont part with them.
"It is well known on the internet that the theraband gold catapult is the preferred 'hidden in the pocket' hunting implement of the owner of a site renowned for telling the tales of his poaching.
No names no packdrill, but we all know who I mean."
not that martin is it??!!lol
"It is well known on the internet that the theraband gold catapult is the preferred 'hidden in the pocket' hunting implement of the owner of a site renowned for telling the tales of his poaching.
No names no packdrill, but we all know who I mean."
not that martin is it??!!lol
Im suprised that they have not outlawed catapults yet. No bowhunting, but catapults allowed... bowhunting is easier. With out starting a new rant, it's an unfair way of doing things.:BlueTeamE
From the photos its clear you have never used a or indeed seen anyone use a catapult before and speaking as someone who never left the house without one round my neck under my sweater as a kid I know what Iam talking about when it come to catties, turn your wrist palm down.You'll find things easier and better/more accurate that way. Honestly no offece intended either.
Hey Clem. That never worked for me and I always shoot catties with a bow like grip. If you ever hung around Wollaston, you'd have known me in the Eighties, I was scary good
certainly an interesting thread.
I bought some new bands for one of my catapults the other day with the intention of a bit of plinking with it - haven't had the time yet though. I had planned on hunting with them at some point in the future but not until I am rather good with it.
18ft/lbs is certainly a very high power output. quite impressive infact. - totally useless if you can't hit the bugger though. As is - I am far more accurate with the X2 so that will be my weapon of choice for now. - haven't had a play with her in ages - I will need to get some new pins.
just out of interest Siberian Fury - why is you joined on date 1970?
Andy
I bought some new bands for one of my catapults the other day with the intention of a bit of plinking with it - haven't had the time yet though. I had planned on hunting with them at some point in the future but not until I am rather good with it.
18ft/lbs is certainly a very high power output. quite impressive infact. - totally useless if you can't hit the bugger though. As is - I am far more accurate with the X2 so that will be my weapon of choice for now. - haven't had a play with her in ages - I will need to get some new pins.
just out of interest Siberian Fury - why is you joined on date 1970?
Andy
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Ello mate, nope never made it up around Wollaston. Kingswinford, Amblecoat, Wordsley, Wallheath. Like yourself I was mustard with a cattie as a nipper, but as I said I never left the house without one and if your doing something all the time everyday you do sort of get good at it I guess.Hey Clem. That never worked for me and I always shoot catties with a bow like grip. If you ever hung around Wollaston, you'd have known me in the Eighties, I was scary good
took this bird on a mooch today,theres over 100 of them nesting in the tops of the mature beach trees, i had been asked by the land owner to thin the corvids out for the reasons of crop protection and public health ,this one was a brancher,60 feet up and 15 yards away,the ,44 cal shot hit it in the chest,penetrating the cavity causing massive trauma,it was dead before it hit the ground.
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not to be an **** but shouldn't this be in fair game??
- never had rook pie - is it good? what do they taste like?
Andy
- never had rook pie - is it good? what do they taste like?
Andy
its pretty good you don't eat the old ones just the branchers because they haven't had a chance to eat loads of crap like the old ones and they aren't as stringy. people used to climb into the rookeries and tie the chicks into the nests that way mum and dad will fatten them up for you and you could just go and neck them later. tastes a bit like pigeon to me
Looking at the age of the original post it appears people we’re slightly naive to the accuracy and power that can be achieved with a modern flat band catty. I own a couple of high end pcp air rifles, I am lucky to have a few hunting permissions and I probably use a catapult more than the guns. Yes practice is required as with anything else but the results will surprise a lot of people.
Still have a few Hunter catapults myself as well as some Hunter handlines
Are u a Hunter ?No argument with that at all. Just pointing out that people in this country dont need to hunt for food. It's cheaper and easier to get it from a supermarket. If you choose to hunt, rear you own etc, great. But as you say, it's a lifestyle choice not a necessity.
You mean like if you hit it in the bottom with a catapult and it got down it's hole before you got to it?
You dont need pinpoint accuracy (although with PCP's it's certainly possible to stack pellets at 30 yards), but dont you think a hunter should be reasonably proficient with his weapon before shooting animals? I would think being able to hit a packet of fags off a fence post at 15 yards 9/10 should be the minimum.
I think my point is, while power is important, accuracy is too. On the other hand, I have visions of people with biceps like sparrows kneecaps, popping aneurysms trying to draw their quadruple-strapped catty's and flirting lead balls into orbit, I guess most bunny's have nothing to worry about.
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