How to make a classic twig slingshot. Men's toys (about slingshots). Where to get rubber for a homemade slingshot

We all made slingshots in childhood. First, you find a suitable branch on a tree, break it off and attach an elastic band “from underpants”. Such stag beetles were not powerful and very primitive, but this was enough for us. We will make a compact and strong enough steel slingshot, it can become good fun For you.

As I said, the basis for the slingshot will not be wood, but steel. I took a thick tempered wire with a thickness of several millimeters (3-4). It is very tough and it is not so easy to give it the desired shape. In the pictures you can see how to make a slingshot from a straight bar, step by step. In this case, only two tools were used - a hammer and pliers. In the place of the bend, the cylindrical wire may break, and to prevent this from happening, you need to heat the bendable place to red with something, for example, gas burner or on “kitchen gas”.

The photo shows what happened. In order to make it more comfortable to hold the slingshot, wrap with electrical tape lower part or, make a handle out of wood.

If the slingshot is powerful, then the hand will get tired when shooting, and the significant pressure from the thin handle presses unpleasantly. This is partially solved by emphasis, thanks to him, it is better to aim, the hand almost does not shake, and there will be no strong "dents" left after the hunt.

All potential energy is stored in a rubber band, which we stretch before shooting. There are countless materials in the modern world that are great for a slingshot. You can buy a good and high-quality tourniquet at the pharmacy, yes, do not be surprised, they sell various medical supplies that we can use as a throwing tourniquet. Here is a list of the ones that work best for our purposes:

 Martens bandage (medical rubber bandage)
 Pezcera catheter
 Latex Surgical Rubber

Also, some people use basketball rubber, rubber from a gas mask or a diving suit - all of which also show excellent results when shooting. My goal was not a super powerful slingshot, so I used the rubber that fishermen use to fish on the donk. There is another option to buy already sold harnesses for slingshots. Remember that everything is not forever and sooner or later the tourniquet will break and it will need to be changed, so do not overload it too much.

It is very important to secure the elastic to the slingshot well so that it is convenient to shoot and it does not break. We will do this with a thin tube. (If you have a catheter, then just pull it over the horns after they have been processed). Horns came out thick for my straw

(for me this is insulation from a thick wire) and in order to tighten it, the ends with a file were processed by me, do not overdo it, you need to make such a diameter at which the insulation is pushed with force and holds firmly without additional fasteners. It is possible to do the same abrasive stone, we make smooth edges so that the rubber does not tear. We string two pieces a few centimeters long at the ends. For greater security, you can pre-apply a little glue.

And the tourniquet (in my case, a combination of several thin rubber bands) is tucked into the other, the remaining end and well fixed with a thin wire or nylon thread, so that the sharp ends do not stick out.

A pocket slingshot is not a bow and we need to make a special saddle, which is also called a leather, in which the projectile will be launched. It can be made from any suitable fabric, but the best choice- this is undoubtedly not thick skin. I took this one out of the cover of an old Soviet radio. Cutting skin with scissors is difficult, but real. In the picture below you can see the approximate shape of our heel (another name). We make the holes small, otherwise they can expand and completely break.

It is also convenient to shoot from nylon skins, which do not fall apart when singed (the straps of a backpack are usually made of this material). To attach the throwing rubber, stick one end through the hole and tie it well with a nylon thread.

As with every weapon of this type, a lot of training is required to accurately hit the target. It is not so easy to accurately hit the target over long distances, and you have to practice a lot, then muscle memory will gradually develop. For beginners, you can make a simple sight out of thin wire, this is how it looks. And do not forget to wear glasses (or better a mask)), otherwise the projectile will ricochet off.

How to shoot? These are standard small pebbles that always lie underfoot, nuts, mountain ash, it will not fly so far and not hit the target hard, and the best shells are metal balls (bearings). These balls have an ideal shape for shooting from this type of weapon, they have a lot of weight, as a result of which the projectile flies very far, with sufficient energy applied to it. Almost anything is used as a projectile, and this is a huge plus for the slingshot.

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I lost sight of this original throwing weapon like a slingshot. Despite the apparent simplicity, this weapon deserves the closest attention. V skillful hands this mini catapult can become a very formidable weapon. I don't know a person who, as a child, would not make slingshots and shoot at sparrows (ayayai!), Bottles and lanterns. However, no matter how simple it is, but slingshot manufacturing technology may be different. Depending on the power of the rubber used, it can be made with or without a palm rest. Some fans of originality adapt sights and stabilizers to it. Below we will consider how to make a slingshot correctly using various material... It is usually made from wood, but metal, animal horns (rarely), and other handy tools can be used. The pictures below show examples of spears made from tree branches and glued board.

Bindings can be made of various rubber: bicycle tubes, elastic medical harness, twisted stationery, etc., 10-12 mm wide and 25-30 cm long.

We make the skin from any suitable rectangular piece of leather 6-7 cm long and 18 mm wide, however, we choose the size depending on the charge used. With a drill we drill holes with a diameter of 9 mm

The rods are attached to the ends of the spear in various ways:

1. A groove is cut around the circumference one centimeter from the edge. The straps are thrown over the end in a taut state and fastened with a thread or an elastic band, as shown in the figure.

2. At each end, two grooves are made, depending on the straps used.

The straps to the leather must be tied correctly, preferably with an elastic band, since, unlike the thread, it does not cut through them when the slingshot is pulled.

In principle, we all made the simplest slingshot and now we can shoot at targets for our pleasure. Targets vary depending on your inclinations. Someone will confine themselves to cans, someone will take up the destruction of garden pests: crows and rodents. But in any case, you need to follow safety measures, as when using ... You need to be able to properly hold the slingshot in your hand when shooting, in order to avoid injury to your own person. Carefully monitor the surrounding area, so that when you miss a target, you do not leave your neighbor without an eye. By the way, it is recommended to shoot yourself with goggles, you never know what, it can happen, the rubber band will break off there or the slingshot by the other side. Good luck to all!

How to make a slingshot with your own hands

Making a homemade slingshot is a very simple exercise. We made slingshots as 6 year olds.

The simplest slingshot is a homemade wire slingshot.

Here they are in the photo above. Such a slingshot is made of ordinary aluminum wire for electrical wiring, they took it at a construction site, you need a little, and at that time there were scraps around the construction site in an immense amount.

The wire is bent, the insulation in the upper part is neatly trimmed in a circle, removed, an elastic band pulled out of the panties or taken from a rubber-motor model is put and the insulation is put back.

Slingshot bullets were made from the same aluminum wire using pliers or wire cutters. During the evening it was possible to make a couple of hundred bullets, which were shot in a day.

Homemade wooden slingshot

The easiest way to make a wooden slingshot is from a Y-shaped fork in a tree. You will need a hacksaw for metal or wood and a knife. The cut part must be peeled from the bark and dried. It would be good to dry it for a month, but in childhood we did not bother with this, how the outer part of the slingshot would dry out after the bark was removed - and so we put it into action.

And what is there to do then? Trim the grooves for attaching the elastic and secure the latter, well, put the leather jacket for the shells. Business then for 10 minutes.

You can cut a homemade slingshot from plywood, any piece 2-2.5 cm thick will do. You should not take it thinner, it can break if the rubber is powerful.

Metal slingshot

You can also make slingshots from metal, look at the photos of slingshots below - from what they are not made!

The principle of making slingshots is the same - cut out a Y-shape, put on an elastic band and the slingshot is ready to fire. You can braid it with a cord, paracord or soaked leather, soak it so that when it dries, the skin tightens and tightly braids the slingshot.

Than to shoot with a slingshot

Usually pebbles are fired from a slingshot; it is desirable to pick up rounded pellets. Just keep in mind - the different weight of the pebbles also gives the different behavior of the projectile in flight. However, as a child, 200-300 shots were fired every day and from 15 meters any stone fell into the bottle.

But for competitions on accuracy they used balls from bearings. Whoever won in slingshot shooting could go and collect all the balls from the targets, this was the prize, because it was difficult to get balls from the bearings.

They shot from a slingshot and nuts, they also fly well and predictably at the target, but the balls are still better.

Today you can buy steel balls for shooting a slingshot and a homemade crossbow at a hunting store. There the balls are the same.

Many people complain that it is difficult to shoot with a slingshot and that it is impossible to hit a bottle from it at 10 meters. Laugh in their face! Shoot 100 shots every day and in a month you can shoot down from 10 meters Matchbox from 10 meters 9 times out of 10 shots!

Where to get rubber for a homemade slingshot

As a child, we used rubber from cameras of cars and bicycles - it was necessary to carefully cut the harness of the required thickness without burrs. It's not easy, cut with scissors soaking them in diluted soapy water (better cuts, less chance of burrs).

Today you can buy a ready-made rubber cord. Only in hunting shops he's weak. It is better to use a cord to tighten the glider models.

You can buy a harness for a slingshot.

Stretching 6 times, designed to tighten the glider 5 kg. If you fold the tourniquet in half and put it on each side, then 4 "lines" will give a tension which is enough to launch 20 kg at a height of 50 meters :)

The calculation, of course, is very ironic, but my converted slingshot with this rubber easily breaks champagne bottles at a distance of 15 meters. Look at what kind of rubber the cord was on it normally (the black one lies at the bottom) and what bay (10 meters) was left for use in other entertainments!

Just as interesting.

Despite the fact that many people consider the slingshot to be a child's toy, it can still be a powerful weapon. The difference between the toy and the combat vehicle is the tensile force of the rubber and the strength of the hull. A powerful hunting slingshot is made of steel wire or a sturdy stick of suitable shape. And excellent rubber will be from a football or volleyball camera, rubber bandage, camera passenger car, medical harness or catheter No. 22. This best materials for a really powerful slingshot with which you can hunt both birds and small animals.

Which rubber is most ideal for a slingshot

Most the best way- These are # 22 catheters or medical harnesses. You can buy them at the pharmacy. They stretch well and contract very quickly, which allows the projectile to fly swiftly and far. Their disadvantage is that when the slightest burrs appear, they break.

The most durable rubber for a slingshot is a car camera. However, in order for the projectile to fly far (as if it were released with a catheter), more force from the shooter would be required when pulling. But on the other hand, on the hunt, you can be completely sure that the slingshot will serve for a long time.

A camera from a ball or a rubber bandage stretches twice, or even three times more than a car camera, but not a single option can boast of durability. All because of burrs. They are formed by cutting the strips off with scissors. It is only a matter of time here how long such a weapon will last. Usually very short. It is better to cut off the parts with a blade, but from the first time no one succeeds in doing everything perfectly, it takes skill. Such rubber is a very delicate material.

Slingshot handle

If the weapon is planned to be powerful, then the body of the slingshot should be made with an emphasis. With this simple device, the holding hand will not get tired. If the hunting slingshot is not very powerful, and the shooter is confident in the strength of his hand, then you can do without additional support. In this case, the design becomes much simpler both in appearance and in execution.

What you need to create a slingshot

You need:

wire 5 mm thick or wooden spear;
suitable rubber;
genuine leather or a very durable substitute for it;
insulating tape;
nylon threads;
good glue.

First you need to make the metal body of the slingshot. As mentioned above, it can be with or without emphasis. Or you can just cut a branch that fits in the shape. If the body is made of wood, then you just need to peel off the bark, give the required size, make slots for the rubber at the ends of the horns and grind. In the event that a do-it-yourself slingshot is made of wire, you must first bend it, as shown in the figure, and insert a piece of hose into the forearm rest so that the surface does not cut into the hand. After that, you need to saw off a piece of wood, which will become the handle for which the shooter will hold his weapon. We split this workpiece in half, make slots in it, where the wire will enter, and then drill two holes for the bolts that will tightly tighten the steel body and both parts of the handle.

Making the rubber part of the slingshot

The throwing element of the slingshot consists of two elastic bands, which are connected by a leather heel. It is needed for good fixation, for example, of a stone at the time of the shot. A rectangle of 10 x 4 cm is cut out of the skin. Holes are made at the edges, where a tourniquet or a piece of the camera is inserted, and then fixed with a nylon thread. In order for a do-it-yourself slingshot to serve for a long time, all rubber parts must be fastened carefully. And the nodes must be coated with glue.

Attaching the throwing part to a wire spear

A tourniquet for a slingshot or catheter is a thin hose that is put on the ends of the slingshot, lubricated with glue. After that, for reliability, it is wrapped on top with nylon thread or electrical tape.

The attachment of the camera sections or rubber bandage is slightly different. The edge of the rubber piece is applied to a metal rod, after which it is simply wrapped with a thread and the knot is fixed with glue. Then they wrap the top with electrical tape.

Attaching the throwing part to a wooden spear

Everything is done very simply - rubber is placed in a loop in the slots at the ends of the horns, after which it is wrapped with a thread and tied. And, of course, the knots are coated with glue so that they do not come loose during the shooting. It is important not to use wire with such fasteners, because it can damage the rubber.

Slingshot sight

If you need a slingshot with a scope, then the latter can be easily made. It is necessary to make an arc from the wire, in the middle of which there will be a front sight in the form of a recess. She is attached between the horns with duct tape. When aiming, it is worth connecting the front sight and the target, and then making a shot. However, in practice, such additional weapon attributes do not bring the desired result. And for a person who knows how to shoot, such devices even interfere.

Slingshot technique

This throwing weapon allows you to hit any target very clearly. However, for accurate hits, you need to feel it well. Only practice will allow you to develop a sense of distance and target, as well as strength for tension. Beginners often ask how to shoot with a slingshot, they try to understand the technique itself.

In principle, everything is simple - you need to visually represent the line between the rubber bands on the spear, and align the center with the target. After that, you need to make a shot. However, everything is not so simple here. When pulling the rubber, it is easy to displace it, and therefore the projectile can go to the side. A beginner will not be able to sense such a displacement, and therefore the scope in this weapon is useless. The shooter is also able to retract the leather heel vertically when firing, which will also lead to a miss.

Only practice will develop muscle memory, which will allow you to feel these displacements and eliminate them. This is the secret of accuracy from any type of weapon, and especially when shooting from a slingshot.

A do-it-yourself slingshot should be comfortable, and the less effort the shooter makes for a long-range shot, the better. Some simple solutions will allow you to shoot longer, and the hand will be less tired at the same time. If the spear itself is long, then due to such a lever, the load on the hand increases. This is especially true for those models that are not equipped with an emphasis. Therefore, you need to make the horns as small as possible - two centimeters will be enough. Even a little less can be done depending on the rubber.

When stretched, the roach rests strongly on the area of the hand between the thumb and forefinger. Therefore, a thin handle will put a lot of pressure on this place, which also does not contribute to a long hunt. To facilitate the pressure as much as possible, it is worth making the handle rather thick - this will distribute the pressure, reduce its force over a larger area. Applying these constructive nuances of geometry in practice, you will get such an excellent weapon as a slingshot, improved and very convenient with your own hands. Usually, having made your first weapon, you will know when shooting what needs to be changed. And subsequently, a new slingshot is created, more convenient and improved. However, the main nuances that should be adhered to in the manufacture are fully described here.

Safety engineering

There are some rules that will allow you to safely use the slingshot. To protect the hand from being hit by rubber and pressing pain during prolonged shooting, it is worth putting a glove on the hand that holds the spear. Rarely, but it happens that rubber under tension can tear and hit the eyes. To be safe from this, you should wear

Attention! Hunting with a slingshot on the territory of the Russian Federation is prohibited, this information is provided for informational purposes only. Observe the hunting regulations and laws of your country.

Many experienced hunters are quite controversial about this type of weapon as a hunting slingshot. And there are reasons for this, since, without understanding this type of weapon, it is difficult to imagine how it can be better than a gun and a carbine. However, hunting with a slingshot has a number of advantages, it is only necessary to study the "subject" in more detail. For example, with the help of slingshot shooting, you can successfully hunt squirrels, hares, muskrats and otters. There were cases when a small wild boar was even shot from a slingshot. Therefore, very often the choice of hunters falls on this type of weapon.

What is a hunting slingshot?

First you need to figure out what parts the slingshot consists of.

At first glance, it may seem that its device is elementary:

Handle or base. A tourniquet is attached to the handle, which helps to hold the slingshot in the hands when firing;
Harness - during pulling, accumulates energy for a shot;
Leather - keeps the projectile in the capture during the shot.

The first material used to create homemade slingshots was wood (cherry, oak, apple, and others). To do this, they chose the densest and tightest branch in the tree, then with the help of twine they tied the supports of the slingshot. This structure was left for three months in order for it to acquire the desired shape and secured it. Only after acquiring the shape, the branch was sawed off from the tree, the bark was cleaned. The form was fired on open fire and sanded with a cloth.

The main element is an elastic band, it is necessary that it quickly returns to its original position after the shot. An elastic band up to 30 cm long was put on the base, and it was pulled not in one, but in several layers. The harness is attached to the base in small strips, they are called "straps". The ends of the elastic are attached to the leather. The skin is a small piece of leather with two holes for the tourniquet. Leather dressed, for example, from an old belt will do.

Advantages and disadvantages

Each hunter will ask the question, what are the advantages of this type of weapon?

There are enough advantages to choose this type of weapon for hunting:

This is a very inexpensive weapon.
High power of a shot with minimal noise.
The radius of destruction is up to 10 meters, and there are models with a radius of destruction up to 70 meters.
A gun or a bow is difficult to carry unnoticed by people, and a slingshot for hunting with its small size, few people will notice.
If the hunter is well prepared, then a shot from a slingshot can be made in an instant, and due to the lack of noise, a second attempt can be made in a few seconds.
The hunting slingshot can be used in any environment, even while walking or fishing, because you can hit any target within reach.

But there are also several disadvantages to this type of weapon:

Small aiming range and small lethal range compared to a gun.
Due to the small force of the shot, it is not possible to hunt large animals.
The tourniquet wears out very quickly.
For a successful hunt, a hunter must have a lot of experience and good aiming skills.

Principle of operation

So, what is the principle of this compact and rather powerful type of weapon on the hunt? Slingshot classic sizes can easily fit in a hunter's fist.

We have already figured out what the slingshot consists of, but how it works needs to be studied in more detail. A projectile is placed in a tourniquet or elastic band. After the projectile is inserted, the elastic on the sides must be stretched, then aim and, with one movement, release the leather insert with the projectile.

The shot itself takes place according to the following principle: with a sharp contraction of the rubber band, the kinetic energy from it is transferred to the projectile. This energy is enough for the projectile to reach speeds of up to 80 m / s, and the range can develop up to 200 m. These figures will depend on what material the slingshot is made of, what is its design and the type of ammunition.

The types of ammunition are quite varied. It can be:

Plastic balls different sizes- are used for training and practicing shooting skills. Multiple use.
Shot, buckshot from metal of various sizes. Used directly for hunting.
Small to medium stones.

Shooting technique

How to use your slingshot correctly for hunting and make the most successful shots that hit the target? Slingshot hunting can be fun if you know the shooting technique.

The main thing in hunting with a slingshot is aiming and the stance of the hunter. That is, you need to understand the essence of how to shoot with a slingshot. Let's look at the aiming technique first. Basically, there are two techniques: instinctive and aiming.

Instinctive shooting

The essence of this method is that the hunter aims "by the eye". In this case, two eyes are focused on the target, the hunter sees the slingshot and skin only with peripheral vision. In this way, the goal is achieved by intuition rather than sight. If the hunter feels the direction of the weapon and rubber bands is correct, then the leather itself goes down. The advantage of this type of aiming is that the projectile's range is automatically calculated. And on a hunt, calculating the flight range is a very necessary quality.

It will also be an advantage that it doesn't matter which eye sees better. The downside of this type of aiming is that by changing the slingshot or rubber band on it, you will have to re-master the aiming technique, because the trajectory of the projectile changes from quality characteristics this type of weapon. In order for the shots to be accurate with intuitive aiming, it is necessary to be able to mentally imagine the trajectory of the ammunition. This requires experience in shooting, which can be gained by shooting cans or targets. In the process of training, you need to constantly imagine which line the projectile will fly along, try not to blink during the shots, see the point at which the projectile hits after the shot.

Aiming with an eye

When shooting with an eye, the results are more effective. The sight can be any landmark on the slingshot that aligns the eyes, the firing device itself, and the target. The landmark can be made by yourself. The meaning of aiming will be that the aiming eye, the slingshot sight will be lined up strictly in a straight line. For this type of aiming, it is better to use one eye, which has sharper vision. The second eye can be closed for convenience.

Most often, when using an eye gauge, the skin in a taut position will be in the area of the face from the side of the leading eye. But we must not forget about convergence, which can significantly spoil the quality of shooting. Therefore, the sight of the slingshot must be set at some distance so that the lines intersect at the location of the target. The sight is convenient to use when several models are used for hunting, with different pulling forces and quality of the shot.

Depending on the hunter's stance, and also depending on whether he is moving or standing still, several types of aiming and shooting can be distinguished:

Aiming technique while moving- keeping the sight motionless while moving is a very difficult task, almost impossible. But this type of technique does not require the hunter to be completely immobilized. During movement, the sight should move along a line similar to an eight laid on its side, or along the line of an infinity sign. The point where the circles will intersect should be the target point. In fact, the point of aiming will be that the leather will be released when the line of sight matches the location of the target. It is important to act quickly here, because how quickly the skin is released is of great importance. With the accumulation of experience, shots will be accurate and accurate. The line of sight can also move along other trajectories. Some people use horizontal or vertical movement of the sight.
Fixed aiming technique. With this technique, the sight must be aimed at the target, fix it and make a shot. With experience gained, this technique gives a very good result. To achieve high results in this technique, the main thing is to learn how to keep your hands with the weapon in a stationary position for as long as possible, and when shooting, make a minimum delay, up to about 6 seconds. Basically, this tactic is used when shooting with a sports slingshot.

Safety engineering

When shooting from a slingshot, it is important to observe safety precautions so that you do not suffer instead of the beast:

when hunting with a slingshot, you should always wear safety glasses;
do not aim at animals if you are not going to shoot them;
you always need to see who or what is behind the animal you are aiming at;
do not shoot into the air through hills and buildings if the target is not well viewed;
fear a ricochet.

The same rules apply when shooting with a sports slingshot.

Hunting tactics

You can hunt small animals or birds such as hares, ducks, squirrels.

The tactics of hunting with a slingshot are somewhat different from hunting with other types of weapons and have some peculiarities. In this case, the hunting tactic is to get as close to the animal as possible, or to lure it out of the hole. In this case, the ammunition is fired silently and at the first unsuccessful attempt there is a great chance to make a second, more successful shot, since the animal may not notice or hear the first shot.

Review of popular models

Nowadays, the market is represented by huge selection slingshots for every taste, but there are among them the most popular factory-made models, not homemade slingshots:

Slingshot for hunting manufactured by the company Dankung is a powerful hunting slingshot. Simple in design, perfectly fulfills its functions. Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, its weight is about 200 g. Its main advantage is the accuracy of shooting, which is ensured by the narrow spear. Ideal for hunting.
Company battle slingshot Gloveshot Made of anodized aluminum, it can be disassembled for easy portability. The spear is wide, which reduces the accuracy of shooting, however, with constant training, the accuracy increases significantly.
Pocket Predator Hathcock Target Sniper- this combat slingshot fits perfectly in the hand, and does not cause discomfort when firing. The base is made of steel, which is surrounded by a layer of rubber on top. Can be attributed to a sports slingshot.
Survival Slingshot Archer Complete is a tactical slingshot designed for hunting. It differs in its complete set, which includes a flashlight that helps with night hunting. You can also use arrows as ammunition.
Model FS-1 from Truemark on the market for more than half a century. Differs in lightness, there is a clip for charges. The wrist rest can be removed.

Do it yourself

You can make a slingshot for hunting with your own hands, it's not very difficult.

Materials required to make a slingshot:

wood, plastic, metal for the base of the structure;
slingshot rubber;
a piece of leather.

Tools you need to make your own slingshot :

jigsaw (if the slingshot is made of wood).
sandpaper;
scissors;
drill.

Stages of work

How to make a slingshot for hunting without spending a lot of money and time is described below. This is the most common and basic hunting model.

A tree like walnut, oak, ash or maple is best suited for a hunting slingshot. You need to find a forked branch of the required shape or cut out a slingshot of the desired shape and size from solid wood. If the choice fell on a branch, then you need to clean the bark from the breed.

By using sandpaper the workpiece is ground. Next, a place is prepared for attaching the elastic. Two slots are made on the handle, according to the size of the elastic band. The distance from the end of the horns should be about 2 cm. An elastic band is wrapped around each horn and tied in a knot. The ends of the rubber band are applied to the horns in such a way that they are a continuation of each of the horns, and at the place of the cuts in the handle, you need to bandage with a thin elastic band. It is better to sand all holes and slots perfectly so that the gum does not wear out too quickly.

The "saddle" of the slingshot is best made of leather 3x5 cm in size. Small holes are made along the edges through which an elastic band is threaded and a knot is tied. The elastic is the main detail in this device... The rubber band can be replaced by using a slingshot tourniquet. The slingshot for hunting is ready!

You can also make a slingshot with your own hands from other materials - for example, make a workpiece out of metal or plastic. Powerful slingshot you can do it yourself if you pay special attention to the quality of the gum, without sparing money on it. It is better to buy rubber for a slingshot from a branded manufacturer, which has all the necessary physical characteristics. A homemade slingshot can become worthy alternative factory model. Plus, a do-it-yourself slingshot can be ideally made to the size of the hunter's hand.

Video

From our video you will learn how to make a do-it-yourself slingshot at home.