[NaturalFork]

Do not use the gold crepe. They are very slow. Now I have to get more 107's as I have never tried the sterling

 

[NaturalFork]

These are the cheapest I can find shipped.

http://www.buy.com/prod/alliance-sterling-ergonomically-correct-rubber-bands-107-7-x-5-8-50/q/loc/16105/206477502.html

 

[NaturalFork]

What the heck are you talking about slignshot_sniper? I dont live in england. I have no clue where to get them over there? Why would we?

 

[NaturalFork]

What the heck are you talking about slignshot_sniper? I dont live in england. I have no clue where to get them over there? Why would we?

What so you don't have questions over there?
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what are you talking about?

 

[NaturalFork]

What the heck are you talking about slignshot_sniper? I dont live in england. I have no clue where to get them over there? Why would we?

What so you don't have questions over there?
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what are you talking about?
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I asked questions sir that is all
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And then you went on to say we were not being helpful. I merely responded.

 

[NaturalFork]

I also posted a link to where I just picked some up.

Oh and Philly. I greatly appreciate your chrony findings!

 

[NaturalFork]

wait. That is kind of a cool idea. Only make one cut in the band and "taper" them by tying a loop at the fork end and having a single strand near the rear. ...

 

[NaturalFork]

No hard feelings slingshot_sniper!

 

[NaturalFork]

A tip for using 107s:
Stretching them out several times before you cut them has two benifits, it cuts down on break in time for the bands and it makes it easier to see the "joint" in the band where the flat strip was connected in to a loop. All bands have this and it's very benificial to band life and consistency to cut on this joint when you make these bands.

That is a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

 

[NaturalFork]

if you get 200fps from 107 bands with .50 cal lead .... I am sold.

 

[NaturalFork]

I have tried the gold crepe ones and honestly they are great rubber bands but terrible for slingshots. They probably shot about 30 FPS ... and Im not joking.

 

[NaturalFork]

Tested 107 bands this morning. I think they may be ok for larger ammo but they are very very slow when shooting 3/8 inch steel. Too slow even to target shoot with (you know I like distance shots) and for the draw weight they are simply not viable for me. I do like the fact that they are made in the USA.

 

[NaturalFork]

Tested 107 bands this morning. I think they may be ok for larger ammo but they are very very slow when shooting 3/8 inch steel. Too slow even to target shoot with (you know I like distance shots) and for the draw weight they are simply not viable for me. I do like the fact that they are made in the USA.

Hi NaturalFork,

Did you test the Alliance Sterling bands or the Alliance Pale Crepe Gold bands?

http://www.rubberban.../sterlingr.html

http://www.rubberban...repe-goldr.html

Cheers,
Northerner
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Sterling. I tested the gold crepe first and I could throw further than those would shoot. The sterlings are a lot better, but the performance isn't quite enough for me to use them consistently.

 

[NaturalFork]

I'm curious. Considering the number of shooters who have reported good results, and my own tests with Sterlings, your reported poor performance has me wondering. I'm not questioning your results, but it seems to me there may be something wrong with your setup, and I'd like to help you resolve it.

What is the relaxed frame to pouch measurement? Most seem to prefer 8 inches.

What is your draw length? Those who reported short draw lengths got better results when they shortened the bands. I pull about 34 inches.

Pouch weight? This doesn't seem to be critical. I get similar performance with Jim Harris' lightweights or my heavier home mades.

Temperature? I have no idea how these bands will perform in cold weather, because we don't get any.​

I don't have any problems shredding steel soup cans from 10 yards with these bands using .375 lead balls, though .429 lead will make the job easier. I don't have any 3/8 steel, but I measured .25 steel at over 200 fps and 3/8 lead at ~170 fps. .25 steel zips through both sides of a suspended aluminum can. The only ammo that doesn't penetrate a suspended aluminum can well is .50 lead, which tends to flatten it.

Here are a few of my targets that have been shot with 107s.

I am pretty sure I was getting poor performance or a perceived poor performance for a couple reasons. First I think my regular configuration is just a pretty fast one and I am not used to the drop in speed. Another is when I was first testing my pouch ties were very heavy. I since moved to zip ties and the performance seems to have improved. I made a video and posted the results in another thread. Should have put in this one really. Here is the video. All in all these are pretty decent bands.

 

[NaturalFork]

Compare my 107 video to my other videos shooting at 10 meters. You can see and hear the lack of speed from these.

 

[NaturalFork]

I put on a set of 1842 tubes today and they're sooooo much faster. As they should be since they pull quite a bit harder.
I'm still a fan of 107s though.

I also like the 107s a lot. But ... i think I will stick with using my normal flats simply for the speed. Oh and the regular TBG or equiv pull much lighter than 107s too.

 

[NaturalFork]

I still have not broken my first set of 107 bands. I have thousands of shots on them now. A few things I think have contributed to the long lifespan.

1. I cut them too long for my draw. I am not pulling them as far as I can. This hurts speed but has been livable.
2. The tight zip tie pouch attachment method with folding the band in a way so the band is flat when drawing. (I will try to illustrate in pictures later tonight.)
3. My newly adopted extended fork gangster side flip shooting method. This shooting style is a side flip action with the forks pointed at the target (think DGUI style ... but gangster.) means that the pouch and bands never slam into the fork, extending life.

 

[NaturalFork]

Bump. Everyone should read this thread.

 

[NaturalFork]

For all the target plinking I do. These have become my favorite setup. They are fast enough for ANY kind of target shooting. "Faster bands only makes me miss faster"

Plus they are made in the USA ... im sold.

 

[NaturalFork]

107s have been what I have shot exclusively in the past two months. I have also gone back to using 5/8 glass ammo which is where my slingshot journey began. Unless I am shooting targets at 40+ yards the 107s are my go to. I love them. USA made no cutting, easy bands.