[Winnie]

I think it is time for an Altoids Contest.
I'm working from my home (and mostly on my iPhone) so we'll see how it goes.
Tag has agreed to help (it was awhile ago we talked but you know Tag - probably the nicest slingshot shooter in the world).

So, here are the rules:

Your slingshot must be able to fit inside of an Altoids tin with the bands on and the lid closed.

It can be one piece or it can unfold or be easily assembled from several pieces to shoot.

There was some question last time about whether it should be one-piece or assembled but, if you think in terms of a tight little package stuck away as part of your bug-out-bag, quickly ready to go, you'll see that it doesn't matter.

The contest starts now and runs two weeks until Monday night Pacific Standard Time (US).

Ready, set, GO!

 

[skarrd]

i just made my first one and have been looking for a reason to make another i'm in

 

[mattwalt]

Darn - you beat me to its... Was thinking of going for next months SSOTM. No problem though. Will think of something else.

Altoids comps are always cool - can't wait to see what people come up with.

 

[hoggy]

cool

 

[Tag]

Looking forward to seeing your entries. A huge thanks to Winnie.

 

[MOJAVE MO]

Geez. I was going to take a month off of the Competition Circuit. Not yet it seems!

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[hoggy]

Geez. I was going to take a month off of the Competition Circuit. Not yet it seems!

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i suggest an altoids seal stamper. ha, i kill me.

 

[hoggy]

meant to write stampeder not stamper

 

[flipgun]

Lets see. Hmmm.

 

[MOJAVE MO]

meant to write stampeder not stamper

Made me think of making some ammo with my brand on it!

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[mattwalt]

Should the tin also contain ammo?

 

[NSFC]

This sounds fun I gave my altoids shooter away, but im too busy with the ssotm competition, I ran into some issues. but im learning from them. But ill keep an eye out on this post. Ill chear from the sidelines. Thanks for the invite.

 

[Tag]

I’m saying ammo is optional, since the main objective is the shooter fit inside the Altoid. tin. Good thought though.

 

[Winnie]

I agree with Tag.
Since the underlying intent of the Altoids slingshot is to have a slingshot in a complete little package having some ammo filling up the excess room in the tin is kind of nice - but not necessary.

 

[Winnie]

I'm really looking forward to seeing this year's contest entries.
I'm different than most shooters in that my everyday shooter is small enough to fit in an Altoids tin.
My slingshots, having always been a bit different than others on the forum, have evolved/devoted through the years.

 

[Winnie]

This little thing will throw a 5/16 ball at around 300fps. I’ve shot mostly 7/16 for years and still have several thousand on hand but I’m really enjoying the lighter loads - and they hit hard enough for most anything I might be shooting these days.

 

[skarrd]

Yay! i will get it started,lol. its not pretty but it will shoot.leftover piece of HDPE [homemade] ,107 office bands,and BBs with 1/4 in steels

everything fits and closes.

 

[flipgun]

...ANNND We're off!

 

[Tree Man]

Nice!!! For some reason that flip puts me in mind of an ice cream sundae. I love ice cream sundaes!

 

[MOJAVE MO]

My man Skaard pulling out the Picasso!!

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