Altoids Tin Competition 2020

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Winnie

Discussion Starter · May 19, 2020

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!

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skarrd

· #2 · May 19, 2020

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

i'm in

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mattwalt

· #3 · May 19, 2020

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.

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hoggy

· #4 · May 19, 2020

cool

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Tag

· #5 · May 19, 2020

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

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MOJAVE MO

· #6 · May 19, 2020

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

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hoggy

· #7 · May 19, 2020

MOJAVE MO said:
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.

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hoggy

· #8 · May 19, 2020

meant to write stampeder not stamper

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flipgun

· #9 · May 19, 2020

Lets see. Hmmm.

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MOJAVE MO

· #10 · May 19, 2020

hoggy said:
meant to write stampeder not stamper

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

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mattwalt

· #11 · May 19, 2020

Should the tin also contain ammo?

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NSFC

· #12 · May 19, 2020

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.

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Tag

· #13 · May 19, 2020

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

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Winnie

Discussion Starter · #14 · May 19, 2020

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.

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Winnie

Discussion Starter · #15 · May 20, 2020

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.

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Winnie

Discussion Starter · #16 · May 20, 2020

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.

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skarrd

· #17 · May 20, 2020

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.

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flipgun

· #18 · May 20, 2020

...ANNND We're off!

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Tree Man

· #19 · May 20, 2020

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

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MOJAVE MO

· #20 · May 20, 2020

My man Skaard pulling out the Picasso!!

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