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Exotic ammo contest

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Okay, time for another contest. One thing that never gets old is new types of ammo. There however seems to be a shortage of fun novelty or specialty hunting ammo - and I am not one to stick with one kindness of ammo forever. Let's see something that really makes me want to sling it, I'm not giving any suggestions but here's my contribution: birdshot loaded clay hunting rounds. I haven't tested them yet but they look like they're going to be devastating. The idea is to get something more lethal than just a clay ball, but still safe to use around hard structural surfaces such as I-beams and rafters. So let's see what you all come up with, I have a care package with some mixed Slingshot goodies for the person who's ammo ammo I find the most inventive & effective for whatever it's supposed to do.

Hope to see some cool stuff, get thinking slingers and show me what you've got!!
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Nothing fancy...quick version here, these are various size hex nuts with bearing held in place with hot glue. clay, puty, caulk, etc...can be used to add the weight and seal the gaps more aerodynamics and quieted flight.

Hex shaft and dodecahedron (12 sided die) are excellent manglers of things, but I did not have any on hand.

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@MakoPat that's awesome my friend, I like the idea of using putty or clay to smooth out the voids - sounds very aerodynamic. :)

Thanks for the share!
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Not quite what you would want to hunt with, but I used this to clear some wasp nests from around the house last year. They fly ok for a short distance ( < 10m), but can be quite erratic and kinda fun at longer distance.

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Not quite what you would want to hunt with, but I used this to clear some wasp nests from around the house last year. They fly ok for a short distance ( < 10m), but can be quite erratic and kinda fun at longer distance.

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Those look like fun, what are they some kind of bean? Also very nice frame, Dankung Antelope?
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Not quite what you would want to hunt with, but I used this to clear some wasp nests from around the house last year. They fly ok for a short distance ( < 10m), but can be quite erratic and kinda fun at longer distance.

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Those look like fun, what are they some kind of bean? Also very nice frame, Dankung Antelope?
Acorns without the little cap. I think these were from a live oak. I forget the exact model, but yes, it's a titanium frame from Dankung.
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I don't know if they're EXOTIC but I'm fortunate to have enough acorns to supply a regiment ( I have NO idea how big a regiment is but it sounds good) - NO, they are NOT accurate but it's a LOT of fun shooting them - It's like having a slingshot that throws knuckle balls :D

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@SLINGDUDE that's cool, gotta love free natural ammo!

@Old Iowan that's quite the pile, you guys are both lucky to have such a handy little resource!

Thanks for sharing!
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I don't know if they're EXOTIC but I'm fortunate to have enough acorns to supply a regiment ( I have NO idea how big a regiment is but it sounds good) - NO, they are NOT accurate but it's a LOT of fun shooting them - It's like having a slingshot that throws knuckle balls :D
I think it depends on which armed services branch and seems to vary during different time frames but it seems fair to say that a regiment is between 1,000 and 2,000 individuals. That is a lot of acorns!
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sorry no pics now,but i will get some this year,the temps already dropped into the 40's and 50's,Da Wabbits will be coming out soon
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Here you go but I have one more better.
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Here you go but I have one more better.

I made a few of these, but still haven't worked up the nerve to actually shoot them. lol.you're a better man than I ,Gunga Din
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Here you go safe to shoot.

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Here you go but I have one more better.
I made a few of these, but still haven't worked up the nerve to actually shoot them. lol.you're a better man than I ,Gunga Din
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Here you go but I have one more better.
I made a few of these, but still haven't worked up the nerve to actually shoot them. lol.you're a better man than I ,Gunga Din
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Thanks Ghost! I have some arrows that I can get started with and I can set up my extended fork frame with those bands. I'll keep ya posted...
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Here you go safe to shoot.
That's one of the best YouTube videos I've seen on flechettes or darts of any kind, I must say. It's going to be pretty hard to top that one I've already got the stuff lying around to make some of these and it I instantly converts the slingshot into and extremely viamble hunting tool which doesn't require surgical precision. The name for them is a nice touch as well, 'Restless' Arrows, j think you might have something worth selling there - I know I'd pay for them to be made perfect every time by the person who invented them! One last thing that target is very cool I'll have to give one of those a try too.

Very nice looking dog you've got there as well, give Scout a pat from Chef lol. Excellent content,deadly ammo and fairly simple to construct and use. They tick all the boxes. :D
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Acorns....oh yes, I always look forward to acorns in terms of seasonal ammo: relatively heavy when harvested fresh, good symmetrical ballistics, and above all, abundant:

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Here you go safe to shoot.
That's one of the best YouTube videos I've seen on flechettes or darts of any kind, I must say. It's going to be pretty hard to top that one I've already got the stuff lying around to make some of these and it I instantly converts the slingshot into and extremely viamble hunting tool which doesn't require surgical precision. The name for them is a nice touch as well, 'Restless' Arrows, j think you might have something worth selling there - I know I'd pay for them to be made perfect every time by the person who invented them! One last thing that target is very cool I'll have to give one of those a try too.
Very nice looking dog you've got there as well, give Scout a pat from Chef lol. Excellent content,deadly ammo and fairly simple to construct and use. They tick all the boxes. :D
Actually to give credit where credit is due MJ design the darts I just added the golf t to my design.
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Credit where credit is due. I did my best to imitate Eddie Lawrence, who performed as The Old Philosopher. This is old school comedy and suitable for all ages. Ether Google him or follow the link - or both. I was a kid when I first heard him and remember it like it was yesterday.

RAJA. I remember this act from a long while back...still very funny.

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Acorns....oh yes, I always look forward to acorns in terms of seasonal ammo: relatively heavy when harvested fresh, good symmetrical ballistics, and above all, abundant:

ACORN SHOOTERS UNITE :target: :D :thumbsup:
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This is not exotic but it's cool I make bird shot for shot gun shells kinda the same way but it make rain drop shapes and it flys great out of shot guns.

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