[THWACK!]

Hello. Just got back into slingshots after I retired. Have a few different set ups, catchbox etc., but found I prefer to plink stuff around the yard and in field while camping over always shooting into the box. I have found that this burns through ammo rather quickly. Am I missing something or is this the cost of my new hobby. Asking for a friend...

Well, if you're out camping, shoot marshmallows...

Just kidding . Buy in bulk as my brethren suggest.

THWACK!

 

[THWACK!]

Kinda the cost to play. At least steel will eventually rust and return to nature. A good alternative to steel for use in the yard and out and about is to use clay ammo. Readily available from eBay and Amazon. I pay about $20 for 4000! Works out to basically shooting for free!

Curious as to how much the clay weighs, and it's diameter. Also, are they consistent in all shooting respects?

Thanks,

THWACK!

 

[THWACK!]

Kinda the cost to play. At least steel will eventually rust and return to nature. A good alternative to steel for use in the yard and out and about is to use clay ammo. Readily available from eBay and Amazon. I pay about $20 for 4000! Works out to basically shooting for free!

Curious as to how much the clay weighs, and it's diameter. Also, are they consistent in all shooting respects?

Thanks,
THWACK!

Clays weigh less than steel if you are comparing same diameter to weight. So in order to get a better feel you have to get bigger diameter clay to kinda equal out. The 1/2 inch clay should get you where you want to be weight wise.

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Are the clay balls consistent in size and weight ?

Many thanks!

THWACK!

 

[THWACK!]

Kinda the cost to play. At least steel will eventually rust and return to nature. A good alternative to steel for use in the yard and out and about is to use clay ammo. Readily available from eBay and Amazon. I pay about $20 for 4000! Works out to basically shooting for free!

Curious as to how much the clay weighs, and it's diameter. Also, are they consistent in all shooting respects?

Thanks,
THWACK!

Clays weigh less than steel if you are comparing same diameter to weight. So in order to get a better feel you have to get bigger diameter clay to kinda equal out. The 1/2 inch clay should get you where you want to be weight wise.

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Are the clay balls consistent in size and weight ?

Many thanks!
THWACK!

I would say not 100% consistent. Sometimes you may get the some off smaller one. They do try to get you the same size and weight though. I have not had many problems with the clays that are 1/2" in size. The 3/8 ones were too inaccurate for me to keep shooting. And were just too darn small.

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Aha, good to know. And did you know that GEICO can save you 15% off your insurance premium?.

Sorry, I just HAD to do it!!!!!!!

Regards,

THWACK!

 

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Thanks for the info. You know, for my friend. Figured is was something like that but maybe someone was holding the secrets to the universe or something. I have clay ammo as well but really like plinking with bbs and 1/4 inch stuff. Maybe Costco has a big bag on sale....

Bulk 1/4" is very cheap. Check BCTrade and PGN. Tip... Search for utility grade ball bearings and you will save even more.

BCTrade & PGN - please be more specific - never heard/ seen of either.

Thanks and be safe!

THWACK!

 

[THWACK!]

Thanks for the info. You know, for my friend. Figured is was something like that but maybe someone was holding the secrets to the universe or something. I have clay ammo as well but really like plinking with bbs and 1/4 inch stuff. Maybe Costco has a big bag on sale....

Bulk 1/4" is very cheap. Check BCTrade and PGN. Tip... Search for utility grade ball bearings and you will save even more.

BCTrade & PGN - please be more specific - never heard/ seen of either.

Thanks and be safe!

THWACK!

Both sell on eBay and most likely Amazon as well. If you search for "slingshot ammo", "3/8 steel balls", "utility grade ball bearings", etc. they will pop up. Or you can just look for their stores on the sites. PGN seems to have a bit better pricing than BC Trade.

Many thanks - good to know.

THWACK!

Bedtime...