[skarrd]

thanks,yeah the carabiner helps with the shorter tubes-12 inch 2040s,lol

 

[TaskForceK]

Y'all ever had one of those days when you don't seem to miss? I had one yesterday (just bragging). I tried something a little different: normally I shoot at a small paper plate about the size of a tea saucer...this time, I put up a big hunk of cardboard and drew a little circle in the middle as the target. I kept hitting a few inches to the right, but my groups were pretty decent (I mean, I've had bigger groups with a rifle and smaller patterns with a shotgun, but I'll take what I can get).

It just allowed me to see where I was actually hitting plus every shot had that addictively satisfying THWACK!

 

[J3ff]

About how long do I need to cut my strip for a 31 inch draw? I want to try framless but not waste a bunch of latex to find out.

 

[KawKan]

Here's how I'd approach it.

I'd start with an active length of 1/4 of your draw, or 7.75 inches. Add 3 or 4 inches that will be in your frame hand (wrapped or gripped) - lets round up to 11 or 12 inches. Since you need two sides, double that for a 22 to 24 inch tube or strip. I'd go will 24, because it's hard to make latex longer, but easy to shorten. And, starting with a rig that's slightly underpowered is usually preferable to starting with a rig that's overpowered.

About how long do I need to cut my strip for a 31 inch draw? I want to try framless but not waste a bunch of latex to find out.

 

[skarrd]

decisions,decisions,lol,

 

[skarrd]

Oh and i am using 1636 tubes cut at 13 inches for my 35 inch draw [web of hand to back of ear] without the rings i usually cut my tubes [1636 and 2040s] at 17 or 19 inches,so 20-24 sounds about right for starters,just my .02 cents

 

[J3ff]

Thanks I will cut a 24 and get back you yall

 

[J3ff]

Ok so I tried 24 and cut it down to 18 but I am barely getting my ammo into the box 11mm I have ss black .7mm I did my strip 3/4 in wide

 

[KawKan]

Well, @J3ff, it sounds like you have the ammo headed toward the target without frame hits. That's good.

Get out a ruler, set up your band like you shoot, and measure the distance from where the band leaves your finger to the pouch. With a 3/4-inch band of .7mm latex, a length 1/4 your draw length should be sending 11mm ammo with authority - even if it's lead.

Ok so I tried 24 and cut it down to 18 but I am barely getting my ammo into the box 11mm I have ss black .7mm I did my strip 3/4 in wide

 

[skarrd]

i guess i should have also said i dont shoot with open fingers,shoot more pfs style [just works better for me] and i only go up to 3/8s steels,shooting flats is a bit different than tubes,so not sure what my band length would be,but i will be finding out.11 mm is almost 1/2 inch right? i have shot 1/2 in marbles and they drop a Lot.

 

[High Desert Flipper]

Check out this video of a frameless five-shooter. Pretty wild- I'm just trying to get the hang of one at a time.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMewRVNSC/

 

[skarrd]

thats amazing,i think i will stick with just one at a time,,,,,

 

[Adonis]

I got into frameless last year, I liked it and I still shoot frameless from time time.

Peace

 

[skarrd]

frameless and pfs are my favorite forms

 

[Covert5]

I'm with you brotha Skarrd! And I shoot all frames pfs, just my personal preference!

 

[skarrd]

yep PFS,heck i even shoot fremeless PFS style,lol

 

[SlingScott]

I've just started to shoot frameless and this thread has been amazing. It took a while, but I read through the whole thing.
I'm wondering if there is an advantage to holding the tubing over the thumb or over the nail/joint or is it just personal preference?

Also, "fork" hits hurt like an MF. Had a sloppy shot and took one right to the first finger knuckle yesterday, it still hurts. Good thing it was only 3/8's clay.

 

[Slingshot28]

Hand position is preference and the ability of you hand.

 

[skarrd]

I've just started to shoot frameless and this thread has been amazing. It took a while, but I read through the whole thing.
I'm wondering if there is an advantage to holding the tubing over the thumb or over the nail/joint or is it just personal preference?

Also, "fork" hits hurt like an MF. Had a sloppy shot and took one right to the first finger knuckle yesterday, it still hurts. Good thing it was only 3/8's clay.

did that with a steely,got a chip missin from knuckle bone,lol,pretty sure the Sling Gods got a kick out of some of the language i used,,,,,,,

 

[Slingshot28]

I made this video awhile ago explaining how I shoot frameless, hope this helps.