Thank you Pete

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shot in the foot

Discussion Starter · Dec 26, 2010

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Well as you know Pete from Hoganscasting sent me a brass poacher last week, it was a bit of art with a fox on the front, well there was a other jiffy bag in saying not to be opened till xmas, so the wife grabbed it and rapped it up before i could have a little feel ha ha,
well xmas day came and she made me leave it till last and thought it would be funny to rap it in boxes and about 10 sheets of rapping paper, well when i got thtough the paper i couldnt believe my eyes one of the nicest little slingshots i have ever seen, and it had a lurchers head on the handle, it look just like the little dog we had lost this year, while hunting,
the slingshot was like the old milbro fitted with the square elastic, i couldny wait to try it so loaded with 20 marbles i shreded a coke can, i have to say it shoot brill and right on the target, its a nice small slingshot that will fit in any pocket, i am made up with it and cant wait to try it on the farm when the snow melts a bit,
any of you collectors go and and get one they are a proper collectors slingshot and made of brass they look fantastic, thanks a lot Pete for making my christmas, jeff

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Frodo

· #2 · Dec 26, 2010

I like those little milbros a lot. Do you shoot it thumgsupported? I'm sorry for your loss!

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Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 26, 2010

Frodo said:
I like those little milbros a lot. Do you shoot it thumgsupported? I'm sorry for your loss!

yes i shoot with the thumb, with it been a narrow forks the thumb rest balances the slingshot so you dont get fork hits, it is very snug in your hand, just been shooting it in the garden, but ive ran out of cans ha ha, jeff

Frodo

· #4 · Dec 26, 2010

Yes i have an old milbro myself. I once put some heavy tubes on but i could'nt handle it too well.

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harpersgrace

· #5 · Dec 26, 2010

a beauty, that's for sure Pete does amazing work, took my PPII out yesterday and I hate to say it but I shoot better with it than my naturals...

Pro-Shot (UK) Catapults

· #6 · Dec 27, 2010

shot in the foot said:
Well as you know Pete from Hoganscasting sent me a brass poacher last week, it was a bit of art with a fox on the front, well there was a other jiffy bag in saying not to be opened till xmas, so the wife grabbed it and rapped it up before i could have a little feel ha ha,
well xmas day came and she made me leave it till last and thought it would be funny to rap it in boxes and about 10 sheets of rapping paper, well when i got thtough the paper i couldnt believe my eyes one of the nicest little slingshots i have ever seen, and it had a lurchers head on the handle, it look just like the little dog we had lost this year, while hunting,
the slingshot was like the old milbro fitted with the square elastic, i couldny wait to try it so loaded with 20 marbles i shreded a coke can, i have to say it shoot brill and right on the target, its a nice small slingshot that will fit in any pocket, i am made up with it and cant wait to try it on the farm when the snow melts a bit,
any of you collectors go and and get one they are a proper collectors slingshot and made of brass they look fantastic, thanks a lot Pete for making my christmas, jeff

Hi Jeff so glad you like the catapult what you think to the band set? this catapult come with 4 differnt heads fox/pheasent cock / hen /and the one you have
they sell real well at the game fairs/ horse shows ect thanks for your review
Pete

lucifer93

· #7 · Dec 28, 2010

Thats a really good post Jeff, i love all the photos mate. Pete and the boys make some cracking slingshots that should last a lifetime.

shot in the foot

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 28, 2010

Yes i liked the elastic setup, it takes me back a good few years, i cant wait for a bit of snow to shift so i can try it out on the farm, the sqare elastic has come on a bit since i used to use it, and i can see how you can sell a few at the game fairs, the hunting lads will love them, its a proper collectors slingshot plus a good little slingshot for the game birds, i love it jeff

Pro-Shot (UK) Catapults

· #9 · Dec 28, 2010

shot in the foot said:
Yes i liked the elastic setup, it takes me back a good few years, i cant wait for a bit of snow to shift so i can try it out on the farm, the sqare elastic has come on a bit since i used to use it, and i can see how you can sell a few at the game fairs, the hunting lads will love them, its a proper collectors slingshot plus a good little slingshot for the game birds, i love it jeff

The new 6mm sq type black elastic is not has hard to draw like the old milbro elastic? you know were it took you 6month of use till it even started to give a bit. now it stright out and
off you go good hunting the thaw as just started today up here in sheffield ?not to sure for how long for fog and rain today
Pete

NoSugarRob

· #10 · Dec 28, 2010

you gotta say this is a very handsome catty. when i look at it it makes me think, upper-class hunting set

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Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 28, 2010

Hogancastings said:
Yes i liked the elastic setup, it takes me back a good few years, i cant wait for a bit of snow to shift so i can try it out on the farm, the sqare elastic has come on a bit since i used to use it, and i can see how you can sell a few at the game fairs, the hunting lads will love them, its a proper collectors slingshot plus a good little slingshot for the game birds, i love it jeff

The new 6mm sq type black elastic is not has hard to draw like the old milbro elastic? you know were it took you 6month of use till it even started to give a bit. now it stright out and
off you go good hunting the thaw as just started today up here in sheffield ?not to sure for how long for fog and rain today
Pete
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Its raining now so the snow will melt, i like the snow but im fed up of it now, i pulled the bumper off my car pulling it out with the tractor, im out tomorrow, have to ive ran out of cans, jeff

Pro-Shot (UK) Catapults

· #12 · Dec 28, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

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NoSugarRob said:
you gotta say this is a very handsome catty. when i look at it it makes me think, upper-class hunting set

tallyho

ROB its a fine catty you got there old boy toodill pip

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Martin

· #13 · Dec 28, 2010

Nice one Jeff, I think I will have to order myself a little Milbro. I fancy giving the old
square elastic ago again, I used to love that stuff it seemed to last forever.
Martin

NoSugarRob

· #14 · Dec 28, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

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Dan the Slingshot Man

· #15 · Dec 28, 2010

nice i like it

whipcrackdeadbunny

· #16 · Dec 29, 2010

What a beauty.

shot in the foot

Discussion Starter · #17 · Dec 29, 2010

Been up the farm this morning with it, only got 2 crows and a magpie with it, but only had 5 shots so not bad, its a very easy slingshot to shoot, bang on target, i,m off out lamping tonight with the poacher tonight ha ha, trying and take some photos for the hunting part if my son come with me, I cant shoot keep a eye on my dog and take photos at the same time, i,m not a women, ha ha, jeff

FURGLE

· #18 · Feb 26, 2011

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i just love milbros

I will get a pocket poacher hopefully soon

atb guys

Ross

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Nico

· #19 · Feb 26, 2011

Thats a beauty Jeff

I became fond of milbros when I was a member at Jacksshed and became acquainted with some highly successful poachers from the UK who only use the squares and millies. The end result is I found an original milbro frame and my friend helped me out with a set of original squares and a pouch capable of handling stones.

A wonderful slingshot.. Here's mine

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Pro-Shot (UK) Catapults

· #20 · Feb 26, 2011

Hi you know the old ones are still the best btw if you ever need new rubber and pouch i stock them just pm me
all the best Pete

Nico said:
Thats a beauty Jeff

I became fond of milbros when I was a member at Jacksshed and became acquainted with some highly successful poachers from the UK who only use the squares and millies. The end result is I found an original milbro frame and my friend helped me out with a set of original squares and a pouch capable of handling stones.

A wonderful slingshot.. Here's mine
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