[ATO75]

Hey guys, I ordered a looped band slingshot just to give tubes a try for something different. I typically shoot 9.5 (3/8) steel. What would be a good tube for this size ammo?

 

[ATO75]

I should probably mention I have 1632 and 2040 at home. I was useing 1632 for cufs and 2040 for targets. Would any of these work for 3/8 steel

 

[blindshooter]

Looped 2040 will make 3/8 sing!

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[ATO75]

Looped 2040 will make 3/8 sing!
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Will it have a crazy draw weight? Sorry for all the questions. The last slingshot I shot with tubes was a marksman about 30 years ago.

 

[blindshooter]

Not at all, looped 2040 is about 12 lbs draw as I recall.

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[vince4242]

I use 1842 for Target with a 8 and 1/2 pound draw weight. 7 in active band length with a 33 inch draw.

Cheers

 

[blindshooter]

I use 1842 for Target with a 8 and 1/2 pound draw weight. 7 in active band length with a 33 inch draw.

Cheers

Is that looped? I always found 1842 had a slightly heavier draw than 2040.

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[Grandpa Grumpy]

Hey guys, I ordered a looped band slingshot just to give tubes a try for something different. I typically shoot 9.5 (3/8) steel. What would be a good tube for this size ammo?

It all depends on your draw length. I use single 2040s with a 50" draw for 3/8" steel. I use looped 1632s with a shorter draw. They both have fairly easy pulls.

 

[ATO75]

Hey guys, I ordered a looped band slingshot just to give tubes a try for something different. I typically shoot 9.5 (3/8) steel. What would be a good tube for this size ammo?

It all depends on your draw length. I use single 2040s with a 50" draw for 3/8" steel. I use looped 1632s with a shorter draw. They both have fairly easy pulls.

i am a short draw guy. 30". I have 1632 and 2040 at home so I should be able to make decent bands with what I have then. Tubes seem to be a whole other animal.

 

[KawKan]

With a 30 inch draw Loops of either the 1632 or 2040 will be okay for 3/8-inch steel. We tube shooter tend to play with the length to find the right balance of draw weight and performance.

Single 2040s are okay for plinking with 3/8 if they are kept around 5-1/2 to 6 inches in length so they really get stretched.

 

[ATO75]

With a 30 inch draw Loops of either the 1632 or 2040 will be okay for 3/8-inch steel. We tube shooter tend to play with the length to find the right balance of draw weight and performance.
Single 2040s are okay for plinking with 3/8 if they are kept around 5-1/2 to 6 inches in length so they really get stretched.

So with a looped bandset they should fly pretty nice then?

 

[SLINGDUDE]

Yeah, looped 1632 should do just fine. Like KawKan mentioned, it might take a little trial and error to find your "sweet spot".

 

[ATO75]

Yeah, looped 1632 should do just fine. Like KawKan mentioned, it might take a little trial and error to find your "sweet spot".

Perfect. That means I am just waiting on the frame. I was expecting a little trial and error I just wanted to make sure I didn't end up buying bands too weak or way too strong.

 

[vince4242]

I use 1842 for Target with a 8 and 1/2 pound draw weight. 7 in active band length with a 33 inch draw.

Cheers

Is that looped? I always found 1842 had a slightly heavier draw than 2040.

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My bands are straight bands no Loop. I pinch them in my tips since I have clamp tips for securing the bands or tubes.

 

[Tombo]

I find 2040 pseudos to be perfect can cutting, light pulling but straight shooting. I don't need the extra speed of the doubles, and prefer the lighter draw weight so I can shoot a higher volume of volleys. My doubles sections, aka, "taper" is roughly 1/3 the total active length, and it nicely splits the speed/power difference between the singles and doubles.

Doubles 1632 at about 500% is also really nice, but I find it is bogged by the 3/8", it lobs them ok, but they arc. Going to 600% works, but is stiffer than I want. But I like doubled 500% 1632 as a scalding 5/16"

 

[Tombo]

Also, look up tabs. Photo is my LT inspired multi-ply frame with gypsy tabs tied in OTT, holding single 2040's, that are meant to be short range high durability 5/16 tubeset. With various style tabs you can shoot just about any band type on any type of frame. Don't get me wrong, I do like dedicated tube shooters too, but options abound, and for me, the options are where the fun is with slingshots!

I actually really like the sight picture with double single or double tubes in what people call a "Gypsy tab" when the tab is tied in or clamped on an OTT frame. Not to mention that it is more secure and maybe faster to get reset after a shot since the elastic is captured inside the tab. You also have the choice to clamp/tie TTF, which most dedicated tube frames don't give you without other trickery. Anyway, have fun with the tubes! I'm still exploring and trying stuff and tubes are definitely a fun elastic