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Ray Rowden
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 ต.ค. 2011
This is for the best of what's left!
Shooting a Shield PFS from Slingshot Underground
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sent me this beautiful Pickle Fork Shooter (PFS) slingshot. He built it with a Baltic Birch core sandwiched with three varieties of hardwood. I had not been shooting the PFS style much lately, but this inspired me! It's a wonderful gift from a great builder and shooter. Check out his channel. You'll probably want to subscribe! Many thanks my friend!
sent me this beautiful Pickle Fork Shooter (PFS) slingshot. He built it with a Baltic Birch core sandwiched with three varieties of hardwood. I had not been shooting the PFS style much lately, but this inspired me! It's a wonderful gift from a great builder and shooter. Check out his channel. You'll probably want to subscribe! Many thanks my friend!
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Shooting 40mm spinner with slim oak natural fork slingshot
มุมมอง 1912 ปีที่แล้ว
This is one of my favorite slingshots. I collected the fork from a roadside brush pile and started shooting it green. Originally banded with #32 office rubber bands, it now sports GZK .62mm flat latex bands. I'm shooting 3/8-inch steel (9,5mm) from 33 feet. If you have a natural fork slingshot post a shooting video for us!
Shooting a new Conus PFS style slingshot
มุมมอง 3272 ปีที่แล้ว
This is the first time I banded up this new slingshot. I made it from Osage Orange. It's in the Conus style, developed by Arturo, and I'm shooting butterfly, like Arturo does. I shooting 3/8-inch steel ammo (8mm) from 33 feet away.
Slingshot Shooting Cans With Clay Ammo from 10 meters
มุมมอง 4612 ปีที่แล้ว
I've been shooting 9mm clay ammo more recently. I often use the bands intended for .177 or 4.5mm steel BBs. But today I'm using bands intended for 5/16-inch or 8mm steel. Pity the poor can - it's taking a beating. But I'm having fun!
Slingshot pouch replacement and tying
มุมมอง 8472 ปีที่แล้ว
My method uses simple tools - scissors, cotton twine and bands and the pouch. It's an old school approach, but it works. It's hard to see in the video, but when I say I'm tensioning the bands, I'm holding the pouch with the ring finger and pinky of my right hand and pulling the latex held with the thumb and forefinger of my left hand. You can see me pulling the constrictor hitch tight with the ...
Shooting YSYEO Launch
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You'll Shoot Yer Eye Out slingshots has produced some creative and popular slingshots over the years, and it looks like they've done it again. The Launch was designed with beginners in mind. It's a sturdy, medium sized frame made of HDPE. The grip is sized to fit most hands. The pinky hole in the handle is longer than most, and should also fit most hands. It includes a binding post attachment f...
Time Lapse recording of shooting 9.5mm Clays in the basement
มุมมอง 1822 ปีที่แล้ว
I was shooting in the winter range (AKA basement) and made this little time lapse vid. It doesn't shot every hit, but you can follow it pretty easily. I'm shooting 9.5mm clay ammo from about 20 feet. Fun stuff!
Ninja Bone Shoot
มุมมอง 2112 ปีที่แล้ว
Shooting a fun little slingshot that combines the fork design of Dayhiker's Lil Plinker with CanOpener's Pickle Bone. Jason (Portboy/Smitty) did the mashup and posted the template on Slingshot Forum (www.slingshotforum.com/threads/think-it-feel-good.133999/) and Slingshot Community (www.slingshotcommunity.com/threads/ninja-bone.48527/#post-653123). I made one in plywood liked it so much I immed...
Shooting a Spoon Rest style natural fork slingshot
มุมมอง 8153 ปีที่แล้ว
This slingshot was carved from a cedar natural fork. I used a design introduced by the legendary Ibojoe of Slingshot Forum fame. The "S" shape of the frame makes a very dramatic presentation and is quite comfortable to shoot as well. The bands, Simple-Shot .50s, are attached via top slots - a trick picked up from Bill Hays of Pocket Predator. I'm shooting butterfly with 1/2-inch white glass mar...
Shooting the classic Wham-O Sportsman Slingshot
มุมมอง 9773 ปีที่แล้ว
I think I got this slingshot off the trade table at the Southeast Slingshot Tournament a couple of years ago. It's not my favorite shooter, but it is a lot of fun. Bill Harriman (AKA Slingshot Bill, AKA Tex-Shooter) and Bill Hays of Pocket Predator have provided templates for much more effective board cut slingshots. But this is a good reminder of what once set the bar.
Banding up the Wham-O Sportsman Slingshot
มุมมอง 9793 ปีที่แล้ว
Wham-O sold thousands of these oak boardcut slingshots and they are often available at garage sales, thrift shops, and other resale outlets. I make bands for mine from #107 office rubber bands. This vid shows how I mount them on the slingshot.
Pouch grips, and release practice for butterfly slingshot shooting
มุมมอง 3.8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
There seems to be growing interest in learning to shoot slingshot in the butterfly style - with maximum extension.Here are some tips for finding a grip that is comfortable and effective, plus an approach to testing the release without shooting yourself in the face.
Butterfly style slingshot shooting
มุมมอง 3.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Shooting slingshots with the maximum extension - a full drawlength - is termed Butterfly style. It offers potential for more power and speed, or much less draw weight, depending on the band selection. This style is compatible with conventional slingshots, the narrow pickle-fork-shooters (PFS), and even frameless shooting. Two keys: master your pouch release, and never adjust your pouch/ammo gri...
Mounting Light Bands on Wing Slingshot
มุมมอง 4143 ปีที่แล้ว
The Wing was designed to shoot heavy ammo(1/2-inch steel), using thick powerful bands. But I like to shoot light ammo (3/8-inch steel) using light, fast bands. For a secure fit, I add a .75mm latex strip to hold the .55 shooting bands.
Shooting the Wing Slingshot Butterfly Style
มุมมอง 7983 ปีที่แล้ว
Another round of shooting this Pass Around Saunders Wing courtesy of friends on the Slingshot Forum. This time shooting at full extension - Buttlerfly style. Using 3/8-inch steel ammo, 33 feet from the target.
Shooting SERE Slingshot from Pocket Predator
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Shooting SERE Slingshot from Pocket Predator
Fun with a jaw harp made from credit card
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Fun with a jaw harp made from credit card
Shooting a newly made Oak Lizard PFS slingshot
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Shooting a newly made Oak Lizard PFS slingshot
Checking my frameless slingshot shooting form
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Checking my frameless slingshot shooting form
Shooting Altoids slingshot token of appreciation
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Shooting Altoids slingshot token of appreciation
Shooting new G10 Ringfinger Hunter from Pocket Predator
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Shooting new G10 Ringfinger Hunter from Pocket Predator
I like shooting clay
Heck yea💪
I'll have to try this did you make that or where can I find one
Yes, I made it. It is simply a length of 1632 slingshot tube with each end attached to a pouch. You can make similar rigs with flatbands as well.
How's the longevity of your bands ?! How's it shooting rocks through it?!
I rate the longevity for these as very good. I estimate about a 1000 shots. My favorte ammo for these bands is 5/8-inch glass marbles or 1/2-inch steel. I don't shoot rocks as ammo, mostly because rock in my part of Kansas are rarely smooth or nicely shaped. Thanks for dropping by!
My biggest concern with this style of shooting is frame hits lol
I understand that!
What kind of Rubber u r used in slingshot.
This was shot with a 1632 tube set - something I use for 8mm steel and 9-10mm clay ammo. Thanks for watching!
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Glad you liked it!
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What is the active band length on those?
Hi! I suspect that set was 14 inches of active length, or 1/4 the 56 inch draw.
Butterfly style is a little bit like pickle fork shooting. It is a challenging skill, but when you learn it, it is gratifying to do. I do every style I can learn, just for the experience. (What you referring to, the pouch hitting you from the back, is the "butterfly kiss".)
Yes, I suppose so. With the pickle fork, the shooter has to overcome the concern that the ammo will hit the hand. With butterfly, the shooter has to overcome the concern the ammo will hit the face. Both are big leaps of faith in skill.
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Are you still doing this? Presumably you get a better, more consistent ball release from the pouch? Thnx
I'm still shaping the leather pouches I cut, but I haven't done a microfiber one for a while. I haven't thought about it enough to tell you (or myself) why. I do have more confidence shooting a shaped pouch though.Thanks for the view and the comment!
@@rayrowden2790 Cheers Ray!
I'm going to do this for my 10yr and 8yr old grandsons whey will love in Alec from Scotland
I'll let you be the judge regarding their readiness. I know little ones vary in their skill development.I hope a good time is had by all!
Beautiful sling Ray and nice shooting as always……Gene makes some beautiful frames for sure 🤙😁
He is a craftsmen, shooter, and gentleman to boot! Thanks for stopping by, Darrell!
Cool idea. I have just the microfiber pouches I want to try this on. Thanks for sharing Ray.
I did this one before pit pouches really exploded onto the scene. Today, I still use a little wet forming on leather pouches, but rarely bother shaping microfiber. That said, it is pretty fast, easy and kind of rewarding.
sir,are you using tube band?
Most most my slingshots have flatbands on them. But I do use tubes for frameless shooting and many natural forks. I have a lot of experience with both. I enjoy good performance and great durability of the tubes. I plan to continue using them in addition to the flat bands.
Great shooting with a nice looking frame 👍👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by.
Ray, what size tubes do you recommend for frameless?
Yo, Axman! I like 2mm solids for .177 bbs and 9mm clay, 1632 for 8mm and 9.5mm steel, and 2040s for marbles and 1/2-inch steel. I shoot semi-butterfly almost exclusively for frameless.
Thank you for that information. I ordered 1632 last night. I'll be ordering some of the others soon. Your videos are some of my favorites. I also play Ukelele (Not well). But we seem to have similar interests.
that looks great, it kind of reminds me of the planchette that I have.
Great shooting, Ray. Beautiful slingshot.
Thanks, GG! This little shooter has more fitted pieces than any I've ever made! I'm pretty much a one piece of material builder, so I'm really impressed with work like this. Great to hear from you! Hope you and yours are doing well.
That’s a very cool PFS and great shooting as always 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment! I appreciate it.
@@rayrowden2790 you’re very welcome, I enjoy watching your videos.
Great idea!
Can it kill a pigeon 40 meters far?
I don't shoot that distance with any slingshots, so I couldn't guess.
@@rayrowden2790 how about 10 meters?
@@CHLOE-eb1kt It depends of the tube/ammo combinations somewhat. With 3/8-inch (9.5mm) steel and 2040 tubes it would be no problem.
Fantastic shooting 👏 great accuracy 👍
Thanks! This little bark-on natty always seems to shoot well for me!
Such a great design! Beautiful work brother!👊🙏
Thanks!
Always a delight watching your videos Ray! Those 40mm spinners are the funnest to shoot at. lol. Very impressed with your accuracy brother. Stay hydrated! 😁👍
Thanks for the nice comment! Most of my shooting is at Cans (they are fun) and my 40mm spinner (it's challenging but possible). My hydration plan includes draining a future target in the near future!
Good shooting Ray! Nice fork as well!
Thank you my friend! I've been surprised at how these skinny forks are since it dried out. Oak!
That’s a beautiful Conus! I Have a couple built by my good friend Hunter from Takin’ Shots. Butterfly is the only way I shoot PFS. It just feels natural to shoot them that way to me. Nice shooting my friend 👍🏻
Thanks! I know Hunter made some awesome Conus frames with spectraply, or another very colorful kind of plywood. I agree PFS and butterfly seem to go together well!
Nice shooting Ray! 👍🏻 The 40 is a tough spinner to hit
Thanks! Some days, they are all tough to hit! LOL!
@@rayrowden2790 so true! 😂
Cool just got one for a quarter
Well you can't go wrong at that price! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for dropping by and commenting, too!
@@rayrowden2790 no problem thanks for the reply. I'm gonna get a band for it and see if I can shoot paintballs out of it since it's got such wide forks haha.
@@AxGOODxOLDxBOY That sounds great! I predict that you'll be addicted in 10 shots! LOL!
Nice looking frame Ray and nice shooting! Do you tweak the pouch or just pull and shoot normal?
Thank you my friend! Yes do a tiny tweak. My thumb is on the side of the pouch nearest my face. And I make sure there's a but more thumb in front of the ball than there is finger on the the other side.
Fantastic shooting 👍
Thanks for coming back, Bud!
Sure would have been HELPFUL if you would have provided a link to the youtube channel! 😉
Absolutely love this video for the warm enthusiasm, and because frameless is so fun!
Thanks, Jon! I have a lot of fun shooting and trying new things. And I love to share it when I can. Glad you stopped by!
Can't see the point. I've shot hundreds of quarry animals dead without needing to do that. It's just sacrificing accuracy for power and a higher risk of smashing your hand up. I'll stick to what works for me thanks.
LOL! You are a card, Ken. You can rest assured that I am not sacrificing accuracy with my Butterfly shooting. I'm no better shooting short draw. And power depends on my bands/tubes. The longer draw does give me the option of equal or more power with less draw weight. But you do you, buddy.
@@rayrowden2790 not knocking it Ray, whatever suits you sir, and nice shooting.
Are you KawKan at forums?😁
Yes indeed!
@@rayrowden2790 I have just started to learn butterfly style shooting. Do you have e-mail or something, I would like to ask some questions about bands and stuff if it's ok to you?
@@jakkek238 The easiest way is to message me through one of the forums. I'd be happy to help.
Sir is Wich quality Tubular bands
Thanks for visiting my channel! Hope you enjoy the videos. I trust the quality of Dankung and GZK tubes. They specialize in slingshot products. I've also had excellent results with Hygenic brand tubes, although they specialize in medical latex. I hope this addresses your question.
Darn, you missed the ice cream truck.
Years ago, Gary "Flatband" Miller made a couple of prototype National Slingshot Association commemorative slingshots, which strongly resemble the Wham-O, but has valleys on each side for a better thumb and index finger grip. This was for the 2nd iteration of the NSA, run by Chief AJ, and short-lived, when folks realized that the chief was only running the organization for the main purpose of selling his slingshots. He had little interest in target shooters, and glorified those who downed the biggest animals with a slingshot. Gary gifted those prototype Wham-O lookalike slingshots to me. I am VERY happy to be in possession of a made-for-me, handmade, Richard "Blue" Skeen slingshot which he made from a branch - I'm guessing Dogwood. He signed it for me. BTW - I never met the man, all I did was send to him a letter expressing my appreciation for his involvement in slingshooting - a champ in every way! THWACK!
Thanks for dropping by and dropping some knowledge! Congratulations on landing Gary's prototypes! I really admire his early ergo designs.
Gary started making them again later, I have one of those later ones, it's one of my prized possessions, I have a couple of slingshots made by Gary, my wife has two as well I believe. Even though I seldom shoot anymore, those will be with me till I go.
The uke is a very underated instrument. Most folks associate it with Hawaiian hulu dances, with uke players strumming away. If folks would only check out the YT channels for Jake Shimabukuro, Honoka & Azita, and James Hill. Jake's rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody at a TEDtalk, is brilliant. Honoka & Azita "caused" me to buy a Kanilea K-2T, after a couple of other ukes, including a Kanilea MT-4 Islander, a Kala, and a Lohanu. For the most part, I don't strum, I play melody. And on all my ukes I've replaced the high "G" string with a "low" G string - perhaps you can tell that I've come from a guitar background. ; ) Thank you for the vid (found you originally searching for slingshooting vids) - my slingshooting story is rather long, and involves me being assistant to the Chief of the 2nd iteration of the National Slingshot Association (now defunct).
Glad you enjoyed the vid!
I tried the match stick method, it worked but the bands came loose after a few shots. Decided to go over the top. Didn't cut the slots off nor fill the slots with epoxy and saw dust. I put double sided tape over the top then covered it with very soft leather. Then just wrap and tuck OTT. Works great and is more consistent than ever before.I don't shoot the Wham-O often enough to get a box of 50, 107 office rubbers. Keep up the good work and stay well.
I suspect there are not many shooters who use the Wham-O as their main slingshot! Glad you found something that works for you!
Excellent shooting 👏👏👍
Thanks!
Nice shooting!
Thank you, Brother!
One of my favorite things is when the shot gets stuck in the can, love the rattle. Great shooting!
That sound does add to the experience! Thanks, Matthew!
Nice shooting Ray! Sounds like the clay hits pretty hard!
They only weigh about 3 bbs worth, but they are 9mm in diameter. So shooting them with bands cut for 8mm steel really get them moving! Thanks for dropping by for a visit, TB!
Good seeing you again Ray!
Thanks, Hunter! Good to make a shooting vid again!
Good shooting Ray! Been out shooting a little today myself but it’s very hot here. I can only stand it for a short time before I have to come in and cool off
Try standing in a bucket 🪣😆
@@TakinShotsSlingshots that’s a good idea! I will have to try that. 🤣😂
Wow!!! I'm really AMAZED with your accuracy and the power of a clay ball. I thought the clay balls would explode in a powder puff when hitting the can. I guess I'm gonna try those, for a change from marbles. AWESOME video and excellent idea of using a mirror for a "double" view of both shooter and target!! Cheers...Q
Thanks, Q! I've powdered a few clays on the can rims! But they will punch through the mid-section with no problem. And live to shoot again!
Thanks for the video ! I'm not really into slingshooting ( yet i hope ) but i'm about to go buy some elastics and practice it with some cans. I see there are many ways to deal with the tension on the holding hand, holding with the ring and middle finger on your case, so it's nice you showed your confidence by shooting and getting that nice bullseye for us. I was imagining i'd have to center it with my nails on my pulling hand too but i'm glad it's quite a versatile shooting style.
You seem to be watching attentively, and that's good! I usually approach new slingshot skills using low power and light ammo. It can take some of the sting out of mistakes. Also, you may want to take your first shots using a frame. The frameless technique is on the advanced side.