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[jeff]

Hi all, I'm Jeff from NY. I was into slingshot shooting when i was a kid but that kinda died out. I recently started back up a few months ago and really enjoying it. I love it and easy on my poor knees! I know nothing of professional rules and such for this sport but my biggest question would have to be is whats the minium distance from a target? Thanks all.

[USASlingshot]

welcome jeff, i am also from New York. you can shoot at targets from any distance you want. i would sugest starting out shooting from 20 feet and working your way back as you get better and better. have fun and i hope you find the information on this form helpful

[jeff]

Thanks well from the distance i'm able to hit a playing card like 4 out 10 times is that any good? i really dont know.

[Hogancastings]

Hi Jeff From all at MILBRO PRO_SHOT UK (AKA) HOGAN CASTINGS UK

[Performance Catapults]

Hi Jeff,
You'll find yourself exploring many different distances. Just have fun, and stay tuned in.
- Jim

[jeff]

thanks guys for the help

[A+ Slingshots]

Welcome Jeff!!! It's true what everyone has said..... no hard and fast rules, unless a tournament was going on and those vary. I love to shoot from 7 yards to 14 yards. Shooting at different distances is fun and helps you learn. Above all else have fun!!!

[USASlingshot]

jeff, on 16 August 2010 - 01:15 PM, said:

Thanks well from the distance i'm able to hit a playing card like 4 out 10 times is that any good? i really dont know.

that is pretty good. i sugest moving to about 30 feet and trying to hit a paper plate. today when i shot from around 35-40feet i could only hit a paper plate 3/10 shots. (i am not a good shooter at all) i sugest you keep at it and you will keep growing

[jeff]

i will try that thanks ...i'm hoping to be good enought to enter next years tournament in alverton

[USASlingshot]

jeff, on 16 August 2010 - 05:58 PM, said:

i will try that thanks ...i'm hoping to be good enought to enter next years tournament in alverton

good luck! keep at it and you might have a chance. where in NY do you live? me and my buisness partner live in Canandaigua, a small town near rochester

[snakeshack]

Welcome,

Went to Junior High and High-school in Goshen, NY ,just about next door to the original OCC.

[jeff]

I'm from Ravena it's about 15 miles south of Albany

[USASlingshot]

alright. I think I have been there for wrestling

[jeff]

Yeah wrestling is big here. I moved back to about 20-25 feet and used a paper plate. I hit 6 out 10 shots, is this good?

[USASlingshot]

That's descent. I hit Cans at that discance but keep it up.

[hammer0419]

snakeshack, on 16 August 2010 - 07:22 PM, said:

Welcome,

Went to Junior High and High-school in Goshen, NY ,just about next door to the original OCC.

Slow motion Goshen for me also. Class of 88.

[Flatband]

Hi Jeff and welcome! I'm your neighbor over here in Jersey! Have Fun! Flatband

[Sam]

Welcome to the forum mate!

[NoSugarRob]

Hello

[Mtnfolk Mike]

welcome to the forums..

[Hogancastings]

Hi Jeff from Milbro pro-shot UK aka Hogan castings