52 replies to this topic

[Melchior]

YWhen I started to search for other slingshooter on the internet (about 12 years ago), it seemed a great challenge to hit a soda can at 10 yards. But the times changed. Better slingshots with flat bands, better shooting techniques etc. pushed the limit further and further.

2 years ago, I used to say that a person who hits a 4" (10cm) plate on 10 meters (33ft) 5 out of ten times is a competent shooter, and above average. Today, I am not sure if this still the case. So, I'd like your opinion..how often do you think you will hit the plate with 10 shots? On an average day, no single lucky series!

Please answer the poll without posting your score below. Don't turn this into a bragging thread, as this will raise the accuracy claims into the sky! And please be honest, the poll is anonymous

[Gwilym]

I think you might get more honest answers if you made it anonymous as then people wouldn't be worried about either appearing terrible or appearing like they are bragging

[kobe23]

I seriously believe it's the way the new found elastics that improved the accuracy.

Back in the days i bought this kind from the village and get no accuracy. Just had one sent over last week, still no accuracy.
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item19c50b28f2

Few months back, I've been playing with chains and flats on naturals, learnt to hit my target with consistency.

I believe the rectangular elastic needs some different skill to shoot with, because of the 3 test fire shots I tried, 1 shot flat, 1 bounced awkwardly and another fork hit.

[shot in the foot]

I said 9 out of 10 cos theres aways a chance of missing one, jeff

[jskeen]

Yeah! I'm the first to vote myself in the 1-3 category :-) If I hit a soda can at 33 feet 4 times out of 10, I would have to consider it a lucky run. I measure my groups in minute-of-barn!





But, I am getting better (slowly). I think I'm better at making them than shooting with them.

[A+ Slingshots]

Agreed Melchior !!!

After many, many years of shooting primarily with instinctual "flip style" I can say that for me it really depends on the day (sometimes hour by hour). I've never really been a great athlete at anything so I'm sure that has something to do with it, yet I've always been drawn to the more difficult ways of doing things like primitive archery and flip style slingshots.


IMHO nothing beats shooting horizontal (gangsta style) for repeated target shooting for the average person...... absolutely nothing!!! If one can get a distance figured out, settle themselves and make good repetitive shots the accuracy possible can be astounding as evidenced by many on this forum. However, instinctual shooting is frankly a more haphazard way of shooting that has it's own benefits and excitement...Using Instinctual "Flip Style" I can also say that when one is practiced up, and "on" they will also be accurate in a way that seems effortless, natural and almost mystical. When the shot connects this way, be it on a target, a can, or a rabbit it is often a thing of beauty and grace!
Both have their place, I shoot both, though I often favor the challenge of instinct.

[Melchior]

Ok, thanks for answering the poll! It seems that the "average Joe" hits about 7/10 times.

[pelleteer]

I voted 6 out of 10. That would be sort of an average between times I shoot exclusilvely with one catty and times I switch between various catties. In other words, if I stick with one catty for a week or more, I get to where I can hit a 4" target at 10m probably 8 (possibly 9 on a good day) times out of ten, but if I shoot a different catty each day of the week, I'll be lucky to hit it 3 or 4 out of 10 with any given catty. If I could stick with one or two catties forever, I figure I'd become pretty deadly with them, but there are so many cool designs to experiment with that I just can't limit myself that way.

[harpersgrace]

I can hit the broad side of a barn 10 out of 10 does that count?

[PandaMan]

jskeen, on 13 May 2011 - 04:55 PM, said:

Yeah! I'm the first to vote myself in the 1-3 category :-) If I hit a soda can at 33 feet 4 times out of 10, I would have to consider it a lucky run. I measure my groups in minute-of-barn!





But, I am getting better (slowly). I think I'm better at making them than shooting with them.

I voted that, only because there is nothing below . I'm actually serious... 5 yards is my maximum at the moment

[Chugosh]

I get all excited to hit twice in a row, but then I have terrible chaotic technique.

[slingshot_sniper]

I can hit something on Earth 10/10 shots to 700+ feet so I'm happy

Edited by slingshot_sniper, 13 June 2011 - 12:12 PM.

[pelleteer]

slingshot_sniper, on 13 June 2011 - 12:09 PM, said:

I can hit something on Earth 10/10 shots to 700+ feet so I'm happy

[SuwaneeRick]

Ok, I voted honestly, and I honestly don't like my vote, but "it is what it is."

I'm still so new to slingshots that I can't let myself get caught up in the accuracy competition. I was quickly growing very disinterested in shooting until I took down the "official targets", and just started shooting at fun things, like my old grill, or aluminum cans on a string. The grill is without a doubt the most fun thing to shoot at ever. It makes such a satisfying "CLANG!", and has the added bonus of never knowing which direction the marble to going to ricochet at.

Video here.

Edited by SuwaneeRick, 16 June 2011 - 11:42 AM.

[slingshotvibe]

to be honest i thnk on a good day ill would hit a 10/10 bad day 7/10

[Bob Fionda]

For me depends on the day, usually when I'm relaxed I can take 8/10 shoot easily, but if I'm a bit nervous it goes down to 4.

[SlingGal]

For me, it depends on whether or not I'm actually aware when my posture and draw form "feels" right and aligned. If I'm let things fall into place before release (instead of thinking "I HAVE to hit the target") I can probably hit 3 out of 10. I don't consider myself good or accurate at all....very much a newbie, and the practice is addicting!!

[dgui]

Well I hit 100 percent of the time every time im shooting a can any can at 10 feet, really.

[Flatband]

I'm with you on that Darrell! Flatband

[justplainduke]

I shoot standard playing cards which are 3x4 inch and lately I average 8 out of ten maybe better if I have a couple of hundred shot session. It usually gets better as the session continues. Then when I see a dramatic decline In accuracy I hang it up for the night.

[dgui]

justplainduke, on 07 July 2011 - 09:55 PM, said:

I shoot standard playing cards which are 3x4 inch and lately I average 8 out of ten maybe better if I have a couple of hundred shot session. It usually gets better as the session continues. Then when I see a dramatic decline In accuracy I hang it up for the night.

I think I will try shooting some cards .

[philly]

Cans are pretty routine for me now at ten meters, my new target is a tennis ball sliced like an orange hung by a string at 10 meters. Challanging target, about 2 12" Diameter. yesterday I went 36/50 with 3/8" steel. Next step is a 1" golf wiffle ball at 10 meters once I can do 90% on the tennis ball. I actually started with the wiffle golf ball and was doing 30 to 45% so decided to move up in size till I get more consistant. Practice, Practice, Practice.
Philly

[Henry in Panama]

I can usually hit inside my catchbox. LOL

Henry

[SuwaneeRick]

I can hit a gallon jug of water at 25 feet, most of the time. It's my new favorite target.

[josephlys]

The lighter the bands the more accurately you can shoot thou'.