What can you folks tell me about a Slingbow?

[teflon6string]

Never heard of a slingbow before until I shot one yesterday. What a blast! I hit the target straight away, and now I want one.

I looked them up online and saw some (cheapies and expensive ones) with attachments like lasers and fishing reels of all things, LOL! I won't need any of that, and I won't hunt game with it either. I just want to do some target practice in the back yard. Fun, quiet and inexpensive.

Actually tried to place a Wanted Ad for one here on NWFA classifieds this morning, but it kicked my request over into the For Sale ads - TWICE (???@#$%*)!

Anyhow, I'm open for recommendations, or maybe you have one of these gadgets for sale/trade. I can cough up some cash or ammo for a fair deal.

Forest Grove here, basically Hillsboro area.

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[Certaindeaf]

slapchop that slingbow.. profit

 

[teflon6string]

This seems pretty close to what I shot, if not the exact item. I was really impressed with the accuracy and I'm thinking Mrs. Teflon might find this on my Xmas wish list.

I'd still need some cheap target arrows - long ones given my wingspan. And a string release. Do you archers favor a finger or thumb release?

Hammer XT Slingbow Heavy Duty for Archery | SimpleShot Slingshots

The SimpleShot Hammer XT Slingbow with XT Archery Head and XT Handle with Wrist Brace for slingshot archery and bowfishing applications. The Hammer slingbow platform is for the slingshot archery enthusiast! Shoot arrows and go slingbow bowfishing with this Hammer XT archery slingshot. Simpleshot...

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[dplev4]

An index finger (or wrist release as I call it) would work, especially if you have a long draw. Cheaper than a back tension release as well. Although, back tension should work. A little harder to master. Figuring out the best arrow weight and material (carbon, aluminum, or wood) should be fun, too. Good luck.

 

[Red_Harvest]

Like this?

 

[teflon6string]

Like this?

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Exactly!

Finally stood up a half-sheet of plywood under the deck ('cause, hey, I got that kinda cash) and drug out a heavy waterlogged target.

Way different than a compound bow. First 6 shots from 20+ yards, my azimuth is okay but I've gotta work on length of pull to get consistent elevation results at 45 pounds. Punched myself (lightly) in the chin with the first release, a lesson I don't need to repeat, lol.

Just like shooting guns accurately or playing guitar well, some practice is in order "I reckon."

 

[teflon6string]

Third session. I shortened the rubbers an inch and a half to make a harder pull and boost velocity.