LukeWebb
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Slinging Rocks!
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New Brunswick Canada
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Thin, short cords. Thick braids tend to give me more distance and power, and can throw larger rocks. The thing to remember is the weight of the rock has to match the thickness of the cords. If you throw a little rock with a thick braid the sling will not stretch out properly, (my theory,) and the stone will not go where you want it. But if you use a heavier rock it will shoot perfect. For most slings I use between a shooter marble to a chicken egg. You will find that with all of your slings there is a certain weight of projectile that is more accurate from it. I find if you go too heavy it will sometimes "stick" in the pouch and you will feel a bit of a tug after you have released and the rock will go off course. A small one will release late usually. That's not to say that small and big ones can't be thrown from the same sling, I would just not suggest doing that if you are hunting or going for accuracy. I also recommend a smaller pouch, and a smooth release cord finish. Not whipping or anything, just a knot or a bead, and be sure that it is smooth, not with rough glue all over it or you will get late releases. And keep your tassels coming out of the release cord short, I make mine between 2-4in. max, there are others here that go shorter. If you really want to improve your accuracy make up some clay ammunition of different weights, then try them all so you can see roughly what weight is best for the particular sling. Then make a bunch of ammunition that size. Hope this helps.
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