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Reply #15 - Aug 3rd, 2021 at 1:44pm
 
The one I have would be perfect if it just wasn't so bouncy. I've never slung it because I know for a fact I would lose it. It would be perfect for a mould though. It's on the list.
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Reply #16 - Aug 3rd, 2021 at 4:41pm
 
Kick, I wonder if after making a mold from those if pure silicone would work? If not that there most be something thats easily attainable that would have the right properties.
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Reply #17 - Aug 3rd, 2021 at 6:47pm
 
What should it be good for? For a battle they are too small. Even if they are very light. They fit into an eye. For a training, I have not found anything better than Rusty s. But there are already finished rusty balls to buy. I saw her at Decathlon. Unfortunately, these balls NiGGT have been in lighter weights. You should find on the Internet.
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Reply #18 - Aug 3rd, 2021 at 8:00pm
 
My criteria for an ideal practice projectile:
- overall projectile density equivalent to stone
- stiff enough to not deform on release
- decent bounce (so you only need one ball when throwing at a wall)
- round shape (because they bounce straight back)
- surface should not smooth and not overly grippy
- unbreakable

I think all of these could be achieved with a projectile that has steel ball as a core, a hard rubber layer surrounding the core, and a softer rubber layer that goes to the outside.
In essence I think a heavier golf-ball with less bounce would achieve the same thing.
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Reply #19 - Aug 4th, 2021 at 12:19am
 
Speaking of golf balls...
I properly tried them for the first time today, and they really are a fantastic practice ammo for 70y wall practice. They behave a bit like glandes by practically 'floating' to the target, they weigh the same as glans (45g), and you only need one of them. With a 24" balearic it bounces all the way to my feet.
Golf balls are abundant and cheap, designed to fly long distances, highly visible, and practically indestructible.
Only real downside is that they're not good for beginners or close range. (unless you like limbo-dodging and/or bruises)

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For they fly true.
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Reply #20 - Aug 4th, 2021 at 10:23am
 
lol dunno about golf balls flying true.

I can put a 90 degree angle on a golfball throw.

Get enough spin on the buggers and they will curve better than a boomerang !

And you're right about not being close up ammo. Seriously bouncy !

But cheap and easy to get.
I've got bags of them scattereed about.

I do have a design for a no-spin pouch that i keep meaning to try at golfball size.

But impressed that you can get them to fly straight !
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Reply #21 - Aug 5th, 2021 at 3:08pm
 
I want to try some cricket balls(as they are called here) made for distance throwing practice with hand, they are very cheap and easily available here and right sort of size and weight for slinging(I found them ranging from 100g to 250g and being 1-2 bucks  each)

I think those will fly just like clay balls and would be great for target practice and even some distance slinging.

I don't know why I didn't think about this earlier. We used them a lot in school during p.e. classes when throwing for distance. If we will do it this year again I will bring my sling with me and show that I can throw the furthest with a bit of braided string Grin Cheesy
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Reply #22 - Aug 8th, 2021 at 4:39am
 
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Reply #23 - Aug 8th, 2021 at 9:52pm
 
That looks awesome Jaegoor!

Ive been looking at all different chew toys for dogs - they are made durable and usually have decent weight... including mini tennis balls with solid core...
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