I did just think of something that could make it work better, and possibly even for split pouches. Just use a capsule, (for lack of a better word) so that when thrown it is all going as a single chunk. At least initially out of the pouch. Then upon rolling out it would dump the "shot" it would have a lot of inertia fall off still, but it could in theory tighten the group, and add a touch more inertial force. Hell for all I know it could just make it preform worse though. I guess I know what I want to test out as a side project lol.... *edit* I just thought of something else to try, a teathered capsule... here me out. It would be a lot like kick's tin can shotgun sling mixed with my capsule idea. Rather than having the capsule firmly attatched to the retention end it would sit in the pouch with a cord tied into the bottom of it with a simple compression lid on it... like a pringles can. So you are actually throwing the can with the lid side as the leading edge. Then have a fixed cord either attatching to the finger loop, or tied onto something nearby. So when it hits the end of the cord the capsule stops abruptly then the scatter shot takes effect and blasts out the front end of the barrel shaped projectile. I am describing it as a pringles can to help visualizing my idea. I would actually probably use a pvc or metal pipe with plastic wrap or parchment paper as the "lid". Idk if I described that concept well, or if it has been done, but could be fun to build and test. If done right the thrown "barrel" of the scatter shot could even impart a spin on the shot... again all in my theory though atm. Testing needs to be done, and documented. This is in the sketch on a napkin phase haha.

Morphy wrote on Apr 7^th, 2021 at 4:45pm:

I understand that, and I am a bit asburgery lol. I don't intend to look like I am taking offence to this. I actually am taking in all the info, and keeping it in mind, because I figured others have tried this. So I am in a sense trying to glean knowledge. Not meaning to seem defensive haha

Morphy wrote on Apr 7^th, 2021 at 5:12pm:


Thanks man, I appreciate everyone showing me the ropes of the forum. I came froma pretty hostile hobby group to this so it is a bit refreshing here. In drones everyone tries to chop your head off for everything from battery choice, to propellers, and the brand of motors, escs, flight controllers, vtx's, goggles etc lol. They get HEATED about that crap too. I just fly for fun. So I got out of those forums. I have flown drones for about 7 years now. I am surprised how much I am enjoying slinging and sling making. I enjoy throwing more than shooting, and I got my first .22 at 5 years old.

Mersa wrote on Apr 7^th, 2021 at 8:37pm:

Yeah, that makes sense. I know we all wish we could get some tungsten in bulk haha. I also agree that in most cases 1×100g rock will go further and hit harder than 5×20g rocks, but for the applications range and hit force aren't the only factors. I live where it is legal to hunt certain animals with slings, even clubs, my thought was how people seem to compare slings to fire arms. Everyone knows a 308 will shoot further and hit harder at range than a shotgun, but up close I would rather take the 308 to the chest than 12g bird shot. Ultimately I am just trying to get the most range and power possible out of the shotgun style sling. Those steel bbs hit hard at a surprisingly long range, compared to throwing the same load without the rock on top too. My thought was that maybe the larger heavier rock could cause a small pocket of air lowering the drag for the smaller projectiles behind it. Like a car drafting in a race. Just a thought though. I got a ton of tests to try out

I think I might go with a shotgun sling for posting my score on the Lets Define Maximum Accuracy thread. Pretty sure I have a chance to whoop you all with a shotty.

NooneOfConsequence wrote on Apr 8^th, 2021 at 10:40am:


Actually the first part is a legitimate concern. Lead ammo is much more difficult to hit something like a soda can with as opposed to 8 oz stones. It’s like using massive wadcutters. But for now our consistency is poor enough that that is lower on the list of concerns.

What I would really like is to find a good way to limit or get rid of wild misses. Groupings instead of hits I can deal with. Even groupings that aren’t as good as I would like. But geez, throwing a shot 10 feet off the target is just embarrassing.

As for sugar glider glandes I am ok with them even though they are potentially guided missiles. But I think we need to seriously consider some type of Geneva Convention for Sugar Glider Razor Glandes. Where said razors are attached the the Gliders little nubby arms for maximum damage. That’s too much power for one man.

NooneOfConsequence wrote on Apr 8^th, 2021 at 10:40am:

This and morphy's statemenet litterally made me lol. Their little claws are ridiculously sharp haha, and their teeth  plus their tendancy to leap onto faces I think you guys are onto something there haha

Oh plus my gliders can litterally move faster than my eye can track. They can be on one side of the cage. I blink and they are on the other side hanging from the ceiling, and their wheel or other objects block the only path they seem able to take to that point that quick. When I open the cage to feed them they all rush in and dive bomb to my arms and shoulders then play tag dashing all over me. I probably look emo with my little arm scrathes hahaha