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Sling damage vs meat and bones
Feb 17th, 2023 at 1:09pm
 
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There was ligament tears, bone fragmentation and bone depression while using 1 oz 3/4 inch steel balls (light ammo)
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Re: Sling damage vs meat and bones
Reply #1 - Feb 17th, 2023 at 5:25pm
 
Definitely lethal.
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Reply #2 - Feb 17th, 2023 at 7:27pm
 
Remarkable, doesn't surprise me though. Often when I hit a tree with a rock it leaves a significant dent. Once I even hit a concrete slab and it left a dent. Slings are very powerful no doubt
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Re: Sling damage vs meat and bones
Reply #3 - Feb 17th, 2023 at 11:09pm
 
Not a surprise.  In one of my past impact tests I strapped a bone to a piece of 1/2 plywood.  There was also a number of layers of linen and leather protecting the bone.  A hit from a 172 g stone broke it.
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