Slingshot Ammo Types: Pros and Cons
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Slingshot Ammo Types: Pros and Cons
Your slingshot can shoot many different types of ammunition, from glass marbles to clay balls and each have their own characteristics and main purpose.
So let’s start with the most popular to the least and their pros and cons.
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3/8 inch Steel Slingshot Ammo Balls - amzn.to/2OI8w8p
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About This Video:
In this video Berlon Burch shows how 4 types of Slingshot Ammo and discusses the pros and cons of each.
About Berlon Burch:
Berlon is a passionate individual with many survival and outdoors skills. He recently decided to share the knowledge he has gained from Boy Scouts and living in Alaska as well as the desert SouthWestern states. An hopes that the knowledge shared may help someone on down the road. His skills include, Wilderness Survival, Winter Survival, Desert Survival, Camping and Equipment, Resourcefulness, Preparedness and photography.
Check the description of the types of ammo I showcase in this video. These are only the most popular. There are many different types of ammo you can shoot. Possibly another video? let me know by liking this comment.
Lets see how arrows do against outher kinds
I like to use hex nuts, my dad had tons of old hex nuts in the garage he never used. They are fairly accurate out to 30 meters, only downside is they whistle when they fly.
I've used a lot of ball bearings.
That’s not a downside and they definitely are not accurate.
They are fun to hear them whiz down the range.
Didn’t go over lead. Which has a nice density and best energy transfer. Really good for hunting or just smashing up targets a little more,
I'm only a few months into slingshots, but so far I've found that my favorite plinking ammo is clay balls. For hunting purposes, I've had very good results with 7/16"(11.1mm) steel. I just picked up a mold for pouring 000 buckshot. Those fly straight and hit pretty dang hard!
There ya go! Pour your own. I love it. Clay is a good way to go for just plain old plunking.
Much better than all the other +20 minute videos. Thanks for respecting our time.
Lol here I am casting this years worth of 8 and 10mm lead balls out of my scrap pile with the same £10 moulds I’ve had for years. It’s the best
I've recently started getting back in to using my old slingshot, my grandmother had it wrapped up in multiple plastic bags from when she took it away from me back when I was a child a few decades ago. The rubber bands were still in great shape for the first couple hours.
As old as it was, it still had more power than I had expected.
I've thought about purchasing an order of 1600 clay rounds, I live around a farm land location. So I figure it will be much safer for me to practice with those rounds during the pandemic.
That's an awesome story! Thanks for sharing?
I used ball bearings or steel balls and I find the best way to get them is from any old garage or if you know someone that works with car wheels or cars they may have some ball bearings
even better if you’re getting them from a mechanic or such or nuts. they fly similar and weigh about the same and just as cheap. only con is they make a slight sound and if hunting with them most small animals will hear it and jump out the way
Clay because I don’t feel bad about using a lot for target practice because they are bio degradable and I don’t have to worry about the steel ball or marble ricocheting at me but do like steel ammo because it does more damage
Awesome, thanks for the comment.
Clay balls are covered with a lite coating of ceramic and the ceramic breaks on the ball when pulling back on pouch and gets stuck in your figures. And you can feel it every time you pull on any ammo ball. So be careful with clay bought balls for slingshot ammo. Steel balls and lead are the best.
Just got a nice size fox squirrel with my slingshot using a marble. However, even with a fairly powerful slingshot and head shot the squirrel was still alive and I needed to Finnish it off. I’m going to use 3/8 inch steel from now on.
Congratulations 👏
Marbles and steel ricochet, that could be devastating. Using the correct bands, clay have been precise even up to 20meters.
Absolutely right.
Ive noticed that the clay balls are effected more by outside variables like wind and can tend to curve slightly in a direction causing you to miss a shot when it would have been a hit. The steel balls have more mass and are more dense and for me at least tend to be more accurate. They fly in straight line with extremely little to no deviation at longer ranges. I prefer the clay balls at close range though since ricochets are more of a problem and the lower accuracy of the clay balls is almost non noticeable close up.
@@tschmonney steel balls have been pleasant to shoot in vast uninhabited places. Whereas in urban places, 20 meters are kinda the alleyway lengths without much wind interferances. Clays give the best assurance nothing gets broken in unimagined places. Each has its pros and cons
The best in my book has got to be lead balls because they fly straight n they don’t shatter n if they flatten u can get them melt back down n make more balls so all around good balls to use for a sling shot
Really good point.
I made a flammable ball by shooting a flammable liquid and shooting an ammo set on 🔥
Just kidding that would burn my hand but I can shoot a lighter 😃
Very nice. Short and sweet. A lot of the videos ramble on and take a long time to get to the point.
Good concise comparison. A side-by-side accuracy comparison would be great!
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Very good. As I'm buying a slingshot for hunting, I needed that data. Thanks a bunch. I'll buy all 4 but now I know what I'll be using them for.
I like that the clay is biodegradable
They clay balls are fun to shoot. When they hit a hard target there is a little puff of dust. I just wash them off the wall.
music so loud, couldn't hear properly.
Sickening music.
One of the best videos. No bullshit rambling.
I think this is my best bet for a SHTF situation if I get hungry enough
I totally feel the same way. There's not much that you can't use as ammunition for a slingshot. Just keep the the rubbers out of the light and moist and everything will be cool.
Perfect sound mixing I love the sound of the electric ukulele but the guy talking is just interrupting the sick beats
Great video, and short and to the point. wish more folks used his format.
I'm sorry I didn't even see this comment and it's been a month now. Thank you for commenting about the format and to the point. I have been contemplating more videos in this format and your comment else move me one space closer.
I use 8mm steel ball bearings from a bearing supplier. If you shop around you can get pretty good deals, some sell the very same thing at HALF the price of others. Also- make a backdrop with a blanket or something to CATCH your ammo. Being able to go up and recover 100 balls to use again saves you a ton of money. 8mm steel are fast and accurate.
Yes definitely, the backdrop is important.
I’m buying 100 pieces 8mm for $5 including shipping
I may use white marbls or steel due to me wanting to hunt squires
what sbout lead balls thanks cfj
That's a good question. Lead balls are the in between ammo. Meaning they are heavier than a marble but lighter than stainless steel. I put them in a class for target shooting. For hunting small game possibly but at really close range. The trajectory will be similar to a marble but will drop off sooner as the lead ball will have imperfections. But that's getting too picky. All in all, use what you have. If you are in competition use what is legal. And above all else be safe and have fun.
That's not true. Lead weight is about a third more than stainless steel in the same diameter. Also has the added benefit of lower ricochet. It makes excellent hunting ammo. Really the only downside is not environmentally friendly .
@@BerlonBurch lead is way heavier than steel but lead is toxic
I prefer depleted uranium 9mm balls 😆
I have to disagree with them not being fine for hunting. It depends more on what kind of bands you use. I only use Therbands, and speargun rubber on my conventional slingshots, and they break 200 fps with steel balls. Clay balls are lighter and go much faster, over 250 fps in some cases. This is approaching the lower end of air rifle speeds, with a much larger projectile than a .177 or .22 bb or pellet. I hunt small game with mine all the time and regularly kill game up to the size of Norway Rats ( up to 20" long and a weight of 2+ lbs).
I guess it's probably a matter of opinion, but I have no trouble hunting with clay balls. But I have been known to use rocks as well, so take it for what it's worth. BTW, my main slingshot is a Pocket Shot with a heavyweight pouch. I think these are the ultimate slingshots. They hit like a ton of bricks.
they say on average, they're less accurate?
@@MangaGamified No way. I can still shoot the fleas off a dog with mine up to 15 yards. Seriously, I don't know about all of them because there are a lot of Chinese copies out there, mostly on EBay, but mine shoots just as accurate as any of my other slingshots, and hits a lot harder. I even shoot crossbow bolts with mine, and it shoots as fast as the lower end of bows, around 100 fps, and it shoots as straight as any bow of similar draw weight.
I would definitely recommend that everyone get one and try it. It fits in your pocket, hits like a sledgehammer, and doesn't cost that much. It's about the cost of a good Moorhammer, or Dankun ( not the replicas. The real thing).😀
@@JoelBrothers Well can u blame me? I tried watching some videos myself, but the rumors do has a bit of merit, I watched some like that Fowler's video and sometimes his assistant of sort. 90% of my slingshots are made in china or china market, I learned that it's the bands that carries the slingshot. Pocketability does sell to me, but I got a bit of a problem, I might get teased for this looking like a rubber/condom, and I leave my thumbnails a bit longer even when I trim consistently. I'm not too well of, I don't collect like what I've seen in groups, forums and videos. I already plan to sell one or two of my not so used slingshots.
Also, what does these pocket shot's bands called?
Sir.. 10 to 20-30 meter distance shooting (6/7/8/9/10mm) How much mm size style Steel balls/ BB good for Dove/birds/pigeon hunting?
What's your opinion !....
Small game birds are a tricky shot. I would suggest a 9 or 10 mm steel ball. Remember when hunting small game birds, always shoot for the head. Other wise you risk damaging the edible meat. Besides is more sporting that way.
Sir what band do you recommend 1.50mm 1mm and 0.75mm bands which is better
I'd recommend doubled-up heavyweight Therabands. If you are using tubes, go with speargun rubber.
umm what about sling darts and things like that? stainless steal balls and such??
That's a good question and is another video to be made.
I have tried to hunt dove but most of the time the doves are injured.. I have used 8 mm steel ball and 65 mm rubber band why..? Please answer
Well, several factors are in play here. You say the dove was injured. So I assume a body shot instead of a head shot. The ball bearing size is good. So the next thing is the band. You state it is a 65 mm. flat band which should do the trick.
Great video. The music in the background is very loud making it kinda hard to hear you however. Either way, I will leave a like for you.
Sorry about that
Hw abt lead balls?
Lead balls are absolutely usable and have the same characteristics as steel.
@BerlonBurch same characteristics as steel! No, lead is much better for hunting and little ricoche.
I shot clay ammo at 100’ with good success
No doubt!
How do arrows stack up against outher ammo
Arrows are a different kind of ammo, not typically used for slingshots. Their characteristics are not completely manageable.
Arrow speed is too slow from a slingshot, and why bother? Good traditional bows are relatively inexpensive. The right tool for the right job. I do use fishing arrows in my Pocket Shot (with the arrow kit) for bow fishing from my kayak, and they work very well. But you don't need much power or speed for bow fishing. All you need is accuracy. I also shoot frogs with it.
Good old fashion, nature made creek rocks.
There's a lot to be said about that.
Great job.
BB... I had to watch this a second time because the first time I was dancing to the music! BTW FYI I didn't receive a notification hence I had to search for your vid knowing today is Tuesday...Two Minute Tuesday!!!
I cannot comment on the type of ammo that I used since I do not own a Sling Shot but I was at Walmart today and I was checking them out!
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Berlon Burch everything is a go to receive notifications. The bell icon has been click from day one and confirmed everything is still as from the beginning! Oh Google and analytics...
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It is a catchy tune. I found myself humming it often since the video release!
Are 6mm balls ok for hunting squirrels and the like?
Sure. Check your local regulations before you go hunting for any restrictions.
@@BerlonBurch
Thank you sir!
why didn't you mention anything about lead balls?
Mostly lead balls are not sold over the counter as other balls. I was just keeping it simple.
10mm lead only way to go baby…..
Can I use 6mm steel ball for hunting dove....?
You want to check with your local fish and game to see if there are any restrictions. But 6 mm should work just fine.
STOP with the loud background music, it ruins videos
You got it!
Paintball?
Paint balls are fun and a great way to introduce your kids and grandkids into slingshots and how to shoot them.
I use clay as a novice, simply because I hit my hand far to often and thats bloody painful enough as it is
You forgot lead
Your right, since lead balls are not as readily available as the others. I omitted them from the pros and cons.
Yah, kule little informative vid. Dang music is crazy...why??
What about lead
Lead balls are good in fact a lot of lead balls have been used for rifles and pistols. However finding the lead ball other than just a specialty gun store lead balls are really scares. The flight Dynamics are good typically the lead ball is not as symmetrical as all the others so there may be a little variant as it for the fight path.
@@BerlonBurch could you use fishing sinkers?
@@Lij_MC that’s what I use for rabbits and squirrels, a half ounce egg sinker will drop a rabbit like a sack of potatoes.
I have a question whats the best ammo size is best to kill rats and mice? I recently founds some rats in my basement
You can use whatever you want. I'd use a larger size as they can be a little quick. I would use marbles. But probably a plastic or clay round that is around 5 mm
You never mentioned lead ball ammo
I kept the ammo selection limited to what is easily on hand. Lead balls are hard to find in some regions of the US. However, they do make a good ammo for general purposes.
I do always make my own ammo 10mm lead and 12mm lead I use 10mm lead for rabbits pigeons and so on 12mm leads I use for destroying things for fun
And the lead balls? What about??
Pollutes the environment
@@tonypuga2502 oh just right itght that them had lead just inside, and outside them were covered with steel
@@tonypuga2502 it is just sufficient to don't go forward
Dont put loud music when u talk
Why no lead? Big miss. Wouldn't hunt without it. Plastic!!!
I can’t stand when people talk over distracting music. Why make such a horrible edit choice?
When editing the video, the background music was not as annoying as most are saying. I apologize.
I have a video suggestion stop using stupid music over your voice it makes it hard to hear what your saying. I would like to hear you actually talk not some annoying music. Great video tho very informative (from what I heard)
You are right. I've stopped using music in the background since.
Berlon Burch awesome buddy still a very informative video. have you thought about making a video that compares all ammo types? Including lead balls, pepper balls (for self defense), paint balls (target shooting) ect