Catapult beginners guide to setups and slingshot hunting ammo

Just a few shots and a little chat explaining various catapult setups aimed at beginners to the sport as well as slingshot hunting setups
for more information on catapults search for: "England slingshot federation" on facebook
for wasp frames visit www.waspslingshots.co.uk
for gamekeeper john and nick Hegarty frames just search their names on ebay
and for bandset makers search on facebook for:
dean ward "sheepys bandsets"
ben Priestman "hth slingshot accesories"
richard rogers "r and r bands"
any questions then just write a comment!

[@MrRw59]

Thanks for the upload . It’s been nearly 50 years since I had a catapult as a kid and now I’ve just ordered one to rekindle my childhood and found your video very helpful I’m now a subscriber 👍

[@adamhanmer2231]

I’ve been shooting and hunting for about a year and off all the info I’ve got from you tube this is basically it in a nutshell

[@keithdighton]

Thank you very much :)

[@nathanevans6331]

I use wasp Enzo slingshot...chi gong green band's .06 18 to 12 cut 8 mm lead and I never change anything been using that set up for years and taken lots of pheasants rabbit and pigeon with it ..head and neck shots ...lots of target practice too to keep me accurate.

[@Stavroguine826]

I can't find any bands pour qi gong so I guess those are the same for yoga. What do you mean with " green band's .06 18 to 12 cut 8 mm lead " ? 0.6mm thick ? Width between 18/ 12 mm to 8mm lead ? How do you get to know the thickness ( they never mention it ), you go to the shop with a professional digital caliper?

[@slingshotsteel7203]

GREAT video it's good to see kids having a go and having fun.
Keep up the good work mate 😉👍

[@luciotudino2978]

Hi I watch your video from Italy and I find them very interesting and I want to start catapult shooting. So thank you very much for all your help. By the way I'm 63 year old. Good by thanks again.

[@keithdighton]

I am very happy to help and glad you are enjoying the videos

[@jacksjaunts8580]

I am another 63 year old starter, this time in the UK. Catapults aren’t just for kids.

[@paddycarr9537]

Thanks for that, clears a load of things up Keith.

[@keithdighton]

You are more than welcome:)

[@andylongmore6697]

Using light tubes rig, I use 8mm/9mm polished clay for practice shooting when out. It can be used for hunting and using a light tube set , very effective. I know that it's a favourite of the local moochers in my area.

[@redjaw69]

Appreciate the info , Keith ! Awesome vid !

[@keithdighton]

Thank you so much tim

[@TheMoochersGuide]

Great shooting great video guys.

[@keithdighton]

Thanks kev!

[@stuartwhelan233]

Brilliant video Keith just what l need to learn thanks pal

[@ultrajubular8638]

Good info here, great video.

[@keithdighton]

Thank you very much

[@cookscatapults]

Awesomeness Brother Man

[@keithdighton]

Thanks mr cook :)

[@adamvvs2644]

Kids shoot pretty good Nice job Mentoring✌

[@keithdighton]

Thank you adam

[@mikexter6860]

Great Video bud☝🏼

[@keithdighton]

Thank you very much :)

[@Improveng1]

Pheasant shooting season : October 1st - February 1st

[@keithdighton]

Thank you :)

[@kellyboyett5388]

I have just started shooting so far I seem to like 8mm steel it seems to fit my hand I’m using 12 mm to 18 mm x 270 mm

[@nathanmorganfishing3153]

I’ve just started out shooting I’ve got 24mm to 19mm taper with GZK green 0.66 with 8mm steel does that sound about right???

[@fajarsetyawan3977]

Nice video! What band thickness do you recommend for hunting with 9.5mm steel ball?

[@keithdighton]

.65 precise 24/16

[@xristoforosparpounas1311]

what is the best slingshot combination for hunting with 9,5 mm ???

[@keithdighton]

I'd go .65-.7 24/16

[@xristoforosparpounas1311]

Thanks mate

[@benrobinson2637]

Great advice, thank you 👍🏻

[@no-trick-pony]

I don't like hunting and hunting with catapults isn't even allowed in my country. That said, do you recommend shooting two different sizes (with two different catapults) if you enjoy both (or just enjoy blasting up cans with large ammo)? Or will that just mess up your target shooting game and you are better off shooting target with 10mm?

[@annabeltheunicorn9374]

Hi just taken up catapult having spare time in lockdown. Going well but suddendly getting prong strikes after fitting nnew bands. Checked they were level but getting worse. Checked tutorials re hold ball etc. After breaking glass panal in greenhouse with flyers . Funny enough the ones that do go right are spot on. Any thoughts?

[@stuartwhelan233]

Poor greenhouse lol. I'm getting back into because of the lock down too in the u.k

[@annabeltheunicorn9374]

Trouble is i think its getting too complicated, one more bruised finger or another panel its a bsa air rifle to play with lol

[@keithdighton]

Have a look at my other vid on beginner tips, it will help!

[@hashtagger8694]

What age did you start the kids shooting keith?

[@keithdighton]

6 years old, I think thats a good age to get interested and understand safety

[@tanner2stryker2]

Nice video Mate what band do you suggest for 10mm steel

[@keithdighton]

.06 24-16 will work well

[@artimohan2460]

👍👍 Enjoyed ur video. What catapult are u using in this video

[@keithdighton]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm using an rcc Utah raptor

[@artimohan2460]

@@keithdighton 👍. What specs.

[@XXJenko101]

Brilliant video mate

[@keithdighton]

Thank you very much:)

[@heachhay645]

Good job my idol

[@jujucattys156]

26" fork tips to corner mouth 10mm steel kneeding no what flat bands kneed taper so on looking targetting rabbit pidgen so on

[@robellenberger6816]

Would 1mm bandset tapered at 25-20 with 11 mm steel maxed out could I shoot 10 meters with no drop

[@keithdighton]

Unless your shooting elephants theres no real benefit to shooting a setup like that. I'd be surprised if you could consistently hit a target with that draw weight

[@keithdighton]

I doubt yous het much drop though in fairness, you just wouldnt bellowed to shoot in competition with that setup :)

[@robellenberger6816]

@@keithdighton I'm only trying for squirrels

[@robellenberger6816]

@@keithdighton I have practiced with a heavier setup the squirrels I hunt are the biggest species of squirrel I have ever seen and are very very tough I just want something that will put the smack on them or if there is an occasional raccoon

[@robellenberger6816]

@@keithdighton also if I wanted to hunt squirrels is there a setup you could give me that i could get penetration on a squirrel with a catapult