Looking for a good slingshot/catapult

[bbdave]

I am looking to have a go at using one where is best to get one I could have a bash at making one but I think my first should be made by someone who knows what they are doing.

Any good suppliers, makers that can be recommended?

Dave

[ammo]

There is a guy on here Sylvanbilly, he makes great cattys, best ive seen. If he cant help you the Millbro are good. I had a Barnett Diablo pro 2, with all the bells and whistles, i wasnt impressed with the build qaulity at all.

[Tigger004]

Gamekeeper catapults are superb, I chose the pocket rocket 5, no regrets at all

http://www.youtube.com/user/OLDMANSBALLBAG

[bbdave]

Cheers I'll look at those I see there are a few on ebay but as a newby to catapults not sure exactly what to buy.

Dave

[Tigger004]

If you want a genuine Gamekeeper watch where you but it from, I know there was a lot of info on his sites about not using ebay due to sub standard copies,

check out his web site http://www.gamekeeper-catapults.co.uk/ it contains a section on picking the right catapult, hope this is useful,

Also I just remembered our own Justin ( Fish ) used to make and sell catties, maybe he still does

[midas]

That gamekeeper john,is sure accurate with those catties,makes very interesting viewing!
Thanks for the leads!

[bbdave]

I'm amazed how accurate these are I've no idea how long it'll take to get good enough to take a rabbit. I assume you use ball bearings to give consistent results lord knows how many of those I'll need.

Dave

[SteveW]

I make my own from natural forks and use lead balls as ammo. You can make a simple ball catcher from a box and an old t shirt or jumper hung so that it absorbs the energy of the ball when it hits. A fishing weight mould and a few simple tools is all it takes to keep you supplied with hours of fun

[midas]

Re ammo for your catapult.toys R U,.Bags of marbles for a £1.for light ammo.LEE single cavity bullet mould .36 or .44 about
£15..scrounge some scrap lead/wheel weights..n cast your own.
Steel ball bearings can be bought of e=bay.in various sizes.Think I paid about £5 for 500.tho these were 8mm..which my cross-bow fires as well as bolts.
As stated earlier..a card board box fild with an old Cushion,clothes.will stop them,and enable you to re-use.
A visit to most gun shops will provide a selection of catapults.personally I'd stick to the basic forked stick principal ones.n reject the wrist braces,stabliser,Sights etc.Best of luck.

[bbdave]

Cheers chaps i have read quite a lot over the past few days and have now ordered a gamekeeper cat. so I'll let you know how i get on with it when it arrives thanks again for the advice and links.

Dave