In my childhood we bought some rubber strings from a stationary shop, they were white and broad. When we tied three by three together we sat down and used our feet suspend the slingshot. Not possible draw by hand alone so we used our backs. It was so powerful it went through walls.. We go to car workshops to get old wheel ball bearings we smashed to get the ammo... .. old days... :)
Yes and I believe we could do that still today. Just use postage rubber bands. The depiction in this original video is either post civilization or just fake and weak.
When I was little. I would walk in the woods looking for the perfect branch to make a slingshot from. We used old bicycle tubes for bands. Thanks Lilly!
It looked pretty average to me, that's the size of most "gutting" knives. I typically carry a 6 inch Buck knife when I hunt. I also have some KA-BAR knives, which have blades around 6 inches long that are great for hunting and camping, but if I'm hunting in heavy brush I like to take my 12 inch Bowie style knife or an 18 inch machete, as well as a hatchet or an axe.
TIP FOR "SLINGERS" - Dollar Stores still sell bags of glass marbles for $1. They make good ammo for sling shots, and a lot cheaper than the metal ammo sold at Walmart !
And with glass marbles, you get this really cool effect where, if you hit something hard, tiny pieces of glass and glass dust gets scattered everywhere. Use something else, please.
@MichaelKingsfordGray As Forest Dweller said, just use stones. Why would you go and buy it anyway? Glass is not environmentally friendly and especially not when it shatters which, believe it or not, it can do. Lead? Who the hell would use lead?
Wow, this video showcases some incredible slingshot skills in action! The accuracy and precision needed for hunting with a slingshot is truly impressive. It's not just about the thrill of the hunt but also the respect for nature and the environment. Kudos to the hunter for demonstrating great marksmanship while enjoying the outdoors. This video is a perfect blend of adventure and appreciation. Sir can you pin my comment?
Hi Lilly, this brings back old memories! When I was a kid we used old inner tubes. Then we discovered that we could buy surgical rubber tubing at the local drug store. And it worked perfectly and we did take small game with it. Fantastic video!!! Thanks for bringing back those old memories! Cheers my friend!!
I'm a girl who absolutely loves bushcraft, and I've actually been bullied a lot because of it too. You give me lots of confidence and motivation to keep doing what I love. Thank you
Great video! Pre-tied flat bands for slingshots cost about 75¢ . They are far, far better than innertubes or rubber bands or surgical tubing. They can easilly be stashed in a persons bug-out bag with some ammo and a few rubber bands for attaching the bands to the frame that can be made when out in the field. Great job Lilly.
I grew up using slingshots, I stoped using them for many years as I moved to a city and go to school then going to work and and got into fire arms but now.i got a few slingshots and I'm working on my powerful slingshot also got my new recurved bow and all thanks to your awesome videos.
Thank you for showing liebe Lilly! Echt cool und gscheit, das ein klopfen der Kerpen hat mir auch sehr gut gefallen und schlau wie immer, richtig super! Beste Grüße an alle, lasst es euch gut gehen, Sepp
@Hare Where are you finding the square rubber? I had it as a kid but couldn't find it years later when I wanted it for my nephew. Snooker and pool table guys had it but were using something different later on apparently
I ALWAYS appreciate your videos. They are straight to the point with visuals that folks like me really NEED sometimes. I don't know if you can find them where you live but there are white rubber rings that are MUCH thicker. I actually have THOSE and NOT the orange rings. They'll do in a pinch but even in my canning/preserving I use 2 orange rings because they have gotten so thin. I have a couple of willow trees and a good maple for the branches so I'm making one ASAP just to start practicing with now. Rather to be safe than sorry.
Good 2 know! I like thinking of your father teaching you skills which would later have you become; 'Survival Lilly'! I love and miss my Dad so much! He taught me to appreciate nature and become an enthusiast for doing trails. Thanks 4 sharing your time/talents with us Lilly...WELL DONE! Amy was 'chill' today. Health and God Bless you n' yours!
You should see my scrapper frames! You can buy a rotary cutter set at an arts and crafts store and buy some toning bands and now you have a powerful band-set. I use nylon twine, slightly different thicknesses. Awesome in a pinch natural!
5:45 Obviously it takes time to get good with the slingshot. Also, if you are using pebbles you pick up from the ground, the shape will affect the flight of the stone.
hy lilly, i remember from my childhood to use a latex garrote for the slingshot, very durable and strenght, very common here in brazil at least, have a nice day!
I used to use bicycle tubes and cut into strips it worked for small game. I use to make the sling shot from 3 quarter inch plywood and used leather pouches and used simple stones in a bag. I guess it depends on how much time and ingenuity you want to put into it. Lots of trial and error to achieve better and better success. I remember as a kid I got to be really handy with a slingshot sometimes better than my buddy with a pellet rifle.
Better than nothing. You wouldn't want to use it on big foot, he would come after you and take it away! lol In the 50's-60's we used old bicycle tubes to make the bands, a stick like you have there and cut up an old shoe for the leather pouch. After many hours of shooting, it's amazing how accurate you can get.
Hey Lilly great video as always. You mentioned therapy bands. Here in the UK we use 'Theraband' which comes in different strengths (I think Gold is the highest resistance). That's a brilliant use of the band-aid for the pocket. I've cut them out from cheap leather replacement insoles.
Thank you very much for suggesting 'Theraband'. This is exactly what I need. Not wishing to buy on line, I found that Argos do a stretch expander set, so it sounds as this will meet my needs.
The words on the screen when I was scrolling said, "Hello my name is Julie" and I just thought that was funny, because I know you said Lily lol. I love that you share your skills with us thank you. God bless!
notice how her spouse just likes to stop and focus on her face for a moment because she always looks so cute when she is working, cause you can see she enjoys what she does when she is outside. :)
I make slingshots and I use old bicycle tire tubes for the sling you can pretty much make them as wide or narrow as you like, durable and packs a punch with the load you can put on it.
I would like to suggest that you could substitute the cotton for small cable ties to secure the rubber to the yolk and the pad. Additionally, for a longer wearing pad you could cut out a small piece of leather from an old belt for this purpose. Also, I remember that you replaced your sling rubber band on your catapult recently, you could possibly utilise those as a stronger rubber source. Liked the video, you also make them so enjoyable to watch.
In Cuba, that is the rule as you cannot buy anything outdoor related because it doesn't exits, you have to built it with ur own hands everytime. We also use this tiny hoses for IV solutions in hospital and pieces of resistant clothes like leather, jeans, a piece of those 50 lb of flour bag, etc. Good job Lilly, tell us the name if that camo pattern please.👍
I have to laugh: "Look mum, rubber bottle seals in the woods!" As for the range, perhaps the knife on the end of the stick would allow a bit more distance between the shooter and the target, lol.
Пластырь!!! Серьёзно!!! В детстве мы использовали кожу, от чего ни будь (старая сумка, ремень)! Но в принципе, такая рогатка, имеет право на существование.
Hi Lilly, You're looking good. Good to see. Hope your' health is OK now. Seems to be. Plus I think Marriage agrees with you! XXX Like everyone else I also made sling shots as a a kid. My grandfather taught me how. I even made one out of a clothes hanger and rubber bands that I could hide in my pocket and bring to school. :O) About a year ago I made a couple in my shop. A little more sophisticated. Cherry Wood that I found in my shop, inner tube and leather. I am 84 so I guess what I'm trying to say is Sling Shots are not age oriented. Anyone that loves the country and shooting will agree. Good shooting considering, I don't think the slings you used were that accurate. ??Good work Kiddo.
You can also use bicycle inner tubes cut into strips. If you train enough you can achieve instinctive shooting. I did head shots on squirrels when I was young and I don't remember ever actually aiming. I've seen others do the same with hunting bows and flying birds.
In most sporting good stores you should be able to find rubber tubing sold by the foot. usually with the fishing supplies. As a youth I used to make water wienies (a form of water gun) but the tubing works great for sling shots as well.
I love your camp den and your shooting videos- I love shooting too👌🏻 do it everyday can you do some more shooting.👍your channel is awesome and is the best bush craft one out there.
Those tourniquet straps that they use for when they draw your blood they work pretty good I usually have two of them with me and a lot of times I'll wrap one around my knife sheath
When I was a kid, I used to use an old inner tube for rubber. I could make the elastics as thick as I wanted. Part of an old leather glove for the pocket. Worked like a charm. I even built one with a long handle so 2 people could hold on for long distance. Great video! I love to McGuiver things too.
As many others, I really liked your "deep forest" camo. Plenty of effective dark shadow pattern in it. The slingshot brought back fond memories of my and my brother's youth. Danke!
While it might not be the ultimate in projectile weapons, a slingshot would be a heck of a lot more useful for hunting for food in a survival scenario than, say, a sword. They can also make effective self-defense weapons, especially for people living in places where firearms are illegal. Even if they aren't legal either and a factory-made one can't be bought at a store; as you've shown, all it takes is the know-how, a few tools, and some easily obtainable and innocuous items and you can be well on your way to procuring food and even defending yourself during a time of societal breakdown.
I decimated a pile of thin rubbers, and then shot a heavy can, the rock bounced back and hit me in the stomach when the can stayed put XD. Great tutorial!
You can buy surgical tubing at a reputable pharmacy... the stuff they use on your arm when taking blood. It is freaky strong. I've been wanting to make a slingshot too lately.
Ya could have used, some inner tube, and a piece of felt or something else, for the pocket. Lol I haven't made one of those, since I was a kid. What kind of camo pattern is that?
Is it a good or bad idea to shoot several small projectiles at once? (Such as to cover a target, like with a shotgun). Or, the complete opposite - making and shooting arrows? For a survival situation, I mean.
Cool ! Als ich meinen Bruder gefragt habe ob er mit Bogenschießen will hat er gemeint er würde gerne mit der Steinschleuder schießen. Jetzt müssen wir uns welche bauen 😀
Thanks for the video! Quick and easy tutorial. Gonna be making a "zombie" slingshot with my 4-year old. Wonder what we'll do with it. Love the camo outfit! Did you make it out buy it?
Back in the day, the Sunday NY Daily News came rolled up and held with a fat rubber band. We would find a stick like yours; but would cut a hunk of leather out of one of my father's old work boots. We would double up the rubber bands and we had a decent slingshot.
I appreciate your skills. Never made a sling shot, but now I will give it a try. Thank you. Where did you get your camouflage from? It is impressive and I would like to get some.
That slingshot would be way easier to use if you cut the forks much shorter. The longer forks create a longer lever and pull harder on your wrist the further back you draw your bands
