Nice video comparison Hudson, and I agree with lead compared to steel. Most hobbyists use lead for hunting compared to steel because of its stopping power, whereas steel tends to provide better penetration and is easier to obtain. Keep the videos coming and also, I hope you and your family are doing okay because of the fires on your island, I hope the locals will recover from that event.
Hi Hudson! You make cool videos! 👍 Your skills are impressive! I saw your video how you made the slingshot! 💥 Which sling shot were you using in this video? How long have you been shooting slingshots?
Hey Hudson...great vids... Question? What is the thickness of the bands you are using and what is the tapper? Also, what ratio are you shooting? Thanks much...
Hey sorry man I missed your comment somehow, I think I ended up using a 25-20mm, 0.7 band for this thing. 9.5mm steel for the ammo. Not sure the ratio. Thanks for the comment!
I actually prefer clay for things like this as it gives you a better idea of what you slingshot is actually doing over just stabbing a clean or invisible hole in gel. Definitely better for airguns and other weak weapons, save for maybe arrows where you want to see slicing action more clearly. I also suggest you give slinging a go as well, check out Mitch Mersa, Irongoober, and Practical Paracord to see some of what those guys are doing. It's a bit different than a slingshot, but I enjoy doing both, as free ammo, practically free gear, and 300+ yard shots end up being a lot of fun, especially at rivers, beaches or into the woods a ways away. I have a video of myself doing a 300+ yard shot into a reservoir if that interest you.
I haven't seen anyone try this yet so I'm giving you the idea to test but what about aluminum ammo to see if it it Flies faster and penetrates more than steel or lead? Bet you could use your ball mold and melt down some soda cans to make your own