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Greetings, This is my first blog entry and I feel it needs to be said as the interest of Slingshots becomes more popular with the information super highway (internet) being the main source new comers...
View ArticleThe Alambre resortera Wirecoathanger Slingshot
The Alambre resortera aka Wire Coathanger Slingshot An urban street weapon for urban warfare and hunting smallgame, the ultimate improvised survival weapon. What could you make if all you had were...
View ArticleOriginal Chained band tutorial
I originally posted this how to make chain linked rubberband bands for slingshot use at the now defunct Jacksshed back in August of 2010. I had recieved several requests from some of the various...
View ArticleThe Slingshot as a Projectile weapon.
The Slingshot/Resortera as a Projectile Weapon, Past and Present, how it kills and it's function as a low powered projectile weapon for hunting smallgame. By, Nico "el cazador"WARNING: SOME IMAGES IN...
View ArticleHunting Ammunition for Slingshots
Types of Hunting Ammunition for slingshots If you ask most people about the best ammo for hunting with a slingshot the most popular answer is lead balls no doubt lead balls are effective...
View ArticleSome of my family's Traditional Resorteras
Here I am posting some pictures of some resorteras I have made over the years.In my family from the Paternal side we use a trademark carving of the cloven hoof this is symbolic of the days when my...
View ArticleResourcing steel balls for hunting ammunition
In this short blog post I wanted to share something I had shared in the past on a gigantic forum.Resourcing free steel ballbearing ammo. As anyone who primarily uses steel ballls for slingshot ammo...
View ArticleWhy do I hunt with a Resortera/Slingshot?
Why do I hunt with a slingshot? Personally I hunt with a slingshot simply because I was raised hunting with a slingshot. It is the first projectile weapon that was placed in my hands when I was only...
View ArticleBeing prepared: Hunting ammo
Being prepared with hunting ammo for your slingshotTypes of ammo for the hunt; a means to an end. As most hunters have a prefered ammo, which sometimes is largely based on their equipment i.e. the...
View ArticleOn The Antiquity and use of Chained Rubberband bands for slingshot use
How old is the use of chain linked rubberband bands for slingshot use? It is said historically that the first patented rubberbands were credited to an Englishman by the name of Thomas Perry in 1845,...
View ArticleSlingshot Projectile Velocity Demystified..
Slingshot Projectile speed for hunting? Misconceptions and facts from work in the field. In many places on the internet forums for slingshots hosted by slingshot enthusiasts and also in various...
View ArticleALAMBRE RESORTERA Q & A Fun Facts
The Alambre Resortera Fun Facts Q & A Hello again fellow blog reader, since the humble wire coathanger slingshot's rise to popularity, there have been many ideas thrown around and also...
View ArticleOld Time Slingshot Elastic of Mexican tradition: a tribute to the round solid...
A tribute to a Classic Mexican Slingshot elastic: The round solids of Resortera fame.Warning Some hunting images are depicted of small game harvested with a slingshot, if you do not agree with...
View ArticleThe Clay Projectile for hunting (Clay ammo)
Clay bullets or hardened clay balls as a small game hunting projectile for slingshotsWarning: Some hunting images will be displayed in the context of this post as they are essential to the point of...
View ArticleHonoring Past Contributors to the Sport of Slingshot Hunting
Honoring past Contributors to the Sport of Slingshot huntingIn this post I want to give some acknowledgement to those individuals who have helped enrich the "sport side" of Slingshot Hunting.Now...
View ArticleLess is more (working with less rubber bands and still filling the pot?)...
Experimenting with a lighter set of chained #64 rubber bands. As anyone who knows me and my love for hunting with the venerable resortera (slingshot) knows that my favorite elastic to use for my...
View ArticleAutumn Hunting Traditions: A more traditional approach to pot filling with...
Warning and legal disclaimer: This blog post is about sharing hunting traditions from the various parts of our Great USA. It is exploring past traditions, sharing their practices for this Autumn...
View ArticleDIY Night Hunting Gear: Low Cost Head Lamp Rig
English rook hunters using a lantern to illuminate Rooks roosting in the trees that they are shooting with a stone crossbow.Disclaimer: This blog post is intended for information purposes only and...
View ArticleSlingshot Hunting Power!
Slingshot hunting Power! A slingshot's power to harvest small game.. What does it really take?An exploration of traditional slingshot elastics and classical yet underestimated slingshot projectiles...
View ArticleRabbit Hunting with a Resortera (Slingshot): Hunting Rabbits with a Slingshot
Rabbit Hunting with a Resortera:Hunting rabbits with a slingshotan Urban Hunters perspectiveDisclaimer: The information on this blog post is intended for information purposes. As with all matters...
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