Y Shot Slingshot
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Although my body is growing older, my mind is still stuck at age 27 – and at times, my mind is even younger than that. I hope this never changes, once the mind grows old, then the body will grow even older – faster! While I can’t do the things I used to do (physically) when I was much younger, there’s still a lot of “fun” left in me.
I grew up in Chicago, and like most kids at that time, and in my neighborhood, we were pretty poor, except back then, we didn’t know we were poor. We entertained ourselves in a lot of different ways. Back then, the television only had four stations, so there really wasn’t much to watch compared to today, where people have hundreds of different television channels to watch, and complain that “there’s nothing on…” As a kid, my friends and I often played marbles – we could play for hours on end. We also fashioned home made slingshots from tree branches. Most of the time, those slingshots didn’t even last a day. And, for ammo, we used rocks – we never ran short of ammo in those days. Yeah, and like most kids my age back then, we got into a little trouble with our slingshots by shooting out windows of abandoned buildings. I guess that wasn’t so bad, compared to the trouble kids get into these days – like taking guns to school and killing their classmates. Nope, back then, we didn’t get into nearly the trouble kids get into today.
When I grew older, I purchased a store-bought slingshot – made out of some kind of hardwood, and it lasted a good long time. The only thing that needed replacing from time-to-time, was the rubber band used for propelling the ammo, more often than not, the rubber band was made out of an old tire inner tube (remember those days, when we had tubes in our tires?). I’ve also had some other better made slingshots pass through my hands over the years, and they were really a lot of fun, and very well-made, too.
Montie Gear has a new slingshot called the “Y-Shot” and I’m here to tell you, hands down, this is the best-made slingshot I’ve ever run across – PERIOD! The all-aluminum frame is made out of 1/2″ thick aluminum plate, cut with a water jet at 50,000 PSI for unrivaled strength and low weight. Then, Montie Gear either powder coats the Y-Shot in different colors, or leaves the aluminum bare – with a grayish oxidized color to the finish.
I’m gonna give you the run down on the specs, right from the Montie Gear web site: “The slingshot features a tapered flat band and leather pouch assembly. The tapered flat band has a 16-pound pull weight at approximately a 28″ draw. The band has a tapered shape and is made from Thera-Band material for a fast shot and long life. The leather pouch and tapered band assembly come from A+ Slingshot in California. The handle is wrapped with 550 test weight paracord for comfort. The paracord also provides a source of very strong cord, should you need it in the field.”
This slingshot is ready for hunting (small game) or target practice. Don’t hesitate to use ammo up to a 1/2″ ball bearing or .44 cal lead ball ammo with this baby. My Y-Shot only came with 30, 1/2 steel ball bearings – which I shot up in only a few minutes, shooting at empty soda cans and empty milk jugs. Darn!I had to run to town, to the local big box store, and purchase a couple hundred more ball bearings – and in no time at all (again) I was out of ammo. Next day, I went to town again, and purchased a good supply of ball bearing ammo from the local big box store, so I’d have enough ammo to last me through several days of target shooting.
I’m here to tell you, that with only a little bit of practice, I found myself hitting empty cans at 25-yards without any trouble at all. I even placed some cans out to 50-yards, and about a third of time, I’d hit one, and they were hit with authority enough to make ’em go flying too. I didn’t do any small game hunting because I haven’t picked-up my hunting license for this year. However, I believe that the Montie Gear Y-Shot slingshot is capable of taking small game like squirrels and rabbits, as well as larger birds like turkeys, too…and we have a lot of wild turkeys are my rural country road. The slingshot would also discourage someone from coming very close to your property, with a well-aimed shot to the body or leg. Now, I’m not saying that you should purchase a mere slingshot for personal defense. However, if someone were trying to sneak on your property, and they took a hit from a steel ball bearing, they’d sure know that they weren’t welcomed. It would also keep pests out of your yard, too – stray cats or dogs.
I honestly believe, that there is a place in a Prepper’s arsenal for a good slingshot. It would be great for taking birds and other small critters for the stew pot – and you can do it silently, too. What’s not to like about this? And, ammo is plentiful, if you only use rocks as ammo. However, rocks are not nearly as accurate as ball bearings or round lead ball ammo – be advised! I personally wouldn’t want to take a hit from a steel ball bearing launched from the Montie Gear Y-Shot slingshot. I saw what it did to aluminum cans and milks jugs – they were easily penetrated out to 25-yards.
Now, while you can go to the local big box store, and buy a pretty decent slingshot, you won’t find one as nearly well-made as the Y-Shot is, or one that will hold up for a lifetime. Were there any negatives about the Y-Shot? Yeah, It only came with 30 ball bearings – I’d like to see at least a hundred included in the package. I’d also like to see at least one spare rubber band and pouch included – because sooner or later, the rubber band is gonna break on you. Full retail price on the Y-Shot is $99.95 – a bit spendy, to be sure. But if you compare this slingshot to ALL the others, you’re gonna see the difference, and it’s a big difference, too. The Y-Shot is outstanding and will give you a lifetime of pleasure – so long as you don’t run out of ammo. And, you will run out of ammo very fast – it is very addictive shooting the Y-Shot – trust me, the little kid in me is telling you the truth.
So, if you’re in the market for the world’s best slingshot, look no farther that the Y-Shot. Is it worth almost a hundred bucks? Yeah, to me it is, and I think you’ll also agree, if you get one, that it’s worth the money. Just make sure when you order your Y-Shot from Montie Gear, that you get some more ball bearings and a couple extra rubber bands with the leather pouch.
I’ve tested a lot of firearms and knives over the years, and to be sure, they were all a lot of fun. But I don’t recall when I had more fun testing a product, than the fun I had with the Y-Shot slingshot. It’s fun to shoot, silent and accurate…and it’s capable of taking small game and birds for the stew pot when the SHTF if need be. If it sounds like I’m more than a little excited about this product, I am. It brought out even more of the little kid in me. And, if I had this slingshot when I was a kid, I would have been king of the block, and would have been known as an “Ace” with it. Check this slingshot out on the Montie Gear web site and you’ll probably get one.
Slingshots are popular and effective weapons for taking small and medium game quietly, and also have an advantage in that they can launch various kinds of projectiles for different tasks.
Slingshots have been around for ages, and one nice perk is that they are mechanically very simple, at their most rudimentary being nothing more than a forked branch with some elastic strung between the tines with a crude pouch or cup to hold the ammunition in the middle.
But modern slingshots can be made from the best and most technologically advanced materials, and capable of launching their ammo at blistering speeds. But a slingshot’s single biggest shortcoming is its comparatively short range, though how short or how long this range is depends on who you ask.
Assuming that a slingshot is being used to kill varmints or other small to medium-sized animals, a modern slingshot will have an effective range of between 25 and 55 feet, or around 8 to 18 yards, or 7 to 16 meters. Used recreationally, a slingshot may be accurate up to 50 yards (45 meters), depending upon the ammunition used, but almost all ammo types will have lost substantial velocity by this point, and will not be suitable for hunting.
But like any other ballistic solution there are many variables that go into the equation, and determining your maximum effective range with your slingshot and chosen ammunition requires a little bit of assessment.
We will take a look at some of the variables in the remainder of this article.
Consider Your Objective
If you do just a little bit of searching on the internet you will come up with dozens or even hundreds of slingshot “fishing” stories; tales from posters on forums regaling any who will listen with story about a shot they made with their slingshot to strike a target 150 yards distant… or even further!
I’m not saying it is impossible, but I am saying those are not realistic expectations if you plan on using your slingshot for any serious purpose, like hunting or self-defense.
Yshoot Slingshot
If you are using a modern slingshot with a powerful band and optimized ammunition I can tell you right now it is entirely possible to strike a larger target at these great distances. Strike it, connect with it, not penetrate it, and definitely not kill it if it is an animal.
No matter what kind of slingshot you are using and what kind of ammunition you are firing, you’ll be loosing your shot holding your point of aim high over the target if you want to have any chance of hitting. You are in essence lobbing a shot in, at this point.
For recreation, target practice or just playing around sure, this is fine, and I have no reason not to believe anyone who asserts as much. But when people start talking about bringing down gophers, groundhogs, squirrels, birds and other prey at these ranges with a slingshot, I flat-out do not believe them.
Stories like these are the stuff myths are made from. But every myth begins with a grain of truth, and the truth is that a sharpshooter can strike and potentially stun or knock out an animal with a slingshot beyond the ranges at which they are typically dispatched, and then give the dazed critter the coup de grace as a follow up shot or by some other way.
Nonetheless, if you have the ability to shoot accurately that far away, there is no reason you don’t want your weapon to produce as much range as possible.
Consider the other factors below when choosing a slingshot to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck when the time comes to push the distance.
Band Material
Ultimately the band of a slingshot is made from any elastic material, but traditionally and most commonly some kind of vulcanized rubber. The properties of the band contribute greatly to the power of the slingshot, though its dimensions also play a part.
Any given band can be fitted or trimmed so that it will be drawn to its maximum length, meaning its potential energy is at peak upon release which will then be imparted to the projectile. More power equals better range, all things being equal!
However, no slingshot band will last forever and it degrades, however incrementally, with every shot. As it degrades it loses power, and as we just learned, less power means less range.
Generally speaking, the more modern the material the longer life and greater power it will have over a simpler, more primitive option.
Y-shot Slingshot
The best competition grade band available today will generally outperform a simple strip of vulcanized rubber cut from an inner tube that has been employed in countless boyhood slingshots over the ages.
Ammo
Ammo choice will significantly affect the range of your slingshot, or at least the range at which it can effectively kill or wound a target. The typical ammunition of choice utilized for the slingshot is some type of ball, though they can fire with great force anything that will fit in the pouch such as pebbles, BBs, airgun pellets and, so forth.
Y-shot Hunting Slingshot
Round balls of varying calibers can be made from almost anything, oftentimes made from glass in the case of marbles, and lead or steel for shot, or even other material such as ivory, bone or even man-made synthetic resins.
The lighter the ammo is the faster it will be traveling upon release. The heavier it is, the slower it will be traveling upon release. Again, this assumes all other factors are equal.
Cooy Y Shot Slingshot
The ideal projectile is one that is heavy enough to impart significant force upon impact and retain velocity but light enough to benefit from substantial velocity at launch. This is not even delving into “specialty” ammo like arrows and stunner bolts.
Build
The design of the slingshot itself also contributes greatly to its maximum effective range, either by making it easier to shoot, or imparting more power and stability to the projectile.
The ubiquitous primitive slingshot, a Y-shaped forked branch, is a surprisingly powerful weapon when paired with a good band, but they don’t hold a candle to modern “starship” type slingshots that feature arm braces, ergonomic grips and a fork that is extended far ahead of the firing hand in order to optimize and maximize the draw length of the band.
You might be able to do surprisingly good work at modest distances with a simple slingshot, but if you really want to push the range you’ll need to upgrade to a modern design.
Conclusion
A modern slingshot using an equally modern band and quality ammunition can easily achieve an effective range of 25 to 55 feet (7 to 16 meters) assuming the shooter is up to the task. This also assumes that one is in pursuit of small animals with a slingshot used as a hunting weapon.
Much beyond these ranges a clean kill is not assured, though the slingshots can almost certainly fire accurately past this distance. Understanding all the variables involved intruding your slingshot and ammunition choice are essential for maximizing range.