tldr - am I better off using a normal slingshot or rifle?

I have looked at products designed to launch tennis balls (for dogs) and they are all completely pathetic, never have I been so disappointed in human endeavour. The only exceptions have major drawbacks.

I have made a few slingshots for regular steel ammo and try to make them shoot 11mm ammo as fast as possible, but keeping efficiency in mind because there's always a cut off for diminishing returns. I would really appreciate some help figuring out what the best build would be to throw a tennis ball as far as possible, to make my dog happy.

Is there a good way I can figure out what thickness, length and width bands to use at the best draw length? For reference I currently have spare .8mm snipersling black I don't mind using up for experimenting, but i'd rather have a good idea of where it needs to be so I don't waste a lot of time and materials.

My first thought was a normal rifle type build allowing the front end to be stepped on to allow an easier draw. I am also thinking having it fire through a tube (guttering) might be better as I could add a hop-up style system like in airsoft to give backspin to the ball.

Any help with the maths on this would be great. I would lean towards power over draw weight, up to a point where it just doesn't add much benefit.

Thanks

Shooting TTF and having this issue where the band skims the back of my hand on release. Not the worst thing but after a bit it does get irritating. Any changes I can make to my form to prevent this? TIA

.177 BBs w/ simple shot 0.4mm bands.

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Hey everyone!
I cut this wallnut from our tree cuttings because it really looks like a gunstock and i love sticks lol. I want to make a slingshot that has a pistol trigger and can shoot a car from about 60 meters accurately but i dont know where to start or how to thinker a plan about this. Any help is really appreciated!

I tend to make things a bag for whatever I need a bag for. But this is a great product. Well made and I'm not mad at the price for what I can be put in this thing. Holds 2 frames ammo of course flashlight and a spot for random thing all over the bag.

https://youtu.be/SrTWvykL2e0?si=Az146CAP2neOPFDy

I'm thinking something like this.

Damn almost forgot to check my mail today. Finally got my WASP Stinger. Can't wait to band it up and kill some cans. Anyone else rocking a Stinger? And how do you like this tiny monster?

Today did it with less shots and with the Scout Lt. Getting better as the days go by.

Gonna try to get a slingshot out of all this. Could be great, could be a disaster we will see.

Does anyone have experience with BB gun catch boxes on Amazone? Are they durable enough for slingshots?

I just received my first slingshot in the mail. For the moment all I have is an archery black hole target. Is that safe for slingshots? Thought I’d ask before potential danger.

Had a pretty good clay-day with the Sparrow. Regular 25 -30 foot range. Just had to clear the mind a bit. Couldn't go fishing so this is what it was.

I get this dankung victory, that i don't know how to aim because the round tips and one side looks longer than the other

When I draw the band and aim normally in such a way that visually the band overlap, and when following the line of the band it clearly curves and it is impossible to hit anything

How to use this fork

I just learned about frameless slingshots and I am very interested. I’ll take any tips, recommendations on brands, literally anything. Just wanna try it out.

Best place to buy? Does anyone offer a variety of tapers or do you have to specify the preferred taper when you buy the template? I've not done my own bands before so should I stick with the taper of pre-cut ones I'm using or is there a general consensus on one or two fav tapers that are common for newbs?

Pictured setup Scout LT2, Snipersling yellow .5mm, ammo (not pictured) is 5/16" steel

Just ordered a 5 pack of various frameless slingshot to see what I prefer. I would try making my own but for $10 and free shipping I figured this would be the way to go

Anybody never fork hit? Wondering how common that is.

Is it the same as any other one? The bands came off long time ago so i zip tied them back onto the frame.

Same one I use everyday , no changes to stance or how I’m holding it or ammo. Shots are going straight just way far to the right of aiming point. Having to aim way left to hit target. Any tips or ideas?

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Hi Gang.
A mate of mine that now lives in the Netherlands has been given a slingshot and asked me how best to re do the rubbers.
I've not seen these types of arms before, flattened but with a bit of bar above.
Anyone got any experience or good ideas I can send him ?
Cheers !