SlingAirGun with spoon trigger

[BoyntonStu]

[theairgunman]

Looks like your project is coming along.  That is a clever trigger system. Have you tried any test shots yet?

[boar]

I wanna see more comon shoot it already I can hardly wait that is a clever triger and looks like a good platform for experimenting cant wait to heat more thanks

Boar

[theairgunman]

Stu, just checking to see how your sling airgun has been coming along. I'm looking forward to seeing some shooting action!

[BoyntonStu]

http://www.huntersfriend.com/2007-Carbon-Arrows/arrow-selection-guide5.htm

Good data.  My goal is to make a rubber powered gun that will shoot an arrow faster than the fastest compound bow.

My goal is 400-600 fps.

I am working on a completely new concept.

Slingairgun.

I shot my first projectile a few minutes ago.

.25" diameter steel slingshot ball, muzzle loaded with a piece of greased cloth.

I aimed at a piece of pine wood about 4 feet away.

A single pair of Silver bands.  I can add 4 more pair.

The pellet made a 1/4" deep dent into the wood and it bounced off.

I was impressed at how fast it seemed to travel.

Thwat!


The gun held together fine.

The spoon trigger was very smooth.

It has proven the concept that a 3/4" piston will drive a 1/4" ball with compressed air.

I need a chronograph.

Next, a video.

BoyntonStu

[boar]

cool cant wait to see what it does after some tweaking
Boar

[theairgunman]

That sounds cool, I can hardly wait to see the video. You definitely wont regret buying a chronograph, it is some of the best airgun money you can spend. I'm curious as to how shooting your airgun compares to a spring piston airgun. I'm wondering if there is less recoil with your setup. Also, how much noise does it make when fired?

[BoyntonStu]

That sounds cool, I can hardly wait to see the video. You definitely wont regret buying a chronograph, it is some of the best airgun money you can spend. I'm curious as to how shooting your airgun compares to a spring piston airgun. I'm wondering if there is less recoil with your setup. Also, how much noise does it make when fired?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8CoxPuNSXY

BoyntonStu

[boar]

cool looks like its gonna have some potrntial all i can say is more please

Boar

[theairgunman]

Looks great! That is a clever safety you put on there. I can imagine what it will do with more bands.   Have you experimented with different patch materials? Patch thickness will become very important when you add more bands.