The Slingshot Magnum Bolt

Having used Killerk's bolt design for some time, I have become frustrated by it's inherent limitations.

1. the headpiece easily breaks and is easily lost. Not good when you are shooting outside.

2. the headpiece can only hold so much force without misfiring.

Both of these problems are solved in this project, I hope that you like the finnished product.

Step 1 Parts

the parts list is quite short.

normal scotch tape
duct tape
a flame or drill and bit set
at least one gray rod
a paper clip
a pair of wire cutters
you will probably want some pliers

Comments

[D1rty Di3sel]

The fletching didn't work, but then again, I was using wider tape.  Any suggestions?

[LordSnipe]

it's not easy to do, heaven knows. Honestly, all the fletching does in improve the range. Without the fletching, the bolt will tumble out of control in mid-air, so if you want to go for a 300' shot, you need the fletching. Practically speaking, you'll never be accurate at 300' with any type of knex gun, the max range you could hit an 8" target from is about 20-30' at best with or without fletching.

the simple answer, if it ain't working, ya don't need it.

[m1n1j1mmy]

10/10 i used it on my crossbow and i pierced a hole through my curtains from 15 ft!!! thanks :-)

[mikstr2]

why would you say thanks? you pierced a hole in your curtain. (it is a good instructable though)

[Oblivitus]

When something doesn't work; use duct tape; when it still doesn't work; use super glue; and if it still doesn't work; use a hammer. XD

[mettaurlover]

and when that doesn't work, use a chainsaw; when that doesn't work, use explosives. that's about the order i go about fixing things with.

[SeMi_AuToMaTic]

i love it! lol!

[panzerunit5]

hum... so true

[Oblivitus]

That's going on my obituary, laugh out loud.

[panzerunit5]

hahaha hey oblivitus can you make me a avatar

[Oblivitus]

Sure, but don't complain if you don't like it, because you didn't specify what you wanted. I'll try to make something cool.

[frodo7]

great idea, but it just took the end off of my rod upon impact (I was firing at a block of wood to see how far it would go in... The tip part just got stuck in the wood and the rest ricocheted and put a hole in the wall...)

[ILIKEPIE333]

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[Mr. Stealth]

Post a pic!

[osat3ch]

A long time ago I worked in a plastic molding plant. I think your melted hole solution is probably stronger than a drilled hole. Nice ible.

[Mr. Stealth]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I used a 1-inch wire nail instead of a paperclip for added stability and now it works perfect. How is this now above 4 stars? Fav and 5 stars.

[LordSnipe]

REALY REALY REALY BAD IDEA ALERT turn the L wire around so that there is a point comming off of the end of the round.... NOT THAT I AM SUGGESTING ANY 1 TRY THIS

[Mr. Stealth]

Haha that's hilarious. I used a hunting knife to sharpen my bullet, but then I'd take the L wire and bend it like a fish hook. Ouch. NOT THAT I AM SUGGESTING ANYONE TRY THIS. :D

[LordSnipe]

i stick my gray rods in a pencil sharpener... it works as long as you don't jam the rod in to hard... still, awsome fish hook idea. realy, realy nasty. NO ONE TRY THIS. I AM NOT KIDDING. U COULD KILL SOMETHING. EASILY.

[Mr. Stealth]

Did you try my fins idea yet?

[LordSnipe]

nope, sry I took apart my sniper a while ago, don't have a gun 4 this ammo type, but am looking at building a new one

[Mr. Stealth]

Cool. Post pictures when you have another prototype.

[Mr. Stealth]

Sry I meant not above 4 stars. I figured out how to make the removeable fins that killerk used. You take some tape and wrap it around the rod so the sticky side is up. Then you attach the fins on the sticky part and then the whole fin will slide off. If I'm the first to figure it out give credit to me.

[LordSnipe]

hum...... interesting idea for the detachable fins.... don't they just get ripped off on firing though?

[Mr. Stealth]

Not if your wrap the tape around tight. I shot it sucessfully once on my old gun because I removed a bunch of things on the barrel. I lost it right away. I haven't had enought trials for it, but it seems plausible. My new gun I'm building is a model of a VSS.

[pls]

To bad i took apart my sr-v1:( i was having the same problem, but this is a great idea! good job.

[LordSnipe]

ty. plz rate

[pls]

5*:)

[Wafflicious]

posting in my ible is that ok?

[Wafflicious]

if not ill delete it ( posting soon)

[Wafflicious]

plus its only a link im posting

[LordSnipe]

not a problem. go 4 it.

[Wafflicious]

thanks

[grevious]

only two fins? whenever i did it i tried to make 4 fins, i did it a couple of times but im going to try this one next.

[LordSnipe]

I use two fins for simplicity because I have fingers like sausages and have a hard time with more than three fins. However the more fins you can get on the dart, the more stable it will be. If you can or want to do more, do so. it WILL HELP

[grevious]

hmm.. but everytime i do 4 fins it turns out all wonky and not straight, il ltry with two and see my results

[MI6]

This looks really useful - i can see a lot of people wanting this.

[The Jamalam]

if you mean the firing pin, he uses a black carbon rod which doesn't bend. that is why this breaks...

[LordSnipe]

I seem to have missed that..... oh well ps, could you link me to that?