crossbows vs. slingshots
' Hi everyone,
I'm chopstx, the creator of this group. today I want to start a discussion about which one is better: a slingshot mechanism, or a cross bow mechanism? do you think they're the same? please explain your 'answer thoroughly and carefully.
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7 years ago
I've used both and they each have an advantage. Crossbows are more reliable, and accurate, but slingshots are more portable and much easier to make. Currently I'm making a hybrid ( a la Joerg Sprave) using very sturdy rubber tubes. It's a combination of http://youtu.be/zK2Bcn1ze4c and http://youtu.be/5l8Ql2r26gE The rubber can break ( not probable, but possible ) so that would make it less reliable than an actual crossbow, which is not beyond my capabiliuties, but more bother than I want to put up with.
I live in Mexico, and slingshots rule here because they're cheap to make and cheap to shoot. When your income hovers at around $400/month, even .22s are expensive.
I just like primitive weaponry.
10 years ago
Crossbow mechs are more reliable. Sling mechs get better range/power.
Reply 9 years ago
what do you mean by "more reliable"
Reply 9 years ago
It won't misfire in your face and/or break something without you actually pulling the trigger. I've had an SR-V2 misfire sometimes.
Reply 10 years ago
yeah, i prefer crossbows though.
10 years ago
What is the difference? Anyways whatever type of mechanism you use it doesn't really matter because you should still use arms to make your rubber bands more efficient.
Reply 10 years ago
i think they're the pretty much the the same too. however, like DJ Radio said, crossbows are more reliable however, slingshots boast more power and range.
Reply 10 years ago
Because crossbows are generally shorter and slingshots are longer. Maybe he's just trying to make it sound like he's smart? seriously the only feature that truly separates a cross bow from a sling shot is the structure holding the rubber bands- arms or not. And a crossbow set up would add a lot more power. In fact if you were to make a sling shot but you give it arms to hold the rubber bands it'll get more power from the same bands.
Reply 10 years ago
dude, the difference is that crossbows have rails, slings dont. This is why Slingshots get more range/power, because there is no rail to cause friction.
Reply 9 years ago
not wicky's crossbows, they are sling shot crossbows.
Reply 10 years ago
and on your note on slings being longer than crossbows- its possible to have a crossbow as long as a slingshot.
10 years ago
hey guys im gonna say im might be posting a sligshot magmum :P im not making any promises but it might just happen but if it does it will be after i post my two ball mahine and coaster ( the coaster will be a maybe)
Reply 10 years ago
sorry i meant dester eagle not magnum