tubbiescooter Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I've used these for years and recently purchased another on which is an amazing piece of kit here's a quick review Just recently got a hammer hunter elite from Sheffield catapult company and have to admit I'm seriously impressed the quality of workmanship that's gone into them is amazing value for money the laminating is flawless must easily have a good 72 hours solid work put into it to get this level of finish over the chrono its averages 305ft per second with 10mm steel balls using the Theraband gold supplied, easily more than enough for hunting game also I really like the canted handle on it takes a bit of getting used flicking your wrist with the cant but once you do its very accurate and the large handle gives you a firm secure feel of quality in your hand, overall its not often I recommend things but this I do, I've bought catapults that have cost a lot more than one of these in the past and they've been disappointing as for the money I always expect a high quality finish on a hand made item this doesn't disappoint at all for anyone thinking of getting a catapult and wants a high quality all rounder then the hammer hunter is the one for you. im gonna make some vids of this in action soon to show how good it is for the days when its too wet to get your guns out and ruin them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Is hunting with catapults legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drongo Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Is hunting with catapults legal? Yea, providing you are competent, using suitable ammo and are hunting to kill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 They look quite nice. I would have thought something like the black widow that has the forearm rest would be easier to use though? They aren't too cheap either. Does stones count as suitable ammo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbiescooter Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 They are surprisingly easy to use once you get your eye in and the beauty of this one over my Barnetts and milbros etc it's its hand made to order I was thinking about the cost and for the materials and labour that goes in to making a catty of this quality I wouldn't do it myself as the bloke must be storming for about £1:50 a hour also what stands out is how it feels in your hand it feels how you would want a to end catty to feel As for hunting yes it's fine same rules as shooting though so must be humane kill I.e head shot and you have to be competent at hurting with it also land owners permission but once you take your first grey squirrel or bunny with one its a proper reward for all your practice and developed skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Cheers! Might get one on an impulse. Mind you, I still remember the odd occasions when the stone flew downwards and hit my hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 took me about two weeks of practice taking a tin can and trying to hit it at 20 yards.. just about managed it a few times. I want to perfect it but it takes time and effort. Really respect those people who can cut cards at 50 yards with them :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortmagnum999 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 i know of a local keeper who uses a catapult to bolt squirrels from dreys to be shot with a shotgun. He's better than most iv seen with a catapult and its cheaper than blatting dreys with a shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybucket Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 There is not many better feelings then stalking and taking a bunny with a catty I wasted many hours as young kid walking around my granddads shoot taking *big* bags of 3 or 4 rabbits can't remember the make of the catapult it was a small metal one my granddad brought back from Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halight Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 They are surprisingly easy to use once you get your eye in and the beauty of this one over my Barnetts and milbros etc it's its hand made to order I was thinking about the cost and for the materials and labour that goes in to making a catty of this quality I wouldn't do it myself as the bloke must be storming for about £1:50 a hour also what stands out is how it feels in your hand it feels how you would want a to end catty to feel As for hunting yes it's fine same rules as shooting though so must be humane kill I.e head shot and you have to be competent at hurting with it also land owners permission but once you take your first grey squirrel or bunny with one its a proper reward for all your practice and developed skill Got any links mate ? So we can see photos and the link. I like a Good Catapult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimW Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi guys, I made the catapult for tubbiescooter. There are quite a few photo's online of them, here's a link to a video showing them as I think they look a bit better in the flesh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djvm-9rSl_4 All the best, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXI KARL IXI Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Looks nicer than the black widow (which I've had since I was 9, now 30) or the bright green Diablo I have. Never thought about hunting with one. The black widow my dad bought me as a father son bounding thing. me and my dad will fire it with my son when he's old enough great times. Strange the things we hold on to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) They look quite nice. I would have thought something like the black widow that has the forearm rest would be easier to use though? They aren't too cheap either. Does stones count as suitable ammo? They did when I was a lad lol, we had a disused railway track that's where we went to get the iron ore shaped like marbles excellent ammo Edited March 22, 2013 by the crowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXI KARL IXI Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I might have a go at stalking with my slingshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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