[Archers] New (moving) target(s) of opportunity for the archers of Atlantia!

[Leif Johnston]

Today at Wolfhou, we experimented with moving targets launched from a
Redneck Skeet truck mounted slingshot. There is a new video up on
https://www.facebook.com/RedneckSkeet showing the archers shooting moving
targets from the launch point. The slingshot is perpendicular to the range
and protected by and embankment, so the archers aren't on the video.

 

This new slingshot mount opens a lot of neat opportunities to set up a range
with the slingshots throwing plague rat type or ball type duct tape targets.
Of particular interest is a range with a very good back drop and aerial
shots like skeet. Allen of Wolfhou is working on pulling that together for a
future shoot.

 

If anyone is interested in setting up a range for an event soon, let me
know. The easiest way to move the mounting system is to use the truck mount
that goes in the receiver hitch, but there are other options depending on
how much distance you need for your shoot. Just be careful in the design of
your set up to make sure there isn't additional risk based on the moving
targets and the slingshot location.

 

The slingshot is a hoot for many mundane uses as well.

 

In (really fun) service,

Wiglaf

 

 

Wiglaf Sigeberhting

Sudentorre/Stierbach/Atlantia

 

MKA Leif Johnston

 

 

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