O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[Jonny]

That stainless one looked pretty nice. The builder had a thread going a year or two ago.
I still just use the BigShot, but I’ve been eyeballing the air cannons.

 

[Marc-Antoine]

I want to make an apta too. I have a DIY Big Shot (genuine sling though) but I don't use it often. A down side is the inconcistancy and the loss of power in the cold weather. With repeated shots at short span, the bag goes less and less high. To reduce the problem, I tend the rubbers and lock the release, then let it sit a good moment (while coiling the throwline for the next shot for example). So, I can keep my shooting high the same.

 

[cory]

To reduce the problem, I tend the rubbers and lock the release,

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[SkwerI]

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He has a trigger release, so he cocks the bigshot ahead of time and lets the rubbers stay in the stretched position for a minute or two while he gets the throw bag ready.

 

[cory]

Doh. Danks

 

[SeanKroll]

I haven't pulled out my BigShot in Years.

 

[Tree09]

I'll add it to the project pile then.

 

[lxskllr]

I thought seriously about building one, but it would have been a project I'd probably never get to. The valve looks kinda spendy($100?) if I was comparing the right ones on amazon, and I'd need to buy some tools for installing the schrader valve, so I just bought one. Doesn't look terribly difficult to make though.

 

[Tree09]

I have faith in my abilities lol

 

[SeanKroll]

Haha.

You probably know the ball valve was replaced with a butterfly valve, IIRC.


12 oz bags work well.

There are very basic to build.

 

[treesmith]

Yes. The butterfly makes all the difference.

 

[Tree09]

Is anyone using explosive gases or is everyone just using an air compressor or pump? Ether used to work great for potato guns iirc

 

[cory]

bicycle pump here

 

[treesmith]

Started out using my Slime compressor, but required walking to the truck for every charge. Bicycle pump now.

 

[stig]

I have faith in my abilities lol

So do I.
Wanna make one for me while you're at it?

 

[Tree09]

Sure. Would shipping that overseas be a problem? I'm not familiar with that, would this be considered a weapon since it shoots projectiles?

 

[stig]

Not if you label it " Line setting device".

That is how we get bigshots in.

Believe it or not, we need a weapons permit for those.

Turns into a complete joke every time we renew it.

Make and serial number...............................Big shot.

Caliber...........14 ounce throw bag.

And so on.

 

[lxskllr]

See?! That's why we make fun of you guys! :^D

 

[stig]

Hell, I make fun of us guys.
Hadn't you noticed?

 

[treesmith]

Just leave the cap off the end and it’s nothing but pipe and valve. Or ship it unassembled. Surely even a Dane could grasp tape-and-tighten...😳

(If not, it would at least give us fresh ammo for mockery...)

 

[stig]

If he wrote a VERY detailed assembly manual, I'm sure I could do it.
If not, there is always the 'House to ask for advice.

 

[treesmith]

Owhay aboutway away anualmay ittenwray inway igpay atinlay? 😆

 

[Marc-Antoine]

Is anyone using explosive gases or is everyone just using an air compressor or pump? Ether used to work great for potato guns iirc

Explosive gases would put it in the firearm class in France. Not a very good idea to have a quiet day.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Same here in Commiefornia

 

[treesmith]

I can’t imagine any real advantages of using those over air unless the convenience of just squirt and fire. But air’s free! And quieter to boot. and while a tater isn’t flammable, I’d dearly hate to see a $20 throwbag flying though the air on fire...