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Anybody a good shot with a blowgun?
June 01, 2020, 02:37 PM
BB61Anybody a good shot with a blowgun?
So I have one that I bought for a variety of reasons. First thing I did was check to make sure the tube was straight, it is. So then I started practicing, I couldn’t hit anything until I closed my right eye and aimed with my left eye. Doing this, I was fairly accurate. I’m right handed though. Any reason why I’m shooting as a “lefty?”
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June 01, 2020, 02:45 PM
vinnybassA long while back, I remember getting the best results with both eyes open & putting the center point of "both" blowguns on the target for best windage.
Elevation was a matter of trial & error.
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June 01, 2020, 02:53 PM
apf383quote:
Originally posted by vinnybass:
A long while back, I remember getting the best results with both eyes open & putting the center point of "both" blowguns on the target for best windage.
Elevation was a matter of trial & error.
Yup. Same here.
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June 01, 2020, 03:00 PM
46and2Mine was lost forever ago, along with my first nunchucks with the swivel chain.
June 01, 2020, 03:00 PM
ZSMICHAELAre you friends with the guy looking for a burner phone?
June 01, 2020, 03:01 PM
Ed FowlerPractice at lots of ranges, lots of practice!
June 01, 2020, 03:01 PM
BB61Thanks. I’ll try the “double vision” method.
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June 01, 2020, 03:15 PM
1s1kIt doesn’t matter what “handed” you are it matters what eye dominant you are.
June 01, 2020, 03:33 PM
RichardCThe Hovitos sure missed Indiana Jones a lot.
Always assumed they all had onchcerciasis.
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June 01, 2020, 04:22 PM
wreckdiverI impressed my wife once with mine. Bat got in our house and was about 22' up on the front wall. I went out to the garage, got my blowgun, that she didn't even know I had. Nailed the bat first shot
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June 01, 2020, 04:31 PM
RichardCquote:
Originally posted by wreckdiver:
I impressed my wife once with mine. Bat got in our house and was about 22' up on the front wall. I went out to the garage, got my blowgun, that she didn't even know I had. Nailed the bat first shot
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June 01, 2020, 04:58 PM
BigSwedeMan I wanted one of those as a youngin, but my wallet didn't match my ninjee skills
June 01, 2020, 05:30 PM
46and2Be adventurous... use throwing stars instead.
June 01, 2020, 07:37 PM
bald1Whaaaa? A good slingshot not good enough? "D
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June 01, 2020, 07:43 PM
PluguglyWhat caliber? I have a .40 that I got forever ago that's great fun, and a Cold Steel .625 that is capable of putting surprisingly large game on the table (but not in my hands!) Search YouTube for videos of Tim Wells taking goats and even black bear.
I've used my .40 in younger days for mouse control. The dart would pin the mouse to the wall, preventing escape, and the cats appreciated the free shish kebabs.
June 01, 2020, 09:56 PM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by Plugugly:
What caliber? I have a .40 that I got forever ago that's great fun, and a Cold Steel .625 that is capable of putting surprisingly large game on the table (but not in my hands!) Search YouTube for videos of Tim Wells taking goats and even black bear.
I've used my .40 in younger days for mouse control. The dart would pin the mouse to the wall, preventing escape, and the cats appreciated the free shish kebabs.
You blow gun all the bears you want.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. June 02, 2020, 12:46 AM
BB61To answer some questions: the blow gun is .40 caliber. We seem to have a bit of a rodent problem as the field across the street is being developed and the dog is useless (which is also why I'm not using poison). We can't get a cat because of a neighbor who does not like them and no BB guns in the city. I considered a wrist rocket but ditched the idea as they are too powerful.
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June 02, 2020, 09:36 AM
henryazWhat kind of projectile(s) do you use in a blowgun?
When in doubt, mumble June 02, 2020, 10:17 AM
Mr. Peteronimanquote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
Mine was lost forever ago, along with my first nunchucks with the swivel chain.
they are probably with your clacker balls
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