Medieval Style Musket Ball Shooting Slingshot Crossbow

[@shannac6339]

That's absolutely beautiful. Without a doubt one of your most accurate looking pieces

[@rivenmain2175]

i know its one of my favorites but i only dont like that the fork is so big but it looks nice

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@ariuszarim No, the crank makes loading much slower. It is needed for prods that are too strong for handloading. But rubber is a lot more efficient than a steel spring, so no crank is needed. The draw is just 22 kg, a teenage boy can do that without a crank.

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@TheRifleman336 I realize that, but I use a brush for applying the oil anyway, faster and more efficient than rags.

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@MrChaosHeadz Yes, that contraption would increase the power. But then again the "charme" is that it is medieval style. And I can always increase the draw weight.

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@tedmaulz No, I have all kinds of rubber operated crossbows. Ball shooters for both lead and steel. Arrow shooters. Stake shooters. Even a plunger shooter! But this model, I wanna use lead mostly because of the medieval approach.

[@SheetSandwich]

I'm never disappointed when I see one of these. Thank you for your creativity and ingenuity.

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@yangmeister666 Slingshots aren't long range weapons. They are OK for shots up to 25 meters. Let us not forget that there is no spinning and no fletching, it basically is a throw. I shoot from 15 meters mostly. For the video, I have to get closer to the target as my camcorder does not have a wide angle lense.

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@Sebol811 It's an A6, actually, with the 2 liter turbo diesel engine. I love it, but it is owned by my employer (company car). I don't have a bird house, but live next to the woods and have a sizeable garden.

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@Punishering2U The trigger is really simple. A round rod is pushed up into a notch of the rotating nut and locks it in place. When you pull the trigger, the rod is lowered and the nut rolls forwards.

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@TheRifleman336 Stain is needed, I agree. Have to and buy some. Will finish it in linseed oil.

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@theBZentertainment Four mm flat iron, bent to shape. Can be done cold in the vise.

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@BeanDip0913 Yes, I ordered some in 16mm, 18mm and 20mm strength...

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@Kooletz71 Yes, lead or stone shooting crossbows were known in medieval times.

[@t3tsuyaguy1]

I wish everyone took as much pride in their work, was you do in your hobby. It's really quite a treat to see such excitement and craftsmanship at the same time. :)

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@aDAMPis1913 I think so too. Shot it all afternoon today, fun, fun, fun.

[@nilsmanuelgut131]

"I don't like shooting arrows." wow how things have changed!

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@krap101 Not really. But it's a good thing that there are no windows around my new shooting range...

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@itsmemaario Sorry, it's just an A6. Company issue.

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@tedmaulz Lead does not happen to be magnetic, you know.

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@TheFinalAdvent Basketball isn't very popular here, but Novitzki is in all the headlines. Germans love soccer, this is what really brings out the crowds. I personally don't like watching ball games. I prefer boxing (as a spectator, not as a fighter).

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@bratwurst080808 Yes, lots of failures. Especially the crazy mechanical constructions require experimentations.

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@TheCredability No kids, just a wife and my niece who lives with us. She is 18 and spends most of her time with the boys... and my wife is in medical school. I do have my weekends for myself pretty much.

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@61diemai Stimmt, die Armbrust ist wirklich erstaunlich genau. Ich muss sie mal auf einen Bock schnallen und "Ransom Rest" Tests machen. Ist aber nicht ganz einfach, das Spannen erfordert viel Kraft und selbst ein schwerer Block verrutscht leicht. Die einfache "Hochschiebetechnik" ist aber ebenfalls sehr präzise. In Alverton habe ich damit Glasflasche um Glasflasche abgeräumt.

[@NineEyedRaven]

He is the sweetest man on the planet (who happens to enjoy building terribly dangerous toys).

[@Jesses001]

A very nice crossbow slingshot. It looks like it has some potential to be very accurate as well.

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@frogger832 But I don't love other things as much as my slingshots!

[@aps8446]

The nostalgia hit me hard when reading the comment section with mixed replies.

[@TheKongz360]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS THE GREATEST CHANNEL EVER BETWEEN THIS AND FPS RUSSIA I FEEL SO ALIVE

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@tedmaulz Check out "Sling-X-Bow with scope vs. ballistic gelatin".

[@Outlawrockman]

You make some of the coolest designs.

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@N02505 You mean with badly designed slingshots? Mine are not falling in that category.

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@IpodFailx700 Check out "Ruber MK2" and "Jack Sparrow's slingshot pistol".

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@roflkthxlol I have good news for you, AFAIK only "Y" shaped slingshots are illegal in Australia. That means stickshots, gloveshots and "W" designs are legal.

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@MrTroll652 Almost got blinded in the right eye from a snapping band (it was a store bought slingshot), Took weeks to heal halfways, but I now need reading glasses on that eye. Hence the safety glasses I am now always wearing.

[@Schelome]

I love how polite he is, that's rare on the internet :>

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@asger9 No... Silver. You know, the type that is too strong for a normal slingshot.

[@bulow453]

Nice looking implement. Very aestheticly styled. Looks like it hits pretty good too!

[@VertigaDesignMEDIA]

I find the trigger mechanism the most difficult part to design and assemble. It needs to be robust and capable to hold and release extremely high draw loads without compromising accuracy. Also the 'draw' should be cranked to maximise power. Your crossbows design revolves around its ammunition and seems to do so very effectively. Your approach is very elegant and appears well crafted. Also, I FUCKING LOVE THIS CHANNEL.

[@61diemai]

Geiles Teil , ...........die Abzugskonstruktion mit der drehenden Kugel-Auflage finde ich sehr interessant , .........ich kann mir vorstellen , das diese Konstruktion im Vergleich zu deinen Vorherigen präziser arbeitet , ...........Hut ab !

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@ameteuraspirant Thanks! But I never sell, this is just a hobby.

[@notquitehim]

You should make a video tour of your workshop. All the videos are richtig geil, keep up the good work man

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@jayfulf Well, I also have a Toyota pickup, and a Yamaha enduro bike. And I would love to own a Hummer 1.

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@61diemai Ja, die Alten konnten schon was.

[@hahahasan]

If you teamed up with the slomoguys it would be so cool. You're ingenuity with slingshots and their incredible slow mo camera would kick ass!!

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@BeanDip0913 Oh, BTW, I am a PADI certified diver as well. But I only hunt with the camera...

[@saieahera9475]

Have you tried using a coiled steel spring instead of rubber bands? There are a lot of powerful coil spring in there somewhere and hopefully someday I could see you fashion out a working model.

[@goldenscales]

You are an amazing man to be able to make these things. Well done, Jeorg!

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@IpodFailx700 99,99% of my BBs will "land" in my catchbox, retrieving is easy. An arrow that hits my archery target needs considerable force to be pulled out again (70 lbs bows). BBs are very inexpensive, I can get hundreds of BBs for the price of a single arrow. And the lead balls do not deform in the catchbox, as it is stuffed with old TShirts.

[@areXyouXEsty]

You, mate, are a champion. Very innovative!

[@pmarzoccojr]

I always enjoy your videos. This is a very nice design.

[@gabrielbennett5162]

"I don't like shooting arrows." That comment didn't age well, LOL. 😂

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@cuteboymimmi Ha! One of the best troll pieces so far. Seriously, I enjoyed it. Good one.

[@61diemai]

@JoergSprave Ja , der Mechanismus ist wohl ähnlich einer "richtigen" mittelalterlichen Armbrust , ........ich finde das nur sehr interessant , wie du das auf die Kugelmunition adaptiert hast , ..........und ich glaube , das diese Konstruktion genauer arbeitet wie die Schuß-Auslösemechanismen an einigen deiner früheren "Schießgeräte"(z.B. wo Tasche und Kugel von unten über eine Nocke geschoben werden) .

[@BeanDip0913]

that was awesome! you mention harpoon rubber at the end of the video, I scuba dive and spearfish regularly, and the rubber that is used on spearguns is extremely powerful and cheap. But I'm sure you already knew that =)

[@Liofa73]

Great energy transfer in the elastic, barely any wobble.

[@Toyfarer]

I Keep wondering what smaller steel shot would do performance wise with that draw? But Stronger Rubber might be nice, too... Love the design!!! Wow. Sling a golf ball out of it... They are designed for distance...

[@RyansUnleashed]

you have such an addictive personality

[@EndlessWeekendFishing]

That is pretty cool, Macguyver would be proud!

[@musikSkool]

I used to think arrows were expensive. But a KZbin archer explained a few years ago that if you miss the target, move closer. He said that actual practice should be done at a distance that you never miss the target. Start at 10 feet if you have to, slowly increase distance when you are skilled enough. Most archers that do this eventually reach about 20 to 25 yards for training. Another archer on KZbin said that in his 30+ years of hunting, almost all of his deer were taken at around 10 yards, "25 to 35 feet". I think that if you can hit inside an 8" circle at 10 to 15 yards then you can hunt with a bow.

[@DudeNumberOnePlus]

Oh Jörg, good to see another of your videos.

[@EnDeter]

Ok like...How many slingshots do you actually own?! They are all so amazing to see keep it goin! :D

[@NorthEastSaskFarmer]

i bought a large magnet with 2 wheels on it, one on each side, and a broom stick in the middle so it is shaper just like the letter "T", the magent is VERY powerful, i simply push it around my yard like a lawnmower and it picks up all of the balls.

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@abitesizedcow More than most. Less than some. :) Seriously, my record is 175 kg, but right now I can probably do 160 (been lazy lately).

[@yangmeister666]

what would you say the maximum range of your crossbow would be? Since you only shoot most of your weapons in close range. Also, it'd be neat to see you try this out at a range or something and see the accuracy.

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@t0k1d0k1eighty8 I do.

[@ninjarearJG]

nice piece of hardware u got there man

[@dflymolo]

@JoergSprave i know, it wasnt meant like that, i was only trying to say that most people couldnt build that for their life, let alone on a sunday.

[@sawadikin]

jorge so young.

[@Chadiseinsteinjr]

would using bearings for the part where the rubber attaches make a noticeable difference in speed?

[@Punishering2U]

Now that's the Real Slingshot Crossbow. Can you make a tutorial on the Trigger mechanism?(If you are planning on making another one with the same trigger). I don't understand the diagram or pics in the Slingshot forum. I think its the best trigger mechanism I have seen so far unlike the Pirate pistol in which the ammo have to push up to fire it. Thumbs up!

[@rdas188]

holy shit dude! I know what I'm going to be building on my summer-holiday for my nephew! Smaller and less-powerful version of course.

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@dflymolo But it's true!

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@Roulden Man, with this kind of power, you would need a dog with great eyesight and endurance, plus a huge parking lot...

[@snifftheshark]

@xESOTERlC actually, arrows are very spendy. carbon arrows can be 12 bucks a pop. and traditional wood arrows can be even more. aluminum arrows are pretty cheap, but they bend very easily...

[@EdgarInventor]

A work of art, that punches holes on wood!

[@laskakamil]

1:25 'it shoots fine...... let me show you...(smile)' - hilarious :)

[@Daz5Daz]

"Let me show you......." Nearly there Joerg!

[@tbrowniscool]

Thumbs up if you think its time joerg tries to beat his own world record. MOST POWERFUL SLINGSHOT 2.0

[@Altherios]

Love your videos please keep making them. Your creativity is great :D!

[@Homopetteriontytt]

Does those sticks that holds the rubber rotate. If dont and you make those rotating they Increases littlebit of speed of the ball

[@IgorAlvesAS]

Nice crossbow, Joerg! I always like your designs! Hey, Joerg, could you please make a video about the types of ammunition I could use on a slingshot, and the ones you most like? Thanks anyway! I really appreciate the time you spend with us and making your videos!

[@doublea422]

this is totally my favorite so far.

[@Jerrez]

Would pre stretching the rubber make it more powerful?

[@Oheeeoh]

I love your videos Joerg. Thanks for sharing!

[@motocross1285]

so how does that nut in the trigger system that you rest the ammo on hold while the weight of the string is on it. It clicks in place?

[@thtdudewiththehair]

great video. could you show us where you store all of your slingshots?

[@sondrekongen]

Impressive work! How long does it usually take you to manufacture these contraptions?

[@ericbenavides3334]

Is it possible to shoot a red hot steel ball with a slingshot? and if its possible will the red hot steel ball do more damage than a normal temperature one?

[@Logan-xu1mm]

it'd burn the wood when you set it, it'd be very difficult to load, and it'd lose lots of its heat moving through the air so fast. assuming the ball punctures the skin and it's still fairly hot, It would just end up cauterizing wound, preventing any or much blood loss from occuring. If it doesn't puncture the skin and is still hot it might leave a very small burn when it bounces off. if it stayed hot enough it might ignite clothing.

[@daltont3878]

This ain't half life fool

[@soulmiles2952]

any chance you could convert to arrows/bolts instead of muscet balls or even show how to make arrows with dowel just an idea thanks just subscribed

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@DemonicaaD14 I am working on a slingshot crossbow that shoots iphones as ammo.

[@doombringer3498]

8 years passed and your accent greatly increased!!

[@321myself]

pure awesomeness! it looks so......GOOD! i love the fire mechanism!

[@deejaytracksuit88]

awesome channel, keep up the good work!

[@xMagicalAsianx]

Just so you know, I only subscribed because I like listening to your accent

[@61diemai]

@JoergSprave Vielen Dank für die Info , ........vielleicht komme ich eines Tages ja auch 'mal dazu , so etwas in der Art zu bauen , aber im Moment befasse ich mich noch mit "einfachen" Katapulten !

[@coustellier]

just great! shoots well and looks good! thumbs up!

[@uksniper1]

thats a lovely bit of engineering mate,,great work! atb,,wayne.

[@zero00tolerance]

good god that's amazing !! and nobody thought of that until the year 2011..this is more effective than the arrow I think.. wonder if it can pierce through ancient armor. please do a test on the effectiveness of this weapon JoergSprave !!

[@N02505]

ehm, genius, but what is the ball turns around (happens sometimes with slingshots)?

[@articulatedcomics]

Nice craftsmanship!