A SlingShot Slam

[GSLAM95]

I just finished one of the most rewarding seasons for me to date as I hunted 7 states - FL, TN, IL, KS, NE, WY & SD. 
I was able to complete not one but 2 Single season Grand Slams and one of them was  A  SlingShot Slam!
I put 6 birds in the dirt with the slingshot, 10 with the 20 gauge and was part of 8 more as well that I watched other hunters pull the trigger on and feel blessed to have been there for each.

After discussing with a familiar publication I think the slingshot slam may end up in ink so I am just going to do a picture post compiled from a good portion of this season with a comment here and there.  If anyone has any questions feel free to ask as I am going to post many pictures over the next few days. 

The Slingshot Slam..
Florida - Osceola


Tennessee - Eastern


Kansas - Rio


NW Nebraska - Merriams

   

[GSLAM95]

Here is the SlingShot -

It is made by gearhead archery and called a Slingblade. 
You can check it out at gearheadarchery.com but the model I used and the model in the picture on the web is a prototype and there will be a few changes made to it in the very near future. 

[honker22]

Never heard of such.  Looks cool though.  Congrats on the slam

[Gooserbat]

Congratulations John.  Glad you got it done, wish it would have worked out for you to have made it down my way.

[kyturkeyhunter4]

Congrats! 

[GSLAM95]

I will get back to turkey pictures after this but thought there may be some interest in the equipment as well. 

I am pulling 42 lbs draw weight at 29" and was shooting a full length arrow with blazer vanes.  The broadheads used were the Turkey D-Cap by Solid broadhed company and my personal 1st choice The Gobbler Guillotine 4"x4".

Stability in arrow flight was achieved with blazers due to an insert developed by a newer insert company out there called Ethics Archery.  There special insert spins very easily and thus keeps the wind planing down to a minimum.  The inserts do weigh in at 75 grains but speed is not as much factor here as KE with this set-up.  The knurled section you see between my fingers in the pic below is the only portion that gets glued into the shaft.

Here is a short video of the insert installed and how easily the broadhead spins for those interested in stabilizing those big head chopper type broadheads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ZF5L13APw&feature=youtu.be
 

[GSLAM95]

Congratulations John.  Glad you got it done, wish it would have worked out for you to have made it down my way.

Sam I would have loved to made it down but the time restraints just made it impossible to hit OK & TX this time around.  We will do it in the future though as I would enjoy sharing camp with you anytime my friend.

[GSLAM95]

Lets start with a beautiful Florida sunrise...

Some Osceola Hens



This ol Girl didn't care much for our company

She finally was worn out, hot and took a nap less than 10 yards away

[GSLAM95]

Lets just say it was not so lucky for my buddy from Florida's truck
Yep - high centered & not going anywhere..

[GSLAM95]

Some from Tennessee

[GSLAM95]

The opening day of TN season I enjoyed the day with good friend and OG member Matt McClain and a wounded warrior that was all part of the TN Governors One Shot hunt.  It was an exciting morning with multiple set-ups that had a great ending.   


A special thank you to Matt for this Bourbon Acrylic Trumpet as I know you don't make many of them!

Mitch your growing up fast buddy..

[dutch@fx4]

Very cool . congrats.

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