RE: Passion, effort and the right attitude
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I think that you have some great "ging's", or what you Aussies call a "shanghai" in this post.
Over here we call it "Ketties" named after the catapult (slingshot) that was invented after Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber in 1839. A wooden two prong fork with two rubber strings and a leather seat for a stone was my weapon of choice during my childhood on the farm. Later on I graduated to the .22 long that was one hell of an accurate rifle.
At snap load, aim and fire I could hit a matchbox at 30 yards with my kettie.
First time that I heard the name mentioned again was in the army as the guys called their rifles by the same name.
So yeah, you have some great "ketties" here my friend. At first glance I thought that it was an LMG in your tag picture until I looked a bit closer. That is one mother of a rifle that you've got there mate.
My trigger finger is itching lol.
A great post!
It's funny to see what other countries call thing, the local slang as such. I find it interesting.
Yeah, I've got a few pretty nice guns. I only show a few here though as there's no need to advertise too much I guess. That long gun is probably my favourite though. is my favourite. I have a soft spot for it as it shoots so well, is enjoyable to shoot and looks good. My mate did that paint work, a three colour cerakote scheme with battle worn theme...We came up with it together.
I always get a implement or two when people see it in real life and when it starts shooting...Well, it's pretty deadly.
I had a slingshot too. Made a crossbow as a kid also. I've written about it here.
You are right as only mad men wouldn't want a chance to fire that beauty.
But if I know you a little bit, you wouldn't want every Tom, Dick, and Harry to touch it.
I am like that with my camera Lol.
Great that you also had a slingshot and talking about crossbows, my cousin's son who happens to be my godson is a crossbow Gold medalist.
I prefer the longbow however.