Birding practice?

[Boots270]

I've been looking into ways of practicing bow birding techniques.
Not finding much except having a partner throw a target in the air.
I don't like that. I want a launcher unit like shotgun clays.
Was thinking of making a large slingshot launcher that would throw balled up tshirts or stuffed animals.

Any ideas?

Do you guys practice for in flight bird shots?

[calgarychef]

There are indeed launchers just like trap machines for bow birds but they're pricey. The best is to set up a piece of plywood and the pitcher stands behind it and tosses them up for you to shoot at. I say the best bescause it gives the best flight to the object like a frisbee, foam disk etc. We've made a big slingshot and shoot nerd balls, it works well but still takes a person to shoot it.

I'd like to see a pneumatic launcher with foot control so one person could use it.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

We used to run a clothsline downhill and had a rubber duck decoy on an clothsline roller...you could run a line with a clothespin stop and operate single handedly...it would run 50 yards...
lots of fun...

first couple shots most will miss by two feet behind

Neil

[Boots270]

That's a cool idea Neil.
And chef too.
Maybe a throwing stick like you throw a ball for dogs would work too?

I would like something with some good distance.
But obviously gotta practice close 1st.

[petew]

Behind a piece of plywood tossing targets is a great way to be leaking blood. There are bow bird thowers available and the plans to make them are also available. Check the review I did on this one. He just sells the plans now.
http://peteward.com/2007%20new%20pag...ngshooter.html

[Boots270]

Thanks Pete.
That's just what I'm looking for.
Was running the plans through my head on what to do.
Will be a blast for camping weekends

I didn't like the plywood idea.