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Old 05-06-2013, 05:38 PM
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Default Maybe a fun project/contest?

Sitting here bored watching a spider walk across the floor, I had an idea.

Micro archery.

I am going to try and design a tiny handheld bow, and shoot 1/16th carbon rods.

I don't know if it is possible, but it sounds like fun.

What a blast, if a guy can do it, shooting at a target on the other side of the couch.

If I can I will eventually try a compound version, but likely too difficult.

I have a long lasting background in r/c, still have a lot of parts and think I can do this.

Anyone else interested in micro target shooting? I am thinking 2-3" arrows
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Old 05-06-2013, 05:44 PM
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Ya that sounds like fun, I'm not sure i can make something as creative as yours but i might find some stuff, start shooting ants or any other bug in the yard.

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Old 05-20-2013, 10:31 PM
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Mouse bows we call them. I have a 15" Vine maple long longbow here with bamboo swizzle stick arrows with trade point broadheads.
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Old 05-20-2013, 10:45 PM
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suction cupped darts may work.

better surface point area w/ little to no house damage.
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:44 PM
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You can make a decent bow out of a ball point pen and a rubber band. You can shoot the ink part through a cardboard box!
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:00 PM
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lol.. that would be awesome!!

I have seen a tiny crossbow that was built. Heard it shot pretty sweet.

Post a pic if you end up building one!!
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:04 PM
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Default Great idea!

I will be working on a couple of ideas , love the thought Ken, I tinkered with mini bows long ago that actually shot quite decently, hehehe sounds like fun!
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Old 05-21-2013, 01:13 PM
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Default Look at this link

http://www.abbeyarchery.com.au/p/CT1...uot%3B+RH.html

Wow they do actually have a mini compound bow! Shoots arrows a 100 fps!!
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Old 05-21-2013, 07:47 PM
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Vine maple selfbow, "MOUSE BOW"
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Old 05-22-2013, 01:51 PM
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use it as a Bunny Buster
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lol.. that would be awesome!!

I have seen a tiny crossbow that was built. Heard it shot pretty sweet.

Post a pic if you end up building one!!

You might not want to be in possession of a Micro crossbow (50cm or less).
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