Thread: Big Shot mis-fire

They are the bullet shaped bags. I've played with the bag position, but it's inconsistent. I think I need to just spend some time in my front yard and experiment with this thing. Still wouldn't trade it for nuthin.

16oz!!!!

Jeez, was there not a brick near by.

Try a Harrison Rocket 8oz or 10oz!!

Treetx is right, go with a smaller weight for sure, even then sometimes if your not pulling straight it still hits, also get a snap release, a must have for those 80' shots.

With a lighter bag you've got to use lighter line, which I don't care for. It seems to get hung up easier and is harder on the hands when pulling a rope into a tree. I prefer Slickline with a 14-16oz bag.

Also have had no problems with high shots without a snap release.

Okay, so did anyone read my post where I said I got a whole case of 160z bags...FOR FREE??? I use Zing-It for line and the weight seems fine. I get plenty of distance with the 16oz weight, it just gets hung up sometimes. I know weights are cheap, but I"ve got so many already.

Originally Posted by Redbull

Okay, so did anyone read my post where I said I got a whole case of 160z bags...FOR FREE??? I use Zing-It for line and the weight seems fine. I get plenty of distance with the 16oz weight, it just gets hung up sometimes. I know weights are cheap, but I"ve got so many already.

Just because someone gave me a echo for free...doesn't mean I didn't get rid of it to buy the right tool for the job.

I've found that when launching, if the pouch is pulled a little to the left or right, the bag tangles up on the way out. You have to make sure the pouch is centered.

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nick

Only problem occurs when I'm standing on the throwline...ouch!!

So Nick, next time someone gives you an echo, I'd be more than happy to take it off your hands I understand what you're saying, but the 16oz bags fill my needs fine as far as height. I actually prefer a heavier bag. I also see what you mean about making sure everything is centered. I might have some free time this weekend to try a few different things.

old thread I know, but I have been having misfires with my big shot, boy I really needed it to be working and it was just pissing me off. Turns out one of the rubbers had slipped back on one side of the Y. My question is, how do I slip the thing back on?

Originally Posted by Redbull

... I'd hate to have to use a smaller weight, I got a whole case of 16oz bags for free.

Can I have one?

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nick

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Originally Posted by TimberMcPherson

old thread I know, but I have been having misfires with my big shot, boy I really needed it to be working and it was just pissing me off. Turns out one of the rubbers had slipped back on one side of the Y. My question is, how do I slip the thing back on?

Hi Timber,

Having the black tubing slip down is a new one on me. I've taken tubing off, and replaced with new tubing, we covered that with pictures in a thread a couple years back. I have never had to advance a tube that has slipped back.

I am going to guess on this one, based on having replaced the tubing one time.

I would say, mark the tubing where it is. Also mark where you want it to be.

Remove the one side completely. Smooth the steel, super smooth, 600 grit wet-sand if necessary. Lube it with a bit of soapy water. Push it back on to the mark of where you want it. Make absolutely sure you don't rotate the tube while putting it on. If you do rotate, say a quarter turn, make sure you give it a quarter turn back the other way. When you get it on, inspect and make sure the thing is sitting balanced and even. You have a few minutes to adjust, but after the moisture evaporates out, it is set, and that's that.

Then I'd use one or two zip ties on each side, just to be sure this slippage doesn't happen again.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by NickfromWI

Can I have one?

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nick

Send me your address at bgrosko@groskofamilylawnandtree.com

you can post a few pictures?

need size/thickness/shape of leather pouch that works without launching a 12oz bag into your face. what diameter black rubber hose did you use?

thanks in advance..

Originally Posted by Koa Man

I was just asked privately how I make the girth hitch to attach the pouch. I'll post it here in case anyone else wants to make their own replacement. Please understand you do this at your own risk. I have done absolutely no safety testing on it.

I take parachute cord and make a knot just big enough that I can force into the end of the rubber tube. Soap helps. After I get it in about 3/4 of an inch, I just get a couple of small zipties and clinch it, locking the knot in place. I always use 2 ties, just for a little security. You could use 3 if you want. Check them each day, have some on hand for replacement. The other end of the parachute cord is tied to the leather pouch. Another way is to make the hole in the leather pouch big enough for the rubber tube to fit through it, bend it over to itself and ziptie it. Just like making a sling shot when you were a kid. I do not try to attempt making a complicated girth hitch.

So that soft yellow nylon pouch is no longer available for the big shot? My bs launches 100% smoothly, 100% of the time with that soft nylon pouch so I would be inclined to think the 'new' pouch is the problem. Twice, the first day I got it the bs misfired but I quickly discovered it was because the line was catching on the sling...keeping all line in front of me when launching resolved that. I shoot regular beanbag style throwbags of all different weight depending on how dense the tree and how high I need to go...mostly 8, 10 and 12 though. Also doesn't seem to matter which way the bag is loaded.

Sherrill's big shot ad claims the 'new' pouch is improved and allows for smoother, higher launches. The pouch looks semi-rigid and open. Is this the pouch folks are having these misfires with? If so, I wonder if we can get the originals back...I don't need any unnecessary fat lips!