Thread: Big Shot mis-fire

Anyone else have problems getting a successful launch with this tool? I'm using 16oz Weaver throw weights. When I get a good shot, it works great, but it seems to mis-fire a lot. I'm sure it's technique, so are there any tips out there?

What do you mean by mis-fire?

The bag seems like it gets caught up on the way out of the pouch resulting in a "mis-fire". Just wondering what I'm doing wrong.

sounds to me like the bag gets caught up on the way out of the pouch resulting in a mis-fire
i think thats whatyou're doing wrong. hope ive been of some help!

Thanks, 'preciate it So, what can I do to prevent this!!!Hmmmmmm!!!

try turning the bigshot 180 degrees

On mine, if I release with the pouch too close to the pole it will sometimes catch or hit the head.

John

I use a twelve ounce bag. And I still suck, just not as much. My dealer told me most people don't use anything over 11 oz. Buuuut, where you're at Redbull it might be a whole different story...here in Colorado the trees are much smaller. Thinner air too.LOL. 1/3 less oxygen.

I have it positioned correctly, with the pouch on the bottom side of the pole when firing, just like the directions say. We don't have too many big trees here either. 60' will get me tied into pretty much anything I work on. I've tried positioning the bag differently in the pouch, but haven't found that sweet spot yet. I'd hate to have to use a smaller weight, I got a whole case of 16oz bags for free.

Originally Posted by Redbull

I have it positioned correctly, with the pouch on the bottom side of the pole when firing, just like the directions say. We don't have too many big trees here either. 60' will get me tied into pretty much anything I work on. I've tried positioning the bag differently in the pouch, but haven't found that sweet spot yet. I'd hate to have to use a smaller weight, I got a whole case of 16oz bags for free.

this may sound stupid, but have you tried taking about 10ft of your throw line and putting in the pouch with your weight? it might work and it might not, but worth trying i guess

That's a good idea Sizzle, it's worth a shot. I'll let ya'll know if that works. It will be a few days though, weather sucks right now.

Do you have your line out in front of you when you take the shot?

16 oz is a big chunk to use in the big shot, I would rather use 16oz as a hand throwball for 30'-40' shots. I use 10 oz with some line out in front, the rest in a bag under the pole. I know the line must run free at launch if it catches on anything it will 'misfire'. Practice, practice, practice. I also find if I don't hit my mark after 3 tries I walk away, check my gear and start over, once frustration sets in its all over.

I use 14oz bags and haven't had a problem EXCEPT for a couple of times when there was a wrap in the tubes. Double check each time you reload that the bag and tubing are hanging correctly. It is possible to load up with a twist in the system but it interferes with a clean shot.

I am with Justin on checking the tubes for proper positioning. If they are twisted up, you are almost guaranteed to mis-fire.

On a side note, I find that for most shots around here the 12 oz (red) bags work best for me. On the higher shots, the 10 oz (white) bags work really well.