Slingshot Ammo Damage Test: Shocking Results You Won’t BelieveSlingshots may look like a nice simple toy, but don’t let their looks fool you – slingshots are very powerful. Have you ever wondered how much damage different types of slingshots can really do? Well, today we’re going to show you how to make a slingshot and tell you everything you need to know about creating this project
Slingshot Ammo Damage Test Experiment: What We Tested
We experimented with different types of slingshot ammo, including:
Steel balls – a favorite among slingshot enthusiasts.
Marbles – smooth and dense; how do they measure up?
Clay pellets – a nice and strong little ball that’s eco-friendly.
Stones – nature’s own strong ammunition.
Wood pellets – lightweight, small and environmentally conscious.
All of these items were tested on a number of targets to see how much damage they could do. Targets included cardboard, fruit (for a little fun), a wooden plank, and a tin can.
Steel ball: Small but very strong
Steel balls are a favorite choice for many slingshot users, and it’s easy to see why. These tiny metal balls pack a punch.
Cardboard: Steel balls easily punch clean, round holes in cardboard.
Fruit: When tested on an apple, the steel ball went straight through the apple, causing the apple to explode, leaving a large hole and spilling apple juice everywhere.
Wooden plank: The steel ball left a deep dent in a wooden plank, showing its ability to cause damage.
Tin can: Not surprisingly, the steel ball easily pierced both sides of the can, cutting through paper
Marble: Pretty but dangerous
Marbles may seem harmless, but don’t be fooled by their colorful appearance. These glass balls can cause a lot of damage.
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Cardboard: Like the steel balls, these also pierce easily, although the resulting holes are slightly larger.
Fruit: Using marbles on an apple broke and it almost felt like it was torn apart from the inside.
Wooden plank: Using marbles on this, the marble managed to rip through the wood, making it look like it is more than just a decoration.
Tin can: Not as clean and strong as the steel balls, the marble managed to break and left a lot of marks on it.
Clay pellets: Eco-friendly but efficient
Clay pellets are a good option for those who are looking for a more eco-friendly option.
Cardboard: The clay pellets broke upon impact with the cardboard and left a powdery mark but they did not penetrate.
Fruit: When the clay pellets hit the apple, they only left clay marks on it.
Wooden Plank: The damage here is minimal, as the clay pellets shattered on contact and left only a slight dent.
Tin Can: The clay pellets shattered on impact, but didn’t pierce the can but left a trail of clay.
Stones: Nature’s gunpowder whose power is unpredictable
Using rocks as gunpowder is a little risky – sometimes you get a solid hit, and sometimes not. The size, shape and weight of the rocks can vary widely.
Cardboard: Depending on the stone, some will pierce through a little, while others will bounce off.
Fruit: A sharp stone can nick and bruise an apple, causing significant damage.
Wood Plank: Heavier stones leave noticeable dents, while lighter stones will simply bounce off.
Tin can: The stones vary in effectiveness, some manage to pierce the cans
Wood pellets: Light but surprisingly effective
Wood pellets are often used for practice or by those looking for a less lethal option. But their ineffectiveness is no less
Cardboard: The wood pellets pierce but don’t cause as much damage as steel or marble.
Fruit: The impact was shallow, the pellets penetrated just below the surface of the apple.
Wood plank: The pellets left small marks but didn’t cause any major damage.
Tin can: The wood pellets managed to make marks in the can but didn’t penetrate it, making them the least destructive option.
Conclusion:
What did we learn from this slingshot ammo damage test? Steel balls and marbles are clearly the most destructive, with the power to penetrate hard targets like wooden planks and tin cans. Clay pellets, while more environmentally friendly, are
