LuckyLauncher

[Steve Bullman]

Theres not many things I get excited about these days, then I saw this at the APF

 

 

Had its first outing today......I got my wires crossed a little with the instructions and put the highest powered round in to fire a projectile into a 70ft Oak tree. Watching this thing literally disappear out of sight was hilarious. The Red cartridge that I used is meant for 150ft heights, and it easily travelled all of that much to my amusement and that of the onlookers.

 

Second attempt with the correct sized blank was a bit nearer the mark, but its going to take me a few attempts to get the feel for it. I was on the clock this morning so had to crack on with the job the old fashioned way unfortanately

 

Fantastic gizmo though which is going to make my life not only easier, but slightly more fun. I will keep you posted with my progress and upload a video soon

[Arborist]

Cool how much?

 

Still got be be carefull with those blank cartridges, I have a sliver of brass in my side working it's way out after a slight accident with a hilt I gun!

[felixthelogchopper]

Can it be loaded with a bean bag round when the climber needs a little encouragement or attitude adjustment?

[Steve Bullman]

Cool how much?

 

Still got be be carefull with those blank cartridges, I have a sliver of brass in my side working it's way out after a slight accident with a hilt I gun!

£300 mate. Should be in stock soon at various dealers I believe

[silky fox]

Great thread Steve! I was hoping you would post your findings...sure looks like fun. Craig gave a great description on how to use it. Look forward to hearing more on here.

[Steve Bullman]

Can it be loaded with a bean bag round when the climber need a little encouragement or attitude adjustment?

 

the projectile he's launching in the video is the low impact version for around greenhouses....not sure i'd want to be shot with it though! The projectile I used is a solid lump, probably about 16ounces....I definetly wouldn't want to be hit with that one!

[Arborist]

Save a lot of cursing with the throw line!

[Steve Bullman]

Save a lot of cursing with the throw line!

Yep, plus you get to look like a contract killer when you get out of the truck in the morning with your briefcase

[felixthelogchopper]

the projectile he's launching in the video is the low impact version for around greenhouses....not sure i'd want to be shot with it though! The projectile I used is a solid lump, probably about 16ounces....I definetly wouldn't want to be hit with that one!

 

Sounds like fun although I suspect anything coming down from 150ft wouldn't be particularly low impact.

[Darrin Turnbull]

Not sometihing esle to buy , i've already got enough to cart around.Mind you it's probably exactly what i need.