Pheasant Bottle Launcher in TBM

[PeteA]

Haven't seen the article but there's a great you tube video that was passed on to me. Pheasant shooting and practice shooting. The guy that made the video is a great shot!

 

The guys name is Bruce Garahan, I believe. I'm trying to get in contact with him or get some more detailed info and dimensions to build a launcher.

Anyone out there know him. I think he frequents this site.

Thx,
PeteA

[Jake Fr]

thats cool would really help on birds and looks prety simple to make

[wingnut]

cool!  I think one of those is in our near future.  Be fun mid day in camp to kill time too.

Mike

[TommyBoy]

Pete, Please post it here or PM me.  I've been looking for that as well.  Years ago (prolly 10 by now) they had it posted in Primitive Archer (I believe)but I have not been able to find it.

That's a great idea! I may have to put one of those "pheasant launchers" together.

Bisch

[Thumper Dunker]

Thats a great idea going to make one of those.

[Butchie]

Please post your findings Pete.  I'm definitely interested in building one!  Thanks!

[Mike Vines]

I built a target launcher (catapult) last year here on TG.  It was alot of fun, and kept us entertained for hours.  I'm not able to find the thread, but when I do I will post a link to it.  The guy in the video above said I gave him the idea to make a launcher, and he even acknowledged it in the video.  I think it is neat to see people try and succeed.

 

 

 

 

[Mike Vines]

Here is the link.  http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=101913#000000  I don't know where the pictures went.  When I get home, I will see if I can find them.

[Marvin M.]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=064390

Can't find my original post on it but the issue number is in this article. My pictures are in there.

[bowzonly]

The base is pressure treated 2x8 by 45.  The upright is 2x8 by 22.  The throwing arm is 1x4 by 30.  The springs are 8 inches and can be found in big chain hardware stores.  Mike Vines, I also gave you credit in my authors notes in the TBM story but for some reason they omitted them as well as the pic of the launcher.

[Mike Vines]

I'm sure it was to save room and print costs.  I'm glad you had a ball with this, and it gave you some awesome practice to boot.  Was a nicely written article, and My boys and I watched the hunting video at the top of this thread.  Looks like you all put this launcher to good use.  Practice paid off.  I would love to see other guys make their own, and post pics of it on here to motivate others.

[PeteA]

Thx guys for all the replies. Looks like I have a project this weekend!