Planning out my first wooden build. Being in the UK it doesn’t need to be highly powered due to vis so likely combinations are 1x16mm or 2x 14mm bands. Would be nice however if I could at least have the option to fit 2x16mm on it despite likely not needing it.
I’ve just been thinking how some wooden guns would have separate band holes drilled into the muzzle where others will have a slot (riffe do this). Is there actually any benefit of one set up over the other? I know on the riffe euro it comes with 2x 16mm bands but they state it can take 3x 14mm bands - does the slot simply give more versatility?
i feel 2 holes could have some advantages over a slot as 1. It removes less material around the muzzle which would make it stronger (but to be fair it’s never going to be powered up to the point of failure), and 2. May possible help keep the bands ‘separate’ and avoid tangles?
if I plan on using a max of 16mm bands does this require a 16mm hole diameter or does this need to be decreased slightly so the muzzle hole is still able to ‘grip’ a 14mm band. I don’t want to end up having the bands loose in the holes so they flop about and feed themselves through.
I’ve just been thinking how some wooden guns would have separate band holes drilled into the muzzle where others will have a slot (riffe do this). Is there actually any benefit of one set up over the other? I know on the riffe euro it comes with 2x 16mm bands but they state it can take 3x 14mm bands - does the slot simply give more versatility?
i feel 2 holes could have some advantages over a slot as 1. It removes less material around the muzzle which would make it stronger (but to be fair it’s never going to be powered up to the point of failure), and 2. May possible help keep the bands ‘separate’ and avoid tangles?
if I plan on using a max of 16mm bands does this require a 16mm hole diameter or does this need to be decreased slightly so the muzzle hole is still able to ‘grip’ a 14mm band. I don’t want to end up having the bands loose in the holes so they flop about and feed themselves through.