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Focuses on the use of sling as a manual launcher by lightly armed troops from India and Persia to Greece and Rome. Information on several accounts that detailed the use of sling in warfare; Comparison between the range of sling and the bow; Factors being considered by sling developers in making such weapon.

Slings, such as those used by David and countless other slingers in the greater biblical world have, served as weapons for millennia in warfare, herding, hunting, and sport. This paper surveys how slings are made and used, what types of ammunition slingers have used, how slingers have functioned throughout military history, how far and accurately a slinger could sling, and how much damage a sling could inflict. This information helps us better understand David's defeat of Goliath. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author discusses several important issues that hunters should consider when it comes to achieving precision from the knees when using a hunting rifle. Topics covered include the Latigo shooting sling from Brownell, the challenge of holding a rifle still without a rest, and the advantage of kneeling for quick shots parallel with a steep slope.

The article examines the Quick Disconnect swivel base and flush mounting in hollow synthetic plastic rifle and shotgun butt stocks.

The article focuses on the traditional weapons of Egypt such as throwsticks, stones, and sling used in tombs and in hunting . Topics discussed include the use of the combination of stones and stick as a weapon, the throwstick included in the tomb treasure of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, and the use of throwstick as hieroglyph for foreign people and representation of strength, force, and violence.

The article discusses art in relation to ancient history, focusing on the Parthenon building in Athens, Greece and the sculpture "David," by the artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. Topics include the biblical story of David using a sling, the role of Athens in the Persian Wars, and the historical relationship between art and democracy.

The article discusses how hunters can use slings as part of their shooting strategy. According to the author, slings are used by target shooters as a support system. The author demonstrates how sling and non-sling shooting differ with each other in terms of accuracy. The author notes that using a bipod and a sling together offers better stability than using either one alone. The author states that using slings allows hunters to fire follow-up shots faster.

The article offers information on pistol shooting. The author stresses that pistol shooting should always be according to the snap method in which the eye should not be taken from the object to look along the pistol. According to the author, the pistol bullet should be directly instinctively like the arrow from the bow or stone from the sling.

The article provides information on installing sling swivels on a hunting rifle. The author considers a sling as a necessity on a hunting rifle but only when putting the animal in the ground is over. He says that one must have sling studs installed to match the modern swivels if one wants to use a sling on the rifle.

The article evaluates hunting equipment and supplies including the Zeiss diascope 65T FL, the EXRS Two-Way Radios and the Blackhawk Padded Camo Sling.

The article evaluates some products used by predator hunters including Ghillie Suits, Montana Sling and Wahl Outdoors, including the products' features and costs.

Presents information on squirrel flipping. Efforts done by the Lovejoy family to preserve the sport; History of squirrel flipping; Description of a flip; Steps in hunting squirrels. INSET: How Sim Lovejoy Makes A Flip.

Introduces several products for hunting. Strawberry Wilderness Machined sling; C2 ICS Classic arrow from Beman; Semi-custom rifles from Hill Country Rifle Company.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "The Sling as a Weapon," by Manfred Korfmann, published in the October 1973 issue.

Presents ways to fast shoot a deer using a bow and arrow. Importance of keeping the bow at hand; Problems associated with keeping the quiver on the bow; Use of a thumb-trigger release; Advice on using a bow sling; Alertness during hunting.

Evaluates several hunting accessories. Quick Set Rifle Sling from Murray Custom Leather; Shooting game/simulator from Speedco Shooting Sports; Adjustable cheekpiece for AR-15 rifles from Bell & Carson.

The article informs about the slings available for the M16 rifle and the M4 carbine other than the classic black sling and the quick-release sling.

The article answers to the question related to gunner's sling for M1151A1 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles.

The article offers information on the new stealthy lock system by Lindnerhof Taktik for weapon sling which enables the sling to be mounted on various vests and carriers via modular lightweight load-carrying equipment.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "The Sling as a Weapon," by Manfred Korfmann, published in the October 1973 issue.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "The Sling as a Weapon," by Manfred Korfmann, published in the October 1973 issue.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "The Sling as a Weapon," by Manfred Korfmann, published in the October 1973 issue.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "The Sling as a Weapon," by Manfred Korfmann, published in the October 1973 issue.

A photograph showing children using slings is presented.

A photograph is presented of deer-antler slingshot offered for children who are learning how to hunt.

The article discusses the introduction of a Sling Manufacturing and Maintenance by Swire Oilfield Services to strengthen its operations worldwide. The company will invest more than 185,000 British pounds in a Swire Oilfield Services Sling Manufacturing and Repair facility in Aberdeen with a capacity matching current demand of 5,000 slings per year. The design and manufacture of wire rope sling sets will be certified to specific requirements and standards in DNV2.7-1 and EN3411 Parts 1 and 3.

The article suggests that sling inserts on the M2010 sniper rifle tend to work loose.

The article evaluates slings including HP Neo Sling, MAX Grip Sling, Optic Armor Scope Cover from Caldwell and Co.

The article offers information on the hunting sling developed by weapons and outdoors equipment manufacturing company, Stratus Support System.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of designing a rifle sling for hunters and mentions his sale of the idea to firearms accessories company Galco Gunleather, Galco's production of the RifleMann sling, and methods for using a sling to carry a hunting rifle.

The article evaluates the GT Backpack Sling from GrovTec (GT).

The article offers step-by-step instructions on hasty sling shooting in sitting position. It outlines materials needed, how to position the body parts and tips on increasing the tension of the sling.

This article presents information on the sling systems which shows similar outcomes in incontinence. According to researchers two sling systems for female stress urinary incontinence have similar rates of success and perioperative events. However, one was more prone to infection and erosion than the other, one study showed. A prospective randomized clinical trial from McGill University, Montreal, compared the suprapubic arc sling with the tension-free vaginal tape polypropylene mesh procedure for female incontinence. The researchers concluded that the two are evenly matched in terms of safety and efficacy.

Focuses on the sling weapon. Kind of sling missile that had become common by the classical Greek period around 500 BC; Armies which had small units of slingers who served as auxiliaries to the heavy infantry; Benefit attributed to the sling; Major drawback of sling.

The article presents a historical survey of the scarf, as a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau or table. Other dictionary definitions of scarf are also provided. Widely used during the 16th century, the term is derived from the Old Norman French word "escarpe," which means slash or sling. It is also derived from the Old French "escharpe" or "escreppe." Information is presented on the different functions, types and materials used in making a scarf. The use of a scarf for military identification is also noted.

The article offers the author's insights and experience in hunting in Texas which started in 1950 with his father. Topics mentioned include the use of a bow and arrow to hunt deer or elk, the youth in the woods killing critters with a slingshot and squirrels with Red Ryder BB rifle, and the love to use rifles, handguns, Excalibur crossbow, longbows, and trapping.

Th article focuses on the functioning of slings.

The article evaluates several fishing equipments including the two-handed fishing rods T3h from Scott Fly Rod Co., the Westwater Sling from Fishpond Inc. and the iMOW fishing tips from the company RIO Products.

The article discusses a slingshot made by businessman Jörg Sprave which uses wooden wheels and multiple slings to fire multiple projectiles rapidly.