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What boy wouldn't want one?

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I think this is going to be one of the kids Christmas gifts this year. But I have to find some ammo that won't draw ants, and won't give the dog a sugar rush.

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Oh and the ammo needs to be soft. (The DW made me add that part) :)
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Nerf darts/bullets would probably work.
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What about some form of pencil eraser, cut similar to marshmallows size pieces?
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Post by fredsheldon »

A cats eye marble would be just the right size :(
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Post by idcook »

Ping pong balls might be the right size and soft enough, but might not travel far enough for eager young bowmen.
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rpd wrote:Nerf darts/bullets would probably work.
You know what, Nerf darts cut into marshmallow size pieces would probably do the trick.
eartigas wrote:What about some form of pencil eraser, cut similar to marshmallows size pieces?
Reminds me of the old gangster movies when they talk about rubbin a guy out.

Maybe I should keep a supply of rubber bullets handy in case a riot breaks out. :)
fredsheldon wrote:A cats eye marble would be just the right size :(
Sorry Fred, Bonnie (DW) says I can't play with you any more, and she wants to have a word with your mother.:(
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A Boy With One Of These?

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Made this a few years back for my son. Saw one someone had posted on Lumberjocks and just copied it.
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These would be fun for the grandchildren. Of course, I'd have to have one myself to, umm, practice with so that I could instruct on how to use. Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. :D
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Yeah, it all sounds like fun until someone gets hit where it hurts with something that is not soft. The discussion of alternate munitions scares me.

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