The sling stick (not to be confused with a staff sling) is reminiscent of an atlatl or lacrosse stick. The sling stone (or sling bullet if you go that route) fits into a bowl or depression on one of the stick, held in place with a strip of leather or cordage, which is released when casting the stone. The one in the video is not very long, but I suppose that you could make longer versions.
I had, at one time, considered picking up a lacrosse stick to see if I could use it to sling stones or other objects, but this may be a better option since the stone can be held in place even if the stick is held at different angles.
It would probably make a decent weapon for hunting small game.
VIDEO: "Make a Survival Sling Stick Stone-Thrower with Dug North"
Dug North (6 min.)
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