Yes that is exactly what I made from a broomhandle! I never knew there was an actual name for it. I never saw it mentioned in history books about medievil weapons and yes they sure are brutal if you use a rock weighing about a half pound its gonna hit hard. The only difference is he has carved a slot in the end for the sling cord to release, I put a nail in mine.

Yes that is exactly what I made from a broomhandle! I never knew there was an actual name for it and yes they sure are brutal if you use a rock weighing about a half pound its gonna hit hard. The only difference is he has carved a slot in the end for the sling cord to release, I put a nail in mine.