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Can a slingshot 30 meters drop pigeons?

Can.

Slingshots can have a certain level of power and range. Slingshots use 8mm steel balls as ammunition, which can be as powerful as 6.4 joules. The initial velocity of the slingshot is between 70 and 120 meters per second. Based on these data, it is inferred that at a distance of 30 meters, the slingshot has sufficient power and range to hit the downed pigeon.