Pro Tip - Slingshot Accuracy - Shooting Light Bands and Ammo

[@dkompolt1234]

I've always been a proponent of a small ammo, 3/8" is the largest I shoot regularly. My favorite is 1/4". Even Bill Hays mentioned in a forum thread that he's gonna be trying a lighter setup using an anchor point for his next shoot at SEST.

[@simpleshot]

A lot of us like the good thump of heavier ammo but it's hard to deny the small stuff for raw accuracy. We'll see how this all pans out!

[@1959jimbob]

I am so glad i found your channel. I have l loved slings and shooting since I was a small boy watching an uncle cut some out of dogwood branches each year at our family reunions. I know you are supposed to allow them to cure out but heck we were kids and the reunions lasted all of one day. But he would make about 12 -15 of these each time we gathered. He would use old tire inner tubes for the rubbers that he would have cut out before coming. We couldn't hit the side of a barn with those things, but we shot them until the rubbers weakened and broke. On rainy days, he still made them so that we could take them home with us and boy howdy did we ever. I learned what he was doing not so long before he passed but have since been unable to get out and forage for the right components for several years now. The love of shooting still grows wild to this day so one can imagine my excitement when I found your channel.

[@simpleshot]

Smiles for miles!

[@mtnman4766]

@ Tom: Ditto from an old timer here. My step Grandpa used to make them for us in the “50’s. Lots of fond memories! Gonna have to get me a Hammer!

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

It's kinda crazy seeing that there are whole professional groups of almost everything these days. Just getting back into the slingshot at the age of 40 after discovering all of the different types available nowadays. I'm also into firearms and archery, so you could say I'm a bit of a 'projectile enthusiast.' Newly subbed and gonna check out the rest of this channel!

[@kishascape]

These days? There’s been a national slingshot association since the 40s.

[@airmojo]

What ? No airguns yet ? 😀 I've done archery from a very early age thanks to my father (back in the 1960s)... discovered airguns (prefer the spring-piston ones) in the 1990's, and firearms since I live in the country and live on a nice wooded lot, but airguns are much easier to shoot, indoors and outdoors, and ammo is much cheaper ! Got into slingshots last year (2023), and can easily shoot them indoors in my basement on my airgun range. I was amazed at the advancement in slingshots since I was a kid... and so easy to recapture ammo with a nice catchbox setup that you can easily make with a nice size cardboard box ! I just bought some light 10mm plastic ammo and light bands from Simple Shot, mainly to keep squirrels from chewing up various patio benches and deck boxes... I don't really want to kill them, just scare them off with a light smack on the rear end... I would use one of my air rifles for killing them.

[@godofchaos6916]

I love that clear axiom! You guys should sell that in your store! I'd pay extra for the clear style!!!

[@_g_520]

ME. TOO i was just gonna ask that

[@kevin8462]

Yup only issue is the clear plastic tends to be brittle. Hope to see it though, because ill buy one

[@johnanthony6038]

Been a constant shooter of 3/8 but recently have been wanting to try the lighter bands and smaller ammo. Plan on doing just that in the coming weeks, now even looking more forward to it after seeing your video, keep em coming!! Love all things slingshots!!!

[@simpleshot]

Thanks John! It's our privilege!

[@kishascape]

Lol 3/8 is light

[@tristanvarsovia]

Love the clear or transparent or ice colored slingshot.

[@sixpointforge5573]

Ya i noticed that aswell it's super cool

[@pattysherd04]

Good video however many people are using light ammo for hunting including me now, and for good reason! Light ammo has the ability to reach speeds such as 300+ fps, my current setup averages 320fps with .6 sumeike 20/15 taper using 8mm steel or closer to 5/16" steel. It can be shot so fast that it has incredible penetration capability, and over a distance it has the ability to maintain a flat trajectory. I use it to hunt pigeons with pass through body shots over 25m+. Obviously you would want to go for a head or neck shot on any game but that shot doesn't always present itself so you might have to take a body shot. Chris Graffin or better known on here as 'Catapult Carnage' only uses 8mm steel to hunt everything and has had pass through shots on rabbits heads with 8mm steel. Many people on the slingshot forum are using light ammo to even take heart and lung shots on rabbits putting them down in a couple of seconds. Although I would never be comfortable taking a heart/lung shot on a rabbit, I know that my setup has the capability 110%. Thanks for reading guys!

[@mellow6226]

Do you shoot with an anchor point behind your head? Or do you use the short draw?

[@montanawhite5699]

“No horses are harmed in the course of this video” 1 second later “Alright! I killed the horse!” Lol

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Hi. Just got my Deadringer from you at Simple Shot. I’m trying to get my muscle memory and point of reference down. I’m shooting with tubes at 12 feet. Getting her dialed in. Last slingshot I had was a wrist rocket. This is a lot different! Thanks for the great product.

[@armandogonzales9304]

Both eyes are open while sighting down the bands. Good Job.

[@MangaGamified]

what's the weight of these said BB's? from my few hours of window shopping, the 0.30g variants has the most bang for my buck, but still around 2,000 BB pieces

[@simpleshot]

They will all range in weight as there are several options. The .30g are the most common it seems. They are a blast to shoot.

[@heleti0000]

For a several reasons, I found that I really had to go lighter or give up the sport. Got .177 band sets from Simpleshot and am now enjoying slingshots again. Nathan is absolutely right, lighter ammo and smaller targets (can be frustrating to begin with) really improve your technique. Just like shooting a competition Air Pistol really improves trigger technique and follow-through for shooting real firearms.

[@simpleshot]

Very true!

[@davyj7406]

Thanks, I needed that. Haven't shot in many years, so I got a BB sized BB shooter, and it hurt cuz I didn't know anything about anything. Thanks to you and these videos I will start with light bands and BBs, and maybe a scout. See you at the games..ha ha

[@Godisnotjesus1967]

Do you use steel ball bearing type ammo? Im sure they have more smash factor than marbles! Long ago I saw sshot using medical tubes. The type used in hospitals. Is the rubber bands better? When I was kid....we used tyre tube(interior)....we cut it in strips. The red type was best, its pure rubber. Then came black interior tyre tubes......50% rubber....50% synthetic butyl!

[@moonolyth]

Cusom building a couple of slingshots for BB amo, Just like plinking. I'll be using 1/4 stainless key stock (used for gear and shaft keys) with brass handles. What resistance band should I use please. Thanks in advanced.

[@simpleshot]

That will depend on what you want, band life or velocity. Leave bands longer when trimming them so that you can always cut more off later until you find what your sweet spot is. All of our bandsets have ammo listed. I would recommend the Lite bands for 1/4" ammo.

[@moonolyth]

@@simpleshot Economy is good

[@marmedia499]

Does the thicker the band the long its lifespan? Can someone tell me how to have long lifespan flat rubber band

[@simpleshot]

Thicker latex will need heavier ammo as a general rule. Here is a link on how long bands will last. simple-shot.com/pages/slingshot-faqs#reamaze#0#/kb/slingshot-bands-and-bandsets/how-long-will-my-bands-last

[@whitefeatherslinger8194]

Officially only started with lighter ammo yesterday and I already am reaping the rewards 👏🏼, I just go to find the perfect band size and taper for me 👍🏻 first time I’ve taken target shootin seriously and I’m really liking it

[@josephlindsay6015]

Where can I order myself one of those clear axiom ocularis from ?

[@derliebej7675]

What is the better aproach for light ammo regardind the bandset: a) a thin latex (0.45 or 0.5) and normal taper from 20 to 15mm or b) a thick latex (0.75 or 1.0) and a narrow taper like 15 to 10mm?

[@simpleshot]

Personal preference all the way. :)

[@BrandonSmith-sq9wg]

Great topic and great video. What I really want to know is how do I get one of those sick clear slingshots? Was that the Axiom? The bad part is I just received a slingshot from you last week and here I am wanting another,

[@jasoncbrothers]

Pretty awesome! I live all the way out West in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area and just bought my Ocularis and got it a few days ago. My brother Jeff lives in Asheville and I guess you guys had lunch together recently at some Thai restaurant up where our buddy Blair lives. Small world! Let me know if you are ever coming out this way and we can go shooting together.

[@Wldmanuk]

Question aiming points on target I shoot at side of target and ball hits target in middle. I can't seem to put aiming point on target any suggestions

[@crs9731]

Great video! But i found myself better with bigger size ammo like 13.5mm steel balls. They not super heavy, so they fly fast in half or full butterfly, they easyer to grip and easyer to see in flight and they also have more impact which makes the shooting more fun in my opinion. But all people are diferent. I think each shooter have to find ammo and shooting style that he likes the most).

[@simpleshot]

Exactly. Nathan still prefers larger ammo (and yeah, the smack is what we all love), but it's hard to beat this setup for sheer accuracy!

[@ScreamingReel500]

I guess they also cost an arm and leg.....

[@crashbandicootmate3312]

I've come to the same conclusions as you voice here, my favourite setup is double green/blue theraband (UK based), speeds over 300fps (when butterflied), cheap ammo, 2 points for consideration is bandlife (can be really poor)and also more pronounced powercurve as bands warm up and wear compared to thicker bandsetz, I don't hunt but like trying my luck on cans at 30 yards plus.....

[@r123brown]

Thanks for sharing. I just got started

[@grounded7362]

What band setup would you suggest for plinking with clay ammo? width, taper, thickness, etc.

[@simpleshot]

Depends on the size of the clay. 👊 Our new clay is a bit heavier and our 3/8 bandsets shoot it nicely. The 7/16 can be tuned in as well for power, but too much power sprays clay ammo everywhere!

[@dustinhults5679]

Thanks for the video’s i’m learning a lot. I’m a new shooter and I was watching you draw back and it looks like you slightly turn the pouch when you get your anchor point will turning the pouch slightly affect your shot or do you have to keep it perfectly flat coming back.

[@robellenberger6816]

If i used this exact band set would this be plenty to hunt doves with or shold i use something like a 1/4 steel ball with your 3/8 bandsett

[@no-trick-pony]

Why would my trajectory become flatter when I shoot matched bands that produce roughly the same fps? What's the fps at 3/8 you usually would use for target shooting?

[@corinbw]

I only want to practice accuracy so I can hunt with a slingshot so should I only practice with stronger bands and bigger ammo or would I benefit from light ammo and bands?

[@roberthenson6153]

Start light, get accurate, then increase band strength/ammo weight incrementally till you find your ideal for your intended game/shot distance.

[@stuart3744]

Maybe I missed it , what thickness of bands were you using

[@simpleshot]

Yikes. This is an older video. We don't remember, if it doesn't say in the vid!!

[@hankvana2149]

Aim small, miss small... so true. The aim point on a pie-plate is the same size as the one on a bottle-cap; the same is true of hunting deer or squirrels. People shoot much better once they discover/remember this. It's the rule that applies to all projectile weapons (and thrown objects).

[@einsteind]

hi all , not been shooting long and cant decide 8 or 10mm steel balls with my 20-12 - 0.75 orange/yellow precise bands ? there's about 7m/s difference, plus my accuracy isn't too good on either of them ;)

[@nityanandaray5298]

Which band is light&which ammo is matching to same sir?

[@simpleshot]

We have a Lite Flat Band 1/4". I will link it below. simple-shot.com/products/lite-flat-bands

[@MarioJ307]

What slingshot are you using on this video??

[@simpleshot]

That is a clear Axiom Ocularis. We no longer have them available in the clear option unfortunately. Link Below. simple-shot.com/products/axiom-ocularis

[@dwhunter8904]

Good info ! Makes sense. I like that clear weapon you have there !

[@simpleshot]

Thank you! And yeah, that clear Axiom is killer. ;)

[@gblan]

I use airsoft bb’s at 8 yards in my basement. Loads of fun and cheap too.

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

I think I will be giving this a try in the very near future. Hope you will have a big sell on 1/4" ammo soon. Thanks for the video my friend.

[@simpleshot]

It is on sale right now for our Labor Day Sale 2018!

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

Will order now. Thanks.

[@Foxfire-traditional]

Great video, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@naldrus6418]

Can you say in metric measurements??

[@servantapashia7724]

what size are cateye marbels?

[@ashleybishton742]

I'm jumping down from 9.5mm to 8mm still going to use 20/15 see how she fly's and what the band life is. Soon tell if my bands are over kill by the way shoot. I think I'm use it for hunting too as I have a few thousand of them at my disposal

[@bigtcatapultaddict2712]

Ashley Bishton I've been using 20-15 thereband gold for 9.5mms and they work a treat,started using 12-17 thereband gold and I'm getting some hand slap so I'm going to start using 15-10 thereband gold.

[@bikramjeetsidhu9749]

Watching the video l realised l too am using the same taper but l use 1/4 steel. At 3/4 butterfly the shot goes to arond 300 fps.

[@irmaztamal21]

A good lesson learn here.. thank you

[@simpleshot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@josefkopka69]

Hello zdravím.Děkuji za video.Thanks you.

[@darkknightlight]

For competition I'd shoot a bowling ball if it would fit through the forks. Bullsey every time. Just need hulk like arms.

[@govenerz]

Awesome video!! Thanks a lot

[@jamesmueller2843]

I like 45cal lead balls with slingshots they shoot well

[@danielgreen3715]

Really been suprised ..Always used .7 or .8 Bands and 9.5mm steel or 12mm lead But been using. 5 Snipersling yellow and with 6.5mm steel am having some suprising speeds and Accuracy with it although wouldn't use for Hunting as it just doesn't throw heavier Shot to my liking

[@denniscleveland669]

You were sold out of .177” band sets when I placed my order. 🙁

[@stewartmackenzie7304]

Love clear frame

[@gkwindrifter]

Thanks

[@simpleshot]

No problem, happy to help!

[@phdyoutubedegree1939]

He probably has the craziest looking axioms since he basically has the blueprint for his slingshots.

[@therealartboy]

I can make a few shots with my slingshot, is so hard to pull.

[@allengodina2779]

Can you shoot 3/8 ammo with those orange bands ?

[@simpleshot]

Just make sure your band is matched. The orange material (no longer made) sure could be cut for 3/8!

[@allengodina2779]

@@simpleshot What do you mean by matched? sorry im very new to this

[@allengodina2779]

I have some chinesse bands that are the same thickness as the orange bands you were showing but i dont know if im shooting with the correct ammo like the 3/8 that im using

[@simpleshot]

@@allengodina2779 Check out our whole playlist of ProTips. We have LOTS of info here for you! Start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIuTaI2Jpsebfac

[@allengodina2779]

@@simpleshot Ok Thankyou so much for your time

[@specteams1slingshots21]

Excellent

[@jamesmueller2843]

Cool

[@r123brown]

One year later I’m shooting BB’s in my backyard everyday

[@simpleshot]

BBs are great fun!

[@r123brown]

@@simpleshot more fun than ax throwing

[@simpleshot]

Oh yes!

[@danishhabib6442]

you are tweaking the pouch thats why you are missing. no need to tweak the pouch when the ammo is small, and try shooting empty minded.If you have thoughts coming up in mind its very difficult to stay focused and sync your self accordingly.

[@warfox7974]

👍

[@bleikrsound6127]

Enjoy the lighter stuff fellows, I’ll stick with my wrist slingers with 1mm bands + 11mm shot, but I enjoy watching glass bottles explode. 😂

[@simpleshot]

Every shooter has what they like. It is such a great aspect of this sport.

[@danishhabib6442]

one thing more. you are curving your index finger around the ammo. rather it should be straight.

[@blizzardfpv9584]

Like 1/4 myself

[@simpleshot]

1/4" ammo is a lot of fun to shoot.

[@dalroache]

Can u please talk in mm m don't know 10/9ths and 16/10ths and 5/6ths of a quart of a 12th its foreign to me please just say mm like normal people thanks not 5 ...100s of a 12th

[@blizzardfpv9584]

Like 919

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

I shoot dollar store marbles, they're light.

[@simpleshot]

Actually, a 1/2"-5/8" marble is about the same mass as a 7/16" steel ball.

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

I've shot bbs before, the airsoft ones. I guess you learn something new every day I've found marbles to be cheap but effective practice ammo.

[@Broxty]

@@slingshotwarrrior8105 Wrong. You can buy 500 3/8" steel ball bearing on amazon for $15. Good luck getting 500 marbles for the same. Lol.

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

@@Broxty thanks for the tip👍👍👍