HOW TO AIM A CATAPULT / SLINGSHOT "FULL TUTORIAL" SHOOTING ACCURACY TIPS

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[@Jmbr-eh6xr]

I've done that Geeza, about five years agp

[@albertsmith2679]

at 75 I have just started shooting a catapult what is the standard ball size for competitions please

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[@theslingshotofoz2825]

I've been shooting slingshots for over 75 years. I think that this tutorial was the best i have ever seen on you tube. Keep up the great work, and stay safe.

[@UNMEASURED100]

How old are you?

[@Jmbr-eh6xr]

it's good, but it isn't comprehensive, GP John us a pro, but he isn't giving all his secrets away; leave you to figure the rest out

[@raytry69]

@@Jmbr-eh6xr We can't skip the practice and we learn those little secrets while practice.

[@Jmbr-eh6xr]

@@raytry69 One of the things they don't tell you about when shooting a slingshot is that the slingshot has to be custom size to yourself; width of the fork and size of your face affects where the anchor point should be, few millimetres off means the difference between a pin point accurate shot and a miss, When GP J says the anchor point he uses is at the corner of the lip, that is what is right for him with the width of slingshot frame he uses, if someone else picks up that slingshot, they may not get as accurate a shot, when shooting slingshots and bows, the thing is your body is a part of the weapon; the reference and anchor points are the foresight and rear iron sights respectively, except in a slingshot the foresight which is the reference point is higher that the rear sight in the case of a Rifle or handgun, it may seem a bit weird, but that's how it works Once you get those nailed down, you will get accurate shots that can put meat in the pot

[@raytry69]

@@Jmbr-eh6xr Thanks for the good explanation. If you have more of those little secrets, I'd like to hear them. Thanks.

[@RuralStuff]

For me this is the kind of video that makes KZbin so much better than television. Nice one

[@TFWS6]

Wow! After this video I went from not being able to hit my shed in the back yard to putting 15 shots in a row in the size of a golf ball from 10 meters. I'm amazed at how accurate a slingshot can be.

[@paulwin9036]

I Know Right!!!!

[@brentfraunfelder892]

This was the most helpful tutorial. The reference points and anchor points were beyond helpful. Thanks

[@anthonymalette4901]

I feel fortunate to have found you and this video ive been searching for a more challenging way to hunt Small game and by god i think I've done it thanks for providing a clear and consice step by step introduction to the craft of putting meat in the stew pot .

[@jerrycan123]

Absolutely brilliant video. I'm new to catapult shooting. Got a flat band (scout) and had no idea. After watching this and half hour practice I can now hit a two pence piece at 6 metres 8 times out Of 10. Thanks John

[@stevevess8464]

One of the lessons I learned shooting Archery was the importance of FOLLOW THROUGH after the shot, and I haven't seen it addressed in any how to shoot a slingshot videos. Which is the subconscious tendency to anticipate the shot and relaxing one or both of your hands and/or the body position prematurely, also called peeking. The fix is to hold your entire hand and body positions until the shot hits the target. Then relax. Also allow a brief time interval between the shots. To allow the muscles to recover and your brain to process the prior shot. Don't hurry and instantly begin reloading for the next shot thus blurring all the shots together!

[@Nazareth434]

that is probably the single most important bit of advice that i have found- as long as im totally concentrated on holding the slingshot hand steady i can really zero in on the target consistently- but it's hard to keep remembering to do that- and after a dozen or more misses- it comes back to me that I wasn't holding slingshot hand position until target is reached=- -

[@mmore]

best video ever to cover this subject. many thanks John

[@aleksandar89Bor]

good job bro... im a begginer , and i tried to find tutorials for aiming ,and after 7days i finaly find u :D u helped me alot. thank you.

[@simo503]

Man before i used one cheap slingshot that i couldn't use and it broke and now i found your channel and you motivate me to not give up. Not so long ago i purchased a proper slingshot and it got here. I love the feeling of a good slingshot and thank you for your amazing tutorials/guides 😁

[@paulbonin2994]

Hey buddy. Yesterday I was shooting a can. Hitting every so often. I watched your video. Now I’m hitting the can 8 out of 10 shots consistently. Thanks a million. Ps. I shoot as you say gansta style lol

[@MegaTheRatman]

Thanks man, 7 years later, this is still helping new shooters like me. Picked up a$20 amazon special to see if i would like it or not and I do!! I need stronger over the top bands and not sure where to look for them but this was a great help. I was shooting on target 10 feet away within 5 shots.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

There’s a link in the video description to buy Gamekeeper John’s various bands which are all strong enough to hunt with.

[@colinevans7134]

This man his the best I've ever seen, Thay can show you how to aim and how to shoot but this guy has been doing this over 20 years, so it's like being a dart player, it takes years of practice and dedication so it's fine when your young but forget it when your older because you won't find the time to practice that much with family commitments

[@rubblestacker]

Dude ) just received my first slingshot today (20 Amazon flat band ott) and watched your video yesterday, first shot at 8 yards , full band, not cut to power yet , bang on vertical every shot , within 12 shots found anchor and was hitting bully ) chuffed to bits , just got to cut bands n work on consistency when time allows , would of been completely lost without your vids ) many thanks)))

[@jesseboyone]

Decent bloke who talks facts in clear English. Looking forward to receiving my new bronze ppmg tomorrow 👍🏻

[@AntjeCobbett]

As a beginner, your video is really of such a help! Now I don't have to "guess" anymore! Thanks!

[@henricottosson9739]

For me as a beginner an extremely useful video that will help a lot. Tank You!

[@PhilGeissler]

I'm new to shooting a catapult or, as we call it the United States, a slingshot. Your videos are very helpful! Many thanks!

[@mangalbob956]

Finally someone explained so clear to me how to aim with a slingshot.

[@waynekeylock]

Just got myself a catapult and have been amazed how accurate and powerful there are from when i was a kid, however i could not shot a box let alone a 50 pence piece target but i have watched this video twice and spent hours today and i am now able to shot a coke bottle lid 3 out of 5 times from 20/30 ft so thanks for this video gamekeeper john.

[@IIIWhiterIII]

Well made video! I didn't think about the pinch. Its helped me tremendously! Thanks!

[@kalle.357mag]

Hello buddy, I speak and understand very little English, that's why I use translation program! Your video is the only one that I understood and that also helped me to pull my slingshot properly! Now I know how to reliably find my reference point in order to hit well. Every new slingshot is now shot according to this principle. I'm really excited!! Thanks for your effort with the video 👌👌👌 Of course I left the subscription there! Best regards from Germany Kalle

[@KnowingGodExplorers]

This guy is awesome..i just got into slingshot shootings, ive bought and returned 3 different slingshots. I just couldn't get any grouping or aimed incorrectly. Today my NST DELUX METAL 3.4 INCH OVER THE TOP BANDS STYLE CAME...IN MY FIRST 5 SHOTS, I HAD 3 MAJOR FRAME HITS..I WAS THINKING THE SLINGSHOT WAS JUNK..NOW I WONDER IF ITS MY BAD AIMING..BEFORE I SEND IT BACK ..IM GOING TO APPLY THE TIPS FROM THIS VIDEO.. IM SO VERY GRATEFUL TO YOU SIR..

[@semymaccaroni1992]

watched once. 1st Try 1st Bullseye... Thank you for this nice Video. Best Video for explain how to aiming ...Keep going on with you Videos. All best from Germany

[@TheAxia5573]

After my retirement I've been looking for some hobby to fill my time. For ten years I've been crazy with RC plane flying. Then I discovered Slingshot shooting which is more challenging. Just started to pickup the shooting skill. Thanks for your video guide.

[@si_blacksheep]

Thanks John. Practicing these points and it’s really paying off. Once I picked a consistent reference point and discovered my own stance, it made all the difference. Good job I have no shortage of beer cans for targets 😂. Cheers 👍👍

[@johnlodge997]

Great reviews always learn something new. From you and how you explain it makes a lot of sense

[@leonardgardner4937]

Thank you for the great tutorial. There was no internet and no instructions came with the slingshots I purchased years ago, nor was there anyone to ask for help learning to shoot the slingshot accurately so it was point and shoot inaccurately with no idea what to do to improve. I had no idea about anchor point and reference point but enjoyed many hours of fun regardless. I will put your information to use as soon as I decide which slingshot to purchase or make.

[@gethinjones8992]

i havent shot a slingshot in 18yrs and ive just ordered one of yore slingshots 😆 and this is a great tutoral on how to use it cant wait for it to arrive and have some fun 😃

[@skideric]

Hands Down,The BEST Aiming Video for Slingshots ! (I'm in USA,always called them that) Thanks!

[@usernamemykel]

Very much needed for newbies. They'll do it correctly now and get more pleasure out of their catties. THWACK!

[@dansigmon1559]

This is the best instructional video for the novice shooter that I have seen to date. Thank you for taking time to make it and more videos for novice, intermediate and advanced shooters will be appreciated.

[@poowface]

I just watched this and am now hitting a 4" tile from 10 meters consistently!! Thanks, it's a great feeling to finally be shooting accurately 👍👍

[@andrewmartin8612]

Great video. Watching this in 2021 and that "stay safe" at the end had me glancing to when this was first published. OMG! 😆

[@robertmurphy2453]

Great video and explanation of sighting with a slingshot

[@aussiepete67]

Great vid! I have no idea how I ended up watching this...but very glad I did... going to buy a slingshot now... G'day from Brisbane!

[@dexternurse8293]

Brother, your video has helped me tremedously! Many, many thanks; wishing you all the best and continued success!

[@deborah_simon]

Great vid thanks. Long but worth it. Will check out a few more from your channel. I just won my first slingshot (Marksman Folding) and plan to take a few bunnies here in NZ!

[@pauldoyle9709]

Cheers John, I'm just about to get a catapult and this will help tremendously. Well done.

[@Eztoez]

I'm very new to slingshots. At the moment I am a good 5 inches off target. I'm still working out my reference focus. This is going to take a LOT of practice !

[@donovanjugarap]

changing the reference point makes so much sense now i always thought for ott it was mandatory to aim with the topcorner

[@derektomokane2558]

Great video. I ordered a PPMG and a PPSG. It arrived today. I enjoy how it shoots. I will practice more to find my anchor point and reference point. Thanks and please keep making more videos.....Derek Az...

[@connorthenew]

Just got my first catapult yesterday and set up a catch box! Followed your advice and what a difference Thnaks🙏

[@royperkins3507]

I like this video.. It was like things clicked in my mind as to how the reference point works.

[@keithandrews8637]

Thanks for the help in your 📹 just bought one of your bloodstopper catapult really impressed 👏

[@TxRealtorSA]

Welcome from Texas!!! Great instructional video!!!

[@pecahperiuk]

I can now hit a rather slim Palm Tree rather accurately now after watching this video. I was using a Simple Shot Scout XT. Shooting TTF. Thank you very much

[@stevesm2010]

Excellent video. I haven't as yet, shot a catapult, but I used to shoot a recurve bow. Exactly the same rules apply. Nice one.

[@robertrogers1550]

Just started using one and was very impressed with the whole Video - Very informative with enough detail to figure everything out for a new started like me - Was aware of reference point as being obvious but had not thought about Anchor points before

[@Jarlan23]

After watching this video I was able to hit what I was aiming at. Now I just need to get a better slingshot. Thanks for the help!

[@saintsfisherman]

wonderful wonderful wonderful! I enjoy that you are not telling people that there is only one way. You are right that as long as you are hitting the target you are doing what suits you. I have taught rifle and handgun marksmanship and my classes were very similar to this class. It was nice for me to have it broken back down from grade one and worked up from there. I would love to be one of the guys that can not think and just shoot but I think there are years ahead of me before that. So I am going to take your thumb to cheek method and see where that takes me. Thanks again for your videos. Now if I can use your other video and attach my pouch and straps then we will see how I do. ha ha

[@johnashcroft-jones6091]

Excellent clear tutorial giving controlling techniques to accurate shooting. Thanks John.

[@extremedeano]

Thanks John, very informative! I'm just starting out was shooting this evening on my hand made natural ott and the band broke, my mate lent me his and first shot fired it into my knuckle... So bloody painful, but I won't let it out me off!!!

[@jamessherburn]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the info and tips. Following your instructons I have a solid framework within which I can see myself steadily improoving, thank you.

[@Kinosec-10]

Thank you! Finally a video that a beginner can understand

[@MichaelHunt69]

Great video mate, it really helped me dial in my group shots on target 🎯

[@sharpshooterjd]

Great job! Hopefully I will be able to do one of these soon... Josh

[@joshuasmith2107]

So I’ve been shooting for a year now, got pretty good shooting TTF so I wanted to teach myself how to shoot OTT. I’m having a hell of a time finding my anchor point.

[@bjetTube]

Thanks for the pointers. I'm going practice, practice, practice!!

[@armstrongshipwright5314]

Most useful advice on reference points and anchor points... thank you

[@valentinevincent4225]

Great video John when will you put more thanks

[@alphaomega_outdoors]

John, Thank you so much for your videos! As a kid, I never could grasp how to aim a catapult, but recently, with your help, I have found a new love for shooting. I have been practicing tons and was even able to bag my first rabbit with a perfect shot to the head from about 30 feet. I hope to get more into the sport and maybe even comps eventually! Cheers!

[@jimrafferty5609]

Thank you John I now know or at least have a much better idea on what I am doing, can you at some time show how to shoot with a black widow with arm support and does the support make a difference thank you just subscribed because of this video.

[@milesfb]

Good video! Ive got one of the modern type catapults with an srm extension. Im useless with it. This video has now tsught me how to use it properly so my aim will be on target every time. Well done.

[@mrkiller1980]

thank you for the fantastic tutorial! u are literally why i got into slingshots again. happy days.

[@nevillejennings7334]

WoW for me this is upto Top Notch level!! Like a condensed version of a How to ! As Always Jon superlative video. When i started i just couldn't hit a barn door, now i can, not only that im learning how to zoom in a bit now, Xperiance IS a kindred teacher & u Jon have embodied this, brilliantly put together & articulated concise compilation of Verbal & Physical demonstration 😉👏👏👏 Very very well presented. Rock on me old mucka 🤯 🥳 it's late evening now, but to be sure im'a get out first thing in morning n put this into practice.. Cheers & Thanks for your time in this Explicit vid...

[@BennyCFD]

Brilliant......Best video I've seen on aiming. It's really helped me a lot. Thanks.

[@billybumpus1]

Very good tutorial on aiming John! Thank you for the good details! Billy

[@garbicthan7457]

Excellent instructions. I'M a newbie, sounds simple enough. Thanks John

[@dadanene6820]

you did it nicely, what is the thickness and width in mm of the tires you used in this video, thank you.

[@requiscatinpace7392]

Thank you for the advice. Have you/ could you do a video on band selection?

[@gogzfallen18]

Watched this years ago. I just watched it again. Shootin pocket pheonix with pinky hole great catty by gk thanks.

[@TheBHoky]

Thank you, this is the best tutorial I have been able to find. It should make a great difference in my accuracy. will watch again to get what I missed the first time.

[@PADDLECAMPFISH]

I'm definitely saving this video, you've answered a lot of questions I've had as a beginner shooter. I thought just looking down the bands would work on every slingshot but was struggling on my natural fork slingshots. With this new info, now I can tune in the natural forks I just made. Thanks!

[@hkwardy]

The best ever full-on, drawn-out, HOW TOO do it. This is what it's all about. Thank you Gamekeeper John.

[@IainHC1]

Well..... It's 13 minutes past midnight and I've just been told off for trying some of your tips out in my garden!! :-D Cheers John...... I'm off to find me a reference point!!! (but maybe tomorrow now eh!)

[@adrianforrester325]

love it john these will help me a lot that one already cleared up a few sticking points bring it on cheers aidy

[@andrewpotter3232]

Brilliant video started hitting a target at 15 buds straight off after watching just got to practice now

[@paulholmes9552]

Thanks John, just watched your you tube, now I know why I'm going wrong , , , any more advice to follow ?????

[@danieljohnstone9102]

Coming from archery you have similar advice that I would give for that, really solid advice that I can translate to a slingshot. Bookmarked this vid so I can come back to it for reference thanks (this is rare).

[@nedo3505]

I think you have identified the essence. Thanks for your time.You're very unselfish: Complimenti.

[@kevingardiner1407]

Great video mate do all the different ones as you're saying they would be very helpful for all beginners especially me

[@steverose4639]

Thanks John for a great informative tutorial. Hoping you could confirm before I get out next to practice, My reference is centrally locked for windage, but having to guess my elevation all the time which is constantly going high using my chin as the anchor, I appreciate one or two maybe off due to release issues, but having revisited your video I suspect raising my anchor to the corner of my mouth or even my eye socket instead of my chin, will direct my shots down and hopefully negate the need to reference guess my aiming elevation, which is presently way below the intended target point.

[@tapu8159]

thanks john been following for 2 years or so and ur videos as just amazing, u explane things so well!

[@guybailey19]

Thankyou so much this is the best advice I've had, do you sell templates to cut out the wood??

[@ianwilson7500]

You make that look simple, thanks John

[@John..18]

Very very useful video, thanks for all the details, just ordered a poacher, can't wait to get started , cheers, mate, ,

[@chapmanrider9527]

I followed your direction and my aim improved! Thank you John!

[@arkslove4188]

Wow awesome video John superb

[@Ronin6876]

18:35.. ".. Dont shoot solid object when you r tuning in.." The best advice ever! 2021. Thank you sir🙏

[@shawncole9124]

Excellent video ,i know this video was years ago but so much imfo. Thanks from Canada

[@silvafox8371]

Very good video - thank you for the training and helping my understanding greatly

[@mtbjr91]

Loved this helped me out loads!!!i noticed after watching this I was rotation the pouch and it was casing my shots to be off target!

[@mccalltjtm]

Great instructional video...easy to understand...thank you!

[@renysantana6273]

a very big help in sighting...tnx John from Philippines :)

[@janner2121]

John . I have a lazy left eye, right eye is perfect, which should be the drawing hand as my instinct is left hand draw but that does not put my eye in the line of sight , but the other way does not feel right !!

[@pebbleshooter3807]

Excellent advice here, John. The techniques you describe are in fact similar to archery, where the bow string anchor is commonly the tip of the nose. Body alignment i.e. standing sideways with the feet aligned is also important. Holding one's breath while aiming and shooting can also help (something I learned with firearms). As you say, consistency to ensure reference and anchor alignment, but also constant draw weights, is essential to achieve accuracy. Centering ammo in the pouch not only improves accuracy, but also helps to avoid fork hits. Ballistics is another key issue: BB weights should be consistent. The only time that these techniques do not necessarily work is when shooting according to the so-called "semi-butterfly" or "full butterfly" method to obtain maximum power: do you have any advice for this shooting style in terms of accuracy?

[@patlamputt8965]

Thank you for the time you take to be clear on explaning. I am interested in learning and found your vidio very helpful.

[@MrGordonSean]

Always great to watch your videos! Thanks for teaching us to be better!!!