Scout X Slingshot Owners Manual

[@DD-jn1mp]

I just ordered one of these! Figured as a grown ass man I needed a slingshot to plink with 🤣 and it’s much quieter than my 9mm so my neighbors will appreciate it

[@simpleshot]

Yes, and a lot cheaper too with the current ammo prices. Make a catchbox and you can reuse the Steel Ammo as well!

[@uniqueyoutubehandle]

Scout x is my first slingshot beyond a wrist rocket! I'm super excited and appreciate your awesome customer service.

[@simpleshot]

Good choice and thank you for your purchase. We hope you love it. If you need any help, don't forget our live chats on our site. We are glad to assist you any way possible.

[@mctourer5549]

Ordered a Scout X waiting for it to be delivered! Cant wait to try it out, shot slingshots as a kid ,thought id get back into it and was surprised to see how far they've come since my old wrist rocket! Thanks for the videos on set up and band tuning, it really helps to getting thins going!

[@simpleshot]

Thank you for your order. We hope you love it! Have fun!

[@billcaddell3848]

Just received my Scout X today, absolutely the best slingshot I own.

[@simpleshot]

Thank you!

[@davidcummings5798]

I friggen love this sling shot holy crap it's badass

[@tommytatham4649]

Just got my Scout X in today. This video was very helpful!

[@michaelb.42112]

I just ordered mine and I can't wait to get it ! SimpleShot number five for me. I'm trying a lot of them, and since I'm new to the community I see that SimpleShot is the horse's mouth. It's the brand with the team behind it that supports competitions which is a huge reason I decided to jump all in is the FUN you guys have. Michael in Petaluma, CA.

[@armandogonzales9304]

I am watching the Scout X owners manual. I think I will settle for my last frame in the Hammer model with arm band support. The Hammer Hold is my preference. Your slingshots are outstanding.

[@larrycox6614]

Absolutely brand new to slingshots, this video is excellent; great job Nathan & camera crew. I appreciate the close in angle shots. I'm on vacation & plan to order the Scout X when I get home, but in the meantime i have been following this channel for all updated info (plus motivation). This video is another tool i really needed to get me prepared to start off smoothly & not make assumptions.

[@simpleshot]

Glad it was helpful! We LOVE to help folks get started in such a great sport!

[@michaelgibbs3011]

Terrific video. Sort of like everything, but condensed. The Scout X is my favorite. Thank you.

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

I like the Scout X.I'll add it to my slingshots.

[@simpleshot]

Thank you.

[@davidbumpus8574]

Great & informative video, thanks for taking your time & energy to make it sir.👏

[@simpleshot]

We're glad you found it helpful!

[@syouqsyouqree7381]

this is what i'm going to order in my waiting list slingshot sir !!! 😘👍🏼🎯🎯🎯

[@simpleshot]

Thank you. We hope you enjoy it!

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

Awesome slingshot design🙂

[@simpleshot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tomgulding1774]

I bought one just today, waiting for delivery 😃😃😃 😍

[@simpleshot]

Thank you and we hope you enjoy it!

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

Nicely done.Not all shooters like the screw for band attachment,some like me love the old school way of attaching the band.

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

I'm interested in trying the screw attachment.🙂

[@simpleshot]

It is a solid method to attach bands.

[@carmenzasalazarjaramillo6025]

Looking the owners manual until the special annuncement, hits gonna be good, lets go

[@Adventure_Outdoors_with_Lucky]

Amazing video! I learned a lot here. I did not know you could set it up for through the forks. Tuning was a huge game changer for me. I’ve been practicing a lot without tuning at all, I just used the band it came with and I guess I even had those installed wrong! Now I know how to install bands correctly as well (flat bands) and it’s not very much of a guessing game anymore. I could kinda group shots NEAR the targets before tuning and installing correctly, now I believe I’m hitting targets due to these rules. I’m brand new, talking 2 weeks into training and only just leaning about tuning. My draw length is 27 inches. I like the palm swell. I do NOT like the feel of the frame without it; it’s awkward feeling but I do really like the idea of it being lighter, low-profile and am going to customize to make it comfy and still work with the swells. I am considering stippling it just to give it a personality, it is grippy enough and not practically necessary.

[@simpleshot]

We are glad to hear you are doing well with it! Keep it up!

[@johnlodge997]

Learned a lot on this review really helpful

[@simpleshot]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@letsai3868]

Thank you for the special video.

[@simpleshot]

Our pleasure!

[@timewilltell6338]

Just got my scout x, ttf with the sights and tunned the bands its the real deal

[@simpleshot]

Thank you so much. Have fun!

[@TTV_kryptic_gaming]

How’s the sites work out? Good? Btw anyone have a discount code … ?

[@stoehr]

Digging the design.

[@marshalldunlap8358]

I like making my own frames and my latest one looks suspiciously like the X with perhaps a narrower gap. Great minds do think alike. Making the frames is as important to me as shooting, but I have been considering buying this model, Anyway I'm glad that I checked this video out since I was ignorant about the proper band length and now I'm going to be cutting them down about two inches. I buy all my bands from you, BTW. Thanks for the tip. I shoot nearly every day on my daily walks.

[@Zerpersande]

Wow, making your own but didn’t learn about band tuning? Strange.

[@marshalldunlap8358]

Time takes time. We learn at our own pace. You didn’t know about it until you learned about it. But now that I know I’ll pass the information along to those who haven’t yet learned that lesson, and I’ll show no surprise that they didn’t know about it, before they knew about It, when I do. Instead I’ll ask them if they happen to know something that I don’t. You can’t learn anything if you already think that you know everything.

[@simpleshot]

Glad it helped, keep at it!

[@simpleshot]

Glad it helped, keep at it!

[@hondolane3125]

This looks like a great evolution to a great product line. It's funny, because I was just thinking of my ideal Scout. I have quite small hands for an adult male, and the Scout LT was a no-brainer for me. I just picked up the Axiom Champ for something a little smaller yet, but find that I miss some of the thicker, sculpted shape of the Scouts. Sooo... any plans for a smaller Scout than the LT? I think I would fall in love with about an 80 - 85% version of the Scout LT. Also, will there be screw options for this attachment that don't require a hex tool to change bands?

[@cookscatapults]

Hahaha Love Mine…Thanks for a Great Product as always…

[@simpleshot]

Our pleasure!

[@michaelgibbs3011]

I just got my X today. I left the General Purpose band set full length just to start. Within 5 minutes I was putting 3/8 steel into a quarter size target at the furtherest distance my garage allows. Using the fiber optic, the balls hit a few inches high of my mark but dead on horizontally. Tomorrow I will shoot outside and find out what the distance is that the fiber optic is set for with my anchor point. Then, in the field, I will need only to hold that bright green dot higher or lower depending on distance. No more purely instinctive for me. BTW, I've always shot with a hamme grip, but the Scout X screams for a thumb brace grip, something I've never done, but within 5 or 6 shots I had that method mastered. i have other slingshots but as of today they are retired. I cant see me ever wanting to shoot one that is not Simpleshot Scout X. Sounds like a commercial, right? But no. I've no affiliation with Simpleshot nor any retailer. I am just super pleased to have met this slingshot.

[@simpleshot]

Sounds like you've found a new favorite!

[@Zerpersande]

What size bands come with the X? I just ordered one but didn’t have time to research the included bands.

[@simpleshot]

All of our slingshots come with 2 of the Standard Flat Bands 7/16".

[@ianpearce78]

Great video Nathan.

[@simpleshot]

Thank you

[@remb9614]

I know this post is a year old but I got a junk slingshot that broke and now I have a scout xt. The difference is amazing and I’m about to modify my bands for a little more power! I was curious how long do bands last? Is there a certain amount of time and ammo or do they start to crack or something? I just don’t want one smacking me in the face

[@simpleshot]

Hi there! There is no exact amount of time, or set number of shots you'll get, but 300 shots is a good rule of thumb for flatbands before they wear out.

[@FernandoLopez-kp2jp]

hi, it surely seems powerful, but how many joules does it have more or less?

[@simpleshot]

This will depend on the ammo you use, bands, and the elongation factor. Generally, up to around 10ft lbs and higher if using really hot bands and heavy ammo. Not sure how many joules.

[@friartuck8172]

Why not make thumb screws for all models? So lame to have to mess with a tool to change bands.

[@simpleshot]

It was made to be a slimmer profile.

[@Hoggy1963]

SWEET

[@ZwillenBendiger]

I have the scout x and i love it, i would like to put my 70+ ft-lb bandset on it, but i don't know what material the scout x is made of and the bandset has around 40 pounds draw weight, i don't want to risk breaking ore bending the fork, it would be very helpfull to know if the material is strong enough for this setup

[@simpleshot]

The Scout X is made from a Mil Spec fiber reinforced thermoplastic. It should hold up fine. What size ammo do you shoot? There really is no need for such stout bands and you may see an increased velocity with thinner latex as it retracts to the relaxed state quicker. This in turn gives a faster shot velocity.

[@ZwillenBendiger]

@@simpleshot thank you very much, with my 70+ ft-lb setup i shoot 68cal steelballs ore 60cal leadballs, it would be very nice if i could decrease draw wheigt and maintain the same velocity, i try if a can reach it with thinner bands

[@simpleshot]

That is some big ammo! I would tie my own bands so that the lightest draw weight could be found.

[@roberttrungel-nagy8283]

Dear Sir! May I ask the depth of the fork?

[@simpleshot]

Yes, you can! It is a fork depth of about 40mm.

[@roberttrungel-nagy8283]

Thank You Sir! I am very grateful!

[@simpleshot]

You are very welcome.

[@slingshotamatiran]

👍❤

[@MrPatrick7777]

Noice!

[@hermannvogel9239]

😂 so much fun

[@shaunwild8797]

I don't like the Scout X. I found it caused stress in the hand and I have big hands. Not the best one out of all of them. That could just be me though. I would have preferred Simpleshot to have upgraded the Scout LT. Sorry Guys.

[@simpleshot]

No problem! We all have different likes, dislikes, and hand shapes.

[@shaunwild8797]

@@simpleshot I love my Scout LT though.

[@simpleshot]

We love hearing that!

[@mikefelshaw9276]

I love catapults. But...

[@simpleshot]

We know it won't be for everyone.

[@Musicentertainwanim]

Hi,New to here , plz suprt,learning slingshot to hunt from 2023 thanks

[@simpleshot]

Welcome aboard!