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Wide frames: Is it better to adjust aiming point or anchor point?

Wide frames: Is it better to adjust aiming point or anchor point?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 19, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Shooting, Slingshots

Should I change my reference point or anchor point when shooting wide frames? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE When changing back-and-forth between frames with varying fork, gaps, most sugars need to make adjustments. The question here is whether one should adjust the anchor point...
Slingshot Practice Ammo. Are glass balls (marbles) OK for practice?

Slingshot Practice Ammo. Are glass balls (marbles) OK for practice?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 18, 2022 | Ammo, Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Shooting

Are marbles good for Slingshot Practice? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE It may surprise you to hear of the things to consider with glass slingshot ammo, but the short answer is simple. Here’s our take on using marbles as slingshot ammo and what to consider before you do....
Slingshot accuracy. What are best practices for slingshot accuracy?

Slingshot accuracy. What are best practices for slingshot accuracy?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 17, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

Best Practices for Slingshot Practice. COMMENT ON YOUTUBE In this video, Nathan goes over his number one recommendation for achieving slingshot accuracy. It is not everybody’s favorite answer, but we are convinced that it is the best answer. Watch the video to...
What makes a slingshot frame accurate?

What makes a slingshot frame accurate?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 16, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Shooting, Slingshots

What makes a slingshot frame accurate? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE A common question, this one about frames being accurate may not have the exact answer you were looking for, but . . . Watch the video to hear the important factors when choosing an accurate frame. Like many...
Are lasers helpful or a gimmick for slingshot aiming?

Are lasers helpful or a gimmick for slingshot aiming?

by Team SimpleShot | Feb 8, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Three, Shooting, Slingshots

Are lasers helpful for sling shot shooting or are they just to gimmick? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Are lasers helpful for slingshot shooting or are they just to gimmick? Easy. They are a gimmick. Here are two reasons why. First, a laser on a slingshot fork is only one point...
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