I want to shoot the most powerful bands available, can I do that?

Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Safety, Shooting16 comments

Sure, you can shoot really heavy bands but it is important to keep in mind that heavy bands don’t always translate into a faster shot.

Heavy bands require heavy ammo to be efficient.

Otherwise, the projectile will not have enough mass to absorb the energy from the bands and the left over energy is wasted….and if shooting OTT you will find it to be very uncomfortable due to ‘hand slap’ (watch it happen here).

For best performance, one should always match the bands to the ammo. Slingshots are not like bows….heavier does not necessarily mean faster. Furthermore, shooting very heavy bands covers up any inconsistencies in your release and can lead to learning bad habits unintentionally.

Start with lighter bands and work up to heavy bands and ammo. You will be glad you did because missing the target with more velocity is still missing the target.

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16 Comments

Fred Morgan on August 6, 2017 at 5:08 pm

I have several questions as a new member and recent buyer of a Scout with regular 7/8″ flat bands.
1. Will the “flipclips” for the Scout accommodate round surgical tubing (I have a supply of this tubing that has never seen the
light and has been stored in a cool closet).
2. Which band is best for squirrel hunting with 7/16″ and 1/2″ steel ball bearings from auto hubs? Regular or Linatex or Nitro?
3. Would you advise purchase of a different model other than the Scout for my purposes?
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- Richard Kenworthy on September 26, 2020 at 3:07 pm
  
  I shoot theraband gold,what thickness should I get in the black latex that compares to that
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  - Team SimpleShot on September 28, 2020 at 10:00 am
    
    The .7mm is closest in actual thickness, but remember . . .
    this latex is a lot more powerful than TBG!
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Team SimpleShot on August 17, 2017 at 4:55 pm

1. Yes
2. Nitro
3. The Scout will take you as far as you ever care to go….however, slingshots are like potato chips and no one can have just one!
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Jim on July 26, 2018 at 12:00 pm

Hey guys, looking to install 5/16 dia. Tubes on my hammer, at this time with the looped tube design its to tight and the oculars plugs won’t go in and seat, is there a better way to go ? Thanks
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- Team SimpleShot on July 26, 2018 at 12:46 pm
  
  You can use fat tubes with Ocularis.
  
  Once you place the tube in, the first draw will tighten it right down. Try doing this with the ball bearing NOT installed, then installing a bearing. If it’s still too much, try a smaller bearing. You can torque down hard on the plug!
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Woods Rodi on January 24, 2019 at 8:59 pm

I am looking for a slingshot and band set up as well as proper ammo to hunt squirrels. I need a portable tool such as slingshot to acquire small game on bush-crafting trips . What bands, ammo, and slingshot would you recommend. Need some help, it seems this is the only reliable forum I can find.
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- Team SimpleShot on April 16, 2019 at 9:52 am
  
  You’re in the right place.
  
  Use the search feature above and search for:
  band tuning
  active band length
  matching ammo
  hunting
  
  You’ll find all the info you need in articles and videos!
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Dana Hallowell on June 6, 2019 at 11:05 am

I’m looks for bands for my scout,to shoot at a steel gong at a distance of 80 yards. I use 1/2 glass ammo. Thanks
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- Team SimpleShot on August 6, 2019 at 10:40 am
  
  80 yards is quite a long way.
  We’d probably use the 7/16 band here: https://simple-shot.com/accessories/performance-slingshot-flatbands/
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Danny Lynch on July 11, 2019 at 2:38 pm

is there a good video for attaching the SERIOUS STEEL bands to a Torque or Scout?
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- Team SimpleShot on August 6, 2019 at 10:38 am
  
  Now that the Torque has FlipClip X, they’re the best choice for attachment. The FlipClip X for Scout will also be the go-to for any band attachment.
  
  https://youtu.be/YmGf0shvafI
  https://youtu.be/g6J6YY1MCkI
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Louis on August 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm

Im wanting to hunt deer and smaller ferral Hogs, using steel balls, head shots at7-15yds, what would be a powerful combo for that? Also Is there a benefit to using a draw length stretching further behind my head as I see others do?
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- Team SimpleShot on August 15, 2019 at 3:19 pm
  
  We would not recommend steel for large game. Shooting arrows from the Hammer would be the only way we’d recommend hunting large game and only with careful practice!
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David Bentley on September 6, 2021 at 2:14 pm

I have recentley purchased a scout xt and i am wondering what is/are the most powerful bands i can attach. I will be using the standard ones for now until accuracy improves but i would like to know the most powerful bands i can use.thank you
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- Team SimpleShot on October 12, 2021 at 4:16 pm
  
  Our most powerful bands are the 1/2 inch option here: https://simple-shot.com/accessories/2s1000xx/slingshot-flatband-bandsets
  
  Make sure you match your bands to ammo and tune them in!
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