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Can I hunt with my slingshot?

Can I hunt with my slingshot?

Yes, slingshots have been responsible for putting many a meal on the table and the challenge of hunting with a slingshot is addictive. However, hunting with a sling …

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What is Active band length?

What is Active band length?

Your active band length is the length of the bands or tubes from where they attach to the slingshot to the pouch. This length is determined by dividing your draw length by 5.

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How to measure my bands, tune my bands and shoot fastest?

Band tuning is utterly essential to excellent performance when shooting a slingshot. We talk about this one a lot. Band tuning is utterly essential to excellent performance when shooting a slingshot. The process is simple, and just requires a little bit of math. The...
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How does slingshot fork width affect slingshot accuracy?

Does slingshot fork width affect accuracy? Does slingshot fork width affect accuracy? OK, this is one that's been discussed a lot and here's our take. We believe the variance in velocity and accuracy is not affected by fork width to any level that could be reasonably...
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Why do my Ocularis Plugs fall out of my slingshot?

If you are struggling or have ever struggled with Ocularis plugs, please make sure you watch this... OK. Here's a question we get a lot. And frankly, improper Ocularis plug installation is the number one issue we see. We would love to answer this question and we would...
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What does “Aim Long, Aim Wrong” mean when it comes to slingshot shooting?

Many of you have heard the saying before: "Aim long. Aim wrong." What's it mean? Many of you have heard the saying before: "Aim long. Aim wrong." What's it mean? Great question. It means a few things. One thing that means is simply the longer you hold your shot during...
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What are the best slingshot bandsets for squirrel hunting and rabbit hunting?

What are the best slingshot bands for small game? In this episode, we discuss squirrel hunting with slingshots again. This is a popular topic: hunting squirrels and rabbits. The specific question is which slingshot bands are best for hunting squirrels with slingshots?...
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Should I use double bands or thicker bands for large slingshot ammo?

Wider, Faster, Stronger. What about shooting large slingshot ammo? Double Bands? Thicker Bands? "When shooting heavier ammo, do I need wider bands, double bands, or something else?" Well, let's start here. You may not need different bands at all! You may not need...
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OTT Slingshot Band Twist – Is the A or V formation better?

Explain the difference between mounting bands in a V or an A configuration. And how to install bands OTT? A couple questions here in one video. Explain the difference between mounting bands in a V or an A configuration, and please explain how to install bands OTT so...
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Is clay slingshot ammo accurate?

Is clay slingshot ammo powerful? Can I hunt with it? Can I hunt with clay ammo? Is it accurate? Can I hunt with it? So let's address the topic of power. Generally, clay is going to be roughly equivalent to 8mm or 5/16 steel. Clay ammo is never going to have the same...
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Three things every beginning slingshot shooter should know.

What three things would you say to a beginner slingshot shooter? Beginners are the best! Here are the top three things Nathan would tell a beginner shooter.We love this question because we love talking to beginners about as much as anyone! So to actually know this...
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What is the best hunting slingshot?

Which slingshot is the best for hunting? There are a lot of options. We can help you choose!There is a lot of information out there on this topic . . . Some articles get it right, and some recommend hunting slingshots that we could never recommend. Here's what we have...
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