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Why do my slingshot bands hit my middle finger?

Why do my slingshot bands hit my middle finger?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 10, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, FAQ, Performance, Shooting

Why do my slingshot bands hit my middle finger? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE We’re going to have to make some assumptions on this question. We are going to assume that you are talking about your frame holding hand, which is being smacked by your bands. You are not alone....
Are butterfly slingshot shooters or anchor shooters more accurate?

Are butterfly slingshot shooters or anchor shooters more accurate?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 9, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

Are butterfly shooters or anchored shooters more accurate or consistent? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Historically it has been considered that an anchored shot will be more accurate, the best shooters in the world shoot both styles with incredible accuracy. Technically...
Is there a way to measure my slingshot shooting speed without a chronograph?

Is there a way to measure my slingshot shooting speed without a chronograph?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 8, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

I don’t want to spend the money on a chronograph. Is there another way to measure the speed of my shot? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Technically, no. If you would like to know the speed of your shot in feet per second or meters per second, there is no way to know that...
All about slingshot BB shooting. Frames, bands and tips.

All about slingshot BB shooting. Frames, bands and tips.

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 7, 2023 | Ammo, Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Shooting, Slingshots

What’s the deal with shooting BBs with a slingshot. Is it a good idea? What’s a slingshot frame for BBs? What are slingshot BB bands? Any tips? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE This is a topic we love here at SimpleShot because we think that shooting BBs is one of the...
Slingshot release / release aids. Are they worth it? Are they cheating?

Slingshot release / release aids. Are they worth it? Are they cheating?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 6, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

Here’s an interesting question. The topic is slingshot, releases, or release aids, and whether or not they are helpful and whether or not they are cheating. COMMENT ON YOUTUBE The answer is fairly straightforward. If a release aid helps you get more out of your...
Do I need my slingshot bands to be thicker in warm weather?

Do I need my slingshot bands to be thicker in warm weather?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 5, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Shooting

Since slingshot latex is designed for use in the cold, do I need thicker latex for where I live if it is generally warmer? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE We are glad this question has been asked, because we love to talk about the nature of latex and how it works for slingshot...
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