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Is it OK to dry fire bands when shooting a slingshot?

Is it OK to dry fire bands when shooting a slingshot?

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

What about super-light ammo? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Is it alright to dry fire a slingshot? Will it damage the bands? Great question. Unlike a compound bow, dry firing a slingshot will not put you at risk. That said, it is safe for you but it will cause premature end of...
When do my SimpleShot points expire?

When do my SimpleShot points expire?

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

When do my points expire? (The ones you earn from SimpleShot) COMMENT ON YOUTUBE A few months ago we started up a rewards program here at SimpleShot. You earn reward points on every purchase and for some select actions you can take. The question here is when those...
What are the Best Backstop Fabrics for Slingshot Shooting?

What are the Best Backstop Fabrics for Slingshot Shooting?

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

What are the best tarps / fabrics for a slingshot backdrop? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE What are the best tarps/fabrics for a slingshot backdrop? When you are looking to set up a range for shooting slingshots, it is a great idea to have a large backstop that will catch any...
Is it OK to band up my Ocularis at neither TTF or OTT?

Is it OK to band up my Ocularis at neither TTF or OTT?

by Team SimpleShot | Feb 8, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Three, Bands and Bandsets, Shooting

What if I’m in the middle? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Question: Are there any disadvantages to mounting the Axiom Ocularis bands between OTT and TTF, and should we choose one over the other, rather than in between? The beauty of the Axiom Ocularis is the fact that you...
Will you make a slingshot with ammo storage in the handle?

Will you make a slingshot with ammo storage in the handle?

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

COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Do you make a slingshot with storage in the handle, for ammo? The short answer is, We do not. And the reason we don’t is that we’re really focused on making slingshots that perform well. If we could figure out a design that accommodates...
Will you ever bring back the smaller slingshot frames?

Will you ever bring back the smaller slingshot frames?

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

 The Dead Ringer or Axiom Champ, for example? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Question: Will you make any smaller frames again like the dead ringer or the Yes, we will! Now if you’re considering size, the Scout LT is pretty much the same size as the champ. It’s...
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