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Wrap & Tuck vs. Clip-type slingshot band attachments. Which is better?

Wrap & Tuck vs. Clip-type slingshot band attachments. Which is better?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 1, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Safety, Slingshots

Should I use wrap and tuck or a clip system for banding my slingshots? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE You may get a little tired of hearing it, but the big picture here is just like many slingshot questions: what works for you is best for you. Wrap and tuck creates a very slim...
Is it OK to use a bandset where the latex is wider than my slingshot forktip?

Is it OK to use a bandset where the latex is wider than my slingshot forktip?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 25, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Safety, Slingshots

What happens when my bandset latex is wider than my forktip? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE You may be seeing a common theme here, but we’ll keep saying it. 🙂 What’s best for you is the best choice for you. In this case, the technical answer is sure: there’s NO...
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...
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...
Why do my Ocularis Plugs fall out of my slingshot?

Why do my Ocularis Plugs fall out of my slingshot?

by Team SimpleShot | Sep 18, 2021 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Three, Featured, Performance, Safety

If you are struggling or have ever struggled with Ocularis plugs, please make sure you watch this… COMMENT ON YOUTUBE 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...
What should I do with my used slingshot bands?

What should I do with my used slingshot bands?

by Team SimpleShot | Aug 20, 2021 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Three, Bands and Bandsets, Safety

What should we do with our old slingshot band sets? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Anyone who shoots consistently starts to accumulate used band sets. The question here is what should we do with all these old band sets? Well, there are lots of answers in the sense that used been...
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