WATCH THIS before you buy that expensive slingshot!
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- čas přidán 5. 12. 2020
- #slingshotshooting #catapult #slingshot There are things I know now that I wish I had known earlier when I began my slingshot journey. Here is a truth that all shooters need to know.
Absolutely true! The one thing I would add to that is once you have your anchor point set there are fork widths you will shoot better than others. But the price, who makes it and where it is made don't mean nothing. Its all how you shoot it that makes it accurate. Great video brother
Thanks brother! I could not agree with you more! 👊
Hello, I'm happy to have found your channel and I'm enjoying your videos. I completely agree. I started with an Ocularus and still think it's a great value. I rarely shoot it in favor of my homemade frames, which is a whole other addiction on its own.
I just started cutting my own bands. My initial ones were far from perfect. Despite that, I was able to adapt to their quirks become accurate.
For target practice I've been shooting simple shot black .6mm in 16mm straight cut. For backyard can smashing they have enough umph with 3/8th steel. They live a lot long than tapered bands and are much easier to cut. The thing I like best is the lighter draw and no dancing fork tips. I can step up to 18 or 20 mm to gain some power. 20 is a bit too much for 3/8th, it will give you some hand slap.
That is awesome brother! Loved reading an excerpt from your journey! The Ocularis is also one of my go to frames! I wish you well brother! Thanks for the comment!👊
Great video and "points". This is the first video of yours that I've watched... and immediately subscribed to your channel.. was also the 369th "like" for this video. A World Class, real life example of what you said in this video.... was that of Rufus Hussey - aka - "The Bean Shooter Man" from Seagrove, NC. He was featured on Johnny Carson's - Tonight Show, back in 1986 if I remember correctly. I have NEVER in my life (been around for 7 decades, now) seen ANYONE, Anywhere... shoot a slingshot as fast, and with more accuracy, than ole Rufus did.
He could flip a Dime up in the air, load his slingshot and hit the dime (sometimes a nickel, or a quarter... whatever he had on him) before it was half way back down from its arc!! He was also known to have shot bugs on leaves, from over 30 ft away... without Ever, touching the leaf itself.
He would shoot at a standing reed in a roadside ditch.... you tell him which way you wanted it to fall (left or right), and he would make it fall in that direction, better than 95% of the time... from 30 to 50 ft away!
But, here's the "kicker".... he NEVER owned a "store bought" slingshot... he made his own, out of Dog Wood "forked" branches (and sold a lot of them, to), and also Maple .... his last one was numbered 15, 364 (not positive on the last 3 digits), and he used tire Inner Tube rubber for bands, for many years, but I believe he switched to Latex rubber, when they stopped making the old "red" rubber inner tubes, years ago.
For ammo pouches, Rufus would make them from old, leather Shoe "tongues" (between the shoe laces & your foot... for you young people who don't know), but the Real "clincher" was his ammo............ Rocks / Stones!!!
He could fire off 2 or 3 shots with 100% on target accuracy.... in the time it takes Many SS shooters to aim and let off even One shot.... and that was when he was in his 60's!! His "Average" time, between loading a stone, and sending it to its target, was Less than 4 Seconds!!
There are video's of him online (unless someone in his family had them removed for whatever reason)... and one special one, was a TV interview with him out at his farm... look for it, you will be awe-struck at how fast and accurate ole Rufus "The Bean Shooter Man" Hussey, really was!! Even Johnny Carson had him on his TV show.... you should look it up. It was pulled off of YT for a year or so, supposedly for copyright infringement, but it's back up there again... I believe it was in 1986, that ole Rufus was on there.
He was truly a Slingshot Legend in his time (he passed away on Feb.24th, 1994... just 74 years old).... and Still is, in the hearts and minds of those who ever witnessed his unbelievable shooting skills and speed with homemade slingshots.... and Rocks!! Keep up the good work with your video's.... will be watching. Thanks again.
Great video! Been shooting about a year. Started with scout....moved to cheap frame (which I love) and now buying a Robin.
Stay safe
Brad
Right on brother! Welcome to the family! 👊🙏
@@canvandal4503 pumped bub! Thank you!
💯👍 yup. Only thing I didn't understand is why you had to go back for the camera? 😂great video brother 👊🥃
😂! Thanks brother!
This is by far the best video I’ve seen yet and you are so right brother
I really appreciate that brother! 👊🙏
I agree. Once you get the basics down and an outer fork gap that suits your point of release the best your all set. It's just a mater of comfort from there. The frame is just a handle the performance is in the bands and how they're cut.
Exactly brother! Thanks for the feedback! 👊
Good shooting as always. Have to agree it's the shooter. I have many frames. But I'm most consistent with the axiom champ. Small frame. I think I bought that on special from simpleshot Christmas deal for like 20 bucks if that. Love it and shoot it all the time.
Right on brother!👊🙏 Thanks for stopping by!
Amazing video brother!! You said it right!
Thanks brother! 👊!
Natural forks are even cheaper ,
They actually do grow on trees .
Could not agree more Lee. 💥🍺
Great video! That pouch is super important too.
Right on! ThNks for stopping by brother!👊🙏
You are the absolute truth brother! 👍🏾
Thanks brother! I appreciate that! 👊🙏
That is true brother! I’ve got a 15 dollar Chinese slingshot from Amazon that I shot pretty well. On a side note my Simple Shot slingbow came in yesterday. So far I’m pretty impressed with it. Shots fast and seems pretty accurate. Of course I need to practice with it a lot more
Thanks brother! I can’t wait to get mine as well! Let me know how the archery set up shoots!
@@canvandal4503 Will do! I went to Walmart and bought a trigger release. Makes it much easier to draw and helps with accuracy
again a great video brother👍yes, you're right. and actually one slingshot is enough, but i think me and most slingshot shooters have more🤷♂️
I know I definitely have my share of frames! 😆 Thanks for the comment! 👊
True.. I used wrist rocket slingshot and replaced the tubular bands with flat bands.. At first, I thought my slingshot frame was defect but over the time I keep practicing using it, eventually I get the trick to hit the target.. Currently I can hit the target as far as 20 meters with the target size as big as jam can with that wrist rocket slingshot even without using wrist rest on it..
That is absolutely impressive! Thanks for sharing that! Definitely a true example of what I was trying to say in the video.!
I agree with you brother it comes down to the operator !
Great video, you should do one of your expensive ones!
Thanks brother! I may just do that.
Your video helped in my decision making 😉
Eventually I'd like to buy several frames from many of the guys I'm watching on CZcams.
But, for the first two for my grandson and myself, I'll take your advice.
We'll see how well we like it (and I'm certain we will!!) and graduate to better well-made frames.
Thanks for taking the time!!!
That’s awesome brother! It’s so good to hear that you gained something from this video and especially that you have a grandson you’re introducing this to. I wish you the best brother!
Well Can,
Just after writing the previous comment I decided to go ahead and order.
Started looking at the WAAO and a couple others and after reading way too many reviews decided on the Axiom Ocularis for both of us!!
They are very reasonably priced and I feel good keeping the business right here at home.
The system seems like a winner and though I didn't go for the cheaper route, I feel this is a great frame for the money and still a good choice for starting in this new sport ;)
In the future I can see adding several custom hand-made frames...cause ya are who ya are!!
Thanks again and I'll keep watching and subscribe!! 😎
@@davidgrove481 Brother that is awesome! I can 100% assure you that you will not go wrong with the Axiom Ocularis! I’ve had mine for almost 2 years now and it remains in my top three favorite frames to shoot! I’m really excited for you guys!
Expensive slingshots are nice to have if You have a lot extra money (I don't have).
But yes, You can be accurate, when shooting frameless or with any kind of fork, so it depends just of Your own skills.
Good video man 👏👊😎
Absolutely! Could not have said it better myself! Thanks brother! 👊
You are great for telling the truth mate I love it 🎯👍😁
Thanks brother! 👊🙏
I hope that most beginners watch this video, some great information here! Also, excellent shooting man:)
Thanks brother! I really appreciate the feedback!👊
Preferencefor all metal frame because it doesn't flex under pressure, survives fork hits very well, won't shatter as theframe gets older. Some wood/metal hybrids can break under pressure over time especially if the handle is wood and is bolted onto metal forks. If frame and handle are all one piece of metal, far less .ikely to break over time. Also look for easier to install band mechanisms.
100 percent mate. But we all like loads of em , like guns one is never enough, great vid mate. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧
😂! I could not agree more brother! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 👊
Great video mate 👍🏻 iv just bought my first sling shot glad that I resisted the urge to by a £60 one I had my eye on …..still spent £30 like 🤣 ah well I like the look of it
That’s awesome brother! Welcome to the community! You’ll like the $30 one just the same! 👊🙏
@@canvandal4503 cheers bro ,I have a lot to learn but looks like fun
Nice. Do you hold the slingshot in your right hand or is that just camera reversal?
I am right handed but left eye dominant so I hold it in my right hand. 👊
Hahaha... Dan, you uh too much humor.
I shoot 2 Zachary Fowler designed frames. The Sparrow or the Hornet. The blended profiles of both frames are comfortable to hold.
I also have them both. They are awesome frames!
real talk for sure!!!
Again straight up truth.
Watched it. Agree with you. But….
As a beginner I bought the Simple-Shot Cleaver Pro. A $125 slingshot. To me, that qualifies as expensive. And it immediately improved my accuracy.
Now I should add that I think the reason for this is that this model has several holes that allow for different configurations of the wrist strap. A little experimentation resulted in my finding a configuration that provided an extremely stable grip. Not only that but because of the way this slingshot is designed(???) to be gripped, I can allow my hand to completely relax while reloading without the grip changing AT ALL. I can even hang my hand down by my side in a relaxed position and the grip just does not move. This means one aspect of a repeatable technique, the grip and orientation, is always the same.
That was absolutely amazing man!
Thanks brother I really appreciate that! 👊
But what when the frames fail happened to me more than a few times or bands I've paid for
Well, I would have to get more info in order to answer that one. Failing where and how?
Great video!!!
Thanks brother! 👊
I have a variety of slingshots and agree with you, but, I shoot better with some frames. Cost has nothing to do with it. I think it’s comfort in the hand. Also some have sites and others don’t. Practice is very important too. Great videos. Keep um comin!
Right on! Thanks brother!👊🙏
Totally agree with you brother.
Thanks brother! 👊🙏
Yes correct and I buy custom hand made slingshots for the beauty and ergos. Mostly looks bc you can find plastic slingshots that fit like a glove.
So true! 👊
Spot on brother.....I have an Enzo wasp...if I put the tip of fork on target it always shoots to the right ...up and down is good..just always shoots to the right....???
Are you holding the frame in your right hand? If so you could be pulling to the right upon release. Some call it flipping.
@@canvandal4503 yes I hold it in right hand....is there anyway to correct that?thank you...I shoot OTT.
@@nathanevans6331 outside of just consciously not flipping your frame you can also check your band set. I have seen this happen when people shoot heavier band sets. If you are shooting a heavy band set try going lighter and see if that will stop the issue. If the habit is hard to break another option is to adjust your shooting reference on your frame to accommodate the pull to the right. In other words you may have to adjust your shooting reference more to the left. Hope this helps
@@canvandal4503 thank you very much I'll give all that a try...makes sense..thanks for answering much appreciated brother.. .. I always shoot gzk green .06.....18 to 12 taper 8mm lead.,...stay safe man.
hahahahaha You had me with Chuck Norris....Great Info and True with a Lot of Funness hahaha
😆! Thanks brother! Appreciate it! 👊
I am a Chucker, too!
💯 Agree it’s the shooter not the frame I can shoot any frame any fork width
Right on brother!!! Thanks for the comment! 👊
How to get use to different kind of Slingshot?
Can you recommend me some best slingshot with cheap rate and some very best replacement bands
I also eager to know that which band is better for stone aimings😅
This is my recommendation my friend: simple-shot.com/products/scout-lt?ref=105
Thanks 4 sharing
My pleasure!!! 👊
Amazing!!
Funny guy 😊👍 And yeah ofcause your right on what your saying 😊 Cheers 👍
Thanks brother! I appreciate the affirmation! 👊
You can buy a lot of things such as ergonomics, smart band attachment system or sturdy materials, but accuracy is definetely not one of those
So true! 👊 Thanks for watching!
That's what's awesome about slingshots
A better saying that soldiers have is
“ all the gear, no idea”
Well said that man
Well, thanks you! I appreciate that!👊
that shot was NOICEEEE
Oooo helll noooo😂😂😂
Yes bro u right
You cant buy accuracy
Good video bro👍
Thanks brother! 👊
you talk a lot of sense , subbed u bro hello from the uk
Awesome!!! 🇬🇧 Rocks!!! 👊
It's done too late, Mr. Vandal!
I bought it.
But thanks for thinking if me.
My pleasure brother!!! 👊
Love your videos brother, LOL
Thanks my friend! 👊🙏
Question; Every time I replace a band on my sling shot, same length size and all, my aiming point on my fork changes. So I have to shoot it and find where it’s at all over again. Any reason to why that is?
@@joshuasmith2107 great question. There could be a couple things. One. Are you using the same brand latex? All latex is not the same. If you’re rotating different latex brands, although the tapers and thickness may be the same, they will perform differently. Also, when you’re switching out bands, even with the same variables, a newer band will shoot a little different than one that has been used for a while.
Another thing to look for, is make sure that you are using the same anchor point. You can have all the same variables with your latex, but slightly adjust your anchor point, and that can throw off the trajectory.
Try these out and if you’re still getting those results, let me know and we can dig a little further
@@canvandal4503 Ok great, Thank you for the advice, I’ll check these out.
It’s true you don’t NEED more than 1 catapult, but where’s the fun in that? Have a collection! It will make you more experienced and shoot better.👍🇬🇧
So true
Thanks brother! 👊
Great advice...just curious if the simpleshot XT clips fit on the chinese copy?
Brother I have gotten rid of it. I don’t have that answer. I want to say they do. The original plastic clips that came from SimpleShot fit on the knockoff so I would assume that the newer metal flip clips would also.
What are the fundamentals?
When I say fundamentals I’m referring to some of the basic things that are imperative to shooting accurately. Stance, anchor point, and release, to name a few.
@@canvandal4503 Why thank you! After a lot of searching I figured that an expensive one is as good as a budget one but I went for a Scout XT, I bought it a few minutes ago. I wanted to work on the fundamentals before purchase but then you can't workmon them without a sligshot so what a great excuse to get stuck in! I'm excited, which for a Brit approaching winter is nothing short of miraculous! 😅 Keep up the good work with the videos, it's people like you that help people like me and I appreciate that! 👍
@@nottjohn9418 ThAts awesome brother! The Scout XT is a brilliant frame. Great choice! 👊🙏 ThNks for the kind words my friend!
I bought accuracy LBS BABY!!!
😂😂😂👊
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I want to support artisans, and local ones if possible. That said, all I want to do, is chase away the flying rats that shit all over my freshly painted fence. I don't need to kill them, and I don't think I need to part with a fat wad of folding to achieve that modest aim.
Here, in Scotland, even air pistols or rifles require a gun licence, so it's tomahawks, slings or catapults.
I understand your logic. Coming from a construction background, I like working with quality products, but could still get the job done with middle of Lidl chisels, as I know how to get them super sharp.
A £20 catapult will, I'm sure, be just fine to shoot the 3 to 5 yards accurately enough with practice.
Greetings. Friend! My Dad just returned from Scotland. He thoroughly enjoyed your country! Thanks for taking time to comment!
that is a good catapult just because it cost 15$ it is all about doing the same thing every shot practice every chance you get
Right on!👊
It is not the frame that makes the shooter
It is the shooter that makes the frame 😁
Right on!🙏🤣
20-20 taper!.. Thais not tapered....
Wel man, this is so true. The only PROBLEM IS people, cant handel the truth. They all think the more money you throw at something, the better they will be.
Theirs NOTHING, that will make them shoot better, than good old practice.
Their ALL after instant gratification.
Well said brother! 👊🙏
where did you buy your slingshot? could you share the link?
Sure thing! simple-shot.com/products/scout-xt?ref=105
@@canvandal4503 I would be glad to watch your video on how to properly aim at 10-25 meters and how to release. I'm doing something wrong.
😍😍😍
Not going to buy accuracy. Gonna’ buy ‘cool’.
It’s a minor hobby. No sweat.
Start with a cheap slingshot.
Get some brofiger.
🤣right on brother!👊🙏
ok ok congratulations but i ask you..............which are the foundamentals for beginners shooters slingshot thanks(i buy 1 slingshot on wish for 4 or 5 euro)
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You can buy inaccuracy, a shitty slingshot is shitty.
I would have to see an example. Show me the slingshot and I’ll show you somebody that can shoot it. There are some really skilled shooters in our community they can basically take anything and get on target with it. Just my opinion. Thanks for stopping by brother!
I compare it to golf clubs... Buying the most expensive golf clubs is not going to make you the best golfer!!!
EXACTLY!👊! Brilliant analogy!🙏