How to shoot a slingshot: Basics of slingshooting

This video is made to show you the basics of slingshooting. Always be safe, use a proper backstop and consider using saftey glasses.

I learned a lot from the book "slingshot shooting" by Jack Koehler (ISNB 0-9765311-0-0), and recommend it to all who want to choose slingshooting as their shooting sport.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• slingshot
• shooting
• catapult

[zipzamboo1]

I always get hit with the backlash. Giant welts :/

[tetrahydrofuran]

@zipzamboo1 : This is called "handslap". You can either try to use heavier ammunition, change the length of the bands or try to "flip" more (move the wrist forward while shooting).

[komotoko]

how do you aim? do you have a video for that yet?

[tetrahydrofuran]

No, not yet....visit my webpage to find some instructions.

[vaughan4082]

@tetrahydrofuran some have sights now like the barnett diablo pro

[tetrahydrofuran]

@vaughan4082 : Most sights on slingshots (including the ones on the Diablo) are only a pointer that is put on target, but don't work unless your head position and anchoir point remains consistent (it is like using a gun with front sight only - like a shotgun, for example, where a consistent head position is also the key to success).

Most slingshots can be aimed in such a fashion by using the upper fork tip as a sight pointer.

[Flatband]

Very Good Mel!!! Your English is not bad at all! Excellent Video. I wish I could speak German as good as you do English! Great!

[HippelU76]

Very well. Nice english Mel :)

[Nismogtir1]

Very helpful video=) subscribed!



[KuvaPefo]

@tetrahydrofuran One idea is wearing a glove when you're using the slingshot. :)

[swimbait1]

Very informative, thank you

[JohnnyBaretoes]

Awesome video ! Just what a beginner needed to see :D

[ScoutCrafter]

Outstanding!!!