Equipment-Ammo

  • Can I shoot BBs (.177 caliber) from my slingshot?

    Yes, shooting BBs is an excellent and inexpensive way to hone your technique. BBs can be shot from any slingshot with the appropriate bands. The key with BBs is not to overpower the projectile. SimpleShot BB Bandset Ultra lightweight bands and a pouch made to shoot BBs are required. Simple Sho...

  • Is clay slingshot ammo powerful? Can I hunt with it?

    Clay ammo is safe, fun, and biodegradable. We do not recommend hunting with clay ammo since it it light, it does not deliver the needed (ethical) energy to the game being hunted.

  • Is it OK to dry fire bands when shooting a slingshot? What about super-light ammo?

    It is OK to dry fire a slingshot, but it may decrease the life span of your bands. Always match your bandsets to your ammo. Ideally, you want to make sure that the projectile absorbs as much of the energy from the bandset as possible, then there's no excess energy in the bands after you release ...

  • Is Larger Slingshot Ammo Better?

    No. Larger ammo is not always better. Do you want the hardest hit possible? You may need the biggest (heaviest) ammo possible. Do you want to be accurate? You need to avoid the biggest ammo. The important thing is this: MATCH your ammo to your bandsets, and to your desired outcome. The video...

  • Lead ammo vs Steel ammo: Is lead or steel ammo better?

    Lead ammo is better for some things. Steel ammo is better for some things. Shoot, clay is better for some things. As always, match your ammo to your bands AND to your intended purpose. The video addresses questions about the difference in performance between steel and lead slingshot ammunition ...

  • Shooting acorns from a slingshot

    Accorns can be great fun! You will want a pouch that will hold the accorn as well as lighter bands since the accorns are much lighter than Steel Ammo.

  • Shooting BB's

    BB shooting is a blast! A set of light bands and some BBs make for an afternoon of great fun while shooting. Small ammo can also help develop good release techniques as it is still good aiming practice. However, you do need to pay attention as the ammo being smaller, it is much easier to throw o...

  • Slingshot Darts

    We DO NOT recommend shooting darts with a slingshot. The risk of serious injury from a hand hit is significantly higher with darts. For this reason, it is our strongest of recommendations to not to shoot darts.

  • Steel Slingshot Ammo

    How many shot come in a bottle? How many shots per pound? Our steel ammo is offered in 3# bottles. Number of Shot Per Pound: 1/4"- 430 5/16"- 220 3/8"- 125 7/16"- 80 1/2"- 53

  • What is the best ammo for my slingshot?

    Choosing the right ammo is important for best success and accuracy. Learn more about how to select your slingshot ammo here! Spherical projectiles are the most preferred and most accurate ammo you can shoot. The best ammo can be steel balls, lead balls, or marbles depending on the bands you are ...

  • Why do you NOT recommend shooting stones?

    Stones are more likely to cause damage to your bands or even your slingshot because they are not round like Steel Ammo. It's not that you can't shoot stones from a slingshot, but we do NOT recommend shooting stones because our slingshots come equipped with pouches optimized for spherical project...