Scout XT Slingshot with Target, Clay Ammo and Bands for Professional Hunting and Powerful Target Shooting Sling Shot

Knowing how to shoot a slingshot is most of the battle. I have had several slingshots over the years and even bought another one on Amazon thinking it would make me better, it didn't. I was not until I did an internet search and watched a video on how to shoot a slingshot I realized the error of my ways. I highly suggest you do the same before you buy another slingshot. You will save yourself time and money. There are tons of different slingshots out there. Ones with round rubber tubes and ones with flat bands. I find flat rubber bands tend to be more accurate by the way. Some sligshots even have springs added to them that look cool but do they really add more power?Not really sure. Anyway, after researching many different slingshots I settled on the one I thought was best. Don't take my word for it, do your own research. I even bought those darts for another slingshot I have to go fhishing with but thank God it looked a little sketchy to me. The part of the dart that comes in contact with the rubber bands or leather pouch had sharp edges so I never used them. I have since seen those same darts stuck in people's hands. Fyi...Never use them in your slingshot!!! Arrows are better, safer and, much more accurate then the darts. After much research I settled on this particular slingshot for many reasons. For one reason was the way the bands attached to the slingshot. They were easy to change out and they could be mounted over the top or around the sides. I find around the sides better to aid in aiming. The second reason was the body allowed the user to use multiple hand positions to find the one that best suits them. Third was the company themselves. They have many different products relating to slingshots and they are not from some other country. They are a US company. Anyway, after learning how to shoot I had no problem hitting a one inch target at 25 feet in no time with over 90% accuracy. I am now shooting at 50 feet and would say I am 60 to 70% accurate on the one inch target. Practice makes perfect folks. If you do not get out there and push yourself to get better you never will. I was in the military and shot a lot and I do mean a lot. Thousands of rounds I shot through my rifle and my pistol. The part that I am most proud of is my marksmanship with the 9mm Beretta. At 100 yards and with 90 to 95% accuracy, I could hit a 12" target. Believe me or not, I don't care. My point is this. I fyour not going to put in the time to make yourself better at something then you will never get better. You see, after a while you develope what is called a natural line of sight. It is like muscle memory. After a while I could just raise I rifle not even using the sights and could hit a man sized target under 100 yards. Believe me, comes in really handy when doing CQB. Learning to shoot a slingshot is no different and trust me when I say this. If you put in the time you too will develope that muscle memory and know exactly what I am talking about. I originally bought the clay ammo but they only last so long. I now use a white sheet as a back drop to catch the steel shot I am using so I can reuse the ammo over and over again. I have really enjoy shooting my slingshot. So much so I prefer it over going to the range and spending $100 or more on ammo. So folks, that is my honest review and I hope it helps.

Initally bought this with the intent to piss of them squirrels that yappin' surrounding my tree stand during deer season. Since then i've had just been messing around with clay pellets and just seeing to what extent my aim can get to. This thing is a lil fun doohickey to mess around with if you got dead time or something. The quality is very good and I have little to no compaints at all, the only complaint being I wish it came with more bands (only 2 pairs) at its price point but to be fair I ain't worth crying over. The reference points are easily distinguishable and shooting it; wether it be standing/tilted/sideways, is pretty easy and comfortable and allows for an easier/faster time for progressing the learning curve.I was about to cheap out but am glad I didn't, would buy again if I ever needed to. "Good 'ole blunt force trama"Pros- Superb quality and build with hardware and accessories- Egronomics and handling is quite comfortable and is carved out well for different postitions/rest points - handslap rarely ever occurrs and can shoot for hours- Reference points are very defined and can assist in the learning curveCons- Price per accessories - The price is decently valid for the overall build, just wish it came with a lil more more accessories (mainly more pair of bands or something, ya only get 1 clay band and 1 multi-purpose band)

My last slingshot was one I made back in high school in the 70's. it was cut from a piece of 5/8" plywood, sanded and I attached latex rubber tubing to the frame. It was pretty good. This SimpleShot Scout XT Slingshot is downright frightening with how much power it puts on target. I set it up per the great videos on YouTube and took an old cardboard box, wadded up and stuffed some paper in it to act as a backstop, and proceeded to shoot one of the steel balls at the box. I was confused, because the ball was not in the box. I suddenly realized that it went into the box, through the paper backstops and out the back of the box. Thankfully there was nothing breakable or that would bleed on the far side of that box. Sheesh - this thing is powerful. It does take work to master. I ordered a package of 1000 bearings to shoot with it and am working on my form and aim.I strongly recommend that you watch the videos on the RIGHT way to hold the slingshot. I discovered that I was doing it wrong for as long as I have used a slingshot and my accuracy went way up when I started holding it right.This company makes a dynamite product - I believe you could easily hunt small game with this thing.

Love my slingshot. Great purchase :)

I use this just for plinking and hitting metal targets. I don't see the practicality or ethics for using this on squirrels or small birds or any live target. It is an OK alternative to punch holes in paper targets or soda/pop cans as an instead of going to a gun or archery range. I highly recommend watching videos on how to use safely. Trimming the band (watch a video) will increase the hole punching power.This is not a toy. It can really hurt you or someone with improper use. Definitely wear eye protection.