Slingshot Bands | Powerful Setups | Accuracy tips
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How to make slingshot bands and discussion on power setups and how they can impede accuracy
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24:00 to skip the band making for the shooting tips
Man, can you tell me how Snipersling latex performs in comparison to GZK Orange and GZK Green? Also, have you ever tried famous Simpleshot black latex? Thx for the answer!
Amigo como te contacto ? Soy de México y me gusta ir a cazar con resortera asi se llama en México , pero aca no hay liga ni nada de repuesto . Me gustaría que me mandaras un kit completo si se puede obviamente te los voy a pagar . SALUDOS
That band tying jig from Paul is one of the sweetest that I've seen!!!!
Thank you so very much Chris. All your videos takes my accuracy and the joy of practice to a new level. No doubt. You are THE one. Best wishes from Sweden.
Ready bands are often cheaper, but seldomly precisely as one likes them. Your ways are the best investment including templates. Wise decision. Any shooter should make their own bands like we fill our own cartridges with powder. Part of mastership. You are the MASTER, hands down.
Glad you showed the constrictor knot in this video it really simplified it for me. Love the content. I am working towards consistency and accuracy. Totally agree about the repetitive practice and correct mindset. Starting to see a big improvement due to it 👍
From California-yes I burn the ends of the knot. Thanks for the video. Keep um coming.
I also love the extremely useful constictor knot, for many things.For slingshots, I've placed several constrictor knots on a wide diameter plastic drinking straw . When I'm ready to use them on the slingshot bands, I partially insert a band into the drinking straw, and slide off the knot onto the band, and it's ready to use to bind with the folded over small portion of the band at the pouch. EZ-PZ. They call me "THWACK!"
1.0mm band is way over what is needed even for heavy setups imo. 0.75 to 0.8mm thick band is the maximum needed imo with tapers between 28-18 and 25-20 matched to 10mm lead to maintain any type of comfort and accuracy whilst shooting. 28-18 being my preferred taper with heavy ammo. For repetitive shooting there is no way to beat a lighter setup. More quality practice time = better form = better repeatable accuracy. Anyone who would argue that has never shot at competition level I think the band/ammo arguments get silly sometimes. There are trade offs with everything in life, ammo and bands are no different. Good honest info. Good channel. Phip eph 👍
What about for throwing rocks one finds on the ground? I made an oversized slingshot for that once. Threw the rocks great, developed my muscle memory. Now I know why.
Yes, I just went from 23-17 to 25-15 for my 9.5mm ammo. However, slighted increased speed greatly hurts my accuracy. Maybe time to back to 23-17 and spend my time on increasing the accuracy!
Knowledge is power, you're a good man for sharing yours with the world.
Get some more Vids out big man 😜🤘
Thanks Jason
Chris is doing so much good for the slingshot community. All the knolledge he shares with all of us , is fantastic! I follow him for a reason , and that is why 😊👍 Thumps up Chris 🎯😊👍
Could not agree more
@@CatapultCarnage ok
Thanks Chris for your vids,still trying to get my head round the extreme tapers you use ,will definitely try some . Jim
great tips! Ive been following your vids since I started a year ago. Your POV on aiming is one Ive recommended to many people. keep up the great content! thanks
Hi Chris, brilliant advice as usual. It was your advice on “How to shoot a slingshot “ that took my accuracy up a couple of notches. The only advice I could give you is,......get some draft excluder!. Best wishes, Mike.
Pro tips for free. Thank you.👍
Love this method - prefer it over the others. I do not singe my rope, no issues with falling apart during use. Great video!
Thanks, man... Great vid, AND I now know how to make a simple jig from the beautifully elegant design of the one you used here.
Also got one of Paul's jigs lovely piece of work
Excellent vid, Chris. Very much appreciate your insights on this sport. Especially your comment at 30:58 to 31:30. "i'm sorry but most of us just aren't special". Made me laugh out loud. So true. Thanks again for bringing us along.
Great video, well presented, packed with fine info, a very good and rounded resource for novice and experienced alike,thank you.
Thanks to you, I'm hooked bro!! I've shot competition archery my entire life. It's time for a change.
Absolute legend mate a great video. I always tie my constricter knot but singe right up to the knot. Need to pick up a classic at some point from you pal. Love my titan hunter you kindly made for me. I find it most accurate and would not be without it. I use orange fish tackling cord, very true about fatigue in the fingers. Only shoot 8 or 7mm steel. GKJ mentioned that the way you hold the ball in the pouch is so important and of course he is spot on. I suffer from the bump on release.
just the video i needed to see how constrictor knots work on bandsets! its going to make tying my own bands so much faster!
I learn something new every time I watch one of your vids
I’m glad you mentioned Jon cause the whole time I was thinking he shoots the 1m with 10 lead 11 steel. Thanks food for thought
great vid and tips always look forward too your uploads
I'm using Airflo micro poly backing and singe the ends to stop it fraying. I singe the ends of serving when working on my compound bow string so it kinda seemed the right thing to do! If I could think of a way to use my wrist release it would eliminate the need to pinch the pouch. My goal is defo accuracy - I hate missing! Great video Chris :)
Love the pouch tying jig that lets you do both sides at the same time. Been using cotton string with a single constrictor knot. And the ends fray. Looks crappy. Will need to try "heat treating" the ends! Will also try the inner string from some paracord. Thank you for the video!
Class vid as always Chris I myself use the constrictor knot on my pouch end and I use orvis fly line backing as its made from dacron and won't damage the band i melt the ends on it as I have done it using outher materials and found that if I didn't melt the ends the knot would either completely come undone on the draw or the band would slip over a few shots but at the same time I don't over tighten the knot as I find it increases wear on the band at the point the knot was tied
It was because of your advise I went to thinner bands. I was shooting .8 bands for 9.5 steel and I've since gone down to between .6 and .7 and I'm getting very similar speeds.
Thanks Chris! Great video
Brilliant stuff, easy to follow. Great knot.
Cheers pal another great informative video
35 minutes of some of my favourite entertainment! Thanks!
Thanks Adam at least somebody enjoys my long boring videos
@@CatapultCarnage they are not boring long videos I enjoy them and many others do they are very helpful
Light set ups with 8mm steel for me in All situations! Can’t beat the flat trajectory. Way more accurate in my opinion. Cheers for the vid 👍🏽
Love the video Chris. You mentioned to contact Paul for purchase of the jig. Any help with that would be fantastic. Thanks Ray
Great video mate , spot on with the advice and opinion too .... going to share this video on our page
Fantastic as always. I'm a gzk man but will give snioersling a go. Already dropped to .55 bands for practice 9.5mm steel lighter draw no drop.
Love the videos Chris. Always top notch man
Also would like to add I use the constrictor knot on my band sets and singe the ends. I've had them fray when I haven't singed them
Awesome video my friend. I take every word your saying seriously, you make a lot of sense buddy. And im gonna buy some of your gear next week.
Great informative video thanks have tried all sorts of setups and find 8mm is the best for me and lighter bands thanks again 👍
Great video mate really helpful and that’s a great band I’m using snipersling and white bsb
Just made up a 20/12, .5 snipersling black as I was watching this vid, exited to try this taper
Awesome video need to pick up a classic from you bud very soon. I singe the ends very close up against the knot as when you push it down with the clippers metal lighter flame shield when melted it locks the knot in place.
Totally agree with you bud. Keep up the good work. Subbed!
Great vid very informative as always.
Top Video Chris nicely explained 👌
well I only had 30 lb dacron flyline backing but I just ran 100 shots through my very first set of bands made by me.. and the constrictor knot is awesome.. dacron can't be welded with a lighter so it's not singed n that had no effect at all either.. used 06 percise with 8mm steel 22 to 12 taper having only ever used .07 simpleshot bands n this shot way harder and the smaller double dimpled pouches all brought my accuracy n consistency way up from the jump!!! thank you for all the info.. between you n gamekeeper John im well on my way.. n i will own frames from both of you!!!!
Sometimes he just gotta count when you're working. I for one tend to two chew on my tongue and stick it out when I'm working and thinking, so counting is nothing to be worried about lol. Thanks for the great info by the way, I'm just getting into slingshots and been using tubular bands with a wrist rocket, not going very well, I got to switch it up to a gangster style shot with a good flat band set.
Hi. I tie my pouches using the double turn constrictor knot for the simple reason that it gives a slightly wider grip on the band. It's more secure than the single turn and is less likely to cut into the band as you tighten it which can cause a weak spot I've found. To tie it, after you've made the x follow the line around again and then pass it over the standing part, under the two loops and up under the third loop at the top. This forms a cross under the overlaying wraps and is held in place much more securely. I think it also puts less stress on the band's as it's tightened and therefore less likely to roughen the band surface causing a potential weak spot. Like you, I do also singe the ends to seal it but I use Marlow whipping twine rather than 550 inner as it's a waxed thread which helps with weatherproofing. This is just my way and thought I'd share it with you as a thank you for all the help and tips you've given us all in all other aspects of the sport. Regards. Ralph.
I've been getting good band life with the single knot. Thanks bud
Thanks for sharing this mate.. Hope you and your family are doing well. Cheers Famo59 👍🍻🤓⛏
Thanks Tony
I personally like to practice with quarter inch steel, you have to really get your release down perfect at that small size when I bump back up to 8 millimeter I find my accuracy to be improved because there's more to hold on to and to feel when I release. Thank you for the video great advice and I love my templates.
You're welcome
Good information! Good presentation!
Ordered a s90 yesterday can't wait!!!!! 🎉😂
Hey Chris did you know the template has the length you require marked in the center. Measure from the edge of the template so no need for the square. Good video 👍
Another great video. Thanks for that mate. Can you make video how you load ammo by one hand please?
Like them templates! Use a little sponge in saucer of water. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you are not spreading germs lol.
from the top edge of your template you can use it and the middle set of lines as a gauge for cutting your initial strips from the roll and then the outter lines for positioning to keep your tapers perfect and uniform...
Great advices, thanks 🙏
Loving the new catty Chris shame I can only shoot ttf. Can I ask what's the sound track coz I can't get it out my head and find myself wissling it from time to time lol
Another informative awesome video
I'm on .55 white bsb at the moment thinking of going for some snipersling .6 what's a good taper for 8mm as I shoot 8.7mm at the moment.ps I have your ally titan and ordered a medium titan coyote brown the other day cant wait I've shot your titan hunter before but sold it cause I wasnt using it worse thing I done so got another keep up the good videos mate 👌👌
@Catapult Carnage Thanks kindly for the video. What was the name or website of maker of the pouches you showed. I did like those grip holes and they looked sweet.
I shoot snipersling mostly but I shoot simpleshot black in the real cold weather. I use .5 and man I love how stretchy snipersling is.
Good job! Thanks!
i hope you,re sponsored by sniper sling , cos i just bought a roll of 0.7 on the back of your video mate
Got it already? If so how do you lile it so far?
@@nOObels1 its a cracking band , very fast
I've been holding off these acrylic templates for ages, may have to pull the trigger soon
For 6 Euros not bad, on AliExpress.
Do you have a link for the different tapers? I can find loads of templates but they don't tell you which taper?
Great to find ONE OF OUR OWN a leader in the catapult world👏🏻👏🏻I need to check out ALL your vids here...in the meantime can u tell me....u know when u cut a band the auld way and u have a tapered and straight edge....with them tenplates is the band tapered on the 2 sides??????i have a million more questions but instead a bodering ya I’ll look thru ur vids....thank u sir...
Tapered edge or straight edge it doesn't really matter buddy. Glad you are liking the channel 👍. I have older band vids showing how to do it the auld way
@@CatapultCarnage Maith a far 👍gur a maith agat
Great video. Is there a link to buy that band tying jig? That thing is awesome. If someone could point me in the right direction to buy one of those jigs, it would be greatly appreciated.
I agree with your shooting Philosophy Chris. This winter has been nasty over here in Canada. I was speed testing bands in 3 feet of snow today. Lol I could not believe how much my accuracy has suffered from just shooting cans with clays off my deck. I need to put the clays down and start getting serious practice in again. I was struggling to hit a 40mm flipper today and I was hitting them 8 out of 10 before winter. Stay safe brother. I am going to check out on of those titans. They look sweet.
Thanks buddy ☺
Very nice vídeo. Congratulations.
Great tip
thank you for sharing
Good info. I love your accent.
Thank you for this video
Hi. Newbie to tying my own band sets and love the ease of that pouch tying jig. How do we contact Paul for one of these jigs please? Love your vids btw, very informative and very useful. Keep em coming. Thanks in advance.
Great skill Cris ... what thickness of rubber do you use for hunting rabbits ??
How often do we change bands? Great video, many thanks
Good video and very good content.
"a good way to spread viruses", "marking bands with pens and rulers like cavemen" LOL, quality.
What size are those pouches mate, the ones I've found on Ali are only 43mm which seems a bit small?
Yeah I singe the ends of my knot twine as well :)
What band/taper etc do you suggest best for 8mm lead.
Muito bom amigo.
That jig is nice! Where can I get one?
Hi just learning do you cut taper one side or both what’s the difference please Shane uk
GOOD VIDEO 2
Hi Chris, you are an outstanding teacher, but even more practitioner of these fine arts.I have simple comments and simple questions. CATAPULT or some call it, slingshot in the wrong hands can turn into a deadly weapon. Bible says so. The question, will a powerful catapult kill a deer? Wild hog?
Probably with the correct bands and ammo but I would not recommend it
@@CatapultCarnage When times of MAD MAX come....good to know Chris. ***Survival of the Fittest***.
I don't singe the ends, but I tie mine exactly the way you do, and I pull the string from paracord as well.
How do I order a paracord wrapped frame, titan? IN U.S. No, don't burn ends, don't like using flame near bands. Also, I use cotton string. Also use a 3 wrap overhangs knot.
I have ordered green sniper sling bands .7mm with 11mm steel will this be good enough for rabbits ducks pigeons pheasents can hit the bottom of a can consistently at 10 metres and a 2P coin at 5
I've so enjoyed all your videos Chris, including this one. Very knowledgeable and informative, thank you. However, that large axe over the door makes me feel uncomfortable. One day, perhaps because your shed ages or the screw rusts/fatigues or you snag it with something large that you're carrying, the axe head could fall. The screws at the other end of the shaft wouldn't hold it, but would let the head swing down. What does Murphy's law say, "If something can happen then one day it will happen." Just saying.
Awesomeness....
Very good and helpful 🇧🇩
Awesome video Chris, do you have a link for the AliExpress pouches?
I dont mate sorry
Hi The band on my sling shot seems to tight/ridged. How can I soften it so it stretches more easily
Snipersling black band is good for hunt?
Damn you are fantastic at this stuff, & I really appreciate the effort & outcome of your work here.As far as burning the ends of the string...you may or may not like this method....to avoid taking the chance of messing up my job by slipping with the lighter at that critical moment, I heat up the end of whatever piece of suitable metal I have & melt the ends with the hot metal instead of the open flame too close to my work...takes a hair longer but not much...thats just me though.
Good idea 💡 cheers
Or you will have a Grip like Iron Man!! Hahahaha..Great vid cheers I have used a catty for nearly 50 yrs my first was a Goliath solid cast with square bands and you struggled to hit a Barn door!! I like to make my own out of Tree Branches but really like some of your designs cheers
Excellent video Chris, I'm after consistent accuracy for hunting but using 9.5 steel and .7 bands. What setup do you think is best for pigeon and pheasant? P.s I'm not hunting anything at moment as accuracy is not great 😕
Probably 23-17 or 22-12
@@CatapultCarnagewould love to learn, too… please, what does the number combination refer to ? …” 22 - 12… 23 - 17…? is that a ratio of some sort? Or length..width… ?? Of what ? Hope to get some info from any of you fine insider masters -
I've a question. How much is the lenght and the broad size, if you are so kind to provide me with that information, thanks.
Chris , I’m curious did you leave Both eyes open when sighting in ? Cheers