How to Use a Slingshot

No matter you're using a stick and rubber band or you've invested in a quality weapon, proper use of any slingshot is necessary for both accuracy and safety. Usually a slingshot is used for target shooting, but sometimes people also use it for hunting. Using a slingshot is an easy and inexpensive hobby and proper use will help you hit whatever your target may be. Article below will teach you how to use a slingshot.

                 

Things You Need

Eye protection

Slingshot

Ammunition

Instructions

1. The most important thing is to remember wearing eye protection at all times. The reason to wear the protection is that ammunition can ricochet off surrounding objects and come back at you.

2. Hold the handle of the slingshot firmly and either directly perpendicular or parallel (whichever you prefer) to the ground in your non-dominant hand. And you need to use your stronger hand to control the ammunition. Make sure the wrist brace is resting snugly on your forearm to help steady your shot if your slingshot has one.

3. Now you can choose your ammunition based on your needs. Any small solid object, like a rock or a BB, can be used. But you can buy slingshot ammunition of different sizes and weights in most hunting stores. Choose the type of ammunition suits your purpose best. Twitter. Even paintballs can be used as ammunition to leave marks on your target.

4. Place your ammunition in the center of the pouch of the slingshot. Then grip the ammunition with your thumb and first two fingers through the pouch. Pull this straight back as far as possible. Remember you won’t have much accuracy in your shot if you pull the ammunition.

5. The last step is to aim at the target and release the pouch and ammunition.