One of my favorite slingshot videos of all time. This tutorial dramatically changed my shooting. Cheers Wayne!!

Just ordered my new set up from you, can't wait to get shooting! All these vids are really useful, thanks for producing them. I've been an archer for 10 years and many principles pass over. My beddywhippet is constantly marking out squirrels and I can't mooch with me bow! Many thanks and hope your lurchers getting on good aswell 👍

This is one of the most detailed instructional videos I have seen. Thank you. I am getting back into the catapult and really have a desire to have strong accuracy. I have a short draw of 29 anchored under my ear. But it is not exact. I will be experimenting with the corner of mouth to be more exact but hate to give up those two inches. Thank you for the great details.

I thought to myself there must be a lot of technique involved to produce such consistently accurate shots - I was right. The catapult is no schoolboy weapon - It's a serious tool for effective small game hunting...

I'm always impressed by people who take others advice, listen and absorb and then work out their own conclusions. This is a master class in the above, it demonstrates that you worked all of this out through your own experience. Bravo sir. I disagree with nothing shown here.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason, much appreciated.

Very interesting video, as always Wayne. One of the best if not the best out there! Everyone covers the basics and shows nice shots and hits but you cover every important detail and hit the point. In my opinion that's far more important, i mean, we all know our basics.. it's that fine stuff that matters. All of you, have a great day, a great weekend 👍🏽 Greetings from Germany

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Stahlblau thank you very much, I appreciate it.

One of the best slingshot tutorials on youtube.

This is great stuff! I I havent heard this info before on any of the other slingshot videos. This is one of the best videos on being consistent every time you shoot. Im definitely going to be paying attention to pouch twist now and the two finger anchor point is an awesome tip. Thanks man keep these videos coming 👍

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Joseph Etherton thank you very much Joseph 👍

Just watching some of your videos again mate and going from TTF to OTT again I've picked up some valuable tips especially the straight wrist , mine was sort of bent back a bit and that's with shooting ttf for so long , what a game changer straight wrist is using ott , nice1 Pal and keep the great vids coming 👍🏼🎯

Thanks for the tip about shooting upwards or at a high angle as i have been having issues with that I also totally agree with you about thicker pouches as i use 10 mm steel and find the small fabric type pouches horrible and Always use a Decent piece of Leather thats a a bit larger so as to get a better grip on it .

I've just ordered the band kit and one of these evos. So excited to get this set up! Seeing you shoot is inspiring!

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy it. It's a fun journey, and a great hobby.

Holding the frame straight instead of 90 degrees has helped me massively with accuracy so thank you as always very helpful video. I envy your skills but hope to one day be somewhat competent

Thanks Wayne for this wonderful informative and helpful video.as a beginner, im learning so much from watching you. Good luck with whatever you're up to.thanks .Simon

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, good to hear from you! I’ve often wondered if you’ve kept it up! Thank you very much, and pleased to hear the vids are helping. All the best.

Great video Wayne, and for me, the bit about pushing forks forward makes so much sense! Off to try it out now.....if I can sneak past SWMBO LOL!

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Good luck mate!! 😂👍

Think this has just sorted out my shooting up dilemma I mentioned last night..... im gonna try this mate. Great video. 👍

Great tips in here! I will be getting myself one of the new evo’s as the only reason I haven’t got one already is I don’t like the wrap and tuck method of securing bands! Keep us posted on when they are available👌🏻

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Will do mate, thank you 👍

This is probably one of the most informative videos I’ve seen In a while about shooting fundamentals. Thanks for sharing brother! 👊

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Can Vandal thanks man! 👍

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Advance Graphics 👍👍

Hi I'm from Colombia. After of many years i start again whit the catapult and am remembering all that fun days of my childhood. By the way, for me you are a master.

I ordered one of your ‘heavy’ kits this morning. Watched quite a few of your videos before hand to give me a more informed choice. Looking forward to expanding my experience with your gear. Kind regards, Karl.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karl 👍

Great video!! Straightening my wrist really made a difference I went out and try just that tip and it worked so much better for my consistency. I use fiber-optic sites on the corner of my frame and I've been trying to line up the entire fiber optics site instead of just choosing the very corner and so much easier your way and a lot less fiddling with getting the fork just right. Cheers

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Vince Amendola thanks Vince! Glad it’s helped 👍

Awesome video. I just ordered my first frame: plywood EVO goblet with 0.8 hunter band + accessories from CattyShack. I know it's not a beginner setup but I can't wait to get em. Greetings from Bulgaria.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. That was shipped earlier today, and you should have received your tracking details?

Great video. Just the video I wanted as a beginner. I’m using 11mm on flat bands & evo that I’ve just got from you. Nice one!

Thanks Wayne for that it's helped me out my balls was going a bit high so I was aiming just below the target and after watching this I got my son to watch me and you was right my top fork was tilting back so thanks again pal 👍👍👍🎯🎯🎯

Huge help Wayne. Some really good little tips in there. Thanks from Australia!

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Luke Fenech no worries Luke. Thanks man 👍

Awesome video Wayne, I found that to be very helpful, I usually shoot light bands for plinking and recently tried going with heavier bands on the EVO, those little adjustments you recommend help a lot, thanks!!! 🙏

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

No probs! Cheers 👍

Been shooting all day today and some shots have been right on target and some are going wacky - I think your tips about the angle of the pouch and having two reference points I think is gonna improveme my consistency a lot! Thanks for all these tips mate

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

T Allen no problem mate! Thank you 👍

Thank you, you helped me with my slightly low right shot placement. Its because my cheek weld was too high, i moved it to my inner cheek bone, (on the underside)closer to my mouth, hitting dingers now. Thank you.

Great vid Wayne, thumb and finger makes total sense for duplicating every time.. great tip👍. Thank you..

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Heathy Copie cheers Heath 👍

Thank you for the information Wayne, I use sheshou 0.80 30 to 20 and 11mm steel with a active band length of 14 cm, I got use to it in time and it's a heavy set up, but overall is overkill for most small game! But one thing you need to add is that you're not a regular guy, you train in the gym and this is an advantage, and I think most of us should do that, it's gives you a better form and easier pull on a heavy set up! I train my pinch grip and my forearms more since I started using a catapult! It really dose help!

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Teodor Antonio Uroseviteanu as with everything, practice makes perfect, and practice will build the required strength. It’s impossible to encompass every skill level, strength level and body type into one video to be suitable for everybody unfortunately. Having a decent level of strength helps for sure! But strength can be built, as can better skills, it all comes down to time in equals results out 👍

Another class video wyane thanks mate , i like that two point anchor idea im going to work on that myself . Im going try gripping the front of the ball as well . (With those thicker pouches) . It dose seem thing change as you move up thogh heavry set ups. Thanks again

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Barry Baker cheers Barry, you’re welcome 👍

do i need canted fork tip like your goblet evo to hold it with straight wrist?

Very nice video, you explained very well about all the key points. Thanks bro.

"Theres a squirrel going through the tree now" brilliant 😂😂

@CattyShackHunter

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍

@nathangrueber9834

3 ай бұрын

​​@@CattyShackHunterinteresting cos nathan masters simpleshot says twisting makes no diference.corse it matters i swing marbles round trees on purpose this way

Great directions...It has cleared a bit more for me how to anchor the hand on the face...I used to hold the hand closer to the chick bone but this way I think is more solid. Cheers!

Thank you so much for this video. I messaged you recently through your website asking if you did tutorials as i was struggling with my consistency but this video has helped immensely so thank you

Man you nailed it. Every fork hit I ever get is when I'm hunting prairie dogs. I get so focused on his tiny head i slip on my basics. I shoot 3/4 butterfly or tiny bit less and in my yard I can keep a 25mm spinner pretty dang busy at any distance under about 17 yds or 16 meters. Also your right about twisting the bands bc i shoot thumb on bottom to get my draw length but doing that it took me forever to figure out why I was gettin flyers out of a normal 1 inch group. Most wouldn't be to far out but not in the group. Its the twist that causes it. I tend to over rotate my hand a lil.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

205 JAB thank you 👍

You are amazing man...big thanks from algeria 👍👍

Hi mate would a .75 cut 25/20 be a good hunting set up for 10mm steel and 9.5 lead

Brilliant. I have watched a lot of video on slingshots. You are the best. Thank you.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Simon Smith thank you, glad you enjoyed it 👍

Hi Wayne iv swicth now to this set , only thing i changed was the pouch, i alwayed used a thin 70mm .Over last 2 weeks shooting this set up , im getting better more consistent results .im thinking with the 70mm light thin pouch that there was room for ponch to move about , now having to grip more in front for ball , and a thcker pouch it my anchor point is more stable. Plus seem to be able to hold for longer if needed . Thanks again . Barry

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Barry Baker great stuff Barry! Glad it’s helped 👍

Mind blown mate. This put alot into perspective, awesome video

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Kieran Meikleham cheers Kieran 👍

Twisting the pouch, I was thinking that may improve accuracy as well no? How many times do you twist? Does it work with multi band sets? (Mine has 3) Thanks!

Some good tips, Wayne. Plenty to think about. Ordered an Evo last night, looking forward to giving a more powerful set up a go.

@CattyShackHunter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope you’re getting on well with it?

What I do to ensure I have a straight wrist is, prior to release, I’ll use my index finger and “point” at the target. Lines the wrist up well, but I learned the hard way to wrap that index finger back around the frame before release! Ouch! These are great videos Wayne. I watch you, Catapult Carnage, Gamekeeper John, Zach Fowler, and Nathan Masters of Simpleshot. Great advice from all.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, glad you enjoy them 👍

Any tips for shoting down hit 20 25 m ish should i aim off or adust my angkor point

Very helpful Wayne i found myself both standing and leaning over when shooting but have had accurate shots on both stances even holding catty at an angle when standin up straight and getting a great shot adjusting the elevation '' many thanks you have explained some details that i thought were working but couldn't quite put my finger on what it was ''Now i know cheers ''

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

tom dawson ah brilliant! Thanks mate 👍

Thanks this video was very helpful as I am trying to get good at shooting my goblet evo field pro :)

I have just received Goblet Evo Pro today with hunting bands. WOW, brilliant catapult and great bands.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Trevor, I'm glad that you're pleased with it. Happy shooting mate :)

Some great info there Wayne, think this is where most of us make mistakes,

Very good video Wayne. These tips are really important and hepful. Thanks and regards

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Radagas Electronic many thanks 👍

Excellent tutorial! Has helped me a lot with my form. Many thanks!

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Red

Thanks a lot brother ..this video taught me how to improve my skill..i love shortpull style when hunting.. 💪

He is one of the good guys ... teaching the sling-community - so THANK YOU VERY MUCH

What's the best size steel ball bearings for dove hunting? I have some 3 tube per side bands slingshot.

Cheers wayne....very,very informative video,cheers

best how to shoot vid on youtube by far this guy is like mr miyagi

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

bill bob haha! Thank you 👍

Really helpful. Super detail. Thank you so much.

I did not shoot a slingshot since I´ve been a child, but I´ll get one soon. This video answers all possible questions I could have had at the moment, very well done! You also explained everything in a way that´s easy to understand. If someone asked me for a good tutorial on slingshot technique, I´d send him to you definitely. Greetings from Germany my friend

@Grievance87

3 жыл бұрын

The best compliment for you will propably be that, thanks to you, starting with the very next shot I´ll create some checkpoints on my face for a repetitive quality shots technique. Meaning you actually already helped me to not train in mistakes, thanks!

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Shol ́va RIchthys thank you very much. Happy shooting! 👍

What bands are you using and would 1.2mm latex and 9.5 steel be in legal limit

Very good advices here. I am a 3D archery competitor, and i use slingshot as secondary training tool. What you explain about form is absolutly perfect if apply to bow and arrow too. Thanks for sharing knowledge.

@CattyShackHunter

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for leaving a comment 👍

Enjoyed this video immensely wayne, thanks for posting👍

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, thank you 👍

What tapper you using

Coming back here pretty much a year after watching this and having tried out different frames, fork gaps, anchor points, optics and so on. I have given your techniques a solid go once again and realised I'm far more comfortable and consistent with this type of system plus aiming instinctively, focusing completely on the target feels more effortless and natural (even though I know you reference your fork tip to then target, please correct me if I am wrong). Many thanks for the advice Wayne:) I highly recommend anyone shooting OTT to try this out for yourselves.

@CattyShackHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you’ve found it helpful mate, thank you. My fork tip is always in my peripheral vision as a reference, but I never bring my focus back to it (because you then wouldn’t see your target) also if you weren’t aware of it at all, nobody would really know exactly where the shot will place, so we’re all aware of it to some extent, we just never focus on it. The focus is always on the target 👍

Having a locked wrist and straighter fork has made the world of difference for me, it's much more comfortable and accurate 👍🏻

What bands you using mate

Do you think .6 cut 24/18 is ok for hunting for 9.5

Brilliant wayne, I just bought myself the clip version but does your aiming and or anchor point change whether shooting 3 yds or 20 yds?

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Never change my anchor point mate, I’ll just raise above the target a little if I need to.

That is amazing 40 yards. Your video was very helpful. Thank you.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Wc WCGarner pleasure. Thank you 👍

Great informative video Wayne makes a lot of sense.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Murray thanks Kevin 👍

This is you're best video yet perfect hunting set up mine is .40 pure latex simple shot sadly no longer available and 10 mm lead and 12 mm steel used to use red theraband tube 12 n 14 mm lead and had no problems but when hunting high squirrels you have not got time to correct all these points there for the instinctive shooter will not be quite as accurate but will still get his quarry

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Paul Grain thank you Paul 👍 instinct is built on familiarity, repetition and perfect practice, so it’s definitely all relevant to instinctive shooting. Muscle memory etc.

I have been shooting with Theraband Gold upto now, I took delivery this morning of 0.8mm Great White from Catty Shack and have some 0.9mm on order. Set my bands up 30" active draw 25/20mm taper - 11mm steel and let rip a few test shots, the power is unbelievable to the point I am a bit nervous using it. Transition is like upgrading a spud gun to an air rifle. Think the .9mm will be tucked away for a while until I get used to 0.8mm. Bit off topic but I also purchased a few other bits that I haven't had chance to use yet but the Black G10 bushcraft/skinning knife is superperb, I have knives costing 3 times the price that come no where near it. I recommend that anyone looking for quality field knife without breaking the bank take a look on his website, you won't be disappointed.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris. Bit of a game changer from tbg eh! Glad that you’re happy with everything 👍

Hi Wayne, great info in this video!!! Thank you for taking the time to make it! I'm in the process of making my own slingshot and I'm also brainstorming of an alternative to lead and steel ammo. I thought of making clay ammo. Do you have any knowledge on how effective it is, maybe you've tried it yourself? Would be grateful for any input from you on this, cheers

@TT-id3dp

3 жыл бұрын

clay works well but not for hunting

Excellent video and really useful. Took a couple of tips away to try out. When will the new EVO be out? I think it's time to take the plunge!

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian! All being well, later this year 👍

Very helpful advice you have here I’m very impressed I’ll be using this for sure thnx for sharing

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

No worries. Thank you 👍

Brilliant Wayne.....thanks !

Hi any link for the product you used please im very interested of getting one

Good all around information !!!!!

Excellent summary and valuable points clearly rendered. Bravo! I'll keep all of your points in mind from now on. EdZeekiel

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Ed Wosika thank you Ed 👍

Master class! Thank you!!

Hi wayne Some great info to digest there mate very informative enjoyed that Hope you are well take care atvb chris

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Smith all good here thanks Chris, hope all’s well with you. Cheers 👍

Sir,what would be the drawlength of the flatband.?would it differ according to thickness of the band or the same differs from person to person?pl clarify.

@CattyShackHunter

Жыл бұрын

Stretch ratio of the same band will decrease as the thickness of the band increases, and also the size of the taper. A 0.5 20/15 will stretch further than a 1mm 25/20 of the same rubber.

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Just ordered the HGH can't wait.

@CattyShackHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart, it will ship out tomorrow morning 👍

what's your elongation factor? 400%? 500%? i'm using .7mm thick bands right now and i don't think i have the thumb strength to shoot .85mm enough times to become proficient

Great tips Wayne.Thanks for sharing....

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

the kid no probs! Cheers 👍

Brilliant, great help.

Thanks, amazing video, helped allot

Hello Wayne ! When aiming, should you focus on the aiming point on the fork (target blurred in the background) or focus the eye on the target (fork aiming point blurred in the foreground)? Thank you in advance for your answer. Big fan!

@CattyShackHunter

10 күн бұрын

Thanks mate! Eyes on the target, reference point in your peripheral vision. Never focus on the reference point when taking the shot 👍🏻

Hi, I'm completely new in the slingshot world. Did it ever happen do you that the projectile bounced off of the slingshot's "arms" and came back at you?^^ I'm just wondering if I shoulc wear safety glasses.,.

Wow man that could be an awesome archery masterclass. Im a bowhunter and the form is soooo similar...two anchor points shoulder blades together same draw lenght...its the best slingshot video i seen yet. I hope my experience with my bow and your advices help me with slingshot hunting Thanks buddy

@jimmynich4791

5 ай бұрын

Pretty much the same form I think just the hold is different but even that's very similar if you use a release aid on a bow. You will maybe hunt with a slingbow as well?

@diegogalindo1138

5 ай бұрын

I hope do it. Im pretty accurate with my bow. With a slingshot i suck 😩 Here in Spain there are a lot of rabbits so i will try Thanks buddy@@jimmynich4791

Great lesson from a great master Teacher innovator and designer

@CattyShackHunter

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

Dear Sir! May I ask how hard it is to pull out the hunter's slingshot set? Measured in pounds. Sincerely, Robert

Great informative video can’t wait for the new evo too come out hope in time for Xmas 🤞🏻

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Simon Tanner me too Simon! Shouldn’t be a problem though. Thank you 👍

Good advice I am favouring the heavy set up fine line heavy but accuracy is the key head shots only with the heavyist set up I can shoot consistently accurately

@CattyShackHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. The heavier set-up just gives you a little more leeway for error, like putting a shot into the neck or crop area, but still making the kill. Accuracy is a must, but people still need to accept that it’s a catapult. Pin point accuracy is not always achievable with every single shot, everybody puts shots high / low, or slightly offline, especially at hunting ranges and angles, and in outdoor conditions.

hi what's the name of your slingshot

Hi... I got a friend who wants me to help him with rabbits and pigeons... and we don't want to buy air rifles as it's pretty expensive... do you have any advice for accurate shooting from around 30m?

Are you going to address sniper sling black at .5 fast 8mm ?

Thank you for this very informative video. it is great the new EVO. when will it be on sale?

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Papy Shulo no definitive date yet, just the information I gave in the video 👍

great advise, thanks for sharing your secrets

You've addressed a number of issues I was looking at such as holding the fork at an angle instead of vertical and getting the head up, etc. I was also wondering whether physique affects draw weight. Presumably a big strong fellow can work up a to a heavier band set. For example Chris over at Catapult Carnage uses a lighter set up maybe partly because he has a lighter physique than you.

@CattyShackHunter

3 жыл бұрын

sumoman I’m sure Chris could shoot pretty much any set-up he put his mind to. Our views on hunting set-ups are just different, that’s all. Of course it will be easier the stronger you are, but practice will help to build strength, and also tapers can be adjusted to make draw weights lighter, without losing speed, and in some cases increasing them.

Thanks for the tips I learned something new.