Field notes

Steel ball bearings in three different diameters

Choosing slingshot ammo: size, weight and why roundness matters

6, 8 or 9.5 mm - which to start with, the community baseline setup, and why Grade 100 is worth it.

Choosing slingshot ammo: size, weight and why roundness matters

6, 8 or 9.5 mm - which to start with, the community baseline setup, and why Grade 100 is worth it.

Flat latex band strips of different thicknesses with a caliper

Slingshot band thickness: what the numbers mean

A working chart for 0.4 to 1.0 mm, plus the honest case for flat bands versus tubes.

Slingshot band thickness: what the numbers mean

A working chart for 0.4 to 1.0 mm, plus the honest case for flat bands versus tubes.

Worn latex slingshot bands showing fraying and stress lines

When to replace your slingshot bands

Four wear signs, how much life each one leaves you, and why storage matters more than shot count.

When to replace your slingshot bands

Four wear signs, how much life each one leaves you, and why storage matters more than shot count.