Mar 15, 2025 · Dear friends, I hope you are all well. How to know the speed/velocity of your Slingshot(setup). We will use PHYSICS and projectile motion of the ammo to get the speed …

Apr 18, 2025 · Hello Let’s go deeper into the math and physics behind slingshot shooting. Understanding the mechanics can help you optimize power, accuracy, and safety whether you’re …

Jan 27, 2020 · I shot some over the chronograph and found my average velocity to be 156fps. This is shooting a 12.5mm (0.50") steel ball weighing about 135gr. with straight cut flat bands purchased …

May 14, 2016 · See attached PDF: In an effort to understand the physics of a slingshot I had to learn some algebra, some calculus, and some basic physics. The most helpful book for an introductory …

Mar 20, 2025 · Dear friends, Assuming air resistance is zero. Time t to travel a horizonal distance D for ammo with muzzle horizontal velocity V= Time for ammo to drop height H freely under gravity with …

Sep 24, 2010 · For a very light projectile such as this, slingshot efficiency will seldom exceed 50%. This is because the leather pouch and rearmost portion of the bands weigh about the same as the …

Mar 26, 2025 · Good day Here's a detailed table showing recommended steel ball sizes for slingshot use (hunting vs. target shooting) along with the ideal flat band thickness for each size. The …

Oct 29, 2021 · Hello to all, I stumbled across this video (link below) while looking up crossbows and other exciting gear. This steel ball compound bow opens up new possibilities in terms of potential …

Apr 2, 2025 · Made me do some thinking the other day after I shot through a an empty tin can about 2 dozen times in a row at 10 yards with my slingshot using a 44 caliber round ball. It has to be quite a …

Feb 4, 2020 · My personal opinion is higher velocity improves overall accuracy from the standpoint you just mentioned - flatter trajectory. I started with 0.50" steel ammo that was heavy and slow, but …