Slingshots are the most underrated hunting tool in the world. We tend to think of slingshots as something for children. We think they’re weak and their range is subpar. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Slingshots have come a long way since the classic stick with a rubber band. Slingshots now have sights and springs. You can find solid steel slingshots with wooden accents, wolves bound in rope, and wrist support to counterbalance the force of pulling back the bands on your high-tech slingshot. Leave behind the idea that slingshots are simple and lackluster. Find yourself one with a laser sight and take it out next time you go camping, you’re going to love what you find.
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Here are the top 5 picks (keep scrolling for more details and picks 6-10).
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This slingshot is good-looking and powerful. The scopes on the arms take a little getting used to, but once you’re comfortable with them you’ll wonder how you ever got along without them. This slingshot takes flat bands, which some will say are some of the best bands for slingshots. You’re going to have a great time drawing these bands back, and after you’ve worn out the bands that come out of the box, you can switch them out pretty easily.
Installing new bands is simple, the arms just need a little coaxing with a screwdriver, and you can clamp down a new set of your favorite flat bands in under five minutes. If you’re out camping and you need to make a quick change, or you’re just not the type that likes maintenance when it overstays its welcome, this quick and intuitive install makes this slingshot a great choice.
The grip of the slingshot is akin to a perfectly crafted knife. It’s made from a single piece of metal that extends all the way through the slingshot. The wood here is a luxury addition making it comfortable and the additional support makes it incredibly sturdy so your shots will fly far and true.
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This is an incredibly simple slingshot. It’s probably what immediately comes to mind when you try to imagine the most basic slingshot you possibly could. A slingshot doesn’t need a million extra features to get the job done. If you’re looking for something to use for target practice, a gift for a beginner, or just a simple slingshot that you can pull out of your bag knowing it’ll be ready as soon as it’s in your hands then this is the affordable and dependable slingshot you’re looking for.
The wrist support is flexible and comfortable. You can apply a lot of force to your slingshot without hurting your forearms, and you can practice with this for a long time. You’re going to be getting an otherwise barebones experience. There aren’t any reticles to adjust or flashlights to rely on when the sun goes down. It’s just your skill and the slingshot.
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This is another simple slingshot. It doesn’t come with any frills, this one is even lacking wrist support. However, the build quality and potential are the real selling points. You can easily customize almost every aspect of this slingshot. Do you want to shoot arrows? There’s an attachment for stabilizing the arrows. If you want a longer draw length or stronger bands, switching them out is as simple as grabbing the nearest screwdriver and ordering a new set of bands. It’s a great fit for literally any style of elastic you can think of.
The hammer grip is comfortable and sturdy. You can rely on this slingshot for thousands of shots before it starts to give out on you. You can change out the sturdy leather pouch if you’re looking for something larger (or smaller), more colorful, or just a better fit for whatever ammo you’re looking to shoot from this thing. It hides a wealth of possibility underneath the plain service, and if you’re looking for a reliable and flexible starting point, then this is the slingshot for you.
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This slingshot wears all of its features right on its sleeve. It’s an easily adjustable slingshot with a high-power band, a simple pouch for ammunition, and a comfortable pistol grip. The large screw right in the middle of the slingshot will help you make tiny changes to the angle and length of the arms of the slingshot. Once you’ve spent a few hours with this slingshot you’ll carve out your perfect settings one tweak at a time. The band is simple, but its construction and material will make it fun to draw and deliver the kind of power you want to hit distant targets.
It’s great for target practice, and once you take it out on your first hunt, it’ll impress you with the power hidden in this unassuming slingshot. The pistol grip is ergonomically designed to give you a comfortable grip the entire time you’re practicing with this slingshot, and given how fun and easy it is to use this one, you’re probably going to be at it for a long time. Give thanks to the wrist support and the natural grip.
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This slingshot is very unlike the last few on this list. It’s powerful, eye-catching, and full of gizmos. The laser built into the frame of this slingshot makes target acquisition and long-range marksmanship almost effortless. If you’re using this for hunting, take a little bit of time at the range before you take it out hunting and you’ll be nailing down small prey in no time. The wrist support is pliable and sturdy, all of your force goes towards drawing back the band, not injuring your wrists. The metal body of this slingshot is incredibly sturdy, you’re going to be able to apply a lot of draw to it before releasing it.
It’s a quick and deadly shot, all packaged together in a sleek and impressive package. It comes with a magnetic leather pouch. This is a godsend when you’re out and about. If you’re used to fighting with your ammo before you line up a shot, that’s going to be a thing of the past. It’s great for holding your bearings and giving them up to you right when you need them, and the leather construction is proficient and durable.
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This slingshot doesn’t look like much, but once you’re acclimated to it, it’s comfortable and reliable. The wrist support built directly into the base of the ergonomic handle makes drawing this and holding the band while your track your target easy on the arms. The molded texture of the handle provides extra grip, so if you’re out there caught in the rain or things have gone south while camping and your equipment has gotten soaked before you need to draw your slingshot, you can rest easy knowing that you’re going to get a firm grip and the slingshot isn’t going to jump from your hands as soon as you let go of all the force you’ve accumulated. The wrist support of this slingshot looks like it would make this an awkward slingshot to pack away, but it all folds up neatly for convenient storage while still being easy to deploy as soon as you whip it out.
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This slingshot gets some style points, sometimes you want the handle of your slingshot to incorporate a wolf’s head, and holding onto bare steel or molded plastic just isn’t as fun as having rope wrapped around the jowls of your slingshot wolf familiar. The slingshot comes with a nice synthetic microfiber leather pouch so it never has to leave your side. It uses multiple bands fed through a light leather pouch instead of one single flat band.
These are easy to replace and the draw length comes back pretty far without becoming so difficult that you’re compromising your aim. They also provide two sets of bands so you can choose your loadout right out of the box. This is a great gift for anybody that’s serious about slingshots or new to the hobby. It’s a unique build and it’s sturdy enough to be an addition to somebody”s regular rotation.
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This slingshot rests on the wrist for increased stability and offers a deep wealth of features to help you draw it back as far as possible for maximum speed and accuracy. The double springs built into the slingshot don’t only make it easier to draw it back, it lends just a little bit more forward acceleration to your shot when you release it. If you’re an arrow hunter, the slingshot has a convenient arrow stand to help you line up your shots.
When it comes time to re-band your slingshot, the rubberband buckle makes it incredibly easy to slip your old band out and hook a new one in. The slingshot is made from high-quality stainless steel. It’s a durable and reliable package. You’re going to be holding onto this slingshot for a very long time. You’re more likely to grow tired of it than use it until it totally gives out.
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This slingshot comes with a system of mechanical sights that make lining up shots a breeze. The system of distance dots helps you set up the angle you need to fire from to land some of the most difficult shots in your slingshot career. The wooden enclosure of the solid stainless steel handle makes what would otherwise be an uncomfortable handle a dream to handle. You’re going to get some incredible draw length from this slingshot. The body of it is stable and you’re going to have no problem drawing the maximum strength out of your bands.
This slingshot comes with four different sights, and you’re going to have an easy time changing them out and adjusting them with just the assistance of a screwdriver. The sights on this slingshot don’t take up very much room. You can easily take this slingshot anywhere, it’s incredibly portable and it’ll fit seamlessly into any of your luggage.
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This is a flashy slingshot. The unconventional grip and the magnetic wrist support work together to give you one of the most impressive slingshot experiences out there. You’ll have incredible control over where you’re aiming with this enhanced grip. The wrist support alongside the joystick grip gives you full control over where you’re aiming even while you’re pulling back on the bands. You can be sure that you’re maintaining a solid grip with a steady aim through your entire draw. You can mount a flashlight on the bottom of the grip for optimizing your nighttime slingshot hunting.
The wrist support is probably the most useful part of this slingshot. It’s going to help you with your longer practice sessions, it will increase your stability, and that leads to higher accuracy. This wrist support has magnetic strips in it so you can attach your metal bearings to it. If reloading has been a sticking point for you when you’re practicing then having your ammo right there on your wrist will relieve a lot of that stress.
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This slingshot is excellent from top to bottom. The flat bands that this slingshot takes are great for precision and accuracy. They’re easy to switch out and they’re perfect for launching projectiles of all sorts. Of course, the ammunition you’re supplied with out of the box is an excellent fit, but if you’re out in the wilderness on a camping trip or caught with your pouch empty, you can improvise with nearly anything you can find, and the flat bands will abide.
The grip of the slingshot is one of the best parts of this incredible slingshot. The grip is made with two well-carved pieces of wood flanking a solid piece of steel. If you’ve ever owned a high-end knife you’ll know how much this increases the stability and durability of your equipment. In this case, you’re going to be getting stronger and longer draw lengths. The only thing that could improve on this beautiful and sturdy slingshot would be a wrist support, but we don’t believe that’s enough to be a dealbreaker in the face of everything else this slingshot has to offer.
Bonus Tip: If you’re curious about the versatility of a good slingshot, then this video will clear up any lingering questions you might be left with!
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Riley Draper is a writer and entrepreneur from Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a world traveler, he has been to more than fifty countries and hiked some of the most elusive trails in the world. He is the co-founder of WeCounsel Solutions and has published work in both national and global outlets, including the Times Free Press, Patch, and Healthcare Global. When he’s not writing, he’s probably on a hiking trip or climbing in the mountains.
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