Why do my Ocularis Plugs fall out of my slingshot?

OK. Here's a question we get a lot. And frankly, improper Ocularis plug installation is the number one issue we see. We would love to answer this question and we would love for everyone to see this answer.
If you are struggling or have ever struggled with Ocularis plugs, please make sure you watch this.
Simply put, if you are having a problem with your Ocularis plugs popping out for the bearing popping out, you simply have not installed your plugs correctly. A correctly installed Ocularis plug is very difficult to even remove from the slingshot let alone just falling out.
A few important things to remember with Ocularis plugs.
Number one, make sure the ball bearing is seated in the middle of the plug. If you look into the plug from both sides you should see the ball bearing equal distance from both the front and back of the plug. The ball bearing should be pressed halfway through the plug to be completely seated.
If it's not pushed halfway into the plug and therefore in the middle of the plug then it is not fully seated and yes, you could have it fall out.
Secondly, you need to make sure that your plug is installed correctly. If you are shooting flat bands then the plug needs to be installed from the shooter side. If you are shooting loop tubes, the plug must be installed on the target side. When installed properly, the act of stretching the bands will actually see the plug further!
And if the ball bearing is fully in place, the plug will fit very tightly and will be very hard to remove.
If you are shooting tiny loot tubes, and want to increase the size of the ball bearing since there will be no band between the plug and the frame, that is fine. You can put a larger bearing in to increase the tightness of the plug.
But when installed properly, those plugs are not coming out.
One final note, there are knock offs of Ocularis frames out there and there are custom made Ocularis frames.
If you are using an Ocularis frame that is not made by SimpleShot, it is possible that the frame was made incorrectly and the hole is too big on the frame.
If this is the case, you could try to make up for the difference with a larger ball bearing or if you're just buying a knock off from China, throw it away and buy the real thing.
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[@wildredness8345]

Excellent. no beating around the bush, straight to the point.
you know what THANK YOU. I don't even own one but i'm really REALLY considering it.

[@bleikrsound6127]

Could you please make a video demonstrating malfunctions due to incorrect installation?
That would go viral. 😂

[@simpleshot]

That would be a good one. 🤔

[@iwontbebeat7111]

Great question there .

[@jerryfellows9367]

Learned something today thank you Nathan

[@simpleshot]

Glad we could help!

[@johngunz256]

Dead ringer is the bomb! By far my favorite. I have a couple and I even like that fork with moderately heavy bands.

[@simpleshot]

It will be coming back (in case you didn't see the announcement)

[@myers_cme]

Nice job!

[@simpleshot]

Thanks!

[@ronfry5851]

PS I do have your other slingshot too and it is totally cool

[@simpleshot]

All of our slingshots are listed in our webstore.
simple-shot.com

[@TheDarkMajin_]

quick question! is it okay to push the ball bearings in the plug all the way? thank you in advance , Quick tip : using hand sanitizer will help you push the plug in, yup is a lot easier!

[@simpleshot]

If using thin latex you may need to push the ball in further. Just make sure to not push it all the way through the plug.

[@ronfry5851]

I really like your product but I'm having the same problem too and I watched your tutorial maybe it's a manufacturing defect in the in the plug product or maybe I got a knock off from Amazon but I'm having the same issue nothing personal still love you

[@simpleshot]

Please come to our live chats and Adam will be happy to help you out.

[@nickmerix2900]

I have the the same problem and i double checked everything and the still just drop out without warning and another problem with the ocularis is the bands slip out slightly with use creating uneven bands.

[@simpleshot]

They will not slip at all if you follow these instructions. Make sure to pull the latex as you set the Ocularis Plugs into place.

[@nickmerix2900]

@@simpleshot as i said in my post i tried everything and i have most of you models hammer , jellybean , torque, axiom , beanflip. Older small axiom bb shooter , scout lt

[@turbulent_theory2674]

@@nickmerix2900 submit video

[@RTBurke]

I’m trying to buy an ocularis but can’t find a way to do it. Nobody seems to have one.

[@simpleshot]

We have them in stock.
simple-shot.com/

[@JG-kb6pz]

My son lost the ball bearings. What size are they so I can replace them?

[@simpleshot]

Oh bummer! The Ocularis Plugs use a 7/16" Steel Bearing.

[@kaidwilliam4410]

Hello dear can I get a slingshot to buy

[@simpleshot]

Thank you for your interest in our slingshots. Here is a direct link. simple-shot.com/

[@bryantreddy3288]

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