This video is a first impression review of the Scout XT from Simpleshot. There is a reason it is a staple in the slingshot community. #simpleshot #scoutxt #huntingslingshot simple-shot.co...
My XT is coming in the mail today. The way you speak to the viewer is reminiscent of Bob Ross -very soothing and easy on the ears. I can imagine hearing you say "That’s a crooked tree. We’ll send him to Washington" or "Now this is a happy little slingshot. Practice doesn't always lead to perfection, but it can always lead to fun." Nice video! I will be watching your other videos.
I have this same make model and color. I have had it for about 3 years but only started constantly shooting it over the last three weeks. I'm just starting to get some accuracy and I really am enjoying it. Great video, and I agree with you. The xt is a comfortable, good looking accurate shooter and its a must have.
I just bought one of these, it is that same color, and you are right it looks cool! Thanks for making an excellent video! As a Firearms guy, Airguns guy, bow hunter, fisherman, and now slingshot-slinger! Heck yeah, great slingshot, great video, I just subscribed! I smacked some cans, at 15 yrds about 40 times, within 100 shots. But Ive shot the heck out it like a kid with his first airgun, 410 shotgun, or bow, lol! My dad made his own slingshots from wood, rubber bike tubes, and leather from the tongue of a shoe, all his life. He killed a lot of rabbits, and other small game. He got me into this at a young age. Serious fun. Thanks man!
Last time I owned a slingshot was in the early 90's and I made it from a piece of 1/2 inch thick PVC pipe. I cut the arms so they were swept back and 'rounded in' from the pipe curvature. It was cool but I used round tubing and had no idea how to aim it. I've had a $20 OTT one from AliX for about 5 days and already I'm hitting @ 20 feet around 85% of my shots on a 5" target. Too much fun.
Whoo-ting! Nice. I've got a cheap chinese knock off of the Scout XT. First "proper" slingshot I've had since wrist rockets of my youth. Very nice in the hand, I still can't aim for toffee, but practice makes perfect.
Ha! I was Dunham's 3 weeks ago, and bought the Barnett slingshot. Also picked up a extra band, and two packs of white marble ammo. Last night my XT Scout showed up in the mail. Love the quality of it, and with a bad shoulder, I found it pulls way better than the Barnett. My neighbor has a range on his property with AR500 targets that my friend gave us from TA Targets in Ephrata Pa. So I also bought 3,600rds of clay ammo too hammer it with. Thanks for taking us on this adventure. I'm definitely taking mine for a lot of future hikes.
I have the XT and like the handle. Shooting with near perfect accuracy. Worth the cost in my opinion. Around $70 Canadian. Glad I got this. There's only one like it. Great for casual shooting.
Spot on review my friend...I have a few different frames but the scout is really comfortable and very accurate I've been putting plenty of pigeon and pheasant on the table over the last month or so....nice video.stay safe... Nathan the Welsh man.
For real! Love that ding 😂 Thank you brother. I absolutely love this XT. I’ve always had the LT but never had me an XT. I love them both for two different reasons
@@411Outdoors I shot only simpleshot slingshots until my first real custom. I just wanted to wait and find a maker that had my style. It took a long long time for me to buy a custom. To this day the only production slingshots I shoot that I really enjoy is simpleshot!!
I was thinking of getting this exact model too because it’s the least weird/gimmicky looking one and seems to come with the high power black bands so I can shoot 1/2 inch rounds with decent force.
I admire a dude that loves the outdoors. I envy your peaceful surroundings. I plan to get a pair of the scout x pro, but not sure if these would be enough. I'm a buy once kind of guy and want these to be a legacy to my family. Solid aluminum is kind of tempting
Awesome video my friend, great shooting! I just got into my self about a month ago and doing fairly good with the oxium ocularis, hitting a can 7 out of 10 at 30 feet. But I just ordered the XT myself, can’t wait to shoot it!
I can see the size making the difference for recoil. If you spread your thumb and index finger as far apart as you can, you will feel tension in your wrist muscles. It's more difficult to bend your wrist when it's under that strain. That amounts to less movement on release. If you do the same experiment, but only spread half way, your wrist will be free to move. Secondly, with a pinch grip, your hand is still directly in line with your arm, not bent to the side like a thumb supported grip.
@@411Outdoors In my case, portability was my top priority. I've practiced with narrow gap, narrow grip for that reason. I'm accurate enough, but I'm better with a larger frame. The link below is some of EDC frames. th-cam.com/video/7UrVV-xD7no/w-d-xo.html
Well I got my scout xt and I’m having to shoot it ott because it has no dimple so that’s a learning curve for me. I like the way it feels in my hand but I’m not as accurate with it yet.
I've got the original scout and now I've got an LT. pretty cold up here where I live so I've been kind of holding off shooting it except a couple test fires. I got everything black. I do like the reduced size. My hands aren't huge. There any gold in that creek? I've got a pan.
For some reason I like the XT. I will say if you don’t have at least medium hand measurements the LT is better but even if you have medium and up, the LT is still comfortable. There’s just something about the original
Just got one of these and completely new to slingshots. Is there a legitimate difference between OTT and TTF that should be consideredoris it primarily preference? Thanks a bunch
Hello my friend congratulations on getting a Scout! There is a little bit of an aiming difference. Over the top is better in my opinion, and better for beginners.
I recently had to change it to 411 when I started my business because I couldn’t use special characters. This was my old logo. But the 411 has a double meaning, one, 411 is “information” but the second meaning comes from 1 Thessalonians 4:11 says to “seek to live quietly, working with your hands and minding your own business”. Hope that helps 🙂. Thanks for watching my friend
Thanks for asking🙂 4:11 was actually taken from one of my favorite verses in the Bible. It actually gave me the direction I needed to start this project. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 says to “aspire to live quietly, minding your own business and working with you own hands”. I just love that and that’s what I try to do. 411 also has a great relation to information as a whole. In other words information about outdoor stuff. You’re actually the first person who asked me the meaning of 4:11. I greatly appreciate it. Have a wonderful day!
@@411Outdoors I have searched for Christian brothers who have TH-cam channel but haven’t found very many, you got a new subscriber my brother, keep em coming.
www.amazon.com/RCZZSUWE-Professional-Slingshot-Stainless-Slingshots/dp/B07SGKDRQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1YNGVE0PJEP1P&keywords=rczzsuwe+slingshot&qid=1657884949&sprefix=rczz%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3 This one is great too. Very affordable
My XT is coming in the mail today. The way you speak to the viewer is reminiscent of Bob Ross -very soothing and easy on the ears. I can imagine hearing you say "That’s a crooked tree. We’ll send him to Washington" or "Now this is a happy little slingshot. Practice doesn't always lead to perfection, but it can always lead to fun." Nice video! I will be watching your other videos.
I have this same make model and color. I have had it for about 3 years but only started constantly shooting it over the last three weeks. I'm just starting to get some accuracy and I really am enjoying it. Great video, and I agree with you. The xt is a comfortable, good looking accurate shooter and its a must have.
Well said 🙂👍💯
Simpleshot is my favorite production slingshot company period!
I just bought one of these, it is that same color, and you are right it looks cool! Thanks for making an excellent video! As a Firearms guy, Airguns guy, bow hunter, fisherman, and now slingshot-slinger! Heck yeah, great slingshot, great video, I just subscribed! I smacked some cans, at 15 yrds about 40 times, within 100 shots. But Ive shot the heck out it like a kid with his first airgun, 410 shotgun, or bow, lol! My dad made his own slingshots from wood, rubber bike tubes, and leather from the tongue of a shoe, all his life. He killed a lot of rabbits, and other small game. He got me into this at a young age. Serious fun. Thanks man!
Anytime my friend! Glad to help
Last time I owned a slingshot was in the early 90's and I made it from a piece of 1/2 inch thick PVC pipe. I cut the arms so they were swept back and 'rounded in' from the pipe curvature. It was cool but I used round tubing and had no idea how to aim it. I've had a $20 OTT one from AliX for about 5 days and already I'm hitting @ 20 feet around 85% of my shots on a 5" target. Too much fun.
Whoo-ting! Nice. I've got a cheap chinese knock off of the Scout XT. First "proper" slingshot I've had since wrist rockets of my youth. Very nice in the hand, I still can't aim for toffee, but practice makes perfect.
Right on my friend! Practice will get you there 🙂👊
Ha! I was Dunham's 3 weeks ago, and bought the Barnett slingshot. Also picked up a extra band, and two packs of white marble ammo. Last night my XT Scout showed up in the mail. Love the quality of it, and with a bad shoulder, I found it pulls way better than the Barnett. My neighbor has a range on his property with AR500 targets that my friend gave us from TA Targets in Ephrata Pa. So I also bought 3,600rds of clay ammo too hammer it with. Thanks for taking us on this adventure. I'm definitely taking mine for a lot of future hikes.
Very cool!
I've been looking for more slingshot content and just found your stuff. You got a new subscriber here my man!
Very cool! Thanks so much my friend 🙂
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I have the XT and like the handle. Shooting with near perfect accuracy. Worth the cost in my opinion. Around $70 Canadian. Glad I got this. There's only one like it. Great for casual shooting.
Well said my friend 👍👍
That was my first slingshot, the XT rocks. I now have an evo field pro v2, carbon; it’s better. But not by much.
Spot on review my friend...I have a few different frames but the scout is really comfortable and very accurate I've been putting plenty of pigeon and pheasant on the table over the last month or so....nice video.stay safe... Nathan the Welsh man.
Great hearing from you brother and thank you for sharing that! Congrats on all the great hunting my friend🙂 Great to make your acquaintance
I love the LT but have been wanting to have something more substantial in the hand. Just ordered an XT and this video's got me stoked!
Very cool brother! I am right there with you on the substantial in the hand part. I shoot better with this XT. Thanks for watching🙂👍
Good stuff brother! You can’t go wrong with Simple Shot! 👊🙏
Thanks bud! You really can’t! Just fun stuff
Fantastic video once again brother 👏 nothing like hitting the target and hearing the sound of success come back to you.
For real! Love that ding 😂 Thank you brother. I absolutely love this XT. I’ve always had the LT but never had me an XT. I love them both for two different reasons
@@411Outdoors I shot only simpleshot slingshots until my first real custom. I just wanted to wait and find a maker that had my style. It took a long long time for me to buy a custom. To this day the only production slingshots I shoot that I really enjoy is simpleshot!!
@@ChuckinSteel such an attractive brand. Nathan really hit home man. Like you said, the slingshot community in America owes him big time
I was thinking of getting this exact model too because it’s the least weird/gimmicky looking one and seems to come with the high power black bands so I can shoot 1/2 inch rounds with decent force.
Very much so 🙂💯👍
I admire a dude that loves the outdoors. I envy your peaceful surroundings. I plan to get a pair of the scout x pro, but not sure if these would be enough. I'm a buy once kind of guy and want these to be a legacy to my family. Solid aluminum is kind of tempting
Thank you, my friend. I bought the LT pro and I love it.
same as mine..green black. 😘👍🏼 love it sir
Just ordered mine today. Exact same one that you have in this video.
Enjoy! 🙂
Sacred ground beautiful. I bought one the last fighting will be primitive again
Good looking slingshot. 😎👍
Great video. Love your presentation and approach, so I subscribed. Ordered a Scout XT last night and am excited to get it.
Very cool! Thank you my friend
Awesome video my friend, great shooting!
I just got into my self about a month ago and doing fairly good with the oxium ocularis, hitting a can 7 out of 10 at 30 feet.
But I just ordered the XT myself, can’t wait to shoot it!
Great to hear! Let me know how that XT works for you. It’s such a solid frame. Thanks for watching brother
@@411Outdoors definitely will
yeah, one of the best frames for me too. great video🙂👍
Greatly appreciated!🙂
I really liked your video I’m new to the slingshot stuff I’m really looking forward to it I just bought the Scout LT
That’s great! The LT is incredible👍👍
I meant to say click on the description and not the about section haha
Great story, thanks for sharing.
Anytime 🙂 thanks for watching
my personal preference is the XT
am i a small Asian, yes... but the XT holds good 😍👍
Indeed my friend 🙂👍
Fantastic
I just ordered the beanflip....kinda excited to get it and start slinging
Cheers!🙂👍
salut je sui nouveau dans le domaine et j'ai appris beaucoup avec vous et commander le XT merci et continue ton bon travail et amuse toi ...
Very cool to hear! I hope you enjoy it my friend 🙂🤝
@@411Outdoors salut mon ami pour l'instant j'ai le lance-pierre de chasse RCZZSUWE m'est la prise douloureux pour le doit !!! hihi
i do have one of this buddy. it is lot of impression too when shooting with it.
🎯👍🏼🎯👍🏼🎯👍🏼
Very cool!🙂👍. It is most def a solid shooter.
@@411Outdoors
indeed it is bro... 🎯👍🏼 feel like u r playing with a 'combat tools'. hihihi...
@@syouqsyouqree7381 for real!😂👊
@@411Outdoors
i use this one for target hunting.. (crow & squirrel) 😅😅😅
As a new slingshot owner, how often do i have to change the rubberband ?
You’ll know as you keep as eye on the latex. If it’s getting dry or slightly torn, go ahead and change
I can see the size making the difference for recoil. If you spread your thumb and index finger as far apart as you can, you will feel tension in your wrist muscles. It's more difficult to bend your wrist when it's under that strain. That amounts to less movement on release. If you do the same experiment, but only spread half way, your wrist will be free to move. Secondly, with a pinch grip, your hand is still directly in line with your arm, not bent to the side like a thumb supported grip.
Great explanation! Absolutely
@@411Outdoors In my case, portability was my top priority. I've practiced with narrow gap, narrow grip for that reason. I'm accurate enough, but I'm better with a larger frame. The link below is some of EDC frames.
th-cam.com/video/7UrVV-xD7no/w-d-xo.html
@@forksandspoons7272 sweet bro! Gonna check that out 🙂
@@forksandspoons7272 I thought I had already subscribed to you but I just took care of that! 😂
Well I got my scout xt and I’m having to shoot it ott because it has no dimple so that’s a learning curve for me. I like the way it feels in my hand but I’m not as accurate with it yet.
You’ll be a pro with it in no time 🙂👊
I got a knock off one on Amazon. And I'm working on 3d printing some as well as gifts. Its just a really comfortable and well thought out frame.
I've got the original scout and now I've got an LT. pretty cold up here where I live so I've been kind of holding off shooting it except a couple test fires. I got everything black. I do like the reduced size. My hands aren't huge. There any gold in that creek? I've got a pan.
Haha! That a good question. Very well could be
Are you using the latex bands that come stock with the XT model?
I am 🙂👍
XT is awesome...
I love it!
Your accuracy is awesome...🎯🏅🏆
I’m trying to choose between the LT and XT - which do you prefer?
For some reason I like the XT. I will say if you don’t have at least medium hand measurements the LT is better but even if you have medium and up, the LT is still comfortable. There’s just something about the original
Does the band and pouch come with it?
It does 🙂👍
@@411Outdoors awesome because I bought one and no bands. Comes in tomorrow!
@@411Outdoors first slingshot since I was a kid. Man im excited
@@CodyDadman awesome!
Just got one of these and completely new to slingshots. Is there a legitimate difference between OTT and TTF that should be consideredoris it primarily preference? Thanks a bunch
Hello my friend congratulations on getting a Scout! There is a little bit of an aiming difference. Over the top is better in my opinion, and better for beginners.
@411 Outdoors LLC thanks for the response! Definitely a beginner, and my instinct had me favoring OTT. Look forward to exploring your content
I made a whole bunch of my own sized marbles out of that white clay you can get it at Walmart rolling into the balls you like let it dry.
I like that!
At what sort of distance is this slingshot lethal to a rat or a pigeon?
Probably 30 feet the way i have it set up
New to your page, what does the 4:11 reference?
I recently had to change it to 411 when I started my business because I couldn’t use special characters. This was my old logo. But the 411 has a double meaning, one, 411 is “information” but the second meaning comes from 1 Thessalonians 4:11 says to “seek to live quietly, working with your hands and minding your own business”. Hope that helps 🙂. Thanks for watching my friend
Thanks for taking the time to reply. I was guessing there was a biblical reference there. Makes me appreciate your site all the more.
Blessings.
Greg
@@gnlremodel awesome brother I appreciate it!
What is the 4:11 ?
Thanks for asking🙂 4:11 was actually taken from one of my favorite verses in the Bible. It actually gave me the direction I needed to start this project. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 says to “aspire to live quietly, minding your own business and working with you own hands”. I just love that and that’s what I try to do. 411 also has a great relation to information as a whole. In other words information about outdoor stuff. You’re actually the first person who asked me the meaning of 4:11. I greatly appreciate it. Have a wonderful day!
@@411Outdoors I have searched for Christian brothers who have TH-cam channel but haven’t found very many, you got a new subscriber my brother, keep em coming.
@@jjmireles66 what a blessing 🙂! Super stoked to have you as a subscriber and one to have good fellowship with!
Come to Virginia, I’ll show ya how to slock rabbits and squirrel 😁🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎
Im a fellow VA native 😎👊
I’m on the outskirts of Roanoke. Not a bad place….🤣squirrel hate me here
@@kanatislings9307 😂😂 I need to introduce myself to the squirrels. I think I have until March. Roanoke’s a beautiful place bro.
i want that but I can't afford 😢😢😭
So very sorry my friend. Can you afford a generic type if I can help you find it?
www.amazon.com/RCZZSUWE-Professional-Slingshot-Stainless-Slingshots/dp/B07SGKDRQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1YNGVE0PJEP1P&keywords=rczzsuwe+slingshot&qid=1657884949&sprefix=rczz%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3
This one is great too. Very affordable
@@411Outdoors Can i have 1 slingshot for free because i cant afford to buy because my money is all for my medicine?😢