Slingbow
Arrows from a slingshot.
Put the slingbow head on your Hammer and the grip you shoot steel with now shoots arrows. Same handle, same brace.
What is a slingbow? A slingshot set up to shoot arrows. On the Hammer, the XT slingbow head carries a circular brush arrow rest that holds the arrow centered, and slingbow tubes or bands drive it. The draw weight is set by the tube length.
What makes the Hammer a slingbow
The slingbow head
The XT head with a circular brush arrow rest and its mounting hardware. The brush holds the arrow centered and lets it leave clean.
Slingbow tubes
Single heavy tubes with a ball-in-tube attachment. Shorten them to raise the draw weight. They come fitted with a D-loop and pinch tab.
The wrist brace
A slingbow draw is long. The brace holds your forearm so the arrow sits still while you aim.
The rail
The XT handle's Picatinny rail takes the Rail Adapter, and the Archery Accessory Adapter adds a standard 5/16-24 thread for a reel seat, stabilizer or camera.
Set your own draw weight
The single slingbow tubes are 3/16 inch ID and 3/8 inch OD, 9 inches long, and they attach with a 3/8 inch steel ball pushed into the tube. Change the length and you change the pull. SimpleShot lists these approximate weights at a 28 inch draw:
| Tube length | Approximate draw weight |
|---|---|
| Full length (9 in) | 32 lb |
| 6 in | 36 lb |
| 5 in | 44 lb |
Start long and light, get your form steady, then shorten. The slingbow head also takes looped tubes and flatbands if you want to run something else.
Fingers or a release
Every shot starts at the D-loop. It is 14-strand B50 bowstring with 0.019 inch serving, so the nock seats the same way every time. Draw it with your fingers on the leather tab, or clip in a mechanical release. The Slingbow D-Loop takes tubes or flatbands, so it works with whatever you run.
“Super easy to use and pretty powerful for a sling bow. Also very easy for beginners to get accurate shots fairly quickly!” Timothy M.
Keep the rest fresh
The brush does the work on every shot, so it wears. The Circular Brush & Mount Adapter Plate swaps in on the Hammer XT slingbow head in minutes. Order that one: SimpleShot’s DIY circular brush is a different part and does not fit the Hammer.
Three ways to shoot arrows with a Hammer
Slingbow Heavy Duty
The slingbow head on the braced XT handle, with slingbow tubes and flatbands. See the kit
Slingbow Heavy Duty Duo
A slingbow head and a slingshot head, so you switch modes without re-banding. See the kit
Add a head
Already shoot a Hammer XT? The XT Slingbow Head goes on the handle you have.
Arrows fly far and hit hard. Shoot with a backstop built for arrows, know what is behind your target, and wear eye protection. The safety guide has the full checklist.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Can a slingshot really shoot arrows?
Yes. The Hammer XT slingbow head is built for it, with a circular brush arrow rest and mounting hardware. Mark L. wasn’t sure a slingshot could shoot arrows with any power. After a month with his Hammer, he wrote that it “does both and it does both very well.”
How do I change the draw weight?
Change the length of the slingbow tubes. At a 28 inch draw, SimpleShot lists about 32 lb at full length, 36 lb at 6 inches and 44 lb at 5 inches.
Can I use a mechanical release?
Yes. The slingbow tubes come fitted with a D-loop and a pinch tab, so you can draw with your fingers or clip in a mechanical release. The D-loop is also sold on its own.
Can the slingbow head shoot ammo too?
Yes. The slingbow head takes flatbands as well, and it converts to a slingshot setup with two screws. If you want a head banded for each, the Slingbow Heavy Duty Duo ships with two heads. One goes on the handle at a time.
Which handle should I use for arrows?
The XT handle. It takes the wrist brace for a steady arm through the long draw and has the rail for bowfishing gear. The brace-free LT handle is not recommended with the slingbow head.
