[DonRotolo]

Yes, it is a viable option.
To convince yourself that it is - or isn't - make up a test fixture. Assume the slicgshot will be pulled back somehow, and make a way to do that exactly the same each time (even if by hand), and see how well it works - distance, repeatability, and so on.

In other words, you can answer the question yourself in an hour. Try it!

Don