Is a Sling Better Than a Bow?

The victory of the young David, the future king of Judea and Israel, over the giant Goliath with the help of a sling seems to modern people to be a manifestation of a miracle. However, it is obvious that when the inhabitants of Palestine in ancient times told each other this legend, the victory of the young king did not seem so incredible to them. And all because, in fact, a sling is an extremely serious weapon, even if you can't tell it by its appearance.