Best grouping yet. Blind!

[Smossy]

So today I was putting in alittle practice, Im quite impressed with myself up to this point. 50 Yard grouping, from my knees, Inside a ground blind, With slight wind to the left. Tried to compensate for it just a tiny bit and this is what I got.  I think I'm ready to at-least tag a doe this year. 3rd Photo is looking from the arrow's prospective back to the blind near the tree.
Last photo is of the mesh netting inside the blind. I shot through it because Ive been told they were "shoot through screens" But I dont think Im going to do it anymore.
The blinds alittle beat up, was passed down to me from my girl's step-father. But Its only been used once and alittle patching here and there and It should be good to go and somewhat waterproof.

Anyone have experience with blinds? This is a *Ameristep* pack in dogblind. I think is what its called.

Any tips on masking scent, Setting out in locations to establish animal/blind familiarity to decrease them being spooked, Additional camouflage, Waterproofing, Direction of placement to shooting lanes, etc.. Would be very much appreciated. I have a treestand also, Just want to cover all grounds so I can have my options via locations. 



Now, to just push out to 70 yards. 

[724wd]

i haven't had an issue with scent in a blind.  had deer all the way around and as close as 6 feet.  but a little vanilla in a spray bottle isn't a bad idea... 

[bobcat]

"Ameristep" doghouse blind is what that is. Same one I've got, and I got it because it was cheap. I like it, keeps me dry and it's easy to set up. My 13 year old cousin shot his first buck out of it last year. Only issue is it seems a little tight for shooting a bow. I drew back inside mine and my elbow was pushing against the back of the blind. It will work but there's just not any extra room.

[Eli346]

 I've got the same set up. It's easy to put up with a flip of the wrist but taking it down the first time I dang near gave up! That thing is really hard to get to collapse the first couple of times til I got the hang of it. It's really light (12 lbs) so it's easy to pack some of your other blind accessaries with it.  I used it for turkey mostly but after Bobcat's comments I'm thinking I better see how well I can shoot my bow in it.

[Smossy]

"Ameristep" doghouse blind is what that is. Same one I've got, and I got it because it was cheap. I like it, keeps me dry and it's easy to set up. My 13 year old cousin shot his first buck out of it last year. Only issue is it seems a little tight for shooting a bow. I drew back inside mine and my elbow was pushing against the back of the blind. It will work but there's just not any extra room.

Thats exactly what was happening to me, not bad but enough to touch the back. Dont seem like a big deal to me right now, May on the field. Had to stick my arrows out the window alittle untill I drew back. Are you supposed to shoot through those mesh screens or no?

[Smossy]

And another thing about that, anyone know any easy ways to patch the the metal rings that support it - Its broken in half "doesn't effect the way it stands though", From it sitting outside I think one was exposed and rusted through.

[christopheri]

Nice grouping   If the broken metal ring doesnt effect the way is stands I wouldnt worrie about it.

[blacktailcody]

Oh shooting from a blind. I thought you meant you were shooting blind.

[nocklehead]

2 isnt a group  nice shootin, all that matters is the first one anyway 

[BOWHUNTER45]

nice ...keep up the good work 

[Smossy]

Anticipating whatever animal I get to put down first! Not sure where to start.

[earlmarne]

Nice shootin.
I need to start shooting out of my blind more.

[Smossy]

Nice shootin.
I need to start shooting out of my blind more.

Was my first time actually. I liked it. as long as I'm in there alone I don't think Ill have a problem with drawing the bow back.

[bowhunterforever]

Nice shooting

[RadSav]

Smossy - No pics of that awesome new set of strings and cables   Looks like it is shooting good   Sometimes it's good to take a break from shooting for a while.  I think you had gotten a little fatigued both mentally and physically.  Glad to see you are back on track.  I'm starting to feel sorry for that first ever critter come September

[Smossy]

Smossy - No pics of that awesome new set of strings and cables   Looks like it is shooting good   Sometimes it's good to take a break from shooting for a while.  I think you had gotten a little fatigued both mentally and physically.  Glad to see you are back on track.  I'm starting to feel sorry for that first ever critter come September

I did post some in another thread. The "Show pics of your bows" thread. Everyone seems to like them, On the other hand I absolutely love them. I enjoy it more and more everytime I shoot. You did a great job Rad! Could never thank ya enough
And Yes, I was missing my bow alittle lol. Id like to say I wasnt but I would be a complete lier, nothing like doing alittle shooting everyday until my arms get to tired to hold the strings back.
You should tag out quick this fall on another bear so u can come along with me for mine and teach me a thing or two, yup yup

[earlmarne]

Nice shootin.
I need to start shooting out of my blind more.

Was my first time actually. I liked it. as long as I'm in there alone I don't think Ill have a problem with drawing the bow back.

hows the shoot through mesh treatin you?
i have to either stand on my knees or sit on a bucket in my blind.the bucket i can shoot pretty well from but not standing on my knees.if i had windows low enough id be better off sittin on my knees.that proves to be a solid position for me.
But i swear the shoot through mesh opens my groups.i will most likely spend most of my season spot n stalkin.the blind stresses me out

[D-Rock425]

Nice work.

[Smossy]

Nice shootin.
I need to start shooting out of my blind more.

Was my first time actually. I liked it. as long as I'm in there alone I don't think Ill have a problem with drawing the bow back.

hows the shoot through mesh treatin you?
i have to either stand on my knees or sit on a bucket in my blind.the bucket i can shoot pretty well from but not standing on my knees.if i had windows low enough id be better off sittin on my knees.that proves to be a solid position for me.
But i swear the shoot through mesh opens my groups.i will most likely spend most of my season spot n stalkin.the blind stresses me out

I wont be using that mesh anymore, Ill try to keep my window open and just limit my movement alittle more. It kinda freaks me out.
I like being on my knees, I get less target wabble then I do standing on my feet, Its almost steady as a rock. I imagine sitting on a bucket would place me to high and make it hard to see and shoot. I kinda just get down on my knees, and let my butt rest on the back of my feet, Gets uncomfortable after awhile but Its the most stable I've shot yet.

[h20hunter]

Smossy....I think you are ready. Keep practicing and when the time comes it will be like the other thousand shots you've made.

[Smossy]

Smossy....I think you are ready. Keep practicing and when the time comes it will be like the other thousand shots you've made.

**Thousands

[MLBowhunting]

  good work

[Stick em]

Nice shooting. Looks like your dialed in.

[JJD]

Not been able to be on the site much lately. 

Looks like you are in the kill zone.  I too am looking to purchase my first ground blind very soon.

I have hunted out of blinds but not for archery.   

My dad was about as color blind as a dog.  He taught me that form and shape are more important than color to most animals.  Figure out how you are gonna brush it up and practice with that on it too.  It does change things a bit.  Also, I have begun shooting at my target with a brown paper grocery bag paper on it.  Approx color of deer.  I been huntin a while and I ain't never seen a deer with black rings or orange dots on them.  Shooting without an exact focus point will help you learn to pick your own spot and will be of benefit when you are shooting at the real thing.

[lokidog]

FYI, I think the bullseye goes on the front part of the deer....   

If a deer was ten or fifteen yards away, I might shoot through the mesh but, to me, there is just too much potential for the arrow to grab the mesh differently depending on entry angle and tightness of the mesh.  One thing with the blind is to make sure that you are not silhouetted with an open window behind you.  Also be sure to wear gloves and a face mask.  Another thing is try shooting at really close targets. From a distance your arrow will be nicely elevated over the bottom of the window, but up close, your arrow will be much lower so make sure it will clear the edge of the window.

Also, bring a comfortable folding chair or stool, I use a little three legged one, and then  move it out of the way when you want to shoot off your knees.  Even young knees will get stiff if you  sit on them too long.

Good shooting.