Accuracy with traditional bow

[packmule]

I've been shooting a recurve for a month or so and really enjoying it.  I don't have a lot of experience with archery so I'm trying to figure out what good accuracy is with a traditional bow....so far I can hit a paperplate sized target with most arrows from 25 to 30 yards, beyond that it's still pretty shaky.  For some of you traditional archers out there, what is good accuracy at say 30 yards.....paperplate sized groups, softball sized groups, golf ball sized groups???  Any insights you have would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.

[mountainman]

For only a month of shooting, that is definetly pretty good shooting. Just stay consistent with your form on every shot, the keep the arrows flinging! Subconcious will take over and your accuracy will only increase!

[demontang]

Keep at it. If I shoot traditional very much with a good bow I can hit arrows together every shot at 20yds. Focus on form and make sure you draw the same every time. Be sure you release the same every time too:tup: easier said then done 

[Jellymon]

I need some tips as well. 

[demontang]

Lol form is key

[MLBowhunting]

Here's my group from 55 yards

[packmule]

Good tips all, thanks.  Jellymon, I've seen groups like that   MLB, thanks that's helpful.  Very impressive at 55 yds....I've been amazed at the arrow drop around 30-35 yds....seems like I'm consistently hitting low at that range...I'm sure having fun though!

[MLBowhunting]

Lots of reps.  Keep working at it 

[Old Dog]

You might want to try feathers instead of plastic for your vanes.  Feathers are a lot more forgiving. 

[Sandberm]

I think consistently hitting a paper plate at 25-30 yds is pretty good shooting.

Theres days where I'm good to 25 yds. Further out then 25 and my arrows start to drop a little faster and get more eratic. But I shoot wood shafts that I make up myself and sometimes I think my arrow making abilities could use some improvement.

[mlovely83]

I need some tips as well. 

Need to tune your Bow. Arrow shouldn't be pointing down unless you are practicing in a tree stand.

[Jellymon]

I need some tips as well. 

Need to tune your Bow. Arrow shouldn't be pointing down unless you are practicing in a tree stand.

It was a joke. I got that pic off the internet. 

[ravdakot]

+1 on feathers over vanes if your shooting off the shelf or a flipper rest. Aside from that it sounds like your on the right track!

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[Hornseeker]

Hit arrows together every shot at 20 yards? Damn dude... you ever think about serious competition? If you can do that, you can win the indoor worlds... easy...

Packmule... if you can put your arrows... consistently, on a paper plate (8 inches) at 25-30 yards... with only a month of shooting... you are doing fantastic... as mentioned, being consistent is very important. What wasn't mentioned though, was that consistently doing something wrong, will not help you improve. There are right and wrong ways to shoot... at least, I think so...and so do many serious archers... search the net for some information about shooting form and such... find some videos...

However, you are doing something right if you are shooting that good already. I know guys that have shot for "decades" that could only hit a paper plate one out of every ten shots at 30yards...

Good shooting? 20 yards... softball... That is good shooting. If you can keep them in a 3 inch ring at 20... you are a great shot.... or moreso...

30 yards.... 6 inches is good shooting.  Softball is great...

50 yards.... if you can keep them on a paper plate you are one of VERY few... only serious target archers will best you.

Keep in mind... im talking about consistently hitting these marks. Everyone will have a flyer now and again... but if some guy gets lucky and puts 5 arrows on a paper plate at 50 yards, but cant do that again in his next 10 ends.... thats not what Im talking about. Im' talking about 90% plus of your groups meeting these marks.

Keep it up! Its a FUN challenge.

[demontang]

I have thought of competion but my shoulders cant take shooting traditional for to long before they give. Ive tried doing a run at shooting enough arrows for a comp and half way throw I loss my grouping. Im getting into comp with a compound now