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First attempt at 50
« on: May 27, 2009, 12:17:29 PM »
Today during my lunch break I went out to make my first serious attempt to sight my 50 yard pin in.  At first, I was all over the place.  To be expected.  But after a few 3 shot volley's, my groups started to tighten up.  My last group was about 3 inches, so I figured I would stop on a positive note.  Is 3 inches a good group at 50 for a novice who's been shooting less than a year?




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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 12:42:43 PM »
Three inch is a great group at 50 yards.  Keep up the good work.
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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2009, 12:47:26 PM »
Its a great group. 

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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2009, 12:51:56 PM »
Thanks.  Honestly, I think luck had a bit to do with it.  I should add that I would never even think about launching an arrow at an animal at this distance.  I plan on shooting at my first 3D shoot next month and need my 50 and 60 yd pins dialed in.  I guess some of the targets are out there a ways.  :dunno:




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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 01:00:41 PM »
If you practice, 50 yards is not that far of a shot.  But you must be comfortable with it to attempt it.
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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2009, 01:02:39 PM »
I would feel comfortable shooting at an animal at 50 if I can make that shoot consistently.  3 inch group is great, but screw on a broad head and see if you can do that 3 for 3.

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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 01:05:07 PM »
I was using broadheads.  100 gr Magnus Stingers. 





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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2009, 01:23:26 PM »
Good shooting for me is a group the size of the vitals. I dont shoot competition so its not neccessary. As long as your consistantly a kill shot on the range that is all that matters.

3" group at 50 is sweet!!

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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2009, 01:43:44 PM »
3" group at 50 yards with broadheads is excellent.  Congrats, hopefully you can maintain that consistency.  Good shooting!
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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2009, 02:02:05 PM »
With broadheads that is much better than average for sure. 

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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2009, 02:25:19 PM »
Nice shooting! :archer:
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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2009, 07:40:33 PM »
hey slayer, what 3d shoot are you going to go to ? there is a really fun ne out at evergreen the 6 and 7 of june!!!
hit me up sometime and we can do some shooting if you want!!!!

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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2009, 09:06:54 AM »
you better update this thread slayer!!! i say you shooting and tearing up the bulls eye at over 70 yards this weekend!!!!! :IBCOOL:

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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2009, 06:18:47 PM »
 :chuckle: Think I need a sight that I can actually see my target with at that range.




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Re: First attempt at 50
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2009, 06:22:34 PM »
Good job but you can do better.  Keep it up until you can make 3" groups at 90 yards.  Do that and you will be ruining arrows at 50.

 


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