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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: cryder on September 11, 2015, 08:42:29 PM

Title: IS THERE ANYBODY IN THERE ??
Post by: cryder on September 11, 2015, 08:42:29 PM: O K ! , so I was almost killed in364 about 6 years ago , anybody paying any attention to my blabber has read the story ,,, anyways heres the deal decided I would never missle hunt again because of that little life threatening episode, I picked up a bow like any other testosterone filled fool and said hey ill practice a lot and I can do this ,, well :bash:, here we are 6 years later and all I can call myself is medioker inside 50 yards , now im going to excuse the pride for a minute and say H E L P ! FIRST OFF, what is the recommended sequence of aiming events as in level, pegs, peep ,and this anchoring thing , and well I geuss ill go there but just for a minute ,,, 90 yards ?? I don't want to be the king of anything but wow, show me THAT !!don't get me wrong im headed to the tree stand in the morning and planning some pinpoint arrow placement, but I geuss im looking for some more accuracy, consistantcy, from you who I know do know stuff about stuff, :dunno:
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Post by: Lucky1 on September 11, 2015, 09:04:45 PM: :dunno:
Get closer?
Archery used to be basicly a 20 yard game. Modern equipment has changed all that.
Good luck.
Shoot straight!
Title: Re: IS THERE ANYBODY IN THERE ??
Post by: Little Dave on September 11, 2015, 09:36:38 PM: Could be a few things without having to adjust your bow.

Practice without a bow in front of a mirror. Draw with your eyes closed. Open your eyes. Every time the image should be the same. Your arm straight back, elbow in the same spot every time. A few times in a row is a good start, but you want it to be the same every time. If it isn't, practice that a lot until you have the muscle memory. It shouldn't take too long.

A lot of guys with trouble shooting, clutch the grip or grab it after the shot. That messes things up. Seat the grip firmly with your hand at about 45 degrees and let the bow roll out of that hand after the shot.

Might need to adjust the bow. One thing that gives some guys trouble is trying to prove strength by setting it to a very high draw weight to get that arrow to get there faster. But why? Is it running or too far away? Try to get closer instead. A bow is kind of like a musical instrument. It needs to be set at a weight that you can accurately shoot. It is okay if you set it to a lighter weight. Think of how strange it would be for the best piano players to boast that the keys on their piano have a touchweight of 75 grams instead of the more typical 50 grams.
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Post by: zike on September 11, 2015, 10:09:58 PM: PRACTICE!

Video yourself, look for problems with your form. It would be good to find some who could watch you and see if you are having form problems.
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Post by: Eric M on September 11, 2015, 11:12:36 PM: I'm no expert but I practice until I'm tired. Once I'm tired I get sloppy. I've known a couple guys that shot 70 yards comfortably, but personally I'm most comfortable out to 40. I can shoot 50 pretty well when I've been practicing regularly. The hard part for me was doing everything the same each time. I really have to concentrate on that when I haven't practiced in a while. Then even though it's kind of stupid, once I feel dialed in I'll shoot for a tight group at 20,30, and 40 yards. It costs me half a dozen arrows every year but gives me confidence in my consistency.
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Post by: Brad Harshman on September 12, 2015, 06:00:36 AM: You've received great advice already, but I want to add to it. Practice your longer shots. You'll find that holding the pin on your target is so much harder to do at 80 yds and this is a good thing. It will teach you to hold steadier, you'll get better at it and it will make you more accurate, at any distance. And regardless if its a 20yd or an 80 yds shot, follow this mantra - aim small, miss small.

Also, use quality epuipment, including arrows, and be sure your bow is tuned, including the third axis. Errors in adjustment in the third axis really shows up at longer distances.

Good luck!
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Post by: hollymaster on September 12, 2015, 06:59:19 AM: Take some lessons. An hour with a pro would be money well spent. :twocents:
Title: Re: IS THERE ANYBODY IN THERE ??
Post by: cryder on September 13, 2015, 08:11:54 AM: I absagulooly agree on the lessons thing but those guys seem to be interested in only one thing , and that is turning your wallet inside out, who in the H-E-double hockey sticks do they think they are, I was very surprised on there rates , seemed like they are government funded !! ?? But I geuss it could be worth it. :bash:
Title: Re: IS THERE ANYBODY IN THERE ??
Post by: Jonathan_S on September 13, 2015, 08:23:32 AM: Your bow could probably stand some basic tuning and a "once-over" by a professional. I'd wait until October and then take some time to go in and paper tune, shoot and get some pointers.
Title: Re: IS THERE ANYBODY IN THERE ??
Post by: cryder on September 14, 2015, 07:53:51 AM: Sooooooo ,,,,,,,My tree stand is twelve feet up the game freeway is 28 yards away ive got a log with some stuff sticking up right were the apples are so I can draw,I flinged 16 arrows at my target box sitting on top that log with a 3 inch orange round on it and I am getting a kill shot everytime ,,,,,they can keep there money sceems , unless my stand is to close then ill give them a call. :chuckle:
Title: Re: IS THERE ANYBODY IN THERE ??
Post by: Special T on September 14, 2015, 09:28:43 AM: I think 50-60 yards is plenty for most people.
Most bows shoot pretty good, and usually it the shooter doing something different/wrong that throws everything off. Golf and archery have a Lot in common. You want the exact same actions, feelings, holds to be the same. Some people pick up on that part quicker than others. I dont think you have to practice at ranger to be good at it. At Silver Arrow Bowmen we do game called flint rounds where all the shooting is 20-4yards in the off season. Being close allows you to focus on your form which is the basis for good shooting. Shooting longer distances only amplifies your mistakes, think moa in rifle terms. One drill I loke to do is shoot 10 yards. Shoot 2 arrows then sight in and close my eyes and shoot. Focus on the feel of the shot an how you hold. You dont lose many arrows this way but you still get good practice.

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