Post by: backwoods_boy on March 11, 2009, 09:27:57 PM
also got drawn for multi season deer tag today....
cant wait!! :drool: :IBCOOL:
Post by: rasbo on March 11, 2009, 09:38:30 PM
Post by: Crunchy on March 11, 2009, 10:03:33 PM
Post by: colockumelk on March 12, 2009, 01:08:29 AM
way to go. u'll be buying a new one next year cause youll be hooked.
:yeah:
I thought I'd just try it for a year. Now look at me. I havn't shot my rifle in like 3 years.
Post by: bowhunterforever on March 12, 2009, 03:25:27 AM
Post by: Slider on March 12, 2009, 03:16:46 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 12, 2009, 03:59:43 PM
i was only gonna borrow my dads bow for a few months 4 years ago, and now i own 2 of my own.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on March 12, 2009, 04:12:49 PM
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Post by: oneezreiter on March 13, 2009, 09:43:16 AM
Post by: fc2038 on March 13, 2009, 07:06:26 PM
I shoot in the house every single day............. :rolleyes:
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:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Tom Tamer on March 15, 2009, 12:33:52 PM
way to go. u'll be buying a new one next year cause youll be hooked.
:yeah:
I thought I'd just try it for a year. Now look at me. I havn't shot my rifle in like 3 years.
No doubt, I drew the multi elk tag three years ago and with going through that first time archery hunting I have bought three bows since.
Post by: Tom Tamer on March 15, 2009, 12:37:41 PM
Ive never shot in the house but I did use it for a backdrop. At least until I put a arrow through the garage. But its all good, I missed the Harley. :chuckle:
If you got one I use my wood shed as a backdrop, that way when I miss I can usally split the fire wood and recover my arrows ;)
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 22, 2009, 10:41:40 AM
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Post by: mossback91 on March 22, 2009, 10:56:38 AM
Post by: bucklucky on March 22, 2009, 11:15:48 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on March 22, 2009, 11:54:18 AM
Post by: bucklucky on March 22, 2009, 12:05:13 PM
Post by: jasfireman on March 22, 2009, 03:15:19 PM
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 22, 2009, 05:45:33 PM
and if an antique is what i got then thats what im shooting. :chuckle:
:IBCOOL:
its a practice stabilizer that came with it.....
i am having so much fun...
Post by: bowsandhose on March 22, 2009, 05:49:29 PM
Post by: bucklucky on March 22, 2009, 07:26:46 PM
now this is fun!
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Thats a nice 10 yard group there Backwoods :chuckle: um that was farther than 10 yards wasnt it?? :chuckle:
Keep having fun man, next month you'll be at the bowshop checking out the 8-900 dollar bows, drooling!!
Post by: KillBilly on March 22, 2009, 07:45:44 PM
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 22, 2009, 08:09:00 PM
i also have a wrist strap for my hand and wrist so it wont slip off the grip, but thanks for the advice.
i have shot every day for 2 weeks and really getting pretty good.
i hit a 10 inch circle at 50 yards the other day too. although i know that i wont shoot anything over 30 for a few years.
:-)
:IBCOOL: :hello: :chuckle:
Post by: MichaelJ on March 25, 2009, 03:50:03 PM
first of all it was taped off at 35 yards. and yes im getting that good. :chuckle:
i also have a wrist strap for my hand and wrist so it wont slip off the grip, but thanks for the advice.
i have shot every day for 2 weeks and really getting pretty good.
i hit a 10 inch circle at 50 yards the other day too. although i know that i wont shoot anything over 30 for a few years.
:-)
:IBCOOL: :hello: :chuckle:
He's not talking about having you lose your grip on the bow, he's talking about an arrow blowing up and slicing one of ur fingers off with a broadhead... ;) I'd tuck the fingers in a wee bit if you get the chance... :dunno:
Michael
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 25, 2009, 05:59:12 PM
thanks
i like style points but want to keep my fingers
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on March 25, 2009, 09:10:27 PM
As far as having your fingers sticking out I would say it is a sign that you are not relaxed while shooting. That bow hand should be like mush. You are torqueing the bow, Bad form. Close your fingers and keep them limp. Rely on your wrist sling and forget about squeezing your bow. It should rest in your hand without any pressure.
Keep the string off of your face. If your are mashing the string into the side of your face then it will kick off to the side and even if your bow is in tune you will never know because the arrow will always tear to the side. Back off the draw length until the only thing touching the string is the tip of your nose.
Well try that for starters. See how you do and keep posting your results. Oh, one other pointer is shoot the smallest target that you can see. If your pin will just cover a golf tee at 30 yards then that is what you should shoot at. I guarantee your groups will shrink.
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 26, 2009, 08:32:37 AM
This weapon choice is very new and different to me but i think i am starting to really enjoy shooting every day and getting better every day.
its definately a stress reducer after work.
thanks again and i will try and relax.
:rockin: :archer:
Post by: skynyr on March 30, 2009, 10:03:29 AM
Ive never shot in the house but I did use it for a backdrop. At least until I put a arrow through the garage. But its all good, I missed the Harley. :chuckle:
I shot a hole in the crapper in the travel trailer using my trailer for a backstop. :bdid: :bash: :bash: ( now I use the shed for a backstop for backyard shooting) :chuckle: :chuckle: :lol4:
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 30, 2009, 12:13:34 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on March 30, 2009, 05:17:51 PM
I'm by NO means an expert archer, but have been told I have decent form... only been shooting for 4 years now so if someone wants to correct me please do so.
Michael
Post by: huntnphool on March 31, 2009, 12:22:49 AM
but what if you miss dont you ruin arrows?
You have to pay to play. Better reserve yourself to the fact you're going to ruin a few arrows, especially if you shoot that many times at the same spot on the target :twocents:
Post by: BC CHASER on March 31, 2009, 10:28:49 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 31, 2009, 10:58:53 AM
ha ha ha
you guys are funny...
i am a beginning string and stick guy so dont make fun of my bow you jerks.... j/k :IBCOOL: :chuckle: :'(
anyways really thanks for the tips.
I know my form is not perfect, but for this year what ever im doing i seem to be hitting a group of 10 inches at 30-40 yards and thats all i care about. i just dont want to wound an animal my first year bow hunting.
and i learned my lesson that this is an expensive sport the first day i shot at my dads house.
i lost two arrows in the soft ground when i came up short they dove into the soft wet grass never to be seen again.....
whoops!
thanks guys really having fun with my antique bow...
:hello:
Post by: BC CHASER on March 31, 2009, 11:17:34 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 31, 2009, 11:34:29 AM
i have only had a bow for 4 weeks and im feeling pretty confident however i know that i have a lot to learn and a lot more i can practice on. i shoot almost eveyday and will continue to get my groups closer.
like i said my dad taught me that the worst thing a hunter can do is not respect the animal he is hunting by wounding it.
thanks
:hello:
Post by: BrushChimp on March 31, 2009, 11:41:07 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 31, 2009, 11:43:46 AM
they measured me at 30 and thats what the bow is.
i might just need to loosen my left arm a bit.
thanks
Post by: BrushChimp on March 31, 2009, 11:51:44 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on March 31, 2009, 11:59:04 AM
so i need to shorten my draw then
ok thanks
Post by: MichaelJ on March 31, 2009, 12:17:58 PM
Michael
Post by: Hardtop on March 31, 2009, 08:39:02 PM
Post by: backwoods_boy on April 01, 2009, 09:29:44 AM
if i cant at least get a good shot at a deer this year i might as well quit hunting. ha ha yeah right like that will happen.....
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
i dont know what i will do if i eat this tag.
its gonna be hard to stomache two amazing tags in two years that i drew and ate.
:chuckle:
Post by: BC CHASER on April 01, 2009, 09:32:09 AM
its gonna be hard to stomache two amazing tags in two years that i drew and ate.
:chuckle:
You better get used to it! :chuckle:
Post by: backwoods_boy on April 01, 2009, 09:43:33 AM
I do understand that hunting is not about killing animals, its a way of life, but GOSH I want a deer to hang on my wall this year.
8)
Post by: BC CHASER on April 01, 2009, 09:47:28 AM
I want a deer to hang on my wall this year.
8)
They sell them at the store and they also sing! :rolleyes:
Post by: backwoods_boy on April 01, 2009, 09:52:43 AM
hahahaha
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