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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: micahash1 on August 25, 2010, 02:00:46 PM

Title: How much is too much?
Post by: micahash1 on August 25, 2010, 02:00:46 PM: Well I have been shooting my bow anywhere from 30-50 times a day for the last month or so. Just curious how much is too much? Should I tone it down a bit for wear and tear reasons on the bow? Any one else shoot this much or have any insite on it.

Thanks.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: vandeman17 on August 25, 2010, 02:23:36 PM: I think 10-15 shots per day is about right. Maybe do a few groups of 3-5 shots at different distances. I have found that once I get a bit tired, my form changes and the last thing I would want is to start any bad habits because I am compensating for fatigued muscles. On the other hand, by shooting that many per day you should be able to hold for a pretty long time in needed which can be a big help if the need arises... :twocents:
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: GoldTip on August 25, 2010, 02:38:18 PM: I shoot 12-20 shots a night probably 3 nights a week right now, broadheads only. One shot unknown yardage, pull arrow and repeat. Focus on perfect shot execution with each and every shot. One at a time, as if it the one and only shot you'll take at an animal.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: pips4bucks on August 25, 2010, 02:41:27 PM: I like to shoot until my form starts falling apart. Once that starts I stop shooting. That way you don't create bad habits subconsciously. Other than that, shoot all you want!

On another note. Practice shooting from any postion you think you may be in while hunting. Shoot while kneeling, squating, sitting on the ground, sitting on a chair, from a tree stand or elevated postion, etc. Make note of how each postion affects your accuracy so you know what your limits are. I once killed an elk by rotating my torso around nearly 180 degrees to make the shot. That's an interesting postion to shoot from....

Good advice from GoldTip... your first arrow should be the one that counts the most. Cold bore shot.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: LCG on August 25, 2010, 02:56:31 PM: I shoot a single arrow when I go out for a smoke. Form improves after a few shots so one evey now and again is more realistic to hunting. For some reason I cant get an elk to sit still while I take a practice shot. In the off season I switch back to field points and shoot alot for conditioning so that the 70lbs doesnt become to much.

Don
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on August 25, 2010, 03:02:04 PM: I shoot 50-100 everyday, and during tourney season even more. I also do the 1 arrow thing.... just walk out the back door and imitate the block is a kill shot... try to do that a couple of times a day. Neighbors probably think I am nuts stalking around the back yard to get a "kill"....
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: alanger on August 25, 2010, 03:04:49 PM: Quote from: NWWABOWHNTR on August 25, 2010, 03:02:04 PM
I shoot 50-100 everyday, and during tourney season even more. I also do the 1 arrow thing.... just walk out the back door and imitate the block is a kill shot... try to do that a couple of times a day. Neighbors probably think I am nuts stalking around the back yard to get a "kill"....

lol

im about the same around 100 shots a day. but thats on the fact that i really didnt have shootable arrows until last week!!!!!!! :yike:
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: croix on August 25, 2010, 03:37:52 PM: i just got my bow about 4 months ago and knew that if i wanted to be comfortable enough to hunt elk this year that it would take some practice. i shoot 60-80 arrows 3-4 nights a week and the occasional weekend shoot with buddies with 100+ arrows in a day.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: hughjorgan on August 25, 2010, 04:27:28 PM: I shoot 40+ arrows a night. Just started shooting last week, can't wait until sept. 1 :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: Shootmoore on August 25, 2010, 04:50:32 PM: Depends on how many of the first flight I can find!

Shootmoore
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: adam.WI on August 25, 2010, 05:53:11 PM: I don't think you can shoot to much so long as you've built up to it. If your form isn't being hurt keep hammering. I would take a day off now and then to let your muscles recover
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2010, 07:55:30 PM: I was shooting almost everyday in the spring and through most of the summer. I was seriously driving tacks! If I did start to get into a slump I would take a day or 2 off and things seemed to get better. My bow went down in mid july for 3 weeks and it kinda hurt me. I'm still shooting plenty good enough to hunt but I just can't drop those long bombs like I was.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: micahash1 on August 25, 2010, 08:59:25 PM: Quote from: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2010, 07:55:30 PM
I was shooting almost everyday in the spring and through most of the summer. I was seriously driving tacks! If I did start to get into a slump I would take a day or 2 off and things seemed to get better. My bow went down in mid july for 3 weeks and it kinda hurt me. I'm still shooting plenty good enough to hunt but I just can't drop those long bombs like I was.

That is my main concern at this point. I don't want to cause damage to the bow from shooting too much especially right before the season.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: adam.WI on August 25, 2010, 09:17:31 PM: Quote from: Button Nubbs on August 25, 2010, 07:55:30 PM
I was shooting almost everyday in the spring and through most of the summer. I was seriously driving tacks! If I did start to get into a slump I would take a day or 2 off and things seemed to get better. My bow went down in mid july for 3 weeks and it kinda hurt me. I'm still shooting plenty good enough to hunt but I just can't drop those long bombs like I was.
What happened that took 3 week?
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 26, 2010, 04:08:38 AM: I got a small splinter in the limb and kept getting the run around on the warranty replacements. Something I wouldn't expect from a new hoyt...
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: pips4bucks on August 26, 2010, 08:18:46 AM: Quote
That is my main concern at this point. I don't want to cause damage to the bow from shooting too much especially right before the season.

Any bow that is made, should withstand 1000's of shots. Unless it's an older bow that has been used a lot or there's some other issues with the bow, I wouldn't be too concerned about causing any damage to it from regular shooting sessions.

Part of being a good shooter is having confidence in your equipment. If you have doubts about your equipment then you will never be able to shoot your best.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: coachcw on August 28, 2010, 09:34:22 PM: got my number one dialed in and put it away last week, now I'm playing with my backups , cant have too many bows.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: Digger on August 29, 2010, 08:24:11 PM: 20-30 arrows every couple of days seems to do it for me
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: bigbull94 on August 29, 2010, 08:37:09 PM: I shoot a lot,all year long,and usually quit when I feel myself shaking/getting tired.It usually happens after 100+ arrows.If,my shot/form starts going south,I quit.
Title: Re: How much is too much?
Post by: danceswitharrows on August 29, 2010, 08:42:40 PM: I like to shot about a dozen a day. Focus on form and if shots are good thats it.