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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Fishstiq on February 13, 2012, 09:54:04 AM

Title: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: Fishstiq on February 13, 2012, 09:54:04 AM: I'm new to the whole archery thing, but I understand from the couple people I know who bow hunt that Robin Hooding an arrow is a pretty rare thing? Not just hitting a knock off, but actually true-blue embedding one arrow into another. Does this happen very often, or is it a one in a million thing or what? I'm asking mostly in regards to current carbon fiber arrows in use, but any info on aluminum or wooden arrows is welcome too.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: quadrafire on February 13, 2012, 10:00:46 AM: THis topic will really get people going. It is really not that uncommon. The carbon arrows are very easy to robinhood. If you are fairly accurate it will likely happen to you at some point. Just don't get in the habit of trying to group arrows. It is kinda cool to do once, but after that it is a waste of good arrows.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 13, 2012, 10:16:21 AM: It happens I've done it twice one to my own arrow once to a buddies at a 3d shoot.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on February 13, 2012, 10:31:27 AM: Last night in practice shooting my recurve... sucks as it is $20 down the drain... first one I had I thought WOW thats awesome.... now its "dang it",,,
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: wayner on February 13, 2012, 10:36:54 AM: I'v done it a couple of times , but like what has been said it gets a little expensive. Although your local archery shop doesnt mind a bit.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: Johnb317 on February 13, 2012, 10:39:51 AM: 20!! so you did it twice? expensive arrows.
I've had two robinhoods... so 20 for me too! Try not to duplicate the sight picture.
I have a 20 yard range in backyard... so I try not to shoot at the same target twice in a row (same sight picture form etc.) I find I have to be carefull after spending time at the range shooting 50+ yards.... concentration thing... aim small hit small.

The movie (hence the term) there has been some discussion about pre-splitting the arrow.. (not like carbons).

fun fun fun
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: PolarBear on February 13, 2012, 10:44:39 AM: This is why I have 5 separate spots to shoot at on my target. One shot per spot because if you practice enough and are a decent shot you will wreck a ton of arrows. I hava a tripple Robin Hood stashed away somewhere in my barn. At $60 I don't want to do it again. :twocents:
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on February 13, 2012, 10:46:16 AM: Unfortunately a few more than 2 times... at least one time it was to someone elses during a 3D. Shooting a recurve I shoot the one spot NFAA target for indoors, and you have to shoot 5 arrows per end... so they get pretty tight in there, the reason I switched to skinny arrows (CXL pro 150's) vice the 2712's I shoot for the Vegas face (only 3 arrows). I sure wouldn't shoot my ACC's indoors... they are too expensive..LOL
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: sakoshooter on February 13, 2012, 11:06:11 AM: I shoot one arrow at a bull. I've messed up way too many over the years.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: deerslyr on February 13, 2012, 11:26:20 AM: Your first one or two is awesome but after that it gets annoying lol
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 13, 2012, 11:33:43 AM: Twice, the last time 15 minutes after i started shooting my new Hoyt Turbo Hawk.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: passing-thru on February 13, 2012, 11:49:41 AM: I've hit and buried a couple arrows within each other. I guess u.can call them "Robin Hoods " but if its a fluke thing (not truly trying to do) then its just a cool accident. :twocents:
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 13, 2012, 12:11:33 PM: I had a robin hood that is now mounted on my garage wall. Mine happened within 5 years of the start of my archery shooting and was a 40 yard complete accident. For the last 2 years I shoot at 4 different target spots on one target, so it should not happen ever again. Mike
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: Fishstiq on February 14, 2012, 01:10:43 PM: Thanks for the responses, it seems like its not too uncommon then. I'm looking at mounting my first one over where my bow hangs on the wall. From here on though, I'll be aiming at different points on the target. Losing a pair of arrows is going to get expensive, and even just tearing up fletchings is annoying.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: Russ McDonald on February 14, 2012, 01:25:36 PM: I have done one. Not 2 weeks after getting my first ever bow. I was like damn pretty cool. Still in one on my tote boxes for all my equipment. Wife did a scrap book page too.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: boneaddict on February 14, 2012, 01:29:01 PM: You lose interest after 20 or 30 bucks a pop. I wonder if those illuminated ones are purty when you smack em.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 14, 2012, 01:58:22 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on February 14, 2012, 01:29:01 PM
You lose interest after 20 or 30 bucks a pop. I wonder if those illuminated ones are purty when you smack em.

They light up the sky!
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: Snapshot on February 14, 2012, 04:12:46 PM: Lumenocks prevent Robin Hoods.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: jstone on February 15, 2012, 08:23:40 AM: Buy the Z7 and you will get frustated cause it will happen more often :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: Fishstiq on February 15, 2012, 08:24:52 AM: Lumenocks also prevent arthritis and tax audits.
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: boneaddict on February 15, 2012, 09:54:47 AM: :chuckle:
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: Miles on February 15, 2012, 10:05:28 AM: This reminds me of shooting with my brother one day. He had just got a new bow and some new arrows. We were shooting in the yard and he said "hey try this thing out and see how you like it". I shot once -- bullseye-- let the second one fly -- robin hood--. He was PISSED and I can still hear him "Hey a-hole you just ruined my arrows". :chuckle:
Title: Re: "Robin Hood-ing...?"
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on February 17, 2012, 06:54:50 AM: Wow but the lumenoks will throw my FOC off and I won't get the penetration that Dr Ashby recommends on my targets .....