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 clharr
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Posted: 11/23/2011 1:51:28 PM
[Last Edit: 11/23/2011 1:51:28 PM by EdwardAvila]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I encourage all new shooters to get out and stretch the distance if possible, you might be suprised at how well you do. |
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Posted: 9/30/2011 7:54:43 PM
Thats awesome!
I've been to Chula Vista OTC and practiced 90m with my recurve, it was awesome watching my outdoor carbon arrows jump what seemed to be 5+ ft vertical, fishtail a couple times and then hit the target three seconds later. |
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Posted: 9/30/2011 8:45:55 PM
Congrats sounds like you are on the right learning path....
Just learn to judge your distances.. using the 15 yd pin on a deer at 20 will cause a low shot - ask me how i know.. LOL OR get a really high end bow that shoots really flat Brian |
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clharr
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Posted: 9/30/2011 9:11:46 PM
Originally Posted By thatguy:
Congrats sounds like you are on the right learning path.... Just learn to judge your distances.. using the 15 yd pin on a deer at 20 will cause a low shot - ask me how i know.. LOL OR get a really high end bow that shoots really flat Brian I have a five pin sight and only used three. My first pin is pretty much dead on back to 30yds wich suprised me. Then from 20-40 I'd used the 2nd pin and 40-50 used my 3rd. Luckily I'm pretty good at judging yardages since I have always worked in varying distances with my pistol and rifle drills and practice judging out in the field. A range finder will be a nice addition to my gear though. I'm taking my practice and what I'm willing to do in the field very seriously. The last thing I want to do is wound a deer and have it suffer or never find it. Fox5....90m  thats a long ways! Dang! |
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Posted: 10/1/2011 6:59:42 PM
I prefer shooting at 40 yards and beyond when I practice. There is just something about that moment of silence in between the twang of the bow and the thud of the arrow hitting the target that is just awesome to experience.
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Posted: 10/2/2011 10:43:11 AM
key word's feeling comfertable with your shot.. good advice..
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M4Madness
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Posted: 10/2/2011 2:41:34 PM
I practice back to 50 yards, but never take a FIRST shot at a deer beyond 30 yards. The only time I ever shot a deer beyond 30 yards was last year after I'd already put an arrow in it at 12 yards. I followed up with a second arrow at 43 yards to anchor the deer. Practicing at long range is very beneficial –– it sure makes it a lot easier when you go back down to 20 yards.
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clharr
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Posted: 10/2/2011 3:03:08 PM
Originally Posted By M4Madness:
I practice back to 50 yards, but never take a FIRST shot at a deer beyond 30 yards. The only time I ever shot a deer beyond 30 yards was last year after I'd already put an arrow in it at 12 yards. I followed up with a second arrow at 43 yards to anchor the deer. Practicing at long range is very beneficial –– it sure makes it a lot easier when you go back down to 20 yards. I doubt I will ever try to shoot at a deer that far away either. Hell, the past two deer I shot with a rifle were less than 50yds. I like to be sure of my shots and make a clean quick kill. I have always told people to practice shooting further back because it builds skill and that seems to hold true with a bow as well. I'm looking forward to getting out there and hunting next week. |
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Posted: 12/21/2011 7:42:54 PM
I live on the prairie. You have to prepare for long shots. I have taken deer at 50yds with my bow. It is quite the rush to watch the arrow arc thru the air, right into an 8 pointers lungs. Way more exciting than using a slug gun.
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