Shoot-through blind screens
06-11-2006, 06:18 PM
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 4
Shoot-through blind screens
I hunt a terrific property with some good climbing treestand spots and I've taken a good 8-point in there.
There are also some nice funnels in thick spots and open areas where there are no trees. I am considering hunting from a blind in those treeless positions during the bowseason and many posters on this site have said the blinds can be very productive. I know after coming in there that I need to "brush it in," and I appreciate that very much.
My question is this.
Are these shoot-through mesh screens accurate to arrow flight? Will I be accurate shooting through them?
I have my eye on the Lightning set stand from Cabelas. Does the mesh influence arrow flight?
Thanks for the advice. I am new here and would like to become a regular poster.
There are also some nice funnels in thick spots and open areas where there are no trees. I am considering hunting from a blind in those treeless positions during the bowseason and many posters on this site have said the blinds can be very productive. I know after coming in there that I need to "brush it in," and I appreciate that very much.
My question is this.
Are these shoot-through mesh screens accurate to arrow flight? Will I be accurate shooting through them?
I have my eye on the Lightning set stand from Cabelas. Does the mesh influence arrow flight?
Thanks for the advice. I am new here and would like to become a regular poster.
06-11-2006, 06:37 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elizabeth Colo. USA
Posts: 4,413
RE: Shoot-through blind screens
Fixed bladed broadheads will not be affected, where as some mech. heads could be affected. The best advise I could give, is to practice shooting through the mesh of YOUR ground blind with YOUR chosen set-up. One: to find out if YOUR arrows are affected and two: this will give you the confidence you'll need to make the shot when it counts!
06-11-2006, 07:02 PM
#4
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 4
RE: Shoot-through blind screens
I do shoot a fixed blade Thunderhead 125 and I would practice with set-up beforehand.
I haven't heard much about the success rate with blinds, but sure should use some ground concealment on this piece of property.
To have the protection of the blind, with reasonable accuracy, would open up more opportunity.
Other examples of succes with these shoot throughs?
Anybody out there use this Lightning set-up blind from Cabelas?
I look forward to regular visits to this bowhunting honeyhole.
Thanks for any and all feedback.
I haven't heard much about the success rate with blinds, but sure should use some ground concealment on this piece of property.
To have the protection of the blind, with reasonable accuracy, would open up more opportunity.
Other examples of succes with these shoot throughs?
Anybody out there use this Lightning set-up blind from Cabelas?
I look forward to regular visits to this bowhunting honeyhole.
Thanks for any and all feedback.
06-11-2006, 07:06 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northeast Pennsylvania
Posts: 131
RE: Shoot-through blind screens
ORIGINAL: Howler
Fixed bladed broadheads will not be affected, where as some mech. heads could be affected. The best advise I could give, is to practice shooting through the mesh of YOUR ground blind with YOUR chosen set-up. One: to find out if YOUR arrows are affected and two: this will give you the confidence you'll need to make the shot when it counts!
Fixed bladed broadheads will not be affected, where as some mech. heads could be affected. The best advise I could give, is to practice shooting through the mesh of YOUR ground blind with YOUR chosen set-up. One: to find out if YOUR arrows are affected and two: this will give you the confidence you'll need to make the shot when it counts!
06-11-2006, 07:44 PM
#6
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IOWA/25' UP
Posts: 7,145
RE: Shoot-through blind screens
The double bull boys have lots of experience shooting through netting in their blinds. I have two of them but I have never tried shooting through the netting. Like said, stick with fixed blades and try one out in your blind.
06-11-2006, 08:38 PM
#7
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RE: Shoot-through blind screens
i cant stand shooting through them just because it screws me up psychologically. its weird i know it should be fine but it makes me think too much when i dont really have the time to be thinking about it when its shootin time. plus i much rather hunt from stands anyways
06-12-2006, 04:58 AM
#8
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
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RE: Shoot-through blind screens
I would prefer to hunt from treestands as well. They are unbeatable as ambush points.
But when you have funnels that are like cattle crossings, you just have to find a way to set up there.
But when you have funnels that are like cattle crossings, you just have to find a way to set up there.
06-12-2006, 05:27 AM
#9
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Gig\'em Aggies!
Posts: 896
RE: Shoot-through blind screens
ORIGINAL: Howler
Fixed bladed broadheads will not be affected, where as some mech. heads could be affected. The best advise I could give, is to practice shooting through the mesh of YOUR ground blind with YOUR chosen set-up. One: to find out if YOUR arrows are affected and two: this will give you the confidence you'll need to make the shot when it counts!
Fixed bladed broadheads will not be affected, where as some mech. heads could be affected. The best advise I could give, is to practice shooting through the mesh of YOUR ground blind with YOUR chosen set-up. One: to find out if YOUR arrows are affected and two: this will give you the confidence you'll need to make the shot when it counts!
Very good post!!!!
PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!
Sit far enough back in the blind that once the arrow is shot, that the arrow is completly off your rest by the time it hits the netting too. Not many blinds are big enough to allow such space for this shot, but I do know one one company that makes the best blind in the world though.
