"Margin for error"
#31
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Baltimore Maryland USA
Posts: 1,385
RE: "Margin for error"
We all have to set goals and to keep raising the bar as we meet those goals. 3" to 2" to 1" and beyond.Most can't start at thebestlevel because frustration would get the better of us. For those who have actually reached the best levels of accuracy - congratulations. And those who embellish their accomplishments - there are many.
I tell my customers that I show off to in the shop that I do it so that they can see achievement and tell them that they can get to those levels if they do what I first stated above. Sometimes it takes a PRO recognizing form errors or equipment problems. If you seem to be stuck at a certain level, seek true Professional help. If you can't get beyond a certain level, accept it and adjust your 'effective range' to reflect your limitations. We can't all be 'Robin Hoods'.[:@]
One more thing that many don't consider is environmental shooting. Many will only practice on solid ground, in good weather, with short-sleeved shirts - you get my drift. Take your game to a treestand with a little wind and make sure you wear ALL your hunting clothing. You might be surprised how things will change.
Another way to practice during the season and this is better if you're a morning hunter. Take with you one or two arrows that have Judo tips on them. Guesstimate a leaf or other object and try to shoot it just before leaving your stand. Make the object a challenge and you'll both challenge and test your real skills. It's quite a confidence builder when you're successful.
Good luck and good shooting.
I tell my customers that I show off to in the shop that I do it so that they can see achievement and tell them that they can get to those levels if they do what I first stated above. Sometimes it takes a PRO recognizing form errors or equipment problems. If you seem to be stuck at a certain level, seek true Professional help. If you can't get beyond a certain level, accept it and adjust your 'effective range' to reflect your limitations. We can't all be 'Robin Hoods'.[:@]
One more thing that many don't consider is environmental shooting. Many will only practice on solid ground, in good weather, with short-sleeved shirts - you get my drift. Take your game to a treestand with a little wind and make sure you wear ALL your hunting clothing. You might be surprised how things will change.
Another way to practice during the season and this is better if you're a morning hunter. Take with you one or two arrows that have Judo tips on them. Guesstimate a leaf or other object and try to shoot it just before leaving your stand. Make the object a challenge and you'll both challenge and test your real skills. It's quite a confidence builder when you're successful.
Good luck and good shooting.
#32
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elkview WV
Posts: 2,369
RE: "Margin for error"
David I understand your point but I've had no problem shooting at paper or killing deer over the last 10-15 years that I've used a 1 pin set up so I don't see me switching back anytime soon. Butlike everything else they're not for everyboby.
#33
RE: "Margin for error"
Another way to practice during the season and this is better if you're a morning hunter. Take with you one or two arrows that have Judo tips on them. Guesstimate a leaf or other object and try to shoot it just before leaving your stand. Make the object a challenge and you'll both challenge and test your real skills. It's quite a confidence builder when you're successful.
#34
RE: "Margin for error"
I'm not sure if I'm looking at this the way you are asking(GMMAT) but I know from practice that at 45yrds. I will have a group about 2''.
Not from the spot, per see , but a 2" group w/ maybe a flyer in there sometimes. 2-3 in.'s is what I consider my margin for error. In a hunting situation I would never shoot 45yrds. To allow for the variables that could occur I keet my shots under 35yrds. Unless the aminal does a tail spin when I release I know it will produce a kill shot even if I've misjudged the yardage by 3 or 4 yrds. We all know bow speed will have a slight affect on this variable , but that comes w/ knowing your equipment.
Not from the spot, per see , but a 2" group w/ maybe a flyer in there sometimes. 2-3 in.'s is what I consider my margin for error. In a hunting situation I would never shoot 45yrds. To allow for the variables that could occur I keet my shots under 35yrds. Unless the aminal does a tail spin when I release I know it will produce a kill shot even if I've misjudged the yardage by 3 or 4 yrds. We all know bow speed will have a slight affect on this variable , but that comes w/ knowing your equipment.
#35
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Illinois
Posts: 286
RE: "Margin for error"
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
My "margin for error" was the fact that I didn't know the EXACT yarage. I hadn't ranged that EXACT tree before (he was lifting his head to work a licking branch on a scrape)
My "margin for error" was the fact that I didn't know the EXACT yarage. I hadn't ranged that EXACT tree before (he was lifting his head to work a licking branch on a scrape)
#36
RE: "Margin for error"
I've never defined my acceptable margin of error. I just know. I hate having to "adjust" my pin, I want to put it exactly where I expect to hit which is why most of my shots are very close. Yea when I went out west I had to practice and gap shoot and all that, which really wasn't too hard, but I just prefer to keep things as error proof asI can.
#37
RE: "Margin for error"
I feel 2" at 20 yards and 3" at 30 (in the field) would be an acceptical margin of error in my shoes! But as MH said, it all depends on the target, especially turkeys.
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