See your arrow hit the target?
04-25-2008, 09:47 AM
#21
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West Tennessee
Posts: 2,333
RE: See your arrow hit the target?
ORIGINAL: Greg / MO
This whole subject is one of the reasons I'm excited about using lighted nocks this year. For all the tinkering I've done over the years, for all the "toys" I own... I've just never tried them.
But as I encounter that lovely time period when my eyes are succumbing to middle age (I just had to start using reading glasses last month; it was either that, or take my contacts out every time I needed to see something up close
), I am genuinely pumped about trying out this technology and being able to more positively identify my shot placement on game animals.
This whole subject is one of the reasons I'm excited about using lighted nocks this year. For all the tinkering I've done over the years, for all the "toys" I own... I've just never tried them.
But as I encounter that lovely time period when my eyes are succumbing to middle age (I just had to start using reading glasses last month; it was either that, or take my contacts out every time I needed to see something up close
), I am genuinely pumped about trying out this technology and being able to more positively identify my shot placement on game animals.
But back to the original question... yes, I can see my arrows hit the target provided the lighting is good. I need glasses to read, but my distant vision is excellent. In low light conditions? Well, that's why I have the Lumenoks.
04-25-2008, 10:19 AM
#22
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
RE: See your arrow hit the target?
I see mine. even see the fletching disappear into the deer...
I shoot 5 inch feathers, white and yellow...I also shoot with both eyes open...
I also shoot a slow bow, it's about 15 years old, a Mountaineer, shooting 2413s, 31 inch draw...
I shoot 5 inch feathers, white and yellow...I also shoot with both eyes open...
I also shoot a slow bow, it's about 15 years old, a Mountaineer, shooting 2413s, 31 inch draw...
04-25-2008, 10:27 AM
#23
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
Posts: 5,973
RE: See your arrow hit the target?
I have recently started shooting aluminum arrows with 3- 5" feathers out of my Marquis. I can see them in flight and at POI in my target much better than I can see my Beman MFX with blazers. I hope to see one of the aluminum arrows impact a turkey tomorrow morning
. And I can certainly see the arrows from my recurve much better. When I shot the feral hog with my recurve it was like slow motion. I saw that arrow every inch of the way or so it seemed. I saw the impact clearly. As far as deer with the Victory I have since sold I didn't "see" it as much as experience it. Does that make sense?
. And I can certainly see the arrows from my recurve much better. When I shot the feral hog with my recurve it was like slow motion. I saw that arrow every inch of the way or so it seemed. I saw the impact clearly. As far as deer with the Victory I have since sold I didn't "see" it as much as experience it. Does that make sense?
04-26-2008, 11:18 AM
#26
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: See your arrow hit the target?
Greg/MO... try getting to Old(well mature maybe) age and see how those eyes change. LOL Good luck with the lighted nocks. We had a hard time getting them to work consistantly.
04-26-2008, 11:45 AM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West Tennessee
Posts: 2,333
RE: See your arrow hit the target?
ORIGINAL: davidmil
Good luck with the lighted nocks. We had a hard time getting them to work consistantly.
Good luck with the lighted nocks. We had a hard time getting them to work consistantly.
04-26-2008, 12:48 PM
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: West Ky.
Posts: 1,161
RE: See your arrow hit the target?
Yes, I do see my arrows flight and impact, I also see my Friends I shot with if I try, and most of the time I see them on videoif lighting is right. My bow shoots in the 270's
04-26-2008, 01:01 PM
#30
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 9,085
RE: See your arrow hit the target?
if im "in the zone" i can watch every arrow fly and impact...IF the lighting and target is right...if im shooting 60yds i know i hit the bag but dont know exactly WHERE...
last season when i shot my buck, i watched the arrow fly, watched it impact, and watched the fletchings sink into his chest and disappear...most beautiful thing i have ever seen....that WAS the spot i was looking at and had my pin on...it was a good feeling...
last season when i shot my buck, i watched the arrow fly, watched it impact, and watched the fletchings sink into his chest and disappear...most beautiful thing i have ever seen....that WAS the spot i was looking at and had my pin on...it was a good feeling...