Vabowman

so the last several weeks I have been shooting about 2-3 times a week with the new Ally and I have been shooting more at the 25-27 yd range. I was shooting at the deer vitals on the Block and then moved to shooting the diamonds and dots. Someone said on here to shoot longer shots more often and to aim small. Well, I have been doing both. shooting at the small dots and diamonds at 20,25 yds is what I have been doing. for me that is a long shot, anyone who knows me knows what I went through with ol X force and shooting!! Now for the good advice I got, I will turn the Block to the deer vitals and shoot from 10-25 yds, it is amazing how freaking tight my groups are and how deadly I have become with this method. I mean an 18 yd shot on the vitals of a deer looks like the top of a 55 gal drum!! I will continue this process over and over every time I shoot. I don't always hit the dots and diamonds, but that's not really the point. I get close, within an inch and at least hit with one out of every 3 shots, point is, like Mel said, "aim small, miss small" thanks guys!!!

jbowersox

Good advice. I made a small 1inch stencil and paint my own dots on my targets. Spreads the beating out and gives you a smaller dots to shoot at.

MeanV2

Landon, Even if you never plan on shooting longer ranges hunting don't hesitate to stretch your practice yardage out to 40 to 50 yards at least.

It is really not as hard as you think, and it will make you a better shot at closer ranges as well.

Dan

Vabowman

I will move out to 30-35 over the summer, I just can't do it here at the house. oh by the way, where do you think I got this idea from in the first place big guy!!!you the man!!!

MeanV2

Glad I was an influence!Practicing at longer ranges will make you a better shot. Always concentrate on making each shot the best you can make it. Work on aiming and squeezing and learn to just let it go off, Not make it go off

I used to practice at 90-100 yards on a regular basis but anymore 50-60 is it. The eyes aren't as sharp as they once were.

Good Luck Landon!! This should be a Great Fall for you

Dan

RLoving1

Shooting distance is a hassle for alot of us.Most I can get here at my house is 33 yards max...enless I park the truck in the street in front of house...if I do it right I can squeeze 37 yards then! The neighbors just drive by and stare!I am a big fan of "aim small,miss small" targeting...I hardley ever shoot 20 yards and under anymore.

Vabowman

Rloving, that great that you can do that I can't get that far here at the house. Please don't neglect those 8-15 yd shots, I know they seem like chip shots and they are most of the time, but they can be the toughest shots on deer, in fact most shots on deer are less than 20 yds, Im sure you know this already, but I have to remind myself of the short ones. I always take those chip shots at the deer target in the tree stand. Dan, once I get in the tree stand I will will shooting at least 30 -35 yds I just need to be elevated before I shoot!

Schultzy

You hit the nail on the head there Vab!! So many bow hunters do this being they think they have to practice at longer yardages, don't get me wrong practicing at longer ranges does make your shooting at closer yardages seem that much easier as MeanV eluted to. Most of your shots in the woods are going to be 20 yards and under. Practice at the ranges your hunting set ups provide for you as well. Actually you should be practicing more at them ranges, at least I would think anyway. JMHO.

Good to hear Vab that you and the new bow are on the same page. Its gotta make you feel good I'm sure. You always seem to keep your hunting shots close Vab, not many folks can say that anymore. Your doing right in my book! Good luck this fall buddy!!

Vabowman

Thanks Schultzy!! I killed 9 deer last year with the bow, all were 15 yds or less......

Schultzy

Respect!!