How long have you been shooting?
02-10-2004, 06:00 PM
#11
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Ocean Springs, MS
Posts: 4,103
RE: How long have you been shooting?
How do you hit the release? I have heard to slowly hit it. When I do that, I get off target because let my sight flow around the target. If I would slowly release, then by the time the arrow shot, I would be way off. How slow should I release? Should it be a smooth pull or a fast jerk?
02-10-2004, 06:14 PM
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bismarck ND USA
Posts: 322
RE: How long have you been shooting?
I've been shooting for about 4 yrs. Unfortunately I don't have time to practice much this time of year. I can normally shoot 2" groups at 20-25 yards. That is definitely consistent enough to put venison in the freezer. I myself wouldn't feel comfortable taking a shot at a deer if I was shooting 6" groups. For some reason I seem to shoot better when I have a deer in my sights 
I guess it causes me to concentrate more. Practice hard and the results will pay off in the end.
I guess it causes me to concentrate more. Practice hard and the results will pay off in the end.
02-10-2004, 07:51 PM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SPENCER,INDIANA
Posts: 242
RE: How long have you been shooting?
HELLO ZAK123, WELL I AGREE WITH THE OTHERS 6 INCHES IS NOT WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. AS FOR THAT IT JUST TAKES TIME AND PRACTICE
. I HAVE FOUND THAT IF YOU JERK THE RELEASE YOU WILL NOT GROUP AS GOOD AS YOU SHOULD BE. I TEACH KIDS IN 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS WITH SOME PSE BUCKEYE BOWS. I HAVE A SAYING, WIPE THE KETCHUP OFF YOUR FACE. THIS MEANS FOLLOW THROUGH WITH YOUR SHOT. GIVE IT A TRY AND SEE IF IT HELPS. IF YOUR SIGHT FLOW AROUND YOUR TARGET, I WOULD SAY REDUCE THE POUNDAGE ON YOUR BOW, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE PULLING TO MUCH FOR RIGHT NOW. I TRY TO TEACH THE KIDS FORM THIS IS THE KEY TO SHOOTING A BOW. PLEASE DONT GET ME WRONG I`M NOT SAYING YOU ARE A KID I`M JUST TRYING TO TELL YOU SOME POINTERS. I`M NO PRO JUST AN AVERAGE GUY TRYING TO HELP OUT. AND I HAVE BEEN SHOOTING FOR 22 YEARS AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERYTIME I SHOOT. TAKE CARE I HOPE THIS HELPS.
. I HAVE FOUND THAT IF YOU JERK THE RELEASE YOU WILL NOT GROUP AS GOOD AS YOU SHOULD BE. I TEACH KIDS IN 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS WITH SOME PSE BUCKEYE BOWS. I HAVE A SAYING, WIPE THE KETCHUP OFF YOUR FACE. THIS MEANS FOLLOW THROUGH WITH YOUR SHOT. GIVE IT A TRY AND SEE IF IT HELPS. IF YOUR SIGHT FLOW AROUND YOUR TARGET, I WOULD SAY REDUCE THE POUNDAGE ON YOUR BOW, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE PULLING TO MUCH FOR RIGHT NOW. I TRY TO TEACH THE KIDS FORM THIS IS THE KEY TO SHOOTING A BOW. PLEASE DONT GET ME WRONG I`M NOT SAYING YOU ARE A KID I`M JUST TRYING TO TELL YOU SOME POINTERS. I`M NO PRO JUST AN AVERAGE GUY TRYING TO HELP OUT. AND I HAVE BEEN SHOOTING FOR 22 YEARS AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERYTIME I SHOOT. TAKE CARE I HOPE THIS HELPS.
02-10-2004, 09:29 PM
#16
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Burleson TX USA
Posts: 6,455
RE: How long have you been shooting?
Been using a bow since 1961.
I regularly shoot 6" groups @ 90 meters
But at hunting distances I want my arrows touching each other.
As the others have said it all takes practice and not just flinging arrow practice but good quality practice where you work on your form and consistancy.
But always remember to have fun while your doing it.
I regularly shoot 6" groups @ 90 meters
But at hunting distances I want my arrows touching each other.
As the others have said it all takes practice and not just flinging arrow practice but good quality practice where you work on your form and consistancy.
But always remember to have fun while your doing it.
02-11-2004, 12:50 AM
#19
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 179
RE: How long have you been shooting?
Started shooting 8 years ago...only summer to fall season, for 2 years. Stopped for 6 years, and picked it up again last fall. I was shooting 2" groupings at 50 meters.
I'll definitely suck this spring [:'(]...only been shooting at home with a distance of 8 meters. And only shooting once a week.
I'll definitely suck this spring [:'(]...only been shooting at home with a distance of 8 meters. And only shooting once a week.
02-11-2004, 02:49 AM
#20
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: California
Posts: 6,440
RE: How long have you been shooting?
Off and on for a year. I really need to start praticing again. I always have fun shooting but having too much time, one arrow and no money, i am just haven't been into it much but not giving up.
Not getting any kills yet has also been a bummer [
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Not getting any kills yet has also been a bummer [
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