Group Size
05-16-2004, 08:35 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Albemarle, NC
Posts: 149
Group Size
I tuned my LX yesterday to shoot bullet holes at 3,6, and 10 feet. Here is a picture of the groups I am getting. The distance is 30yds (measured). I shoot Gold Tip Expedition Hunters. The groups measure 2" (6" green target). Is this what I should expect from a "tuned" bow? Somehow I expected smaller groups after my efforts. I still need to practice a lot more to work on my form though. What do you guys think? Give me honest opinions now I can take it!!
05-16-2004, 10:16 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: CWD Central, WI.
Posts: 2,062
RE: Group Size
I previously posted this at another site so I thought I would post it here to see what kind of respones I get.
I realize you've only been shooting for a short time. 2" groups, after just a paper tune, are great!. BUT! You'll never know how good they can be unless you tune for groups. Make very small adjustments to nock and center shot until they are the tightest and then you'll know your present potential. I think its called tinkering.
05-16-2004, 11:28 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Dover, PA USA
Posts: 5,497
RE: Group Size
Regardless of tune, we still have actually do the shooting.
We aren't machines so you should see a few arrows now and then tighter than this and probably a few worse, but if you are shooting honest consistent 2" groups at 30yrds you are doing plenty good.
I have days where I'd pay $20 to shoot consistent 6 arrow 2" groups at 30 yards......and the other rare day where I will shoot something that resembles one big fat arrow.
I can't determine your shooting potential, and it looks to me like you are getting to the point of matching arrow spine, straightness and slight tuning issues etc........the little things that can drive you off the bridge, or to the next level.
We aren't machines so you should see a few arrows now and then tighter than this and probably a few worse, but if you are shooting honest consistent 2" groups at 30yrds you are doing plenty good.
I have days where I'd pay $20 to shoot consistent 6 arrow 2" groups at 30 yards......and the other rare day where I will shoot something that resembles one big fat arrow.
I can't determine your shooting potential, and it looks to me like you are getting to the point of matching arrow spine, straightness and slight tuning issues etc........the little things that can drive you off the bridge, or to the next level.
05-16-2004, 08:13 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brampton Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,038
RE: Group Size
Carwi--for 30 yards the group is quite acceptable, however if you're aiming for the 'center' of the green spot you will need to drop your 30-yard pin 'down' a bit.
This would take your arrows 'up' towards the center of the green spot.
This would take your arrows 'up' towards the center of the green spot.
05-17-2004, 07:13 AM
#5
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: Group Size
Personally, I think this is a respectable group size for 30 yards. As the others made mention to already though this can and does change depending on the shooter's ability. If your bow is optimally tuned for your setup and you continue to get this group size despite repeated practice and tinkering then I would say "yes" this is what you can come to expect.
05-17-2004, 11:44 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,358
RE: Group Size
I think that is a GREAT group. If you can hold 1 inch for every 10 yards, all the way out, you are doing AWESOME.
I would suggest, as above mentioned, lower that 30 yd pin a bit to bring the entire group up into the middle.
--Bob
I would suggest, as above mentioned, lower that 30 yd pin a bit to bring the entire group up into the middle.
--Bob
05-17-2004, 06:50 PM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brethren MI USA
Posts: 229
RE: Group Size
You are shooting nice groups for 30 yards..however, if you keep shooting at such a big bullseye you'll never see how tight they can actually get. What you need to do is throw up a quarter sized dot right in the middle of that green circle and aim for that. "Aim small miss small"...It don't get any more truthful than that.