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Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: lebhuntfish on September 01, 2015, 09:14:32 pm

Title: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 01, 2015, 09:14:32 pm
I think I'm ready for hunting season! I've been shooting at least 3 dozen shots a night. I can't shoot too many more because my shoulders have been pretty sore, my left one especially. But I'm hitting the target nicely! Alright Mr deer, 20 yards or less! Patrick

This is from 20 yards!

 (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/20150901_192121_zpswxknktny.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/20150901_192121_zpswxknktny.jpg.html)

This is from 25, a couple of wild ones.

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/20150901_191606_zpsqae4rlyh.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/20150901_191606_zpsqae4rlyh.jpg.html)



Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: sleek on September 01, 2015, 09:26:08 pm
Not bad..... not bad. I see both arrows seem to group the same. Your osage rawhide bow I assume?

I couldnt help but notice you didnt put a flower for bulls eye this go round....  Now, why not? >:D
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Onebowonder on September 01, 2015, 09:45:46 pm
Nice!👌
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 01, 2015, 09:47:29 pm
Not bad..... not bad. I see both arrows seem to group the same. Your osage rawhide bow I assume?

I couldnt help but notice you didnt put a flower for bulls eye this go round....  Now, why not? >:D

Yes that's my rawhide bow! I cut the flowers down last weekend!

Thanks Eric! Patrick
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Knoll on September 01, 2015, 10:05:16 pm
Good shootin'!!
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: DC on September 01, 2015, 10:35:05 pm
Good job, How long have you been shooting? I need a benchmark ;)
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 02, 2015, 12:12:43 am
Thanks Mike!

Good job, How long have you been shooting? I need a benchmark ;)

I have shot for years, I use to compete with wheel bows back in the day. I've just been really practicing more here lately. Don't worry DC keep at it  and you will get it. Patrick
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Pat B on September 02, 2015, 10:34:22 am
Nice shooting Patrick. Keep it up and work on the 25 yards more. Now, lets see how you shoot with a deer out in front of you.  ;)
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 02, 2015, 10:46:26 am
Thanks Pat! It worked out last year. But it's hard to miss when they are close enough to spit on.  >:D

Yeah the 25 wasn't the best I've shot. I'm a snap shooter so sometimes I forget to get to full draw and anchored. Something I'm trying to work on. Patrick
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Pat B on September 02, 2015, 10:53:22 am
When I find that I am snap shooting I will purposely hold for a second before releasing instead of shooting when my anchor is reached. After a few of these I can usually go right back to the quick release.
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 02, 2015, 12:04:18 pm
When I find that I am snap shooting I will purposely hold for a second before releasing instead of shooting when my anchor is reached. After a few of these I can usually go right back to the quick release.

Thanks Pat, I will take note of that and report back this evening after my shooting session. Patrick
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Pappy on September 03, 2015, 04:46:10 am
Good shooting, nothing like going into the wood with confidents in your shooting. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Del the cat on September 03, 2015, 05:18:32 am
We dunno about huntin' in the UK... so can I ask?
 ... are the arrows with the pink fluffy bits for shooting Lady Deers? ::) >:D ;)
Del
( Nice shooting... dunno if I could group like that at 10yards >:( )
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Pappy on September 03, 2015, 06:58:49 am
We call that Salmon color here in the states. ;) You have to feel really secure in you man hood to shoot them in a crowd Del. ;) :) good group Patrick. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 03, 2015, 01:57:04 pm
We dunno about huntin' in the UK... so can I ask?
 ... are the arrows with the pink fluffy bits for shooting Lady Deers? ::) >:D ;)
Del
( Nice shooting... dunno if I could group like that at 10yards >:( )
We call that Salmon color here in the states. ;) You have to feel really secure in you man hood to shoot them in a crowd Del. ;) :) good group Patrick. :)
 Pappy

Never thought about that Del! Maybe an unwritten rule!

Pappy your right!
Funny thing is I got this arrows in a trade at the classic this year. Patrick
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Danzn Bar on September 03, 2015, 07:30:59 pm
I like the "salmon" colored tracers.....I use a lot of those at 3D shoots helps me find my arrows "behind" the targets.. ;D.
And I think I'm secure Pappy... ;D ;) but I do have to be prepared to take a "little" ribbing.. :)
DBar
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: Loope on September 07, 2015, 10:06:29 am
Patrick, I think you are making a mistake... when you start shooting tight groups like that, you also start shooting off nocks and fletchings or otherwise damaging your expensive arrows.  Practicing less will prevent wanton waste of good arrows ;)

Just kidding, that is good shooting.  I am not there yet, but working on it.
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 07, 2015, 01:06:16 pm
Thanks loope, we will see when I get back home on Tuesday. I slammed my truck door with just the tip of my right pointer finger in it.  Hurt like hadies, but it seems to be healing pretty good. Patrick
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: sleek on September 07, 2015, 01:28:52 pm
You better be in shooting condition by next weekend mate. If all goes according to plan, I got lots ob bows I built to shoot and test, and I got something special for you to shoot :) and I aint telling you what it is  :P
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 07, 2015, 02:34:46 pm
Oh I'll be able to shoot! That is for sure!

OK your killing me, what is it!?!?
Patrick
Title: Re: Shooting better than ever!
Post by: sleek on September 07, 2015, 02:37:58 pm
Well... its a bow. Duh.