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RifleDude
MODERATOR EVIL OPPRESSOR Joined: October/13/2006 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 16337 |
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Posted: August/27/2012 at 18:42 |
I've been shooting at least 30 arrows almost every day, for the past 2 months, concentrating on form and shot execution first and foremost. I have my bow well-tuned and everything dialed-in. I only stop each day when I'm satisfied that my shot mechanics are as good as I'm capable of so I always leave on a high note. My back and shoulder muscles are getting back into condition enough that I'm holding pretty steady. I have to say, I'm shooting about as well as I ever have, slapping arrows together into a nice wad at 50 yards. Provided I maintain my composure and I have a clean shot opportunity, any nice buck that gets within 50 yds of me is in GRAVE danger... only because I don't have any sight pins for distances beyond 50 yds.
C'mon October... I can't wait!!!!!! I LIVE for Fall! |
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Ted
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mike650
Optics God Joined: May/14/2006 Location: West of Rockies Status: Offline Points: 14569 |
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“A hunt based only on trophies taken falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be.” – Fred Bear
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lucytuma
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 5389 |
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Great news Ted, Bow season is my favorite time of the year...I love the early to mid Fall.
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"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson
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Sgt. D
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: February/20/2008 Location: North Carolina Status: Offline Points: 4525 |
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Great desipline!! It will surely pay off. I'm not shooting near as often as I should but, I am confident that the shot will be dead on when it presents. I have stepped up to a new fun challenge lately shooting some local competitions. Top shot of the night takes home a small collective bonus making it worth while. The group that shot last week was impressive. I didn't shoot especially strong that night getting use to my new release. A tru-ball copperhead. I really like it and I will soon be shooting better than ever. Our season starts Sept 8 and I'm all but sleepless over it. Still movin the cameras around lookin for a shooter buck but I'm content taggin does opening day if I haven't located ole mossy horns.
Also joined a new club that I have yet to do any serious scouting on. Learning new ground is always a work in progress. After I tag a couple I will get out there and see what it has to offer. Today is down so 12 days and counting. Bring it!!
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Take care of Soldiers, Show em how its done and do it with em, Run to the Fight & and hold your ground! I die my men go home! If you're a NCO and this ain't you. GET OUT! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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Bigdaddy0381
MODERATOR Georgia peach Joined: February/27/2007 Location: Georgia Status: Offline Points: 13682 |
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I got my string sharp and my arrows waxed. I'm ready. 9/8 baby... me the skeeters and yellow jackets will be doing the macarena about day light,can't wait.
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P&Z Firearms , Pro gun cleanings and gun repair and wood refinishing.
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SVT_Tactical
MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233 |
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I'm hoping to have my bow back up and running this weekend to start shooting again, up until about two weeks ago I was doing the same as you ted, now i"ve got string problems
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"Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be" - Abraham Lincoln
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DCAMM94
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: April/19/2008 Location: Fort Worth Status: Offline Points: 3491 |
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I started shooting last month. On Saturday I finally stepped up after 15 years of bowhunting and ditched my limbsaver dampener and bought a Bee Stinger stab. Wow. What was I thinking all those years? I shot it against the new Octane 7"-11" adjustable stab, and the "B" was the clear winner. I "yanked" one of four arrows 1 1/2" to the right at 20yds at the shop. The other three I pulled out of the target with one hand. I can't wait for Oct. 1 either.
P.S. Graham--bought three of the G5 SGH's too. Set them up on the old trusty feathermax. What a great old girl she is. They make a heck of a "thwack" on the block target, too! Thanks for the recommendation. |
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SVT_Tactical
MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233 |
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They will eat a block target up if you shoot it alot.
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"Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be" - Abraham Lincoln
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DCAMM94
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: April/19/2008 Location: Fort Worth Status: Offline Points: 3491 |
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It looks like they would eat any target if you shoot it a lot.
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Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement. -Winston Churchill
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RifleDude
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Don't forget to paper tune your quiver and check your fletching screws for tightness. |
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Ted
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Skylar McMahon
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Twenty-one more days Ted
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RifleDude
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Ted
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bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 11201 |
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Good luck Ted. Looks like I will have to forgo bow hunting this year...maybe forever. Between my back issues and osteo-arthritis in both hands, I can't draw / hold without pain. It kills my concentration. Oh well, still got rifles! I hope everybody has a safe and successful season(s).
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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Dyelynn
Optics Apprentice Joined: March/07/2011 Location: Washington Status: Offline Points: 231 |
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jselsor
Optics Journeyman Joined: August/01/2011 Location: MO Status: Offline Points: 328 |
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I am jacked up about bow season too! I am a paramedic and lucky my partner bow hunts as well. We have been shooting our bows at work on the clock in between calls (yes i have an awesome job) Never shot so well at 40 yards in my life! Went with flat line arrows this yr and the name suits them. Cant wait to send a rage through the lungs....
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Dont take yourself to seriously
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