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I just enjoy the company of other like-minded folks and have a blast shooting. I never give a thought to scoring. Turning it into a competition, I believe, would take all the fun out of it.
I used to shoot in winter leagues, but gave it up......after a few years, I realized that it took a lot of the "fun" out of shooting.
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I never keep score. When I was younger I was competitive now I just try to hone my bowhunting shots by aiming for the kill zone I would pick if I were hunting. At the end of the day I know if I was shooting up to my standards or not. For me that's the bottom line.
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I always have fun but do take my shooting seriously. I always want to try and hold my own, and keep creaping up the ladder as far as scores. That being said when my girls are in tow the scorecard a lot of times doesn't even get filled out. Joe
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Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition. There is always someone a little better, and that helps to keep you sharp. Sometimes I keep score, and sometimes I don't. I maintain that in the average group of guys, anyone can be the best shot on any given day. Also, if you shoot this summer like you did this weekend, you will be kicking some butt.
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I shoot for fun and the challenge of improving against myself.
I have no desire to "compete" against others, except in fun.
I like to score using a kill, wound, miss. For me it is ALL about practicing for hunting season.
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When I compete, I am only competitive against myself. Shooting a personal best is the ultimate, but very hard to do. If I can shoot within about 8% of my practice or comfort zone scores, I feel I have done well.
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I belong to a club that has a permanent 3D range of 37-39 targets and shoot with a group every Tuesday year round--sometimes more often. We rarely keep score and I will shoot from different positions at times. I shoot for the kill area. We do keep score at regular club shoots but I will never be in the winner's circle. When it no longer fun I will quit. Have fun.
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its ALWAYS fun weather i shoot good or bad that day but i WANT TO shoot my best. i have NEVER had a bad day at a 3d shoot, i have had MANY bad days shooting but not a bad DAY at the shoot.
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I am competitive but only against myself. I have fun and enjoy beating others but my score is only for me. I score myself in an effort to keep track of my progress. The score is indicative, no coulda shoulda would have, etc. It is what is is.
Shooting against others also help with putting pressure on yourself and that can only help in a hunting situation. No shame in finishing first, gift or last if you shot your best. So for me.. I do it for fun,training, practice and to see where I can improve,
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I have a great time at 3D's. Whether I shoot well or not. But I have to admit, I keep score of how I'm progressing as the year goes. And to see if I stack up with the other traditional shooters. To be honest, it kinda drives me to get better! Competition is good, as long as, it's in fun and no one gets stupid about it.
For example, last week I shot a 30 target 3D. My biggest challenge was not to shoot any 5's....well, I shot three 5's and ended up shooting a 268, which I'm happy with the score but even with a few 5's I had a GREAT time with everybody(I think we laughed the whole round)....i.e. I'm still looking for that elusive NON-5 3D round!
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Hey Ken I would rather stump shoot its more like hunting.
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I shoot 3-d for fun and practice all year round. But I normally finish in top 3 so I love to win too. Used to shoot professionally with Compounds and I'll be honest most of those guys have weird attitudes toward others and equipment. You know. Started just shooting trad and the folks at the shoots are so much cooler and laid back and the environment around Trad shoots is so much more peaceful. Plus when i go out with some compound groups I love to here them say stuff like did you see that he just shot a 10 from Our stake or other personal comments that really make my day. I guess its the simplicity as a whole is why I love traditional.
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Fun, try to shoot as good as I can, but don't take it seriously, and don't keep score. The bunch I normally shoot with are too busy picking at each other for a lot of concentration to be taking place. Just give me a good trashy course, and a few friends, and I'm good to go.
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I shoot for kill shots as if hunting and don't look for the scoring rings. If that results in a good score it's just a bonus.
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