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Title: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: Bud B. on June 20, 2011, 11:04:00 AM

Consistency is the name of the game in shooting accurately; we all agree on that. I'll take luck any day but rather to reply on skill and consistent accuracy. I don't want to rely on luck when shooting at game.

I needed and continue to need to work on everything falling into place for a good shot.

I came up with an acronym to help me...

GEAR

Grip on the bow. Just enough and no death grip.

Even pressure on both of my draw fingers - two under shooter...without even pressure I get poor releases.

Also for Eye on the target

Anchor - every time the same place

Release - no plucking please


In my line of work acronyms are a part of training to help keep it fresh if possible.

Maybe someone else has one they can share or expand on this one.

Shoot straight guys and gals.

Title: Re: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: Mike Vines on June 20, 2011, 12:25:00 PM

Sounds like you are getting serious about our hunt.  I find myself shooting the "Gnat Assassin" every night now, and that acronym of yours goes right along with mine...K.I.S.S

Title: Re: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: Bud B. on June 21, 2011, 06:32:00 AM

I shot last night for a few minutes after a hot day's work. I have a life size deer flat cardboard cutout in front of my straw bales. If I get a 20 yard shot or under at a hog at Rays I stand a good chance of getting some ham.  :)

My new Lost Creek will be here soon.

My Zona has yet to be born.

Title: Re: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: petertschantz on June 21, 2011, 07:46:00 AM

I'd say your chances of a shot at 20 yards or less at Ray's are pretty darn good!

Pete

Title: Re: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: Chucky on June 29, 2011, 08:22:00 AM

I like that-it's helpful. Thanks.

Title: Re: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: Bud B. on July 10, 2011, 09:29:00 AM

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Originally posted by Chucky:
I like that-it's helpful. Thanks.

I can say it has helped me out to 20yds. I practiced last night at 35. I didn't miss the 18" x 20" manufacured target with a broadhead. But unless I were shooting at moose or bison I wouldn't shoot at anything deer in size at that range. My margin or error at that range is 12" +/- in any given direction. (gotta work on a smoother release)

Title: Re: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: reddogge on July 11, 2011, 05:31:00 PM

For yardwork and practice the 4 letter ackronyms work fine but for the moment of truth during a hunt I try to keep my shooting thoughts to a maximum of one. Same with golf.

Title: Re: Acronym for shooting - for me anyway
Post by: Bud B. on July 11, 2011, 11:20:00 PM

But if you practice enough it becomes second nature and the thought process is automatic.

Mental preparedness pays off in many things.