Post by: elkbreath on August 03, 2012, 10:11:00 PM
First, if possible (we are a lenient bunch aren't we) all shots will be taken within about 15 minutes of shooting light, whether morning or night. Looking at a civil twilight list this week and allowing some play room, shots will all be taken between;
before 6:15am or after 8:00pm
If I'm wrong on these times, let me know. :readit:
Second, we should only be using the bow and arrow combo we intend to use while hunting this year.
It will be four shots.
#1 and #2 14 yards. leaning horizontally, on both knees, with one knee under you and the other one stretched out behind you. The shot should be taken with the bow severely canted, Like this (photo is a link to video);
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/elkbreath/th_IMG_1381.jpg) (http://youtu.be/ImowRX6tkHs)
#3 is 17 yards. On both knees, with them pointed away from the target.
#4 on one knee @ 17 yards
:knothead: good luck guys.
:campfire:
Post by: Dogboy900 on August 03, 2012, 10:23:00 PM
Was out practicing this morning, including kneeling on one or both knees, sitting, standing facing away etc... The only really bad shots were off my knees! Don't know why but I really have issues with shooting kneeling :(
Despite that I am looking forward to it. Great picks a nice realistic challenge this week :)
Post by: gringol on August 03, 2012, 10:35:00 PM
Post by: Richie on August 04, 2012, 01:15:00 AM
Actually sounds like fun can't wait. :biglaugh:
Post by: Meilaq on August 04, 2012, 05:31:00 AM
Looking forward to another attempt at improving on my barn door grouping.
Post by: xbmedic on August 04, 2012, 02:54:00 PM
Post by: TooManyHobbies on August 04, 2012, 06:06:00 PM
Post by: Bud B. on August 04, 2012, 08:31:00 PM
18
a 6 and three 4s.
Too tired to post a pic. I hate summer heat.
Post by: macbow on August 04, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
Canopyboy did you post the first 5 weeks yet?
I may have missed them.
Ron
Post by: Dogboy900 on August 05, 2012, 01:43:00 AM
In practice I shot pretty well leaned over and was miles away with my knees facing away... And it hurt!
So this is what I got.
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k178/Dogboy900/Bow%20stuff/Fun%20Shoot/Week7.jpg)
10
Best shot was knees facing away, next best was one knee, and the two misses were leaning over!
Post by: elknutz on August 05, 2012, 03:52:00 AM
Post by: Thumper Dunker on August 05, 2012, 04:44:00 AM
Post by: macbow on August 05, 2012, 08:09:00 AM
Missed the first shot, 8 on second.
Missed from backward (sorta) knees, then 4 on regular knee.
It was in my head to call it practice and,have,another go at it tonight too sore to think about it.
No picture too late and hot for that.
Ron scored 12
Post by: Looper on August 05, 2012, 07:17:00 PM
This round I shot a 28.
(http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad183/wclooper/2012-08-05202106.jpg)
Post by: Looper on August 05, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
Post by: Bud B. on August 05, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/goose.jpg)
Post by: moleman on August 05, 2012, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: Eric Sprick on August 05, 2012, 09:49:00 PM
#3 just caught the top and I bore down for #4 and redeemed myself with another 8.
20 this week but I liked the shot positions elkbreath.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/IMG_3619.jpg)
Eric
Post by: va on August 06, 2012, 08:58:00 AM
I have been propping up the bottom long enough. (Pretty bold talk, as Ned Pepper would say)
So for Week 6 - I was out of town but managed to do the three shots. I find a small target is better for me so I mark the center and then draw rings later. I made 8,8 and 6 for a 22 on week 6.
(http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/vanders3/100MEDIAIMAG0058.jpg)
Post by: va on August 06, 2012, 09:02:00 AM
I am back to the bottom where I am much more comfortable. I was feeling bad for threatening that nice center dot...
(http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/vanders3/100MEDIAIMAG0059.jpg)
That is an 8 - two 4s in the same hole.
Post by: bkyrdshooter on August 06, 2012, 10:27:00 AM
Have been so busy lately I don't know if I have found a rope or lost a horse.
Post by: bkyrdshooter on August 06, 2012, 08:52:00 PM
Week #6 = 20
(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/bkyrdshooter/Fun%20Shoot%202012/PTDC0063.jpg)
Week #7 = 10
If week #7 is how shooting Elk is done!!! I'll just stick to my squirrel and rabbits. You can have that Elk hunting!
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(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/bkyrdshooter/Fun%20Shoot%202012/PTDC0064.jpg)
Post by: rraming on August 06, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: misfire on August 07, 2012, 08:46:00 AM
Week 7 totaled out at...24 points
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x94/vlcnrydr/More%20shared%20photos/DSCF2522.jpg)
My hunting setup for this year.
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x94/vlcnrydr/More%20shared%20photos/DSCF2523.jpg)
Post by: canopyboy on August 07, 2012, 09:05:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by macbow:Nope, I've been trying to get my swap bow shot in and sent out. Although the way it was shooting for me I should have put up some paper plates... It goes in the mail today, will get caught up in the next night or two.
Missing scores for: wk6 : Schafer, bkyrdshooter, rraming,va, and Fletcher.
Canopyboy did you post the first 5 weeks yet?
I may have missed them.
Ron
Post by: gringol on August 07, 2012, 09:08:00 AM
Post by: rraming on August 07, 2012, 09:32:00 AM
Week 6, three 6's for an 18, shot 21 yards, 15 then 10
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344346244.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1344346244.jpg)
Week 7, score is 20. missed the 17 yard one knee, I missed a one knee earlier in the shooting and was low then as well
All caught up - sorry for the delay
Post by: rraming on August 07, 2012, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: Bud B. on August 07, 2012, 10:01:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by gringol:I nearly ripped my Wranglers leaning over the extreme lean...my target butt is on the right edge of my property line. My lot slopes downward from front to back, so me being a lefty I was leaning downhill. I just hope my wife wasn't watching out the back window :laughing:
I've been avoiding this one. I'm not sure I can get my body into this "praying mantis" postion, let alone shoot a bow from it. Elkbreath, you truly are a little bent. :)
Challenging shot choices, but I'll pass on those kind if hunting. I'm challenged enough shooting upright.
Post by: Schafer on August 07, 2012, 12:42:00 PM
Sorry it took me so long to get week 6 done, I shot an 18. I'll be shooting week 7 tomorrow night.
Schafer
Post by: Mike Most on August 07, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
Post by: battman on August 07, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
(http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k552/battman10/100_3438.jpg)
Post by: LinemanARK on August 07, 2012, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: Pekka on August 08, 2012, 12:28:00 PM
Broke two nocks earlier today so I shoot only one arrow at time. Not even close to break another ;)
Few days ago switch to shoot three under and feel like can shoot more accurate this way.
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz111/pege66/tradgangfunshootweek7.jpg)
Shot #3 just above plate.
Post by: Brad Arnett on August 08, 2012, 03:12:00 PM
26 for the week.
Post by: giff on August 08, 2012, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on August 08, 2012, 09:32:00 PM
Week 7: 14 (one didn't really tear the paper)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344475422.jpeg)
Week 1: 30
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344475530.jpeg)
Week 2: 18
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344475556.jpeg)
Week 3: 24
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344475582.jpeg)
Week 4: 18 (I totally missed the horizontal shot. Trying again later, I believe I found an area I really need some work on. Close to horizontal is ok, fully horizontal I can't do.)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344475680.jpeg)
Week 5: 24 (has anyone else noticed they shoot tight groups when they can't see their arrows fly or land?)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344475483.jpeg)
Post by: Stump73 on August 08, 2012, 09:41:00 PM
Shot 1- 6
Shot 2- miss
Shot 3- 4
Shot 4- 4
Total 14 not to good
Post by: trick00 on August 08, 2012, 11:51:00 PM
trick00- 18
Trick-18
Bodie-16
Fer- 0
Post by: Richie on August 09, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb363/richierm/DSCN5607.jpg)
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb363/richierm/DSCN5609.jpg)
Post by: xbmedic on August 09, 2012, 03:37:00 PM
Post by: giff on August 09, 2012, 06:10:00 PM
Post by: Friend on August 09, 2012, 06:51:00 PM
Post by: macbow on August 09, 2012, 08:02:00 PM
I'm going to wait till after,dark to post the spreadsheet .
Post by: macbow on August 09, 2012, 10:02:00 PM
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1344564078.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1344564078.jpg)
here is what I have.
Post by: Big-un08 on August 09, 2012, 11:47:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/soulmates31/FunShootWeek7.jpg)
Post by: elkbreath on August 10, 2012, 12:34:00 AM
Long day at work, exhausted from a run, kids finally in bed...
I sit down and chat with the mrs over a cold glass of some award winning micro brewed ale. 2.5 glasses later my wife reminds me I need to do the Fun shoot... I called it after all! Feeling not unlike a child first trying to ride his bike I jump up and grab my paper targets, bow and arrows. I run out and shoot, my wife laughing the whole way. The first four go great, a 28! I'm feeling on top of the world, then realize shes laughing behind me. I say "what?" she said, you shot all four from your knees, never moved, same spot, same position... :banghead:
IT takes a second to click, but alas she is right. She being the responsible one of the two of us, holds me to my shooting spots. First two are fine, an 8 and 6. Then I back up turn my knees away and forget myself a bit and shot a 4 just outside the line. Pulling all my concentrative powers together, I shoot a six with the outside wall cutting and just inside the line.
Having called this shoot I was hoping for much better this week, it being in my wheelhouse and something I practice every day. But, given the circumstances I will bow for a 24.
Sorry for the crappy picture... we'll just say its a tad dark.
:archer2:
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/elkbreath/photo3-1.jpg)
Thanks to all you who have participated, this has been alot of fun!
Dan
Post by: elknutz on August 10, 2012, 11:43:00 AM
(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb356/elknutz/wk7001.jpg)
Post by: TooManyHobbies on August 10, 2012, 01:27:00 PM
Post by: Drewster on August 10, 2012, 01:46:00 PM
(http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r509/drewsumrell/FunShoot_Wk7.jpg)
Post by: Shakes.602 on August 10, 2012, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: elkbreath on August 10, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
Dan
Post by: macbow on August 10, 2012, 08:18:00 PM
Pick and contact please, Thanks.
Post by: LinemanARK on August 10, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: Drewster on August 10, 2012, 09:52:00 PM
Post by: Looper on August 11, 2012, 12:13:00 AM
Post by: macbow on August 11, 2012, 09:26:00 PM
Ron