Originally posted by Chris Surtees:
Hoytman, nice shooting there.
Is your first shot dead on each day at your determined hunting range? Cause when it comes to animals this is the one that counts.
You're exactly right there Chris. That is what I strive for with all of my hunting weapons. Occasonaly an animal will offer a second shot but I never plan on that. As I stated that is a 22 yaed group. I am doing very well out to 27 or 28 yds. But we all no that real world encounters are much different than a practice range. That is why I limit my effective hunting range to about half of my proficiency range. The "Unknown" factor. I have pins out to 65 yards on my compound hunting bow and shoot 6in. groups with broadheads at that range. But I try to limit my deer hunting range to 30 yds. After all ,the reason we choose a bow is to get close to our quarry.
I practice sitting, kneeling, seated turned around backwards, standing turned backwards, and any off kilter position I can think of. The hardest thing I am having trouble with is shooting out of the blind because of the small openings. It goofs up my sight picture. That is where I am spending most of my time practicing now.
I am new to the traditional game. Not to bowhunting. I am a fairly accompished bow hunter. With many trophies and even more memories. So I understand and appreciate all of tips and suggestions.
Thankyou all for the kind words. I think the attitude of the people here is what draws newcomers. And we need that. I know that it makes it much easier for me.