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Author Topic: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic  (Read 653 times)

Offline steadman

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Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« on: January 11, 2012, 02:35:00 PM »
Thought I would try to do some more. Not a ton of participation, but for those that do, Thanks! Again you are at full draw, you have enough bow, arrow is what you want. Where do you look?

Pic 1 Okay, I'm not shootin yet, but if I put pics up of huge animals more people look   :)  

 

Shot #2

 

Here's where I'm looking.

 

Here's shot 3.

 

Here's where I'm looking. And yes I'm shooting. I know some are going to say, "let him take another step" I can respect that, but I'm not, he's stopped. He might turn and whirl, he might take another step. We don't know, but this is the pic. We all practice at 3d shoots at these kind of shots, so I'm dropping the string!

 
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2012, 02:38:00 PM »
No shot on one, two inches behind your shot on #2 and right where you have the dot on #3.  I have enjoyed these threads, thanks
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2012, 02:41:00 PM »
Pic #1 he should turn left or right either one you have a shot in the hot spot.#2 just about an inch to the rear of your mark.#3 just as you have it.
 Thanks for posting this stuff.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2012, 02:42:00 PM »
I was thinking the same as maineac, altho the 2" wouldn't make any real difference.  and yes, I'm taking the #3 shot, too.  I'll be under that branch.  :archer2:
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2012, 02:47:00 PM »
I would go with Maineac. look like most of your shots(steadman) seem to be aimed at the shoulder /leg bone, I know it is just above the elbow, but seems like there is not much for error?? Just a thought... I never connected yet with a big game, so I'm just wondering!?!?!
Thank you again for taking the time, I really enjoy this thread!!!
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2012, 02:53:00 PM »
On #3, I would probably let him take another step, just because I'm sure that I would clip the pine tree if I took that exact shot   :knothead:   . He is looking towards me, but not directly at me, and he is relaxed. Shot #2 is much more to my liking, a relaxed deer with no obstructions. #1 is no shot until he turns.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2012, 03:05:00 PM »
What centaur said.......I know I would clip that pine....lol!
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2012, 03:05:00 PM »
No shot on #1, same shot placement as #3 in both #2 and #3.

If the arras ain't flying, there ain't nothing dieing!

I wish that little twig was closer to him in #3 just in case I did clip the twig, but I can make that shot.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2012, 03:16:00 PM »
David, I do look at a spot closer to the shoulder. But not by that much. There is quite a bit of room in front of that spot. The shoulder is actually above the spot.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2012, 03:17:00 PM »
no on #1...2" left on #2 and no go on #3...been there done that and didn't like the results.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2012, 03:21:00 PM »


Here is a pic of the bone structure. I pick my spot directly above the elbow. It actually gives me more room for error.The reason for that is if you asked most experienced hunters where they tend to miss on game, I bet a lot would say, I missed back from where I was looking. If I miss back from this spot, I'm in the lungs. If I look back of here, I'm in the liver at best. Hope this helps. Everyone is different as well.

 
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Offline David Yukon

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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2012, 03:35:00 PM »
That make sense!! Thank you!
Where did you find that skeleton picture/drawing? I need one for moose and bears!!
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2012, 03:40:00 PM »
Do a search on google or yahoo. Type in moose anatomy and bear anatomy. Good luck!
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2012, 03:48:00 PM »
I'm with steadman on every shot selection he's chosen on every one of these threads. He aims for the center of the lungs. Many other people suggest 1" or 2" to the left or right, etc. I say he's dead on. If he hits low, he hits the heart. If he hits a couple inches left or right, he's still in the lungs. Aim further back than steadman does and you don't have as much margin for error.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2012, 03:52:00 PM »
No shot for me on shot 1. Shot 2 and 3 I would aim about 2" over the elbow on both deer.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2012, 04:21:00 PM »
Shoot on 2 and 3.  Wait on 1.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #16 on: January 11, 2012, 04:25:00 PM »
1-no
2-yes
3-yes drop aim 2", reason; not likely to hit that top branch
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2012, 04:50:00 PM »
I think you have them down.  I am taking every shot you do.

I shot my biggest longbow buck 3 years ago with almost the exact same shot.  

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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2012, 04:51:00 PM »
First I would like to say thanks for putting the pics up. Also the update on anatomy makes sense on where you pick your spot. Having said all that I would say I will wait on pic1 for 2 and 3 I agree with your spot and go ahead an shoot.
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Re: Shoot or Don't Shoot? Pic
« Reply #19 on: January 11, 2012, 04:56:00 PM »
Love looking at these! Will try to pick my own spot when I get home,.looking at them now on my phone, keeps me sane at work, love it!
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