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battman
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Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 01:33:00 AM »
I'm sure this has been covered but I couldn't find it, and I'm sure this stuff is common since to most folks but.I guess stumps aren't hard on your arrows.Comming from years of shooting carbon and aluminum before that I tried to avoid shooting into anything besides a target or an animal.
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ericmerg
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 02:25:00 AM »
i think the goal isnt to find like fresh hard stumps but partially rotted ones or mostly just random things at unmarked distances that catch your eye
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 02:37:00 AM »
^^^ What he said.
Softer the stump the better.
You'll notice many people shooting carbon who foot the last few inches of the arrow with aluminum to make them a bit more robust. Some even foot the nock end. If shooting into hard stumps, or hitting rocks nocks tend to pop off and arrows split or bend at the ends.
Dan
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ChrisM
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 06:31:00 AM »
Stump shooting is just the name. Shoot what ever. Just pick the target on whether you can find you arrow and wheter it will break. Most importantly have fun.
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 06:38:00 AM »
Definitely stumps are hard on your arrows! I do not shoot them. That's just the term to indicate "Roving" through the woods practicing at whatever target strikes you; pine cones, bushes, beer cans, etc at various & inconsistent distances.
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 07:18:00 AM »
Cow pies are the best!!!
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 07:47:00 AM »
Quote
Originally posted by SS Snuffer:
Cow pies are the best!!!
Properly aged ones of course!
"Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day."
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I don't shoot them either!
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 07:51:00 AM »
Yeah we shoot old rotted stumps, sticks, leaves or clumps of grass that stick out of the norm. Something you can tell you hit it.
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 08:19:00 AM »
What Buddy Bell said, stumping is a generalized term for shooting stuff while walking around. I was out "stumping" yesterday with a buddy along the bottom lands or the Wisconsin River. We shot: spots of snow, rotted stumps, sticks, leaves, weed stalks, shadow spots, etc. It is a great way to practice and is as fun as you make it. Roving perhaps does explain the activity better than the term "stump shooting".
Bob.
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 08:24:00 AM »
Quote
Originally posted by SS Snuffer:
Cow pies are the best!!!
Me and my brother used to use them for aerials when they got dry enough.
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Mudd
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 08:25:00 AM »
I kind of like shooting at leaves.
I've gotten really good at it too.
Every time I shoot, I get one....lol
Dehydrated cow pies make excellent stumps.
God bless,Mudd
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 08:45:00 AM »
Anything your heart desires....cow pies, horse apples, wild flowers [dandelions are my favorite], a leaf on a patch of moss. Anything that gives you the opportunity to pick a spot. And the most important thing is is to go often and have fun!!
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 09:35:00 AM »
Since I shoot thin walled 2212 aluminum arrows, I'm very careful what I shoot it when I'm roving.
Large leaves, pines cones and dirt bank anomalies are my favorite targets.
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 09:51:00 AM »
That's a good one 30coupe!
I like "Mudd's" idea of shooting at leaves - every time I shoot, I get one! That sounds like what I do also!
I always shoot wood arrows for "stumpin'", just in case my target is harder than what I thought. Stump shooting (roving) is a great way to practice for hunting.
Bernie Bjorklund
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pauljr
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 12:16:00 PM »
I stump shoot alot, and I used to go through tons of arrows. I switched to easton fmj,s with a 1.25" footing with a 2216 and in a year of shooting I have never drove a single point in or damaged any arrow on the end. I did bend 2 in that year but that is it. I bet I have bent a dozen judos over at a 45deg. angle though. Give it a try, i bet you will be impressed.
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 12:50:00 PM »
Another vote for footing the end with aluminum. I haven't had one mushroom out since adding the footing.
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battman
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 04:25:00 PM »
Thanks for the info fellers.It looks like to much fun to not do.Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.
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Covey
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 04:40:00 PM »
Might want to stay away from cedar stumps...cause them cedar stumps are mighty hard! :D
Jason
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ronp
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 05:14:00 PM »
Frozen stumps can be pretty hard on arrows. I have been having pretty good luck with 3555s footed with about 2-1/2" of 2117 aluminum shaft. Of course I miss a lot so I have to worry more about finding my arrows after shooting
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Re: Stump shooting queastion
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February 13, 2012, 08:29:00 PM »
Footing carbons is a must. Hardwoods take a long time to soften up. But the woods are full of thousands of softer targets.
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