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Offline ericmerg

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surprised by a miss?
« on: August 20, 2012, 11:02:00 PM »
i was at a 3d shoot on sunday and i was shooting exceptionally well that day but one shot i cant get out of my head was i came up to this ram about 30 yards away but i was on one rock bluff and there was a gully then another cliff and it was on the other cliff. so i came up to the stake and stared at the 10 ring well really a speck of dirt in the middle of the 10 ring and i drew held and released and didnt move at all till i heard the arrow thump, but the thump was of me shooting low and straight under it. this amazed me because i felt soo good about the shot before i even drew the bow in my mind i had made a perfect shot and it felt that i had already nailed a 10. i was so stunned i missed that i had to shoot another arrow so i drew another arrow took a deep breath and did everything the exactly same as i did before and this arrow went right into the spot.

has anyone else ever experianced any misses that took you by surprise like totally off gaurd that you missed?
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2012, 12:42:00 AM »
I sure have...had the same senerio you just described happen numerous times.  The shot felt perfect just the many before it, but way off the mark...can't explain it really, not sure what happens.

I like the ones where you are surprised when you DO hit it  :)
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Offline Pheonixarcher

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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2012, 01:11:00 AM »
Same thing happened to me Sunday. I was shooting pretty well, even hit a couple x's and 10's on a few targets that have given me trouble in the past. Was feeling really good about a mule deer target about 34 yards away. Drew back, zoned on the 10 ring, let her fly, and missed the target 6" low!  WTF! Shot again, perfect height, but 18" left! All right, one more time. Burned a hole in the 10 ring AGAIN, and smoked an x. Frustrating to say the least, but at least we proved we could do it! Lol. Who knows what happens sometimes. Finished the round fairly well, even in the fading light.
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2012, 01:15:00 AM »
I forgot to mention that was the first time I've shot a 3d course since may, and it was with a new arrow set up. It's all fun and games... 'til you miss the target!
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Offline Bear Heart

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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2012, 01:26:00 AM »
For me it is usually on a very large target.  I think the size tricks my brain into thinking it is closer than it is.
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2012, 02:35:00 AM »
yeah i messed up a bull elk at 15 yards but i only landed in the 8 ring haha
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2012, 06:37:00 AM »
That usually happens to me when I am shooting well.....I kinda lose my focus and get robotic. I expect every arrow to follow the last...thump, thump....what the heck? Use it as a good thing, a reminder to ALWAYS have lazer focus.
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2012, 06:38:00 AM »
YEP
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Offline hardtimes

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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2012, 07:27:00 AM »
x2 what Roger said. I think I just loose focus when I get in the groove and shooting really well.

That is one reason why I usally practice with one arrow and never return to the same spot as my last shot. Every shot is "new" and I focus.
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2012, 08:28:00 AM »
You did your part. Call it a successful shot.   BILL
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2012, 08:39:00 AM »
I never expect to miss......but it happens! Miss judged the distance, lost focus, or my target panic raises it's ugly head......or all of the above...lol!    :banghead:    :banghead:    I have found that stump shooting has helped me more than anything, even on the 3/D range. But never forget...anybody can miss!!
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Offline misfire

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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2012, 09:07:00 AM »
I miss so much it never surprises me...

The most memorable miss actually happened to my friend, Rodney. The target was a smallish buck well within Rodneys comfort zone. The object was to shoot between two trees that were close together...but not to close. His concentration was total, his draw smooth as silk, his hold was rock solid, his release...perfect and the beautiful, hand made, POC projectile was on its way to the ten spot! As the arrow was getting ready to pass between them one of those trees moved (that's right moved) just enough causing the shaft to strike it. The exploding arrow was a sight to behold. Pieces of Cedar went everywhere. It was amazing...smelled good too!

You may be asking...Did I laugh?

Of course I did! Cause that's what best friends are for!

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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2012, 09:31:00 AM »
We had our club 3d fall shoot last night! Iwas very surprised by a miss on my first target, over the back and lost an arrow to boot. The bantering from the other shooters sure threw me , so concentration saved me from total imbaressment . I knew what I did wrong and had to fix it (quickly) .  I'm thankful for all the stump shooting .  End result was a good shoot.  Maxx
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Re: surprised by a miss?
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2012, 09:55:00 PM »
If you are going to miss, thats the way it should be.
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