Asbell

[Greg Clark]

Originally posted by Mike Mecredy:
I can shed some light;  shoot like yourself, do what's comfortable, and get good at it.  No two shoulder joints are the same, no two hands are the same, no two anchor points are the same. Don't try to shoot like him, or me or any one else.

 

I have seen Terry post numerous times to get as close to the perfect alignment (clock example) based on your body type (no two alike), establish a consistent double anchor that allows you to replicate that alignment and then practice until it becomes second nature.  Different styles folks use can make the way they shoot look very different but I bet all consistently good shooters have all three of these in common if you dissect the style they use.  Those are the keys to good, consistent shooting imo.  I ain't there yet, but implementing the above advice from this site has moved me much further down the road than I was in the past.

[Scattergun2570]

Originally posted by Roger Norris:
Stus calculator  works for sure. Good.

One thing that I tell newer guys...and understand I LOVE cedar arrows....shoot aluminum's that are matched to your bow for awhile. You are working on your form....until you have it down, plugging in a variable like a wood arrow can really mess with you.

I have known guys who thought they were bad shots, until they ditched the woodies and tried some aluminum or carbon.

Aluminum is all I shoot,,Legacy 1916`s. I don`t shoot bad at all.. I just don`t like the method I use. Its only accurate to maybe 20yds.

[Terry Green]

Got it Scatter....sending you a video of proper alignment...."good form" which can be use with any style and various shooting positions.

[Terry Green]

Here's the clock Greg Clark was talking about...and the thread on the shooter form forum....

     
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[DennyK]

Great book, though it was quite a distraction while we were printing it. Thanks Fred for keeping it made in the USA!

[Roger Norris]

The clock rocks! Good stuff!

[Terry Green]

Thanks Roger....I've had more emails about that thread than posts....and I tickles me to see folks improve....I want success from everyone....that makes us all look better, and gets more stories on the PowWow....and memories for a lifetime for folks.

Thanks.....    

[Al Kidner]

Great thread that on Terry...

[Bud B.]

I can't add anything but am soaking up as much as possible.

Thanks for the good debate and information all.

[Skates]

I'm still disturbed over the post by Fred Anderson.  Is there that much hatred for folks that don't shoot the same way as others?  Is it just jealousy?  For those of you that seem to want to bash Asbell, do you feel the same way towards Howard Hill?  He shot almost the same way except he didn't necessarily bend his knees.  Or, is it that you just wish you were as famous as Howard and are taking it out on Asbell?

[Terry Lightle]

My thought exactly Skates!

[Skates]

Well, now the more I think about it, maybe he also doesn't like younger people that are successful as it was directed also at Terry.  He posted like Terry was some 'whipper snapper' so maybe he's jealous of younger men that are killing more stuff than him.

I just can't believe how disrespectful he was toward both Fred and Terry.  It really speaks volumes about his character to me.  I'll never ready anything else he gets published I can tell you that.  He's tainted everything I've ever read that he wrote.  Envy and Egos ruin many a man.

[Bill Turner]

Fred's "Instinctive Shooting II" is my bible when it comes to shooting the longbow, and the longbow is pretty much all I shoot. When I get in a shooting funk, I just review what Fred has to say and head back out to the range. Within a few targets, I'm back where I want to be. It works for me, but it is not the answer for everyone. Pick your poison, relax, enjoy and have fun. Thanks to Fred, Terry and others who do their best to promote traditional archery in a positive way.  

[Terry Green]

Nate.....

There were no 'posts' pulled, just one outburst by Fred Anderson. Out of no where, and it was blatant disrespect. And Roger's post was quoting his and telling he was way out of line.

We've given you enough rope.....and you finally hung yourself. Making comments on something you didn't even see, your own words, and poking me in the eye just for good measure.

I have grown to have very little tolerance for in your face disgrace. This sport deserves better. Grown men acting like 8th graders. It has also become very obvious to me over the years of who is really into this for the actual hunting, comradery, and friendships, and who is not. It really saddens me.

[Roger Norris]

Who would dream something as simple and graceful as Traditional Archery get so ugly?

Terry, I give you a ton of credit for keeping this a civil place.

As an aside....I had a guy actually threaten to come find me at Compton when I stuck up for Fred Asbell's style on another site.....he never showed.

I suppose it just goes to show there are knuckleheads in all walks of life.    

[Terry Green]

Yeah Roger....I've been threatened a few times also     :rolleyes:      :rolleyes:      :rolleyes:  

I wasn't shocked that someone posted something like that as folks have fallen on their sword plenty of times here. Like I told you on the phone, I didn't even know who it was when I pulled it.  Just figured it was someone dive bombing as they had a low post count.  Then later I went and looked at who it was and then I too was shocked.     :(      :(      :(

[duncan idaho]

The moderators on TG do an excellent job of keeping this site civil. It never ceases to amaze me, the unprofessional, juvenile, and rude comments made on the other site. I never go there anymore, I get enough of that kind of behavior in real life.

A personal rant: I have noticed(when I still visted that site) that a lot of TG members would post the same question on their site under a different "handle" . Why? (IMHO), You are either loyal to TG or not, you need to decide whether you are going to support this site or the one that contantly engages in pi%%ing matches.

[bobman]

Been shooting traditional since 1960 I was eight... Fred's Book helped my shooting and made me more consistent. Even an old dog can learn new tricks if he's open minded.

I enjoyed the stories also.

[Terry Green]

Yes....Asbell's ground hunting book is great.

[Pat B.]

I've enjoyed all of G.Fred's writings over the years..  

Also really liked the bows he turned out when he was Colorado.  I had several of the curved bed recurves and thought they were one of the best.

Twenty five or thirty years ago he wrote many articles about hunting mulies. I talked with him one the phone about hunting with Jay Versah (sp) of Colorado Elite. A couple of pals and I booked a hunt and due to unforseen circumstances I had to drop out.. Something I've always regretted.