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Post by sw on Oct 25, 2010 21:30:56 GMT -5
Most of us have no problem shooting 20-40 yards but what about 3 yds out from your 18' tree stand or 53 yds? I recommend practicing out to ranges way past what you plan to hunt, say 100 yds if possible and more importantly, from 0-20 yds in 1-2 yd increments. The 40 yard shot will be a piece of cake when you've mastered 85 yd shots. Also, big surprises can come when the 8 yard shot results in a miss. 0-15 yards likely account for more misses than longer range misses. Remember, what you practice at for long range doesn't have to translate into your "effective PERSONAL max hunting range" but it will extend your accuracy at longer range shots. Also, don't neglect to practice your 0-20 yard shooting.
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Oct 27, 2010 5:09:02 GMT -5
Last year I shot my buck at 3 yds straight Under the tree. Good advice Steve. Practice long and slam dunk close.
If you guys are shooting deer at 70 yds with arrows you can't make even a 2 yd error in judgement and your arrow time of flight of about a second becomes drastic in terms of any slight movement an animal can make.
I'm not judging anyone here, but 70+ yds is not for everyone....and sometimes not right for anyone IMO
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Post by dougedwards on Oct 27, 2010 7:35:14 GMT -5
Many of the guys who hunt in the Western plains have to get good at 70 yards and beyond to be effective and some of them are. For an arrow to be in the air for a full second is no big deal because the deer hear the buzz created by the air flowing and through the fletchings during that last quarter of a second just as they would if you were shooting at 25 yards. It is certainly an accurate determination that at 70 yards and beyond the arrow is dropping drastically no matter how fast the arrow is being propelled at release and it is imperative that the archer know the exact distance and know his equiptment. An accurate range finder is required for such long range archery shooting. Another HUGE culprit at those distances is wind. HUGE! A slight crosswind could push the arrow two feet or more with the arrow staying in the air for longer than one second. In spite of all the factors to deal with in long range archery it can be done and it is done effectively by many. Here is some interesting information on the subject. www.bowhunting.net/artman/publish/BowTechHaugenLDS.shtml |
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Post by dougedwards on Oct 27, 2010 7:45:37 GMT -5
Shooting at very short distances is tough. You can practice all you want at those 0-5 yard distances but it is still difficult. Bending drastically at the waist feels really weird especially when concentrating on the target. Another thing to consider is the friction that is created by clothing and any strap that is attached to the archer during this extreme contortion that is required for straight down shots. Better hope that the deer didn't get a whiff of you before you attempt this shot and the archer should be advised to move very slowly.
I actually despise this shot. I would much rather take a 40 yard shot than a 3 yard shot.
Doug
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Post by Harley on Oct 27, 2010 8:11:37 GMT -5
Doug, I've found that even a straight down shot is "straightforward" when using the Anchor Sight; yes, you do have to bend at the waist, but the Anchor Sight ensures that you keep correct form while doing it. Harley P.S.: You're the one who first introduced me to that device.  |
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Post by dougedwards on Oct 27, 2010 10:42:14 GMT -5
Doug, I've found that even a straight down shot is "straightforward" when using the Anchor Sight; yes, you do have to bend at the waist, but the Anchor Sight ensures that you keep correct form while doing it. Harley P.S.: You're the one who first introduced me to that device. Harley......great point that I forgot to make. |
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