Got off my ass and shot my bow today

[NY Leatherneck]

After procrastinating, I finally went and got her out. Had to put new peep sight tubing in after 1 breakage and then saw some drying on the other end. So I replaced that. Shooting low at my 30 & 40yd distances which required tweeking. Got her pretty good and waxed up the strings. Couple loose knocks on my practice arrows which I only had 1 shootable one left still have to be fixed but my blade arrows are ready to go. Sucks walking back and forth after each shot.

Here's my 40yd result which I am happy with.

 

[squib]

Thanks for the reminder

 

[Bananabandit]

Good job Robin Hood

 

[Kent Goldings]

I've been doing the same this week. Only two months to get in shape.

 

[Podmonkey]

Very nice sir. Although at first I misread the title as "Shot my butt off with a bow today".
I'm glad such wasn't the actual case.

 

[NY Leatherneck]

Very nice sir. Although at first I misread the title as "Shot my butt off with a bow today".
I'm glad such wasn't the actual case.

At least you didn't think it was, "Shot my bow with my ass today"

 

[Podmonkey]

At least you didn't think it was, "Shot my bow with my ass today"

Now that would be a sight to see!

 

[Kent Goldings]

Trying to practice at 40 yards. I keep breaking arrows. It s getting kind of expensive. I might keep most of my practice at 15 yards. Just to save arrows.

 

[redtail]

Don't forget poi is different @ elevation and also with broad heads. Love my archery, Mathews for life..lol.

 

[Kent Goldings]

Don't forget poi is different @ elevation and also with broad heads. Love my archery, Mathews for life..lol.

An old bowhunter told me how to reckon the POI when shooting from an elevated position. It was a simple and instinctive thing that he knew because he has shot a bow 1,000 times. I went home and did a little geometry and found he was 100% correct. I've learned not to doubt age and experience.

It is the same when your shooting a squirrel out of tree.

 

[redtail]

An old bowhunter told me how to reckon the POI when shooting from an elevated position. It was a simple and instintive thing that he knew because he has shot a bow 1,000 times. I went home and did a little geometry and found he was 100% correct. I've learned not to doubt age and experience.

It is the same when your shooting a squirrel out of tree.

I prefer being called "seasoned" to old..lol

 

[Airborneguy]

I had a new drop away rest installed last week and am bringing it for a full tuning and to have my new sight installed hopefully this week. I also need new arrows. I'm finally going to take bow set up seriously. You don't need an $800 bow, it just need to be set up right.

 

[ManrisFrack]

Thanks for the reminder. I've gotta start working back from the surgery.

 

[redtail]

I had a new drop away rest installed last week and am bringing it for a full tuning and to have my new sight installed hopefully this week. I also need new arrows. I'm finally going to take bow set up seriously. You don't need an $800 bow, it just need to be set up right.

I purchased a press and arrow saw yrs. ago, very worthy investment. Only downside is the friends know..lol

 

[Airborneguy]

I purchased a press and arrow saw yrs. ago, very worthy investment. Only downside is the friends know..lol

I may do the same in the next year or so. At least the arrow saw.

 

[Bushmaster]

An old bowhunter told me how to reckon the POI when shooting from an elevated position. It was a simple and instinctive thing that he knew because he has shot a bow 1,000 times. I went home and did a little geometry and found he was 100% correct. I've learned not to doubt age and experience.

It is the same when your shooting a squirrel out of tree.

Nice, Yes think of it has throwing a baseball up high at window or down low towards a window

 

[Bushmaster]

I was playing with mounting video for Deer. My phone is crap and wife won't let me use hers lol. So I mounted little Cannon to Sims vibration dampener LOL, BAD IDEA.... The camera takes all the shock and audio sound through the Sims LOL. My little Hoyt is pretty silent, But listen as I draw the arrow it sounds like hacksaw LOL, then bow lines and string on release sounds like I pounded a telephone pole line with a hammer LOL... Oh sorry first test was on 640x480

 

[Airborneguy]

Got that tuning done. I went to Woodbridge Arms and Archery in Woodbridge, NJ. I am very happy with his service and the overall experience. I spent $200, but the tips he gave me alone were worth that! My bow is a laser now. I can't wait!

 

[Bushmaster]

Now ya need nerves of steel when those antlers are in bow range staring at you LOL.

 

[Blimey]

I start around aug 1. My release rope broke last week and lacking the time to get it fixed (I ordered some last year but haven't put it on yet) I was shooting a couple sessions with fingers which is fun, even if highly inaccurate.

 

[Refund]

Good shooting! I've been meaning to get out and shot, only 39 Days until fall..

I've never thought of the POI being different from elevation.. then again I've never shot anything from a tree any further than 25 yards and my bow is pretty quick..

I've wanted to buy one of those pocket presses and a bow vice but I have a new hoyt with beyond parallel limbs.. I just can't justify spending $500 on a real press.

Got that tuning done. I went to Woodbridge Arms and Archery in Woodbridge, NJ. I am very happy with his service and the overall experience. I spent $200, but the tips he gave me alone were worth that! My bow is a laser now. I can't wait!

Dom is a great guy! His prices can be a little high but I've never had a bow tuned so well and he will never sell you something that you don't need. The fist time I walked out of there, I cursed myself a little but once I shot the bow I forgot all about the cost.

 

[squib]

I start around aug 1. My release rope broke last week and lacking the time to get it fixed (I ordered some last year but haven't put it on yet) I was shooting a couple sessions with fingers which is fun, even if highly inaccurate.

I kicked my bow case the other day to make sure it's in there. I should probably start practicing soon

 

[Airborneguy]

Shot a bunch today. Did way better at 30 than I've been. I'm getting more confident now.

 

[Bushmaster]

Shot a bunch today. Did way better at 30 than I've been. I'm getting more confident now.

You do alot of testing, tuning, practice etc... Would like to see a pic of your bow shot at a paper test about 10ft away with just a target point, no broadhead.

 

[Airborneguy]

You do alot of testing, tuning, practice etc... Would like to see a pic of your bow shot at a paper test about 10ft away with just a target point, no broadhead.

I don't know if I can set that up, i did it at a shop last week. I'll see what i can do, maybe i can set something up at the range next week.

This was my final 30 yard group after 1 hour of shooting a 63lb bow. I should have taken earlier pics but my friend has me convinced that I should focus only on my final groups.

 

[Airborneguy]

He also wants me to study 40 yard tuning. I might look into that soon.

 

[Bushmaster]

I don't know if I can set that up, i did it at a shop last week. I'll see what i can do, maybe i can set something up at the range next week.

This was my final 30 yard group after 1 hour of shooting a 63lb bow. I should have taken earlier pics but my friend has me convinced that I should focus only on my final groups.

What did the paper shot look like? clean hole? or ripped side?

 

[Airborneguy]

Clean. He did an amazing job. I didn't do the shooting though. That's why my buddy is convincing me to learn how to do it myself.

 

[Bushmaster]

Clean. He did an amazing job. I didn't do the shooting though. That's why my buddy is convincing me to learn how to do it myself.

LOL, ahh nice bow setup. Shooter BIG antler error LOL... Like nice rifle, quality scope, but missed Deer LOL, gun MUST BE OFF lol. Gotta prove it so ya go back to range only to place round after round on TARGET !! LOL..... Been there before lol

 

[Acer-m14]

finally did the same and got the bow out ... been a year n a 1/2 it seams since last time .. draw back .. pin on bull .. shit it turned into a shotgun .. pulled that shot 6 foot to the right LMAO .. must have been thinking i was shooting skeet LOL .. after a few rounds of 4 arrows i was getting back into it and getting some good groups in the kill zone .. gotta little bruise on the forearm from the first few shots from string slap .. LOL .. having a bad shoulder sucks with a bow ..