Trad Gang

Ok, I think we may get enough interest in this to make it fun. I'll run this one and if it's a hit I'll try and keep them going each month. Only caveat is I have to travel to El Paso mid April to later May, so if we do a May shoot I may need some help or move it to the end of the month. Ok, on to details:

What you'll need:
- A sheet of paper (at least 8 1/2" x 11")
- A 2", 4", 6", and 8" diameter circle (I raided the kitchen and found them in 2 minutes)
- 20 yrd shooting space tops (this months is 15 yrds to start it off)

Next:
Trace the appropriate diameter objects. Id start at the 8" and work down to keep them evenly spaced circles. Example picture at bottom. In one corner write that shoots parameters i.e. Range - 15 yrds and position - standing for this month. (If we keep at it we'll alter the range and circumstances, i.e. Kneeling, elevated, etc.)

Center ring is 10 points, 4" ring is 8 points, 6" ring is 6 points, 8" ring is 4 points. No points for rest of paper.

Rules:
3 shots, cold or warmed up
Standing (this month)
Hole has to break that points line to count
15 yards (this month)
You'll have the whole week to make your shots, but only the 1st three count (this months shoot is closed on April 11th)
And... Pics or it didnt happen

What you win? Nothing but fun. Try and get your bow and gear in the pic. Do your own honest math and post points in your post. Feel free to add any environmental info as well, this is also a good time to see what folks are up to these days.

Managment:
Ok, so right below this post will be a "Participants" thread. If you say youre in I'll add your handle to the list. After you shoot I'll edit your points next to your name.

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Here's an example of one I made on PowerPoint. The only trouble I had was ensuring the circles were the right size. It took a little toying around with:
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Participants for April:

**You have from Monday, April 4th a.m. thru Sunday, April 10th p.m. to shoot (1 round, 3 arrows), and post picture to this thread with your total score.**                                                     :readit:                                                    

Conditions for April:                                                      :archer2:                                                    
- 15 yards
- Standing

Cavscout9753 - 16
drewsbow - 20
crittergetter - 20
trick00 - 26
ARriverdog - 26
BWallace10327 -
Possumjon - 24
DanielB89 - 26
monterey - 12
8upbowhunter - 24
bear bowman -
beaunaro -
Friend - 28
pockets -
Scott E -
macbow - Out
deerhunter_w - 10
dirtguy - 20
silent sniper -
lablover -
FJTOYMAN -
Archie - 22
shed hunter -
newhouse114 - 26 / 28 / 26
KOOK68 -
WVbowhunter - 16
jt85 - 20
Homebru - 8
DXH -
UMlarcher -
Caleb Monroe -
DHOWARD - 20
Dogboy900 - 24
Meilaq - 16
acedoc - Out
Doug K - 24
bsv -
flyflinger - 16
Jakeemt - 28
Lady Frost - 4
BenBow - 22
maineac - 26
Chris Pharr - 20
acollins - 16
Msturm - 26
flyguysc - 30
Longbow58 -
stykbow67 -
rraming - 14
jldumas77 -
JARHEAD1371 -
GDPolk -
bigdaddy-yoyo -
Ken Sorg -
Bodie Phillips - 26

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Oops. I don't have an "im in" post. So this will have to work.
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A whopping 16! Haha. There always has to be one arrow thats a problem child.

I'm in  (http://i.imgur.com/F0d101j.jpg)

I'm in
I hate shooting dots, but dots don't lie!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/2016-04/89AD594D-42EC-48C7-8273-9B86D3708C0E_zpstvfokdku.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/2016-04/89AD594D-42EC-48C7-8273-9B86D3708C0E_zpstvfokdku.jpg.html) .
Shooting my self made KennyM bow 51#@28", with gt blems from Big Jim with 195 up front.
Did I mention I hate shooting dots! Lol

26 for me

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I'm in

Count me in.

In
Well I didn't get my wesley tuned in time so I shot my toelke super d. 35 pounds at my 26" draw length. Shot a 24! good shooting guys!
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I'm in.

My results.  Not bad for not much practice.. I was shooting my new to me Centaur(got its 2 days ago).   It is 62" #52@29 with some Full Length .400 spined  blood sport arrows with 175 grains up front.  515 grains total arrow weight.  

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I am guessing we are doing a point system.. 26 points here.

In

OK, here is my target.  It should be easy to best.

My build, ASL 68" NTN, 43# @28"
Full length poplar shafts turned in a Veritas 190 gr points

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I'm in.

Shot a lot better Friday but overall not too bad. Shooting a Bodnik Slick Stick 60" 50# @ 28" and CE Heritage 150's with 250gr up front, total weight 605gr.

24 points

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Sounds like fun. I'm in

"I'm in"

Round #1...62" Dryad Orion

Score - 28

(http://i.imgur.com/9W5Tslr.jpg)

I'll give it a go.
I used to do this a lot on airgun and pistol forums.

Can I use the CAD-generated target I just made, instead of a hand-drawn pencil & crayon target?

Pockets: sure as long as the circles are the proper size. The hand drawn option is just to make it more inclusive for people without access to premade targets or printers, etc. Since there's no points outside of the 8" circle it can theoretically be on any sized paper > 8".

I'll try it.

Sounds like fun I'm in.

Put me in.

PLEASE PULL ME OUT.
Thought I'd be ready by now.

I'll give it a go.

Jeff
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Not my best shooting but here it is. Centaur longbow

Im in

I will try it as well

I did this target up and converted to a pdf.  If anybody wants to use it, just PM me and I'll email it to your profile email address link.

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OOOps!  put it in the wrong thread.  I'll repost in the correct one.

I'm in. Sounds like fun.

Sorry, it's in the correct thread after all.

I'll just go to my room for a while!    :)

Thanks Monterey, that's awesome and looks better than my PPT one!

I'm in.

I'm in.

I'm  in

First up, 75 lb Martin Cougar Magnum takedown. 68 inches shooting full length (34") 2419's with a 225 grain point.  Looks like 26 points
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Second up, 60 lb Bear Montana longbow. 31" doug fir shaft with a 190 grain point.  28 points
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Last up, 45 lb Samick Sage limbs on a Samick predator riser, 62". Shooting 32" Nugent blems 7595 with a 225 grain point.  another 26
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And now a little video!
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I'm in

I'm in
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Shot a 16, pretty happy with that as this bow is 60#@31 rather than my normal 54#@31. Bow is a tribute riser from Lancaster Archery with Fleetwood monarch limbs, 60x custom dacron string, tarantula string silencers and an OMP stick on  rest

I have got to figure out how to post pictures so I can join in !

jt85, no worries. If you can't figure it put by then just send them to me or someone else and we'll post them. If you are on your smart phone, download photobucket app. Once you do, go in and you can upload pics from your phone into your "bucket". Once in your bucket just open the picture. At the bottom is a little copy option that looks like a square with an arrow on it, click it, then click "copy", it'll open like 3 or 4 options, you want the "IMG" one, just copy the address and paste it to your post right here. I make it sound harder than it is.

Thanks Cavscout9753, count me in.

homebru in.
homebru

I'll make no excuses other than to say that I followed the rules and I've been shooting much better today (yesterday was the day I chose to shoot my target).  8 points for me.

homebru

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I'm in

I'm in

Here here. Pick me. I'm in.

Count me in...

Bob Lee Heavy Weight 60" 45# @ 28" Drawn 28"
Gold Tip 500 Nugent Blems 30" with 125gr. point and 13gr. insert.
15.4 yards per laser.
Should have put an orange on it...

Yep I am in   :)

Score: 24
Bow: PSE Heritage Series Raven By Jeffry 62" 62#@28 (Heavily modified grip by me with a rasp  :)  )
Arrows: Easton Powerflight 340's 30.5" 100g insert, 125g head, 540grains total weight

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k178/Dogboy900/Bow%20stuff/Virtual%20Shoot%202016/IMG_1982_zpsm9btwbtm.jpg)

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k178/Dogboy900/Bow%20stuff/Virtual%20Shoot%202016/IMG_1983_zpsvnt0hhg8.jpg)

I'm in, thanks.

I'm in

I'm in.

Here's mine. My newest addition, Bamabows Expedition III 52#, all set up for turkeys.
Gold tip 400s, 100gr insert, 125gr field point. Also my first attempt at turkey fletching, not the prettiest cut in the world (See a chopper or burner in my future), but they fly great.

24 points

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I'm in should be fun. Burt

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Looks like a 16. Black Widow #45@28"

28 Hoyt  spectra warf 60@29 2216 aluminum with 125 up front.   (http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae226/jakeemt/Mobile%20Uploads/62678C22-01EE-4F6E-9D2B-6B0DC5E24054_zpsjrdjp5cj.jpg)

Stepping out of my comfort zone-count me in.

I'll give it a try
Looks like 22, 15yds standing.
Metal monster 68" 52# longbow. 29" Beaman ICS Speed 400, 120gr insert,four 3.5" feathers,& 140gr point,560gr. Two fletched and one bareshaft.
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Wow, 41 shooters!

Wonder if Terry would consider making this a sticky until the shoot is over?

Her is my target from today.

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Checkmate Hunter II, #50, Beeman ICS Bowhunter, 250 gr tips, which helped n the cross winds.

Monteray - Haha, maybe? If not, don't worry I'll keep it bumped as best as I can to make sure as many people see it as possible.

I'm in

The wife cut me some slack and I made it to the range before dark.
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55lb Bear Grizzly;  .400 carbons w/ 250 gr F.P., 30.75" BOP w/ 1.625" aluminum footing; 3x 5" shields
Never done this before so I'll let someone more experienced score it for me.

TTT

I think I've emailed targets to everybody who requested one.  If you requested one and did not receive it, please advise.

Also, I can't send an attachment via PM, so provide an email address with your request.

Hey monterey, I made an "info" thread for the shoot, can you post your target pdf info there please?

I'm in. Sounds like fun.

Standing at 15 yards. Had to move to the basement. Rain and 60mph winds.   Bob Lee Hunter 45 @ 28". Easton Axis Traditionals 500 spine.  16 pts.
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Count me in!


Shot indoors, 15 yards. Standing. Using my grocery shopper/  favorite bow!  50# bear cub. 500 spine trad only arrows with 250 grain tips. Score:26


(http://i.imgur.com/k240V0a.png)

I'm in.

Count me in.

Ah what the heck, count me in!!

I have not shot in over a year but am picking up my bows again - I'm in!   (http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u512/rraming/tual%20Shoot%202016/Virtual%20shoot%20April%207th%202016.jpg)

14 pts anyway!
PMA 48 @ 28

Bump for the weekend.

I am in

TTT

I'm in!!

TTT

Count me in!

I would like to be in

A question, can you have multiple entries with a different bow for each?

newhouse :  I don't see why not

I'll join, if it's not too late.

newhouse: posted reply in the Q & A thread for others who may be wondering as well.

Weekly Bump!    :archer2:

Shoot opens tomorrow!

The shoot is open!  Looking forward to these results just to see where everyone is at!

Btt

Sorry guys! I am hospitalised  due to back surgery and am unable to compete.
Regards

Advitya, sorry to hear.  I hope you recover quickly!

Take care and get well.  I'm sure we will be doing these in the future.

Yes acedoc, heal up! And don't worry, there will be more of these to come!

Btt

Keeping up top for the week.

Gonna shoot mine today and post tomorrow, been working 2 jobs so haven't had time.  Good luck to everyone!

No worries Lady Frost, plenty of time to go still. I know folks' are busy so the long shoot window is by design. Good luck!

Here's my effort. 16pts I believe. Leaving room for improvement

and this time for the photo...

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Thanks for the wishes guys! Best of luck to all

Meilaq- I'll score it 16 but it could be 18 if you broke the line on that 4 ring, its hard to tell from the pic angle. But if you broke the line, PM me and I'll update the score to 18.

Nice shooting Newhouse!

Here's mine.  

68# @ 31" 64" Black Widow PMA, 2419 shafts @ 32", 3 x 5" RW feathers, mild helical, cock-feather in, 175gr, total arrow weight 705 grains.

American Leathers Kangaroo Crossover glove, stock BW FF string, homemade target, and comfy Cabelas leather slippers for shooting in the basement!

I shot 2 8's and a 6, for a total of 22.

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OK here is mine - 20 pts. Great Tree Highlander #42 at 31".  2016 arrows with 125 gr,
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  (http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc372/dirtguy/12983418_10207878528953137_992094665549903422_o.jpg) (http://s1208.photobucket.com/user/dirtguy/media/12983418_10207878528953137_992094665549903422_o.jpg.html)

***Courtesy Upload For jt85***

The bow is a 62" Mohawk Sparrowhawk, 49# @ 28"
Shot a 20

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Thanks Cavscout can't wait for the next one.

Shot standing at 15 yards. Boy I need practice.
I am glad I hit the paper, lol
 (http://i.imgur.com/rNR8tiC.jpg)

1972? Bear Patriot Recurve.  66" 35#

No problem jt85; and anyone else that has issues posting photos, just let me know and you can text them to me to post.

Btt for the last day!

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30 points,Jet (Bison) long bow. 1916s with 176 gr.points.Cheapie Tribute Easton shafts.

That is great shooting Flyguy!  Nice work!

Does the shoot close tonight at midnight or do I have tomorrow still.
On the road back home from opening weekend for thunder chickens. Hope I have better luck shooting than I did chasing turkey. At least my 7 year old had a blast,  nothing better than seeing his face when he heard a big gobbler. Worth every minute!

Coerced the wife into a pit stop on my way home,  got my group in and my original post. Thanks

Chris Pharr, technically it ends tonight, but if you can get them in in the morning it should be ok. I'm doing the final tally around noon eastern tomorrow, if its not in by then still feel free to shoot and post, there's no harm in it as far as I can tell.

I was afraid someone would come up with a 30! Congrats!

Lucky last second late night entry
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Chris Pharr- I scored it at 20 because it looks like you broke the lines. If you didn't let me know and I'll bump it down. I'm no professional either, but from what I understand as long as your arrow breaks the line, you get credit for that ring; which is why many wheelie tournament shooters shoot super fat arrows. Glad you made it back into town safely, and good shooting!

Hey Cavscout, thanks for doing this!

Thanks really fun and good idea.

JW

Everyone is welcome. I posted the final roll-up in a new thread. Congrats everyone!