Was wondering the average distance you normaly practice at.I usualy practice mostly from 15 up to 30 yards.
I will actually practice out to forty yards, but would never take a shot at game past 30. I think shooting the farther distace helps show problems with my form and release that only shooting 15 or 20 yards doesn't.
I shoot several 3-D events that are set-up for compound shooters. Some of those shots are out to 60 or 65 yards. If I feel froggy on that day I may try it, several times (unless I'm slowing someone down) or if I'm not feeling in the groove I scoot up where ever I feel comfortable.
OkKeith
I've found 'for me anyway' that doing some shooting from forty plus, trains me to keep the proper draw length. At the closer ranges I can cheat a bit and get away with it. Pre turkey season I hammer away at ten yards because thats how far I put my decoy.
I practice from around five to thirty five yds. I have my 35 yd marked and I just shoot from where ever between there.
I like go stumping and roving for practice, seems to get me more focused on picking a spot.
When practicing indoors, I average 30 yards (unless I'm in my basement, then it's 13 yards). Outdoors is around 40.
Usually 18,23, and 25 yards, Ocasionally a 30 and 35 yard shots.
Unfortunately this shows up at three d shoots, and I miss most of the longer targets.
I usually practice out to 40 with the occasional rounds out to 50. It seems to help my accuracy for the closer shots when I shoot at hunting distances.
-Mack
I shoot groups from 5 to 40 yards or try to. My best practice comes from taking 4" rubber ball into the woods give it a kick or toss and shoot it where it lays. Not only good practice but great sport.
5-30 yards at home and any distance when stumping.
ditto ...
5-30 yards at home and any distance when stumping.
it pay to only shoot one bow and one type/length/weight arrow, too.
varying the tackle can scramble yer gray matter sight system. :D
I can get 40 yards in my yard, and I shoot mostly from 30 to 40 yards these days. If I could get out to the field range, I'd shoot that. It helps my close range shooting a lot to shoot longer distances.
out to 40 most days
I have 10-15 yards possible in the basement and 10-25 yards outside. Still a newbie, but plan on a little "course" outside this summer. Various distances, stump style with feed bags filled with shrink wrap. I have a big honkin' bag of shrink wrap that I'm going to put a bullseye target(from a bin at a used clothing shop) and set out at 75-100 yards just to watch the arrows fly. Probably not good practice, but what fun!!
I agree it seems praticing farther tend to make you have better form and you have to concentrate more.It also makes those close shots easier.Well today rain or shine i'll be shooting out to 50 yards.My theory is aim small miss small.Are thats how it's supposed to work.Lol
Have a blessed day
Chuck
I practice from 5 yards out to 60 yards. More for fun shooting the longer distance.
I have always practiced 15 to 27 yds but have found myself doing 10 to 20 yds in various positions now. Sitting, kneeling, around a tree whatever it takes has really helped me to keep focus and not just get out there and shoot 20 yds standing everytime.
It's the little things. I like that idea, Chris, shooting from different positions, not just distances.
I take 6 arrows and start with one arrow at 15 yards, then 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40. I repeat this as long as the training lasts.
Generally, I practice at 20 yards 90% of the time. Occasionally, I practice at 25 and 30 yds. in the back yard and out to about 60 yds. when stump shooting.
I practice in the back yard and I stump shoot I don't worry about shooting at longer range because I think it will lead me to believe that can make that shot wile hunting so I just stay in my comfort zone and shoot from different positions.
You wanna put a little spice in your practice regime for any distance, try this:
Regardless of what distance you shoot, this helps you practice those "in the woods" shots without damaging your arrows. Get some of the pool noodles that kids play with while they swim (we always called them FUNOODLES). Either leave them full length or just buy one and cut it in half. I think the hole in the center is about an inch or so. Get some dowels or sticks and drive them in the ground about 2 or 3 yards IN FRONT of your target. Offset them by a few feet and put them about 3 feet apart.
These are the "trees" that you will need to shoot between. I imagine you could devise some sort of "stand" for them to make it easy to change around and keep from poking holes in the yard. When I started practicing this way, I often slapped the noodles with my arrow. Now I hardly ever do. I have learned to concentrate better and make the shot straight through. For a better challenge, put them closer together, or move them closer to where you shoot from. You could even put a top cross piece on to form a box, or opening you have to shoot through. Good practice for folks that don't get out to the 3-D range very often.
Don't leave them in the yard like I did. The dogs LOVE to chew them up.
OkKeith