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Title: I m-m-m-missed..ugh
Post by: Mark Normand on November 11, 2013, 04:33:00 PM
Had these two bucks at 40 yards for 30min, I quit filming. Then they quickly moved closer just for a bit, about to leave, I had to decide quick, took the shot, right over the back of the bigger one! He may have ducked it too, it was over in a blink! Stepped it off at 32 yards. So close! They sure didn't stick around to see what that was all about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KCUbkLjQk4&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: I m-m-m-missed..ugh
Post by: Joe2Crow on November 11, 2013, 05:12:00 PM
Past my comfort zone. Good luck next time.
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Post by: Car54 on November 11, 2013, 05:20:00 PM
Join the party...I shot over two so far.
Title: Re: I m-m-m-missed..ugh
Post by: on November 11, 2013, 05:33:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Joe2Crow:
Past my comfort zone. Good luck next time.
Me too!

Better luck next time!

Bisch
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Post by: VictoryHunter on November 11, 2013, 05:39:00 PM
Bummer! Wish I could shoot that far!
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Post by: huntnmuleys on November 11, 2013, 06:43:00 PM
It happens to us all from time to time. Get em tomorrow
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Post by: solobowhunter on November 11, 2013, 06:50:00 PM
I've missed two this year myself.  Shot over both
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on November 11, 2013, 06:55:00 PM
Get him next time. Only way not to miss is to never shoot.
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Post by: Dave W on November 11, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
I botched an 11 yard shot on a very nice 5x5 in Pennsylvania that I rattled in from about 60 yards.  I took hair off his back.

I am sure that my mouth hung open as I watched his walk away...  I am considering it "catch and release".
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Post by: dhermon85 on November 11, 2013, 07:39:00 PM
Bummer. I center punched a tree this weekend on a doe.
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Post by: ermont on November 11, 2013, 08:03:00 PM
That's a long ways dude. Next time!
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Post by: nomansland4404 on November 11, 2013, 08:25:00 PM
32 yards may as well be a mile for me! Lol Hope you get another try!
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Post by: Irish Archer on November 11, 2013, 08:32:00 PM
Yep, long way off to me! Keep pluggin'
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Post by: Ceb on November 11, 2013, 08:36:00 PM
Shot over a nice buck myself last week. At 22-23 yds!
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Post by: Gen273 on November 11, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
It happens to all of us, I shot over one a few weeks back. Stay after them, you will get them next time.
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Post by: RAU on November 12, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
The first year I hunted with my recurve I missed the biggest buck i ever shot at before or since not once but twice!! Once right over his back, once right under him! It stings no doubt!
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Post by: Boomerang on November 12, 2013, 12:35:00 PM
Yep, shot over a nice doe at 15yds this past weekend.  :knothead:
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Post by: BWallace10327 on November 13, 2013, 04:46:00 PM
I must have had some sort of stroke this morning as I missed a doe I had watched for nearly an hour feed to 14 yards.  I "double clutched" the release and she took off, not knowing what had happend.  I nocked another arrow as she stopped a ways off, I guessed 40 yards (the only gap that I shoot for- point on) and executed a perfect release with clean arrow flight, only to have the arrow sail inches over the crease behind her shoulder. If I had only shot like that to begin with...  It was a rough morning. Before people get on my case about shooting that distance, I need to say that I wouldn't have ever taken that shot if I was not standing upright, if the doe was looking at me, if i haven't practiced my point on broadhead shooting a 40 yards (I can't do gaps, so a anything appearing from about 30-38 is a no go).  I still have some time, but I am glad I am not hording the misfourtune.
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Post by: OBXarcher on November 13, 2013, 07:21:00 PM
Talk to me after you empty a quiver, lol
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Post by: HugeBull on November 13, 2013, 07:50:00 PM
Maybe we should re-name this thread to "Who missed from the least distance."  Me, 7 or 8 yards on a small buck, but I then watched my buddy nail him with a muzzleloader.  Still fun, besides you should count your blessings that you at least got a shot at them!  Any good shot opportunity makes for a good day in my book, even if I miss.  Beats watching TV!

Hugh
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Post by: stickbow24 on November 13, 2013, 08:23:00 PM
I grunted in a small buck this week. Went right under me. Tried to draw twice and I kept hitting my leg. I waited and got a 15 yd shot. Right over the back.

Last year I missed one over the back at 5 yds. Steep angle.   Last 3 misses all over the back. Not sure if it is the deer ducking, buck fever or both. I told myself last year to aim low next time.... Well I didn't.
Title: Re: I m-m-m-missed..ugh
Post by: Todd Alexander on November 13, 2013, 09:52:00 PM
God knows I've missed my share but this thread is like reliving it in over and over in slow motion.  I'm gonna have to have a drink next time I check this thread.  Ahhhhh, maybe I'll just have one now.