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Title: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: cardsfan on April 11, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
Hey everybody, been a member since Jan. (first post) learned a lot from all the other posts though. My question is how many arrows approx. does everyone shoot in a weeks time and do you think you can over do it?
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: habujohn on April 11, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
I feel good when I can shoot twenty five a day and I try to shoot every day.  However I learned long ago that if I start making errors in form I stop and put the bow down.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on April 11, 2014, 09:44:00 PM
100 to 120.
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Post by: Jayrod on April 11, 2014, 09:49:00 PM
Couple dozen a day and try to make em all count and work on form holding the bow at anchor and having good concentration seems to.work for me too many and ya tend to get sloppy
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: Drewster on April 11, 2014, 09:58:00 PM
Probably 200 a week......and yes, you can overdo it if your body isn't in shape for shooting. Build up slowly and give your body a rest day once in a while.
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Post by: cardsfan on April 11, 2014, 10:42:00 PM
Thanks for the advice looks like I might be over doing it...not easy to stop when you love shooting as much as I do.
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Post by: jmrsyrs on April 12, 2014, 06:41:00 AM
About 300 per week - easy does it to start or your form will suffer.
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Post by: eidsvolling on April 12, 2014, 09:35:00 AM
This is when it's good to have a lighter weight bow for practice and training that is built in the same or similar style to your heavier bow(s).  I start out with 40 a day on my 48# bow, usually on 4-6 days per week.

Once I'm feeling ready, I will take my two 58-pounders out for some limited stumping, but I hold off on longer sessions until I'm feeling well tuned in the back muscles.

I know I'm doing it right when I can feel the effect on the back muscles immediately after a practice session, but there's no pain anywhere from my fingertips back through my arm and shoulder to my back.
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Post by: njloco on April 12, 2014, 09:42:00 AM
This winter hardly any, couldn't really get into the backyard, and the club was out of the question. Other than these unusual circumstances, about 100-150 arrows a week.
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: Pops on April 12, 2014, 09:54:00 AM
Well, I try to shoot every day. On bad weather
days I shoot indoors. As far as how many
arrows it varies, it want good form and
release. So in a weeks time I get a few
dz arrows the rest are what I call
WHAT THE HECK
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: Steve Jr on April 12, 2014, 09:56:00 AM
I would say 100-150 a week unless I can make it to a 3D shoot or go out stumping   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Pat B on April 12, 2014, 12:08:00 PM
I used to shoot 50 to 100 shots a day and did for many years but later realized towards the end od the session my shots were getting sloppy so now I shoot a couple of dozen when I shoot.
Once you get your form down and your muscle memory developed it only takes a few shots a day to keep in shape, both physically and mentally.
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Post by: bulldog18 on April 12, 2014, 12:12:00 PM
At least 200 a week
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Post by: Cootling on April 12, 2014, 12:17:00 PM
Man, you guys have a lot of arrows.

I only shoot 3 or 4, but I usually shoot them several times.

  :smileystooges:
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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on April 12, 2014, 12:24:00 PM
I don't know exactly how many arrows I shoot per week. When I shoot, I try to execute every shot without a form break-down, as we all do. I shoot each session until I begin to feel fatigued. In the winter, I might only shoot for 30 minutes. During the summer, maybe an hour.
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Post by: elkslayer4x5 on April 12, 2014, 12:25:00 PM
Around 50 shots a day, so about 350.  :)
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Post by: joe ashton on April 12, 2014, 07:18:00 PM
I try to shoot daily,, maybe 24 or so but I  always strive to  shoot quality arrows not quantity.  I'll shoot a few do something else. You know like go to work or iron or what ever then shoot a few more.    :archer2:   If I start falling apart I stop..  I do  not want to practice poor habits.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 12, 2014, 10:06:00 PM
I usually shoot anywhere between 0 and 300 shots per week.  all  depends on the week and how stressful my day was.

If I come home from work too stressed out, I will not only develop bad habits but also holes in walls.
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Post by: JB74nola on April 12, 2014, 10:15:00 PM
I try to shoot 20-50 arrows a day with an occasional day off.
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Post by: Pointer on April 12, 2014, 11:19:00 PM
Maybe 30-40 a day 4 days or so a week..more as the season gets closer
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Post by: Richie on April 12, 2014, 11:25:00 PM
I try 20 to 60 shots 3 to 4 times a week. Every day if I can, but usually never happens.
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Post by: Birdbow on April 13, 2014, 07:40:00 PM
I'm another that believes in quality over quantity. However many I shoot, I want them all to be totally focused shots. Prefer 10 good arrows over 100 sloppy shots.
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Post by: Sirius Black on April 13, 2014, 07:54:00 PM
I never count shots, and rarely shoot groups. I shoot one arrow and go get it. I think this helps with focus, and I don't get tired quickly.
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Post by: JEFF B on April 13, 2014, 08:11:00 PM
about that many. don't know don't count em just shoot em until i have had enough for the day   :biglaugh:
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Post by: slowbowjoe on April 13, 2014, 08:29:00 PM
Somewhere between 100-200, I'd guess. Some weeks in winter, maybe a little less.
Don't shoot a whole lot of arrows when I'm shooting my hay bales, and stumping a few times (or more) each week maybe a dozen or three.
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Post by: Angelo on April 14, 2014, 03:01:00 AM
I think about 350-400 per week, trying to shoot every day.
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Post by: Friend on April 14, 2014, 08:52:00 AM
Approximately 600
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: on April 14, 2014, 10:13:00 AM
A BUNCH!

I usually shoot 5-6 days a week. Anywhere from 100-200 shots per day shooting.

Bisch
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: snag on April 14, 2014, 10:39:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by joe ashton:
I try to shoot daily,, maybe 24 or so but I  always strive to  shoot quality arrows not quantity.  I'll shoot a few do something else. You know like go to work or iron or what ever then shoot a few more.     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: lbshooter on April 14, 2014, 10:50:00 AM
In good weatherI try to go out in my yard for 10-15 minutes before I leave for work and then at night after dinner and take about 10-20 shots. Each shot is at a different range and a different mark between 10 yards and 40 yards. Overall 100-200 shots/week.
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Post by: BAK on April 14, 2014, 12:34:00 PM
I'm having rotator cuff issues so I'm down to 80 to a 100 a week.  During 3D season it would have been more like 500.
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Post by: GreyGoose on April 14, 2014, 12:34:00 PM
I think 150/week, unless the weather gets truly bad and stays that way.
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Post by: WildmanSC on April 14, 2014, 01:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Cootling:
Man, you guys have a lot of arrows.

I only shoot 3 or 4, but I usually shoot them several times.

   :smileystooges:  
Cootling,

You beat me to it.  That was going to be my response.

Bill
Title: Re: how many arrows do you shoot a week?
Post by: Jack Hoyt 75 on April 14, 2014, 03:26:00 PM
I can't shoot everyday but when I can I shoot 20 to 50 per session. Can shoot one to three sessions in a day if you want.  Shoot two to five arrows max at a time then pull from target.

Good practice not long practice is key.  If get fatigued or lose full concentration you should stop.  If not practicing correct form with full concentration then it's not practice just shoot'n around.

That is what I have learned from other members.

Welcome!!