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Title: I had no idea.....
Post by: VA Elite on January 16, 2015, 06:32:00 PM
How fun and exciting this is. I have only been shooting 3 days for about 45 mins a day and I am completely in awe of what you guys do. I should have done this long ago. I have shot from 5-22 yards in the last 3 days and the feeling I get when the arrow hits where I want it to is a shock and a great feeling. I miss the target a bunch, but about every 3 shots, Im in the vitals or even dead center of the lungs on my target. The crazy thing is, I hit the target better at 16 and 22 yards than i do at 8-12 yards. can't explain that one. Im noticing just how important that consistent anchor is, when I do that, I usually hit where I want. When I do that, my arrow seems to fly beautifully. I will keep going forward and getting dialed with the proper form and arrow set up. Im going to my first trad shoot tomorrow, not keeping a score, just hoping to come back home with all my arrows! Thanks to everyone for the help, and for you future help!
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Post by: JD Page 1965 on January 16, 2015, 07:07:00 PM
Good for you Buddy!
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Post by: atatarpm on January 16, 2015, 07:32:00 PM
Welcome to a whole new world!
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Post by: katman on January 16, 2015, 07:41:00 PM
With your full length arrows your closer to point on distance at 22yds vs 8 yds. Consistent anchor, back tension and solid bow arm will serve you well.

Love your enthusiasm, makes me want to turn on the flood lights a go fling a few.
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Post by: VA Elite on January 16, 2015, 08:00:00 PM
So being farther away makes it somewhat easier to judge where to aim? I think I remember saying that to myself at 22 yards.
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Post by: Pine on January 16, 2015, 08:21:00 PM
It can be a very relaxing and fun pastime .
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Post by: VA Elite on January 16, 2015, 08:45:00 PM
It sure does help me relax after teaching 13 year olds all day!
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Post by: Stump73 on January 16, 2015, 10:26:00 PM
It my stress reliever!
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Post by: sheepdogreno on January 17, 2015, 12:08:00 AM
happy for ya! I feel the same way!
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Post by: damascusdave on January 17, 2015, 12:24:00 AM
If you come back with all your arrows there is a chance you did not take any risks...they are making arrows every day

DDave
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Post by: Longbow58 on January 17, 2015, 06:32:00 AM
Diddo on your feelings. Consistency is the key to this addiction. I also am learning this more everyday. My focus on every shot has improved vastly and my shots are getting better. Oh yea...enjoying the heck out of it! Good luck.
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Post by: Rustic on January 17, 2015, 06:45:00 AM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: maineac on January 17, 2015, 08:39:00 AM
Good for you.  Nothing like watching the flight of the arrow, especially one doing what you want it to!
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Post by: drewsbow on January 17, 2015, 08:49:00 AM
That's what its all about    :clapper:
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Post by: BMN on January 17, 2015, 10:51:00 AM
:thumbsup:  enjoy the journey.