practice with 1 arrow then retrieving it

Bud B. · July 23, 2012, 06:44:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Soonerlongbow:
Due to only currently having 2 serviceable arrows, when my wife and I went out the other day we shared arrows. It seemed to help my groups and hers. Prior to her coming out to play later than I did I was shooting both and groups were not as good. I think it was because I focused more per shot knowing it was my only shot. This is similar to gun hunters that shoot single shot rifles or muzzle loaders.

:eek:

I would be in a panic!!

Arwin · July 23, 2012, 06:47:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by awbowman:
Been doing for a while now. I hate breaking arrows!

Gordon Jabben · July 23, 2012, 07:44:00 PM

I guess I'm the exception. I have always thought there was some value in being able to shoot a second arrow quickly, especially while small game hunting so I practice shooting a few arrows quickly.

Sam McMichael · July 24, 2012, 10:03:00 AM

A while back there was a thread very similar to this one, which led me to give the 1 arrow shot a try. I think it helped. I seem to concentrate more intensely on my shot, as there is no mental interference thinking I might hit and break arrows. That is the kind of shot discipline I need.

However, I do see some validity in Gordon Jabben's comment about quick follow up shots.

pamike · July 24, 2012, 11:02:00 PM

some wise individual on this site has convinced me that one arrow practice IS the way to go. i have been following his recommended "process" for a couple weeks and i can say that it has helped me.

i would recommend it - very hard for me since i was used to shooting at least 6 if not 12 arrows each time.

pamike · July 24, 2012, 11:03:00 PM

some wise individual on this site has convinced me that one arrow practice IS the way to go. i have been following his recommended "process" for a couple weeks and i can say that it has helped me.

i would recommend it - very hard for me since i was used to shooting at least 6 if not 12 arrows each time.

GRINCH · July 25, 2012, 02:53:00 AM

I started shooting one arrow and was amazed at the difference,my accuracy improved alot.

sledge · July 25, 2012, 05:36:00 AM

sometimes 1, sometimes 2 for me.

especially stumping, since i often stretch my range.

if the 1st is good, no 2nd. but if it's not i have a shot at redemption.

joe

Terry Lightle · July 25, 2012, 06:42:00 AM

I do the same,4 to 6 arrows a day

bigbadjon · July 25, 2012, 10:19:00 AM

I usually shoot single arrows at targets but I do also shoot groups to gauge consistency in shooting and arrows. Single arrows shooters would also do well to make sure you are shooting all of your arrows to make sure they all fly the same.

Blue Tick · July 25, 2012, 10:31:00 AM

I am going to work more on the 1 arrow practice myself. I have noticed when I am out shooting that my 1st shot is almost always where I want it, followed by my 2nd (usually). But the subsequent 4 or so tend to expand my "group" and aren't near where I want them to be or their supposed to be.