how many

nhbuck1 · September 07, 2016, 09:13:00 PM

how many arrows a day do you guys shoot? i know some folks believe in shooting alot some not much at all i was just curious to see what everyone does i think i have been overshooting

Longbowcrowder66 · September 07, 2016, 09:26:00 PM

For me, between 75 and 100 arrows a day. Unless I'm shooting bad. If I do shoot bad after a few shots I just quit.

Sam McMichael · September 07, 2016, 09:27:00 PM

It varies. I shoot as long as it feels good and I am not tired. If I am having a good day, I may shoot close to a hundred arrows. If I am having problems with form and accuracy, or I feel fatigued, I pack it in. Shooting lots of arrows is good only as long as the shots are done with accuracy and good form. Lots of arrows on a "bad" day simply ingrains bad habits. If not in the mood, I simply don't shoot at all.

ISP 5353 · September 07, 2016, 09:37:00 PM

Some days I shoot 15-25 good solid shots at varied ranges. Some days I will shoot 50-75 shots for group at different yardages. Some days I only shoot a few arrows. I like to mix it up!

BWallace10327 · September 07, 2016, 09:40:00 PM

Who's counting? If I have time I'll shoot until I'm tired, but not an arrow more.

September 07, 2016, 09:59:00 PM

I would say 100+/day for me. Not every day, but most days.

Bisch

Jake Scott · September 08, 2016, 07:48:00 AM

I come from a very structured back ground of practice from my high school and college wrestling days. Practice must be perfect, and I do subscribe to the idea that poor practice is counterproductive. I do, however, believe that to commit proper shooting form to autonomous muscle memory it must be done PROPERLY, for as many repetitions as absolutely possible. You will hear of guys that just shoot one arrow a day, or session. In my mind that isn't practice, that's simulation of a hunting scenario (also a useful tool). I believe you should shoot as many arrows as you can and still maintain proper form. For me, I can shoot 100+ arrows before I notice any fatigue. I will also mention that this is a result of shooting a lot for a long time to build up to that.

One mans opinion, hope it helps.

Jake

dbd870 · September 08, 2016, 07:55:00 AM

I try and get in a couple of dozen a day - doesn't always happen though.

Shadowhnter · September 08, 2016, 08:05:00 AM

I dont shoot every single day. The days I shoot, I send anywhere from 75-150 arrows.

maineac · September 08, 2016, 08:20:00 AM

Most days I shoot 24 or so in rounds of 6. Some days I will shoot a second round in the afternoon that might be up to 50 or 75 arrows (during the school year I shoot before I head off to work, and time is a factor.)

The Whittler · September 08, 2016, 09:41:00 AM

I take 1 to 4 arrows and shoot at least in the 40s up to maybe 60s. My bows are getting up there in weight or I'm getting up there in age :-).

And like most have said if I just don't have it that day I quit. Remember if you can't have fun.

slowbowjoe · September 08, 2016, 09:43:00 AM

I shoot nearly every day. At the target, probably 10-25 or 30, and usually with only one arrow.
Roving (which I do often), hard to say, maybe 12- a few dozen, in an hour or so rove.
For me, less is more... if done consciously.

DanielB89 · September 08, 2016, 10:44:00 AM

I shoot when I can and as much as I want. It is typically sperratic,at best. With other obligations, I don't have near as much time as I used to.

GreyGoose · September 08, 2016, 10:46:00 AM

Typically 30. Most days, but not every day.

Bvas · September 08, 2016, 11:07:00 AM

40-50 per session. I TRY for 1 session a day through the week, and 2 sessions a day on weekends. Notice I said TRY. Between my work and my kiddos sports schedules I usually average about 5 sessions a week.

Randy Strickland · September 08, 2016, 11:07:00 AM

I've been getting in about 40-50 a day. What I've found hard is breaking in between shots and making sure I'm taking my time on each shot, breathing, focusing, making a good shot. I tend to get in to grooves of just letting loose a bunch of arrows in a row and I know that doesn't help. I have to make myself walk around a bit in between shots and slow down.

dirtguy · September 08, 2016, 11:38:00 AM

15-50 shots per session. Once a day on most weekdays. 2-3 times per day on weekends.

foxbo · September 08, 2016, 01:57:00 PM

This time of year and so close to the hunting season, I only shoot one arrow at the target and then walk and pull it. I may do this thirty to forty times a day.

forestdweller · September 08, 2016, 02:07:00 PM

I am a firm believer that shooting every day is detrimental.

I shoot about every other day and any wheres from 100 arrows up to 300+ arrows when I do shoot.

creekwood · September 08, 2016, 02:30:00 PM

I have found that shooting 20-50 arrows a couple times a week is what it takes to keep me sharp.