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bradsmith2010:
on the 2017 hunting pics is a post,, an archer in Finland shot two deer with his primitive bow and had to take an exam to get the permit,, had to shoot three arrows into a 23 cm circle from 18 meters,,

just for fun I made a circle yesterday shot at it,, I think it would be some pressure to only get 3 shots to qualify,,,I am going to practice till I can do it,,, I started at 10 and 11 yards,,  this is my best group at 11 yards,,I had warmed up and shot some good and bad shots,, but hoping this will forshadow what I can do at 18 meters,,,, please post some pics if you want to try it,, and how far you shoot is not an issue,, its just for fun,, and it does give you a reality check on how far you might want to shoot at deer,, my goal is to be able to do this at my chosen distance on my first 3 cold shots,,,

the bow is hunting bow, 66 inch osage 55 at 26 inches ,,, arrows mahongony about 540 grains or good hunting weight,,

JNystrom:
Oh well, i see he post's in this forum! :D
Anyway, if you can repeat that test even in your homeground, very well done!

Hawkdancer:
Nice group!  I remember when we had a Bow Hynter Instuctor seminar in '95, the instructors told us to be proficient, we should be able to hit a grapefruit every time at what ever range we were planning to shoot while hunting.  I think they all had the latest "wheelies", though.  It does sound like a good test osskill, and might make some folks practice before they hunt, or reconsider all together.  Wonder if I have any 23 cm targets!
Hawkdancer

RandyN:
I just measured it out. It is about 9.5". I also tried it this evening. I had a blast but had a hard time getting all 3 within the 23cm.

bradsmith2010:
for me its shoot closer or practice more, or maybe both,,I love shooting so no problem )P(

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