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praticing for elk season, drew a tag,,

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bradsmith2010:
   I am shooting my self bow,, its about 58@28 I dont quite draw it that far,, so probably around 55
   I am shooting with a friend and we shoot that the first arrow of the day is the only one that counts,,,it puts pressure on you cause you dont have any warm up shots,,
   I shoot at a water bottle cap size target at 10 yards,, my space is limited,, just to keep my muscles and form in shape,,
   I will began shooting longer when the snow is melted and I can stump shoot on the mountain, but shooting everyday has helped alot, and I am more and more consistant,,
   I do some stretches and half draws to warm up,, shoot my shot, then take a photo and send it to my friend,, the competition keeps us motivated,,and inspired,
   I was able to shoot some longer shots in Texas last week and my form held up on longer shots, so I think the practice is helping,, I can hit the bottle cap at 10 and 15 yards,, just not all the time, buts its fun trying,, good luck with your shooting if you getting ready for hunting

Allyn T:
Those elk better watch out (SH)

Morgan:
Good luck Brad! Elk with a selfbow that you made would be quite an accomplishment!

Fox:
That sounds like a great way to shoot... I always find myself back up to far... 10 yards is about all I would feel okay hunting out to which is pretty darn close... I can keep it on a pie plate (mostly) at 20 but wouldn't feel good with "mostly"..... I shoot with friends too.. lots of fun, but they don't shoot except when their with me so it's not too competitive ;D

Hawkdancer:
Brad,
Good luck on the hunt, and if you are hunting  in the Rockies, get in great condition, most of the areas are 6,000 ft above sea level or more!

Fox,
You might want to try Brad's bottle cap idea.  Paper plate is a good start, but little spot gets you shooting better.  I was lucky enough to score a deer target in natural shades and the kill zone outlined in black.  No spots!  I don't recall ever seeing a deer or elk with an aiming dot, though! :-D (SH) (lol)
Hawkdancer

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