Author Topic: Copperhead Bow (Read 42718 times)

Pappy · « **Reply #45 on:** April 09, 2007, 07:17:20 am »

By the way ,the good shots were mine.

Pappy

Hillbilly · « **Reply #46 on:** April 09, 2007, 08:32:46 am »

Greg, in that last pic, you could pass for one a them snake-handlin' preachers

Justin Snyder · « **Reply #47 on:** April 09, 2007, 09:34:44 am »

Somebody gut shot bambi.

Justin

GregB · « **Reply #48 on:** April 09, 2007, 01:59:07 pm »

Justin, that was Pappy!

duffontap · « **Reply #49 on:** April 10, 2007, 02:18:23 am »

Quote from: GregB on April 07, 2007, 09:25:09 pm

Thanks J.D.

I'm sure the bow is capable, I've got to work some on my end of it!

I can't hit a garbage can at twenty paces with a 72" bow, let alone a shorty like that.

I'm sure you do fine.

J. D. Duff

GregB · « **Reply #50 on:** April 10, 2007, 08:24:22 am »

J.D., I do okay when I can draw back, touch anchor, release and follow through. Problem is I've had target panic for several years now, and when I reach anchor I often flinch my hand forward...sometimes I catch it, sometimes I launch the arrow and you better not be anywhere within a 180 degree radius in front of me!

Might be exagerating a little, but I have been trying to beat this thing and although I've made improvement I'm no where near as good a shot as I once was.

DanaM · « **Reply #51 on:** April 10, 2007, 08:39:38 am »

Greg try shooting with yer eyes closed from about 5 feet, concentrate on the draw and release by closing yer eyes it takes the target
outa the picture ie less distraction. I think I read this somewhere seems to make sense. Just be sure of yer backstop!

DanaM

Pat B · « **Reply #52 on:** April 10, 2007, 11:00:24 am »

...also, you can close your eyes, come to full draw then let down. this way you are controlling your release. Pat

snedeker · « **Reply #53 on:** April 10, 2007, 11:35:56 am »

I didn't see that before. Really beautiful. With my vision though, the skin acts as such natural camo that I can't see that part very well.. Delicate tips.

Dave

Pappy · « **Reply #54 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:17:55 pm »

The way I shoot you would think my eyes were closed all the time.

Pappy

GregB · « **Reply #55 on:** April 10, 2007, 02:16:56 pm »

Thanks Dave! Pat and Dana, I've tried those techniques and have no trouble doing either one without flinching. The visual definitely is part of the problem with me in target panic. I think it has helped, but I probably don't solely practice those techniques long enough (maybe weeks?) to get out of the target panic. I get impatient after a couple of days of shooting with my eyes closed and want to shoot regular again.

Don't let Pappy fool you, he's been shooting good here lately. He had a problem short drawing and has been making a lot of progress lately getting out of it.

DanaM · « **Reply #56 on:** April 10, 2007, 02:36:36 pm »

Greg remember patience is a virtue or so I hear

DanaM

jpitts · « **Reply #57 on:** April 11, 2007, 01:58:26 am »

Beautiful bow Greg. I was wondering how copperhead skins would look. With the kind of persistence and determination you've shown making such a work of art, you can beat any shooting problem.

GregB · « **Reply #58 on:** April 11, 2007, 08:29:43 am »

Thanks for the kind words of support! I guess if I'm ever to get back to shooting with confidence I'm going to have to make a serious effort to try these techniques long enough to get over it. Don't know how long that could take...?

hammertime · « **Reply #59 on:** April 11, 2007, 02:02:25 pm »

That is one cool lookin bow!Love the skins,the character and all the pics.You've have some great talent and patience to make a shooter like that.

Primitive Archer