My youngest brought his compound bow out to the ranch for the weekend and said common dad give it a try. My problem is I'm right handed, left eye dominate and I can't wink my left eye. Serously all I do is make funny faces trying to close my left eye while keeping the right one open. Shooting a bow growing up was always instinctive for me as I was never able to use a sight unless I used an eye patch over my left eye. My son hustles into the barn and brings out a pair of safety glasses with the left eye lens taped off.
I was stoked to give his bow a try. My first shot missed the target at 25 yards by a foot. Not the center but the entire target. Next shot same thing and then my son said are you looking through the peep sight! I've never had one in the past to look through and didn't even consider it. Next shot using the peep sight was dead center. I'm digging this compound bow over my crossbow. I may pick me up one in the next few weeks and get me an eye patch of some kind for when I shoot.
Distance is not an issue, but the wind can make it interesting!
Looking good, Buffy. If you can get proficient out to 40 yards, you'll be good for 80% of your opportunities in the field. I've killed 6 deer with a compound bow over the past 3 seasons (2 more with a compound crossbow), and the longest shot was just inside of 40 yards. There were few chances outside of that range, but it always seems to workout that they will get close if you let them. You should be all set.
Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
Looking good, Buffy. If you can get proficient out to 40 yards, you'll be good for 80% of your opportunities in the field. I've killed 6 deer with a compound bow over the past 3 seasons (2 more with a compound crossbow), and the longest shot was just inside of 40 yards. There were few chances outside of that range, but it always seems to workout that they will get close if you let them. You should be all set.
If I can get half that good with my Muzzle Loader, I can have a lot of sausage next year. Now you've inspired me.
Daddy, what's an enabler?
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
A huge piece of advice for all bowhunters out there - one that I was never given until later in my bowhunting exploits: take a broadhead-rated block and an old, but identical to your regular hunting broadhead/arrow combo with you to the field. Then fire a shot with your bow wearing EXACTLY what you plan to in your stand. Adjust your pins as necessary before you walk to the stand!
The shift in POI due to a shifting anchor point because of clothing is real. If I go from a thin, summer practice outfit to heavy, winter weight clothing/facemask, etc. without checking my zero, it's going to get ugly. You can easily shift 4-5" at 20 yards when your normal anchor point on your nose/face just pushed out just a bit due to wearing a thick winter face mask. You will still shoot your normal group size groups, but your actual POI can be way off. Add in gloves and the effect gets even more pronounced. I keep a small, Rinehardt 18-in-1 broadhead target with me in my truck all season long, and fire at it every time I go to the stand or blind. The more dramatic the change in clothing from the previous time, the more likely there is to be a significant POI shift.
Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
Luckily, in SE GA, we bow hunt in very little clothing. It doesn't get cold down here until AFTER deer season. We usually are in short sleeves on Christmas.
As for Wambli's suggestions, all good points. My arrows are a tad noisy drawing across the rest, but it's a whisper only. Can't hear it just a few feet away.
Luckily, in SE GA, we bow hunt in very little clothing. It doesn't get cold down here until AFTER deer season. We usually are in short sleeves on Christmas.
As for Wambli's suggestions, all good points. My arrows are a tad noisy drawing across the rest, but it's a whisper only. Can't hear it just a few feet away.
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I used to hunt naked until I got a string-slap on my member. Ouch!
Concealed carry is for protection, open carry is for attention.
You cant but a deer can, I used to bow hunt until I blew out my rotator.
JAY
This is absolutely true. Their hearing is frighteningly good. I have a rest that is silent to my ears on draw but, even from total concealment, deer inside of 20 yards will often perk up when I draw an arrow across it. Not much you can really do about it. Add some of that purpose-made, stick-on felt to your rest and check your broadhead tune after you do to ensure your POI is still true (which it likely won't be without some adjustments). Hit the woods, and time your draw for when the deer can't see you.
Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
#1, dont stink. Deer are curious when it comes to sound, but if they smell something you will never see them. You can get by with a bow squeak, but not butt reek.
It's boring, and your lack of creativity knows no bounds.
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You mean you got seasons on pigs there? Here everyday is pig season.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
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The following was a field point (top) and fixed blade broad head (bottom) at 45 yards.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
My youngest brought his compound bow out to the ranch for the weekend and said common dad give it a try. My problem is I'm right handed, left eye dominate and I can't wink my left eye. Serously all I do is make funny faces trying to close my left eye while keeping the right one open. Shooting a bow growing up was always instinctive for me as I was never able to use a sight unless I used an eye patch over my left eye. My son hustles into the barn and brings out a pair of safety glasses with the left eye lens taped off.
I was stoked to give his bow a try. My first shot missed the target at 25 yards by a foot. Not the center but the entire target. Next shot same thing and then my son said are you looking through the peep sight! I've never had one in the past to look through and didn't even consider it. Next shot using the peep sight was dead center. I'm digging this compound bow over my crossbow. I may pick me up one in the next few weeks and get me an eye patch of some kind for when I shoot.
John 3: 1-21
Time to make it happen.
If I can get half that good with my Muzzle Loader, I can have a lot of sausage next year. Now you've inspired me.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
The shift in POI due to a shifting anchor point because of clothing is real. If I go from a thin, summer practice outfit to heavy, winter weight clothing/facemask, etc. without checking my zero, it's going to get ugly. You can easily shift 4-5" at 20 yards when your normal anchor point on your nose/face just pushed out just a bit due to wearing a thick winter face mask. You will still shoot your normal group size groups, but your actual POI can be way off. Add in gloves and the effect gets even more pronounced. I keep a small, Rinehardt 18-in-1 broadhead target with me in my truck all season long, and fire at it every time I go to the stand or blind. The more dramatic the change in clothing from the previous time, the more likely there is to be a significant POI shift.
As for Wambli's suggestions, all good points. My arrows are a tad noisy drawing across the rest, but it's a whisper only. Can't hear it just a few feet away.
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This qualifies as something you could have kept to yourself. Please take others into consideration before posting.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
I used to hunt naked until I got a string-slap on my member. Ouch!
You cant but a deer can, I used to bow hunt until I blew out my rotator.
JAY
This is absolutely true. Their hearing is frighteningly good. I have a rest that is silent to my ears on draw but, even from total concealment, deer inside of 20 yards will often perk up when I draw an arrow across it. Not much you can really do about it. Add some of that purpose-made, stick-on felt to your rest and check your broadhead tune after you do to ensure your POI is still true (which it likely won't be without some adjustments). Hit the woods, and time your draw for when the deer can't see you.
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I feel better now.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
Come to think of it, the only reason folks come to FL to hunt is so they can get an Osceola turkey.