Practice shooting and fatigue

Mottz · 09-01-2008, 08:52 PM

What would you say is a safe number of times to shoot at a target before fatigue starts to set in? In other words how many shots do you take when practicing? I usually shoot 4 arrows at 10, 20, and 30. But by the time I get to 30 yards I don't know if my sight is off or I just can't stay steady enough. When I shoot, is it better to shoot from 1 distance only, then stop for a while and then try a different distance the next time? Or am I doing it right checking all my distances at once?

Huntinman23 · 09-01-2008, 08:56 PM

when i shoot my bow i usually practice all over the place. 10,20,30,40 from all angles and i usually take about 50 shots but there is the occasional break, getting arrows, talking with people, waiting for other people to get done, it is not like i go out there and fling 50 arrows and get them and leave lol but i do practice alot. i think it is just because i like shooting my bow
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Matt / PA · 09-01-2008, 08:57 PM

Everybody is different........you just need to build up the muscles.
If you can set up a short range target in your basement you can just shoot a couple dozen arrows a night simply working on getting stronger without having to worry about where teh arrow is going.

I shoot all the time so fatigue is generally never a factor. I'll have extended range sessions with my 61# recurve where I might shoot well over 100 arrows at various ranges and my last arrow will be just as strng as the first.

It takes some time to build up archery muscles but some basic core and upper body exercise will help as well. Sit-ups, pull ups, push-ups shoulder raises etc.

Hurricanespg · 09-01-2008, 09:17 PM

I agree, everybody is different and you need to determine how much is too much for you.
I generally shoot about 30 shots a day from all different ranges.

JeramyK · 09-01-2008, 10:33 PM

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What would you say is a safe number of times to shoot at a target before fatigue starts to set in? In other words how many shots do you take when practicing? I usually shoot 4 arrows at 10, 20, and 30. But by the time I get to 30 yards I don't know if my sight is off or I just can't stay steady enough. When I shoot, is it better to shoot from 1 distance only, then stop for a while and then try a different distance the next time? Or am I doing it right checking all my distances at once?

Try mixing it up some. Don't always shoot the same routine. Next time start out at 30 yards when you are your strongest. Then work your way in. Or maybe just spend 1 shooting session at the same range the entire time. As others have said the best way to fight fatigue is to work those muscles. Whether that is shooting more or exercising isup to you. I personally mix a little of both.

MarquetteMagnum · 09-02-2008, 01:54 AM

I shoot from all over as well, usually about 30 to 50 shots a day.