Its hard to describe but I am shooting more and having more fun shooting my bow this year than I have in 5-6 years, and most of this shooting is taking place in my back yard with 1-2 monthly 3D shoots thrown in. I sort of got away from shooting the last few years, no not totally stopping because I made sure I was always ready for deer season, but just couldn't get myself to go out and shoot like I used too. Now I am finding myself shooting at least a few arrows 7 days a week.......and I am enjoying it. I never stopped totally, just got in a rut where I had to sometimes make myself go out and shoot. Thats not good. My wife asked me why I am enjoying it(practicing) so much again(smiling as she said it). My answer was and I have narrowed it down to two main reasons:

First, my new bow just seems like its an extension of me.....hard to explain but its just right for me, righter than any bow I have owned for quite a while.

Second and foremost..........I seem to have finally conquered my acquired target panic of which I have been battling off and on for probably 7 years. Target panic in large part caused me to give up 3D shooting. Its no fun to be shooting well and then all of a sudden jerking, flinching, launching an arrow that seems better fitted for a NASA sendoff. That can stay with you, it bites and sometimes the more you battle it the worse it can get because in the back of your mind you are thinking you might embarrass yourself at any time with another spaceshot. Those who have suffered from TP most likely know full well what I am talking about. Its been a battle now and then, but with full confidence I am ready to announce its officially over due to quality practice and with the purchase of a bow that like I said, seems to be part of me. Dang, this sure is fun shooting this much again!!!!!!