What difference does it make if a person is an average shooter or not? Are you saying that unless you're experienced shooter you shouldn't be practicing long distances? Sure, if someone is just starting out, then it would be wise to just get comforatble and accurate at close distances. But once that neophyte shine wears off, why not broaden your horizons a bit?

Confidence is a major factor in archery. When practicing longer distances than your max hunting distance, and doing it WELL, your confidence soars in knowing that if you can shoot great groups at 60yds- a shot at 25yds is all that much easier. I think that is pretty much common sense.

I agree that it is a huge thrill to put an arrow dead center in the boiler room from 0-30yds. But practicing at ALL distances will help you do it more consistently and with more confidence. Plus, little tuning changes that you might not notice shooting at 30yds WILL show up shooting at 60yds. Wouldn't you want your bow as well tuned as possible? I know I do.



Edited by - Black Frog on 11/06/2002 12:33:25