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11-07-2002 | 05:30 PM

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Black Frog

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From: Kenosha, Wi USA

RE: How exactly do you group tune?

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If you don't think that when an archer starts practicing at longer distances and sees the progress of better tuning and better grouping that their confidence in their ability is NOT increased- you're nuts. Plain and simple. And if you don't think that when an archer can CONSISTENTLY group well at all distances that it doesn't make a 20yd shot look easier- you're nuts. And if that's the case, there's no need to continue this conversation.

There are more than just NOVICE shooters that are browsing these boards. And this board is NOT just about bowhunting- it is titled "Technical", not Technical Bowhunting. You are approaching this issue from the angle of people shooting a bow to harvest a deer. I am approaching this issue from the angle of people shooting a bow as ARCHERS, not just bowhunters. People that like to do it for fun and enjoyment. People that want to shoot all year around for the enjoyment of the sport, bettering themselves, and their abilities.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quotequote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Why should I spend the time, and sometimes deal with the frustration, to setup and tune my gear and tune myself to hit the mark at a distance that I will/would never shoot while in the field?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

My point exactly. Because you are more interested in bowhunting than in archery itself. Not that that is a bad thing, but people should realize your slant on the situation. There is so much more to shooting a bow than just bowhunting.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Novice and average shooters who eventually develop the skill to hit the mark at a greater distance than is needed, or a distnace that is appropriate and realistic for hunting purposes, but do not constantly practice or do not consistently hit the mark, are likely to aquire "overconfidence" or a "misguided confidence" of their abilities and their gear's capabilities for hunting conditions. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

I couldn't disagree with that statement more. A shooter who can not cosistently hit the mark will not be developing "overconfidence". Hardly. If a shooter doesn't practice enough- they won't be hitting the mark either- and certainly won't be subject to "misguided confidence". For anyone that has practiced their hunting ranges quite often, and then tries their hand out at longer ranges- it is humbling. Very humbling. And instantly I see the motivation in them to improve that. I see interest in wanting to know how to better themselves, their gear, their results.

I'm glad you have total confidence using your methods. As do I using my methods. I never said that my way is the best, but just be open to giving it a try. You on the other hand have labled the idea of possibly wanting to be an ARCHER instead of just a BOWHUNTER as "absurd and unrealistic". I would like to further our sport of ARCHERY, not just bowhunting, to more people, and not limit them or their abilities. Plant the seed of motivation and interest and watch it grow instead of telling them that the world ends at 30yds.

Edited by - Black Frog on 11/07/2002 22:27:42

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