HuntingEd

Ok well i just posted my first scratch score a pathetic 227 w/ 8x.

It was my first attempt at a 5 spot, and i havnt been shooting much lately, so hopefully i'll improve a lot. I think what hurt me the most was being outta practice and fatigue. It was pretty windy out as well... Hopefully my second scratch score will be better.

A question for yall, how much rest do you take between rounds??? Cause i was pretty much shooting non stop until i finished... I think i might take some breaks next time...

RDHunter

Don't be too hard on yourself Ed there's plenty of time for improvement.
What I'll do each time I shoot for a score is I'll shoot the first thirty since that what I'm use to at my local 3D range then grab a soda , then shoot the last thirty.

IL_BOW_MAN

I wouldn't worry about it too much, mine won't be much better.

GMMAT

I'm having NO grandiose thoughts of unrealistic super-human achievements! I have NO idea of what's in store for me. I'll shoot one of my rounds, this week......another next week. I don't have a clue as to what my scores will be.....but I'll post 'em up, anyways.

I'm gonna be tired. I know that!

Jeff

Zdeerslayer

Dont be sad.lol did you see my score, I'm in the same boat as you, I havent practiced in a while, but that is gonna change.

mobow

5 spot is seriously a mental game. And repitition. Not as easy as it looks, huh? Don't be afraid to take a few breaks. I generally shoot 2 rounds, chill for 5 minutes or so...and repeat.

TM1376

Talk about wore out. Shot both scratch scores back to back with bow at 70#.Whew!Already feel'n it, i'm sure the morning may even warrant a few pain relievers!Had to do it that way because its back to 6 days a week dark to dark,on the pipeline thursday. Thanx for the opportunity to be in this league otherwise i would never have gotten a chance to do this otherwise with all the hours and traveling.Just have to find archery ranges in the towns were in and shoot!Oh, and my wife got a 245 w/4x's. Proud of her! She wanted to do this also but feels its going to be a bit much, seeing she is pregnant and due in august! Our Xmas present! Thanks again and good luck to all!

RDHunter

Wow ... it sure is rough shooting that many times , I'm worn out.
Just got done shooting for my first scratch score , the first thiry shots weren't too bad but my arm started getting shakie during the last thirty.
I'll wait a couple of days before I do that again and get my second scratch score posted , hopefully I'll do better next time.

gri22ly

Tell me about it, just shot 241 with 29x. 14 of my first 15 shots were in the x spot, my last 5 arrows were 3in the 4 spot and 2 away. May back my bow down from 70 to 60 lbs. and change my let off from 65-80%. Do you guys think this might help?

MO_Bowhnter

The problem is most people who dont target shoot alot use their hunting bows set at higher weights. Most target shooters only shoot 50-60 lbs to reduce fatigue. I guess some of you can figure out why.