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Old 06-20-2009 | 06:16 PM
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Default RE: New to bow hunting - question on range

I may be the "lone dissenter" maybe not. For me personally, if I'm not shooting a 4-5" group at that distance, whatever it may be, then I don't believe I have any business shooting at an animal at that distance, this pertains mostly to deer. If I use the Pie PLATE theory, then the animal better be an elk, caribou, or something bigger than a whitetail deer.

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As others said, you're off to a good start shooting now, back it up though, and ZERO your 1st pin at 18-20yds (not sure how fast your bow is or what you're shooting, etc) but most set-ups, even what I'm trying to set up for my wife can be set-up for 18-25yds, for the first pin and be okay. Back your shooting up, focus on good form, follow-through and trigger punch seem to be the biggest two issues a lot of NEWER archers run into. Make sure you're getting the "surprise" release, and you're holding that bow as if you're still aiming it until that arrow hits the target. NO PEEKING!!!! That leads to poor follow through, and sailing shots. There are a lot of things to learn/focus on, but there is a fair amount of time, and you don't have to be a "PRO" to close the deal and put some venison in the freezer, I'm living proof of that.
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