3 D shoots are great fun and great practice. For the competition shooter, the ranges I have went to were, in general, set up well enough so perfect scores were rare, but do-able.

I have found that at some ranges a few of the shots are set up way too hard and some ranges are set up way too easy. Alot of this is due to the competitors that shoot there. When retriving arrows, shooters shouldnt move any debris or break any twigs on the way to the targets, but it does happen. Ever noticed how some of the older ranges seem so wide open? And some of the brand new ranges are way too thick?

The only drawback for me, as a hunter just out for the practice (and fun), is that I am not very good at guessing yardages. Sure, I guess close enough to be able to hit the targets, but under hunting situations I always know the yardages. From pre-scouting and pre-planning, I already have yardages marked at the trees I plan to hunt so making that shot is alot easier (unless buck fever kicks in <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>) than when shooting 3-D targets at all unknown distances.

As it's been said though, I believe this is the best practice there is for getting ready for the season. It's also alot of fun shooting with your buddies to see how well you can do compared to them, and the field of shooters.

Our season opens in 6 more days, so I'm stoked!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Hope all of get that buck of your dreams!<img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

GB

Smack 'em where it hurts!