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BIG EON 06-29-2005 11:44 AM

Does It Really Matter
 
I am Shooting at ground level and im grouping at 25yrds 2 in groups i figure thats decent but i heard elevation plays a big role on shots i know that phisicsd and gravity has a less effect on the arrow but i only climb about 25 to 30 feet. my bow site has eleation settings but should i even mess with it?

rybohunter 06-29-2005 11:53 AM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
Shoot from an elevated position and bend at the waist. 25-30 feet is very high actually. You must shoot to know how where you hit.

H80Hunter 06-29-2005 12:47 PM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
Yeah you should shoot if you hunt at 25-30 feet. You should always make sure it hits where the right spot from a tree-- but I usually am only 15 feets off the ground and have never had a problem. Make sure you bend at the waist instead of just dropping your bow arm.

DaveH 06-29-2005 01:54 PM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
Set up your treestand at the height you intend to shoot from. Take numerous shots with broadheads to simulate your actual hunting conditions. This will give you an idea of what should happen when hunting.

snowman69 06-29-2005 02:08 PM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
As said above practice how you hunt. If you hunt from a stand practice from a stand if you hunt in a pop up blind practice in a pop up blind etc. And as the season gets closer practice in your hunting clothes.

TerryM 06-29-2005 02:33 PM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
30 Ft high treestand!!! The air must be thin up there you might want to bring some oxygen with you up the tree.

PABowhntr 06-29-2005 04:53 PM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
Personally I wouldn't use the elevation settings though I would practice at the height you plan on hunting from. It was an eye-opener for me last summer.

BGfisher 06-30-2005 08:03 AM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
You hunt from ONLY 25 to 30 feet? That's 10 to 15 feet higher than the average. What do you do to get your nost to stop bleeding? How can you get a consistent anchor with that oxygen mask in the way?

Washington Hunter 06-30-2005 08:18 AM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
As everyone else said, practice from an elevated position.

Don't forget to bend at the waist;


rick_reno 06-30-2005 08:25 AM

RE: Does It Really Matter
 
That's very high - is there a reason you're that far up?


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