Len in Maryland

We all have to set goals and to keep raising the bar as we meet those goals. 3" to 2" to 1" and beyond.Most can't start at thebestlevel because frustration would get the better of us. For those who have actually reached the best levels of accuracy - congratulations. And those who embellish their accomplishments - there are many.

I tell my customers that I show off to in the shop that I do it so that they can see achievement and tell them that they can get to those levels if they do what I first stated above. Sometimes it takes a PRO recognizing form errors or equipment problems. If you seem to be stuck at a certain level, seek true Professional help. If you can't get beyond a certain level, accept it and adjust your 'effective range' to reflect your limitations. We can't all be 'Robin Hoods'.[:@]

One more thing that many don't consider is environmental shooting. Many will only practice on solid ground, in good weather, with short-sleeved shirts - you get my drift. Take your game to a treestand with a little wind and make sure you wear ALL your hunting clothing. You might be surprised how things will change.

Another way to practice during the season and this is better if you're a morning hunter. Take with you one or two arrows that have Judo tips on them. Guesstimate a leaf or other object and try to shoot it just before leaving your stand. Make the object a challenge and you'll both challenge and test your real skills. It's quite a confidence builder when you're successful.

Good luck and good shooting.

gutshot

David I understand your point but I've had no problem shooting at paper or killing deer over the last 10-15 years that I've used a 1 pin set up so I don't see me switching back anytime soon. Butlike everything else they're not for everyboby.

BobCo19-65

That's pretty much what I alway have done for years, both morningand evening hunts, except I have a few arrows marked as practice arrows and I use broadheads. Once in a while I may bury one in a root or such, but not too often.Oh, and I don't necessarily shoot them just before leaving my stand. Just whenever I feel like it.

archer58

I'm not sure if I'm looking at this the way you are asking(GMMAT) but I know from practice that at 45yrds. I will have a group about 2''.
Not from the spot, per see , but a 2" group w/ maybe a flyer in there sometimes. 2-3 in.'s is what I consider my margin for error. In a hunting situation I would never shoot 45yrds. To allow for the variables that could occur I keet my shots under 35yrds. Unless the aminal does a tail spin when I release I know it will produce a kill shot even if I've misjudged the yardage by 3 or 4 yrds. We all know bow speed will have a slight affect on this variable , but that comes w/ knowing your equipment.

C-WOODS-SHOOT

But in your "rangefinder not needed any more thread" you said the rangefinder was unnecasary because you knew your hunting area so well.

rybohunter

I've never defined my acceptable margin of error. I just know. I hate having to "adjust" my pin, I want to put it exactly where I expect to hit which is why most of my shots are very close. Yea when I went out west I had to practice and gap shoot and all that, which really wasn't too hard, but I just prefer to keep things as error proof asI can.

bloodcrick

I feel 2" at 20 yards and 3" at 30 (in the field) would be an acceptical margin of error in my shoes! But as MH said, it all depends on the target, especially turkeys.