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Old 07-25-2008 | 01:45 PM
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I'll only feel better if you add "No Pins" because you asked what pin I'd use, I want to follow you're premise...it's not my thread
Amended for you, Kyle

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Premise is compound bow.....pins set at 20, 30, 40 and 50 yds.

Shot #1 - 2 yds at a broadside target.

Shot #2 - ZERO yds at a deer, broadside, directly beneath you.

Which pin do you use (to hit your "spot")for each shot? Remember topick asmall "spot"

**Edit - If you choose to use (to aim with)the arrow, your riser, a curling iron welded to your riser, a boar's hair dangling from your site OR any other method.....and it works, for YOU.....you are fully aware of your own abilities.....you are NOT a dumbass.....and you are quite possibly the greatest thing since sliced bread.


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Old 07-25-2008 | 01:49 PM
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Is this a trick question, ya know the kind with no answer??? If your 15' up a tree its impossible for a deer to be at zero yards, right?
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Old 07-25-2008 | 01:54 PM
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If your 15' up a tree its impossible for a deer to be at zero yards, right?
In a horizontal, linear measurement.......how far away from your platform is he?

How do you sight in your bow (again....assuming we're talking compounds)?
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Old 07-25-2008 | 01:57 PM
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I actually do qualify as a dumbass on this thread because when I responded earlierI stated I brought my top pin to the target and since I only have 1 pin(adjustable sight) none of this really applied to me. I have always thought it important to know where your pins hit at different ranges though, like mine, I hunt with it set at 20 yards but have had to shoot deer closer and farther without being able to adjust.

On a side note at 2 yards I would probablyrecommend using athrowing knife to prevent pin confusion.
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Old 07-25-2008 | 01:58 PM
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This really is not all that special.

It's a simple geometry lesson.

Get a ruler and a pencil and a piece of paper and draw the lines for yourself. Nothing earth-shattering here.


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Old 07-25-2008 | 02:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: Badger_Girl93

This really is not all that special.

It's a simple geometry lesson.

Get a ruler and a pencil and a piece of paper and draw the lines for yourself. Nothing earth-shattering here.

If you can teach me geometry, THAT will be earth shattering.
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Old 07-25-2008 | 02:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: NEW61375

I actually do qualify as a dumbass on this thread because when I responded earlier I stated I brought my top pin to the target and since I only have 1 pin(adjustable sight) none of this really applied to me. I have always thought it important to know where your pins hit at different ranges though, like mine, I hunt with it set at 20 yards but have had to shoot deer closer and farther without being able to adjust.

On a side note at 2 yards I would probably recommend using a throwing knife to prevent pin confusion.

Right...... I would just reach out and shove the arrow thru his lungs! No pins needed!
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Old 07-25-2008 | 02:06 PM
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ORIGINAL: Badger_Girl93

This really is not all that special.

It's a simple geometry lesson.

Get a ruler and a pencil and a piece of paper and draw the lines for yourself. Nothing earth-shattering here.

You should know that for some that is a bit too much effort[&:]
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Old 07-25-2008 | 02:11 PM
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This really is not all that special.

It's a simple geometry lesson.

Get a ruler and a pencil and a piece of paper and draw the lines for yourself. Nothing earth-shattering here.
Hey!! We agree!
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Old 07-25-2008 | 02:23 PM
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If you can teach me geometry, THAT will be earth shattering.
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Now that there is funny right there!!!

I still remember my Geometry teacher and the short skirts she wore (back in the 70s)....
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