Archery = crack!
 

I think I have a problem...

I am very blessed to be able to work out of my house. I get to spend lots of time with my wife and daughter and bird dogs. When I started shooting 3-months ago everything was fine. Late evening I would go out and shoot 30-arrows into my "Block." Well,...then I started shooting 50-arrows at noon and another 30 in the evening. Now I catch myself leaving the "Block" and bow out in the back yard and popping off 20-30 shots whenever I need a break from work, which seems to be getting more frequent. HELP! I think I am a BOWCRACK addict!

On a positive note, my groups are getting tighter and tighter...I love the sound or feathers packing up against feathers...you know the sound, don't you? [8D][8D][8D]

RE: Archery = crack!
 

Welcome to the club it only gets worse. There is no cure for this addiction!:D

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Oh Yes there IS!!!!!!!! Just buy a Pro Shop.........LOL

You will soon forget what your bow looks like.........[:'(]:(

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If your groups are getting tighter I'd just keep shooting. They'll be plenty of time for work in January and Febuary.

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Open a window and shoot out of your house that way you can atleast do business over the speaker phone while you shoot. I will give you one guess how I know that little trick.

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...Just remember to open the window before you release! As prevously stated, "I will give you one guess how I know that little trick".
:D:D:D

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Don't overdo it. It could lead to physical problems. -Really.

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I think I'm getting addicted, too. It's a good thing, though.

And my groups are down to an inch at 35 yards. Of course, I only shoot one arrow, but still... :)

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Just don't overdo it or you'll go blind!

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c j, Good one!! lol Just have to make that "one" count.

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You know you are getting addicted when you tell your wife about your Doinker coming loose and she doesn't slap you.

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Now THAT is funny!

The first time my wife heard me tell a friend that I wanted a Doinker she ask who I wantd to doink!

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I run a business from home too...and I can relate. I usually sneak out a few times and shoot. For awhile it was really hard because I would shoot and then come back in to work and would simply end up analyzing every shot I had just made.

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Being addicted to that is much better than being addicted to drugs and alcohol, use it as an excuse to shot more if you get in hot water with the MRS.

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hello my name is wes and i have a problem. i am addicted to shooting my bow. i am costantly drawing back an imaginary bow when i cant shoot [&:] my name is wes and i have a problem

RE: Archery = crack!
 

The first step to recorvery is admitting you have a problem. Good for you wes, Good for you

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Hi. My name is Butch and I'm a bowhunter too. I always shoot my bow in my backyard, whenever I get the chance. My addiction started about 4 years ago, when I was at a buddy's house. He had an old Browning compound bow and was shooting it at a big piece of foam in a huge dirt pile about 20 yards away. He handed me his bow and showed me the basics. One major problem.... He's righty. I'm lefty. I absolutely CAN NOT shoot righty. Besides, I'm left eye dominant anyways. You guessed it folks.... {start wincing here} I shot his Browning righty bow lefty, and sailed an arrow 4' wide of the target and into the woods! [:o][&:] I immediately got hooked and wanted to properly shoot a bow. I saw how expensive new bows are in the stores, but I got myself properly measured and learned I have a 30" draw. So, long story short, as a total "newbie", I did the next best thing. Ebay!!! I picked up a used PSE Edge Series 1000C lefty bow for $70 bucks, then took it to the bow shop and dumped about $100 bucks more getting fully outfitted and setup for me. It is a heavy old 41" ATA dual cam bow, but it is laser accurate and quiet. I find myself constantly doodling around with different ranges (Tru-Glo 3 pin sights are 20,30,40 yards). I go to 25 yards and shoot. 22 yards and shoot. 28 yards and shoot. Constantly learning pin placement for better and better accuracy, versus shooting at a constant 20 yards/top pin.

One thing about shooting a bow. You never get bored!!! :D

Butch A.

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Well I DON'T have a problem. All I think about lately is shooting the bow but I DON'T have a problem with it. Not me. NO problem here. Who needs recovery anyway.:D

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I can't believe all of you. Don't you know that moderation is the key to long lasting success. All I ever hear is practice, practice, practice. Try other sports. Like bow-fishing or bludger tag (fun but hurts like hell and don't forget to wear head and eye protection and I'm not talking about your thinking head either!!!). ;)