how much time?
#1
Fork Horn
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how much time?
A friend of mine decided to trad hunt this yr and got himself a longbow. He still hasnt started shooting it yet and hes never shot one b4.
How much time do you guys think needs to be spent practicing before he decides to hit the woods?
Season opener is in 3 weeks and I do know for sure he's not planning on hitting opening day.
How much time do you guys think needs to be spent practicing before he decides to hit the woods?
Season opener is in 3 weeks and I do know for sure he's not planning on hitting opening day.
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mississippi USA
Posts: 15,296
RE: how much time?
Depends on the person--I'd say that most folks wouldn't be ready to hunt this season.
IMO, you need more than just back yard practice. I've seen folks that could wear out a target in their back yard, but (even with wheels and sights) not be able to hit much at all in a different setting. Stump shooting and 3-D is great practice, a confidence builder, lets you learn more about your limitations, and is a lot of fun to boot.
Chad
IMO, you need more than just back yard practice. I've seen folks that could wear out a target in their back yard, but (even with wheels and sights) not be able to hit much at all in a different setting. Stump shooting and 3-D is great practice, a confidence builder, lets you learn more about your limitations, and is a lot of fun to boot.
Chad
#5
RE: how much time?
Everyone proceeds at different speeds, heck I began back in february/march. I was probably shooting my best in may. Then I was horrible for months, but in the past 3-4 weeks I've gotten it straightened out again and am confident to 15 yds, preferably 8-10.
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: how much time?
Some guys have to work at it really hard for quite a while before they're ready. Some guys are naturals and pick it up right off. Most of us are somewhere in between. It really depends on how far to either end of the scale your friend is.
Bobco pretty much summed my other thoughts on it.
Bobco pretty much summed my other thoughts on it.
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