Traditional 3D.......lotta fun
 

Shot my first traditional 3D round, yesterday. I'd been practicing a lot with the longbow......and went there FULLY expecting to shoot the 20yd max stakes. When I got there.....I was informed that the trad stakes were 30 yd max.

Intimidation sets in.....lol.

I ended up whiffing on 4 targets out of 30.....but a good time was had. Scored a paltry 172......but my goal (internal) was to average a "5" for each animal.....and I surpassed that.

I'll keep going when I feel like it.....and keep having fun. Looking forward to September.......and a live target inside 15yds.;)

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Looks like you had fun,never really shot on a 3D course, I wouldn't mind giving it a go once or twice! The shop I go to has a 4 yard indoor 3D range and a real nice 28 target outdoor 3D range as well. My buddy keeps trying to get me to go, probably give it a try this spring!

Also appears you got the hat thing figured out!

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Yeah the hat was the LEAST of my worries, yesterday....lol:D

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I never would take a score, and never really ever shoot at the stakes. I kinda shoot where I want too. I just what ever is enjoyable. I don't think you have to shoot at thier designated stakes.

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I think that was a good score for your first time out--there's a lot more to consider when you are shooting 3-D. You have unfamiliar surroundings, usually targets you have never shot, scenarios you aren't used to (up-hill, down-hill, across a gulley, through the bushes, etc.), and of course the intimidation of competeing--makes shooting in the back yard feel like a walk in the park!

I love 3-D for that reason--you get better at shooting under pressure, at different targets, in different scenarios, and at different ranges. 3-D is great hunting practice as far as being able to make the shot.

Chad

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Good job Jeff! That's a good score for your first time out!

Most ranges I shoot are really too long for trad gear and what 95% of most trad shooters can handle.... A 30 yard trad shot is the equivalent of a 60 yds compound shot IMO and you dont see many of those at shoots!

Anyway, good job, it'll be fun to watch you progress.

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Missing four targets is nothing!!!

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I'm being serious, Bob.....did I do OK? 30 yd max....and I can guarantee you there was only one inside 20yds.

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Jeff,

Yes, you did ok! 4 misses at those ranges is not bad at all...Just think, if you could have hit foam you would have another 20pts!

Most of the shoots I go to sound about like yours, the majority of targets are between 20-30 yds with very few under 20 and a few at 30, but most in the 25yds range...

I have found that if you can shoot 75% to 80% of the even score, you will be in the top few at most events... I strive for 80% and I rarely reach it.

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Like Bob said missing 4 targets is nothing!! You did well Jeff.

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A sincere thanks, then, guys. Much appreciated.:)

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I am serious. No big deal there. Missing4 out of 30 target is nothing, especially at this stage.

You should see all the broken arrows we collect after a shoot. :D

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I'm not saying how many I miss at some shoots.;);)

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Me either!

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I'll shoot a 20 yd max shoot in a few weeks.....and my goal there will be to score 130 (10ea 8's and 10ea 5's). I think that's a reasonable goal.

What do you guys think?

There are some terrific trad shooters who shoot this circuit....including our state champ....who hovers around 190-200 on a regular basis (20 targets). That's shootin' the eyes out (or heart/lungs) if you asked me.;)

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Jeff,

I've seen2 IBO World Champions completely miss a 20 yd shot.... I realized that day that we all put our britches on one leg at a time! Just keep shooting and keep working on form... I have no doubt you'll be in the above average group in no time!

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Jeff I know how you feel. I shot my first Trad 3D round last year. On a 30 target course where we score 10x, 10, 8, 5 ,0 I managed to shoot a 206 out of 300 with only one zero. And the second one I shot a few weeks later I managed to not miss any targets and score a 215 out of 300:D. It does get better. I'd say you shot well. Keep up the practice and you will be all ready come the fall.

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Jeff I think that's really good shooting for this stage of the game.........Probably about where I was last year at the same time in my shooting.
I love seeing progression and how the mind and body starts to be able to repeat these shots, and picking up the little things learned and learned through trial and error or experience.

I have made a decision this weekend to not score or compete in traditional archery. I'm just not going to do it. This is just something that is too much fun for exactly what it is, learning a new skill to use in the hunting woods and have fun with friends.
I don't want to screw that up and cause any bit of the feeling of stress I feel on the 3D course with wheels in my hand.

I'm going to shoot for me and that's it.