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<blockquote data-quote="Yoby" data-source="post: 49437" data-attributes="member: 631"><p>I was able to get into archery 4 years ago. Went to scheels and found a Bear encounter. It had a whisker biscuit and 3 pin trophy ridge sight. Was able to shoot at their indoor range and was able to group 3-5 inches before I left. Out the door with a set of arrows, field points, broad heads, release and the bow I think it was 600.</p><p></p><p>Practice Practice Practice..... I had 2 months before season when I got my bow. Ended up shooting about 60 arrows a day on average just to get the muscle memory in place. Practice from the position you are going to be hunting from... If from a tree stand, set up a stand in your yard and shoot down at a target. To hit the vitals from an elevate position is different than from the ground. Shooting from a seat is quite a bit different than standing. Also make sure you are aware of your surroundings. Sitting in a blind, you need to keep in mind the draw cycle. Need to have enough room in front so at rest your arrow doesn't hit the front of the blind, but not seated so far back that you are hitting the back of the blind with your elbow at full draw. </p><p></p><p>Once you have your muscle memory up with your field points and are accurate and consistent, you'll need to switch over to broadheads. They potentially fly differently. This may require adjusting your sights, rest, etc. I have noticed with each set of arrows I have bought, there is always a flyier. mark you arrows so you can pattern the odd ball. You can potentially correct it by turning the knock 1/3. If not, dont practice with it or use it for hunting.</p><p></p><p>Thats my 0.02</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Yoby, post: 49437, member: 631"] I was able to get into archery 4 years ago. Went to scheels and found a Bear encounter. It had a whisker biscuit and 3 pin trophy ridge sight. Was able to shoot at their indoor range and was able to group 3-5 inches before I left. Out the door with a set of arrows, field points, broad heads, release and the bow I think it was 600. Practice Practice Practice..... I had 2 months before season when I got my bow. Ended up shooting about 60 arrows a day on average just to get the muscle memory in place. Practice from the position you are going to be hunting from... If from a tree stand, set up a stand in your yard and shoot down at a target. To hit the vitals from an elevate position is different than from the ground. Shooting from a seat is quite a bit different than standing. Also make sure you are aware of your surroundings. Sitting in a blind, you need to keep in mind the draw cycle. Need to have enough room in front so at rest your arrow doesn't hit the front of the blind, but not seated so far back that you are hitting the back of the blind with your elbow at full draw. Once you have your muscle memory up with your field points and are accurate and consistent, you'll need to switch over to broadheads. They potentially fly differently. This may require adjusting your sights, rest, etc. I have noticed with each set of arrows I have bought, there is always a flyier. mark you arrows so you can pattern the odd ball. You can potentially correct it by turning the knock 1/3. If not, dont practice with it or use it for hunting. Thats my 0.02 [/QUOTE]
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