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Post by nockdown on Sept 10, 2014 21:18:27 GMT -6
Alright, here's the deal. I used to shoot well, and enjoy it. Never gave a damn about perfect form, grip, tune, yada yada. The more I learn, the lower my confidence seems to go. I'm still a decent shot, claimed a few 3d trophies this summer and won 2 out of 3 winter leagues and took 2nd the other the last 3 years. But being a perfectionist I feel like I'm never shooting at the level I should be. You fellas ever been in a slump and fought through it? I almost listed my bows today but I'm in 3 deer contests so I need to tag out first lol. I went to the range tonight, hung a 5 spot, and shot 25 5x, 25 3x, 25 4x, then lined a 5 on the first arrow of my next set and walked off. This hobby is frustrating.
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Post by APAsuphan on Sept 10, 2014 21:33:08 GMT -6
I have been getting quite frustrated with archery lately too. I have been trying to paper tune my new bow quite a bit and have had some struggles getting perfect bullet holes. It was quite apparent I needed to work on some things in my form. Had a good session today so I'm feeling better, but I do worry I won't get it perfect. As frustrating as it can be, I love it and will never give it up. I will never take a gun into the deer woods again.
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Post by 180py on Sept 10, 2014 21:35:10 GMT -6
Nearly every day! it is a frustrating game but i always want to go shoot 3D. i have been shooting (not just hunting) since the early 90's and i have struggled with target panic for years now. when your day can hang on ONE arrow it can be very frustrating to put it mildly. i was a bowhunter first that became an archer. i attribute a large part of my success in the field to the time i have spent on the range. it has been worth every single arrow i have shot and every single moment of anguish, disgust and frustration i have experienced in competition. you are not alone, every single guy i shoot with during the summer goes through the same thing. that elusive perfection is what keeps me coming back
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Post by hydiseka on Sept 11, 2014 7:18:39 GMT -6
I enjoy shooting and do so nearly every day. What has helped me more than anything is what I call one shot. Even if I plan on shooting more later what I do is take just one shot then walk away whether it's for an hour or just 10 minutes. You know in hunting situations you need to make that first shot count. By taking one shot then walking away you can think about the process good or bad on what happened. It seems to calm me down when I have an animal in my sights
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