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Post by shredder4286 on Mar 28, 2017 13:05:19 GMT -5
Hey fellas,
Been practicing in my mountain of a back yard with 3D targets and different distances. Trying to figure out how to precisely repeat my open stance while shooting 3D. Indoors you have a tape for reference, but grass/brush isn't the same. I've tried to figure out a method of squaring up first, then moving forward foot shoulders width apart, back 2" etc. What's the method that works here?
Kyle
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Post by p on Mar 28, 2017 18:44:18 GMT -5
I think you'll find it very hard to precisely repeat the perfect stance on most 3D courses. In my area, most targets don't have a nice, flat spot for the shooting stake. That's part of the game imho. Learning to adapt to the terrain.
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Post by shredder4286 on Mar 28, 2017 19:05:01 GMT -5
So you just kinda eyeball square and adjust?
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Post by dreamrider on Mar 28, 2017 19:17:58 GMT -5
So you just kinda eyeball square and adjust? basically yes. |
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Post by elkguide on Mar 28, 2017 19:35:06 GMT -5
So you just kinda eyeball square and adjust? I can't say that I have ever shot at a deer from a level spot so around here, 3D is just like that. |
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Post by shredder4286 on Mar 28, 2017 19:39:46 GMT -5
Well, I'm not even talking about the sloped areas, I know that's a whole different thing. I'm just referring to having a consistent way to line up to the target. But it sounds like you guys don't think it's real important
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Post by elkguide on Mar 28, 2017 20:06:44 GMT -5
Well, I'm not even talking about the sloped areas, I know that's a whole different thing. I'm just referring to having a consistent way to line up to the target. But it sounds like you guys don't think it's real important Not a 3D shooter but have gone out to play with the boys and girls a few times and every one of the courses that I have been on were filled with all sorts of strange hills and rocks and trees to stand on or over or somehow challenging to put both feet down. Well except for the shoot through the hole in the middle of the piece of steel target at lonnnnngggggggggg range. |
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Post by shredder4286 on Mar 28, 2017 20:07:51 GMT -5
I suppose that's what makes it so hard. Practice will be the key then
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Post by elkguide on Mar 28, 2017 20:12:24 GMT -5
I suppose that's what makes it so hard. Practice will be the key then Practice and a "few" extra arrows the first couple of rounds!!!!! |
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Post by p on Mar 28, 2017 20:48:51 GMT -5
So you just kinda eyeball square and adjust? Yes. You'll have to just wing it as far as aligning yourself square to the target. |
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Post by bowman1955 on Mar 28, 2017 21:07:59 GMT -5
I suppose that's what makes it so hard. Practice will be the key then What sets 3D apart from target archery is the terrain uneven footing is part of the game I have shot my share of stake sets that made you wonder what the hell were they thinking, the best thing to do is to practice shooting from different footing up hill and downhill shooting across hillsides this all comes into play on a well set course practice shooting from any steep grade you can find change your footing accordingly and try and keep your shoulders square to the target by using the footing that gets you as close to that as possible and you will find those tough shots a lot easier. |
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Post by dreamrider on Mar 29, 2017 13:40:36 GMT -5
I suppose that's what makes it so hard. Practice will be the key then What sets 3D apart from target archery is the terrain uneven footing is part of the game I have shot my share of stake sets that made you wonder what the hell were they thinking, the best thing to do is to practice shooting from different footing up hill and downhill shooting across hillsides this all comes into play on a well set course practice shooting from any steep grade you can find change your footing accordingly and try and keep your shoulders square to the target by using the footing that gets you as close to that as possible and you will find those tough shots a lot easier. Excellent advice here. In most countries, spotting and stalking is the hunting method used, and one has to learn to shoot whenever the chance arises. Thats why 3D is so challenging and is a great way to practice for hunting. |
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Post by bowman1955 on Mar 29, 2017 16:01:42 GMT -5
I agree ray Stand hunting has its perks but spot and stalk is just a lot more fun and nerve wracking but the biggest thing about 3D is great competition and if you really get into it and start shooting some of the big shoots you meet some really nice people!
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Post by bowman1955 on Mar 29, 2017 16:05:04 GMT -5
Kyle just drive a stake into the ground with 3D you must be touching the stake and again learn to vary your stance to agree with the terrain .
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Post by tsm213 on Mar 29, 2017 17:58:49 GMT -5
Well I've never shot a tournament and I've never shot indoors. What I find makes the biggest difference is to try and keep good posture and form when you first draw your bow and then bend at the waist if necessary same as shooting from a stand. I'm by no means a coach. But if it's a weird target position I find it easier to draw off target then move.
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Post by shredder4286 on Mar 29, 2017 19:53:33 GMT -5
Kyle just drive a stake into the ground with 3D you must be touching the stake and again learn to vary your stance to agree with the terrain . Thanks for all the replies. I have stakes at leveled areas for 20, 30, yds etc. I have a really varied property that I've been moving targets/positions around in for the last 3 years. The neighboring property is also fair game so I have one shot that is from a ridge above a target at 54 yds. Lots of possibilities there. What's funny is I got a back bar and weights to really "fine tune" my 3D rig, but I swear I shoot better with just the 10" front stab and 3 or 4 oz up front. This whole thing has been a real learning experience and if I should know anything about Archery at this point- it's to not over think everything! (Despite my OP) |
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Post by bowman1955 on Mar 29, 2017 20:00:11 GMT -5
Kyle were ever you set your stakes you want to challenge yourself with bad footing sets steep grades , uneven ground and keep changing your footing until you find out what works its a game have fun with it.
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Post by shredder4286 on Mar 29, 2017 20:03:40 GMT -5
its a game have fun with it. That's the attitude. Gotta enjoy it man |
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