PAbowhunter86 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I am looking forward to the 3D season this year. I have never shot 3D before, but have thought about it last year when I first got my bow. Since it was my first year with my bow I wasn't to sure about how it would be, but now I think I am ready. So how should I start preparing my self to shot 3D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Re: getting prepared Shoot a lot in your back yard.......throw arrows to different spots in the yard, walk to the arrow, judge the distance from the arrow to the target and shoot it..........do this all over and you'll do great. Most important rule of 3D shooting.......HAVE FUN!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Re: getting prepared im getting kind of antsy myself. the weather has been really nice here in iowa . 45 degrees this week on most days. i might just swing outside and do some range estimation practice and shoot a little. get plenty of range estimation in early . that will put your ahead of your competition . walks on park trails and a laser range finder are really good practice. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Re: getting prepared I'd start by learning to shoot decent groups at a 1" dot at marked yardages (say 20, 30 & 40 yards). Then when you achieve that, stick a piece of cardboard on the target butt about 12" by 12" with no dot to aim at and try to continue those groups at marked yardages in the center. I say that because it's easier to focus on a dot and get better groups. Most 3D animals do not have a distinctive spot to aim at. Focus on holding the bow out until the arrow hits the target (follow-through). While you are shooting at the different yardages, stand there and look at the ground and surrounding area to get a feel for what 20, 30, and 40 looks like. Judging your yardage in 3D's is important. If you have access to a laser rangefinder, walk in the woods and judge trees, stumps, etc, then scan it with the rangefinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt_hunter Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: getting prepared dg, that sounds like some good advice, ill have to try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: getting prepared [ QUOTE ] I'd start by learning to shoot decent groups at a 1" dot at marked yardages (say 20, 30 & 40 yards). Then when you achieve that, stick a piece of cardboard on the target butt about 12" by 12" with no dot to aim at and try to continue those groups at marked yardages in the center. I say that because it's easier to focus on a dot and get better groups. Most 3D animals do not have a distinctive spot to aim at. Focus on holding the bow out until the arrow hits the target (follow-through). While you are shooting at the different yardages, stand there and look at the ground and surrounding area to get a feel for what 20, 30, and 40 looks like. Judging your yardage in 3D's is important. If you have access to a laser rangefinder, walk in the woods and judge trees, stumps, etc, then scan it with the rangefinder. [/ QUOTE ]Thats great advice. I'm getting ready now. Our club has a meeting next week to disscuss this years course. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Re: getting prepared tony thats a good idea there a park right acros the street from me ill start taking that with me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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