BowJoe Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I know this may sound like a completely obvious answer but I'm asking for individual estimates. With a little practice, I am usually accurate out to 40 yds. With a lot more practice, I can hit the kill zone on a 3D deer at 50 yds 7 out of 10 times. What I'm wondering is, how much of an improvement to bowhunting has 3D made for you? How has it helped you as far as accuracy, nerves, technique, discipline, yardage? In other words, every aspect you can think of that you have improved for bowhunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 3D has helped me tremendously. Drawing and anchoring no longer seem like conscious moves. I just do it. The main advantage for me is overall confidence. I know I've had a bad year so far hunting-wise, but still, when a deer gets within 30 yards, I know its over. When I first started 3-D I was the same as you. I could hit the kill zone at 40 yards with regularity. But the more I shot 3D, the better I got. Nowadays, if I'm not cutting the X line 7 out of 10 times at 40 yards, its not good enough. Most hunters feel the need to improve their accuracy only DURING the season. It's hard for them to practice when its say June. 3D gives you a reason to keep pushing your accuracy up to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've only been shooting 3D the last 2 years. It has helped me tremendously. I take a range-finder, but me and everyone I shoot w/ throws a guess range out b4 we range the target. It has helped me somewhat guessing ranges, though I still need more practice. I went to more shoots this year than last year, and I also shot my bow in general more this year.. It really helped my confidence and everytime I draw on a deer, I can already see that arrow disappearing in the side of it. It's a tremendous difference than I was last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 3D has helped me a lot. probably the most important thing is to pick a specific spot on a animal or 3D target and focus my concentration there. it has also made me pay very close attention to bow setup and arrow setup. there sis no such thing as close enough for me. if im not drilling at exact yardage, then something needs tweeked. bowhunting is the same thing, i pay very close attention to detail on my bow and arrow setup and arrow flight. if my pins arent on, then i need to do a little more work. for accuracy 3d comes down to accurate range estimation, executing the shot and perfect shooting form. if you do this often enough, when that shot at a buck or doe comes, hopefully you will go inot autopilot and it all becomes muscle memory. plus its just plain fun to get out and shoot when deer season isnt going on. since i use a laser range finder while bowhunting, i dont feel 3d helps me much in this. since i pretty much know the yardage to every spot i can get a shot while hunting. actually Indoor Target shooting has taught me a lot more for the shot execution and shooting form of my shot. but i use a differant release for 3D and indoor than i do for hunting. 3d is a complete win win situation for everyone that wants to shoot during the summer and keep in shape and practice before deer season. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Form and bow tuning is what I've got out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Judging Distance, it has helped me out there TREMENDOUSLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter71 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 in addition to the usual list of benefits(yardage estimate, pressure shooting etc), 3-D has helped me to locate shot placement at different angles and shooting locations. I have had shots through/into trees, shooting from the knees, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytman26 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 In short, 3-D has helped me in every aspect of the sport. I made a 41 yard shot this year on my best buck ever and without 3-D in the offseason I would not have made it. 3-D is awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 3D has helped me a lot. probably the most important thing is to pick a specific spot on a animal or 3D target and focus my concentration there. it has also made me pay very close attention to bow setup and arrow setup. there sis no such thing as close enough for me. if im not drilling at exact yardage, then something needs tweeked. bowhunting is the same thing, i pay very close attention to detail on my bow and arrow setup and arrow flight. if my pins arent on, then i need to do a little more work. for accuracy 3d comes down to accurate range estimation, executing the shot and perfect shooting form. if you do this often enough, when that shot at a buck or doe comes, hopefully you will go inot autopilot and it all becomes muscle memory. plus its just plain fun to get out and shoot when deer season isnt going on. since i use a laser range finder while bowhunting, i dont feel 3d helps me much in this. since i pretty much know the yardage to every spot i can get a shot while hunting. actually Indoor Target shooting has taught me a lot more for the shot execution and shooting form of my shot. but i use a differant release for 3D and indoor than i do for hunting. 3d is a complete win win situation for everyone that wants to shoot during the summer and keep in shape and practice before deer season. Shoot Strong Tony Tony I took what said to save time on my typing with one, out of everyone on here; I feel you and I are the closest on the way we shoot and set our bows up. Don't know how long you've been doin' it, but I've been at for going on 16 years competitively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubie Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Well, I just tried 3d for the first time ever at an indoor range (I got some of my own targets for christmas, but its been to cold to go into the yard). I must admit, the course forced me to use my imagination alot more when lining up shots. Though some of the shots were near impossible, and I would never even think of taking them in a hunting situations. And the metal and wooden obstcals cost me 4 arrows... However, and probably most important, it was a blast, and I managed to put in double the shooting time I normaly use. I think I'll keep trying to catch 3d days at the range when I get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I never shot 3D until last summer and I'd say it's a good confidence boost and helps with focus and control. Not too mention it's a blast load of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigalt78 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I try to shoot at least an hour or two a day and not only the time shooting but i try to make every single shot a good shot i dont like to just fling arrows and call it practice. and doing this has got my form pretty much flawless and it has become second nature to me just like shooting a gun has and now when a deer walks into the corn pile i dont hesitate i just put a good shot on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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