TreeWalker Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I've only shot this round 4 times ever, and the last three times have been in competition this year. I am in BHFS, while gap-shooting with two red pins and three weeks ago I shot a 298-17x. Then this weekend I shot BHFS again and managed a 297-18x.....it felt pretty good, so I bumped up a class to FS with the same equipment and shot a 299-17x. I know it's not Las Vegas caliber tension and pressure, but I'm still tickled pink. So now I know the 5-spot target is all in my head, because I have always been a high 40's low 50's x-shooter, and after shooting these Vegas rounds, I realize I can do much better. I just seem to concentrate harder on Vegas than a 5-spot....and I guess I always knew I blew lots of x-s due to concentration. I'm just gonna have to buckle down a little harder on the 5-spot:D mean while my goal is to shoot a 300 vegas score and hopefully cross into the 20x+ before summer hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 That's some good shooting Clay. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultratec1 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Congrats!!!! That is some good shooting!!! I hear that alot, people can concentrate better on the vegas than the 5 spot. I'm completely opposite, I concentrate better on the 5 spot round. Just remember to let that pin float on the 5 spot round and let the shot happen and you will see your X count shoot up!!! Congrats once again and let us know how your shooting goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks guys. This year I've switched to gap shooting, or what some might call "bracketing". When I used to shoot one pin, I found myself having a hard time holding in the vicinity of the x...even floating. My subconscious just seemed to want to pull out of there so I could see the x, I guess......now gapping allows me the ability to see the x and still concentrate on the shot. I've really been happy with the results so far. And I'm a trigger banger to boot....wish I could muster the courage to try back tension, but I don't think I have the patience to learn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultratec1 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Theres nothing wrong with using a index release!!!! I use one also, I just learned how to use it in a back tension form. Its good to see another point and punch shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 thats good shooting Clay. maybe you need to head to Vegas some year and try your luck. i also like the Vegas round a lot. i just seem to concentrate better on the center of the yellow. it takes a lot of discipline to learn Bt on a index finger release, but it can be done. i find i like the hand held releases much better. im sure Ultratec1 can give you a few tips to help you out. hes been working on that type of release for about 4 years now. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I will definitely be coming to you guys for advice as I get more serious about my spot shooting. Tony, some good frineds of mine have been going to Vegas for a couple of years now, and I think I am gonna look at going maybe next year. The experience would be fantastic. We just got back from a week vacation down in Tennessee (came through your neck of the woods Tony), so I thought I would check if the results were posted from the past two tourneys.... My first comp-vegas 298-17x garnered a 1st place in BHFS:) I'm still waiting to see how my last two scores faired at the next tourney...... On another note, a feable spot round managed a 3rd place finish, and one of my best efforts in 3d for a couple of years got me a 2nd place. Been shooting really well this year, I just need to pick up my practices and peak at the State Indoor in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Well I just received my plaques in the mail yesterday for my 297-18x and 299-17x........and both took first place in their respective divisions:eek:. They are dragging their feet on the results though, cuz I would like to know where everybody else came in at.....hurry up and wait, LOL:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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