backwoods07 Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I missed a doe opening weekend and the shot has been haunting me ever since. Right before I got in the stand, I took about 15 shots all the way out to 35 yds and shot PERFECTLY. I took aim at the doe at about 20 yds, put the pin right above her heart. I grunted to stop her and she flinched a little more than I'd like. I took my time, and made a shot. The arrow bounced off her back. She jumped my string more than any deer I've ever seen. Is my bow too loud??? With so many gadgets out there, I have a hard time figuring out which ones work and which ones are worth the money. Any help out there from all you wise ones? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Well I don't think I am too wise! LOL! Start off with any Sims accessories you can get, Limbs, string, cable dampener, stabilizer, cable slide, and anything else you think will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest liv2hunt Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 First of all it would help to know your set up right down to poundage and arrow weight. Then we can maybe diagnose any problems you may be having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'll keep it simple and inexpensive at this point: The arrow got there before the deer left......where were you aiming? A deer on "High Alert" can drop quite a bit. If you were aiming at the middle of the body of the deer I can see the arrow hitting off the back. I'm only telling you this because I remember a Primos video where they showed slow motion how far a deer dropped when shot at. They placed a red line on the back of the deer and that showed that aiming at the heart was better for deer that are close. It seems the closer they are the faster they react to noise. Probably because they can actually hear more too! Deer that are out there a ways seem to stand there wondering where the sound came from. Deer that are under 20 yards drop like they were shot down from a cannon...if they have time to react at all;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 First of all it would help to know your set up right down to poundage and arrow weight. Then we can maybe diagnose any problems you may be having. I'm shooting a Bear Instinct at 70 lbs, 29" draw. Tru Glo single pin sight, whisker biscuit, and am not too sure about the arrow weight. I'm shooting Easton Axis (slim tech, if some Axis arrows aren't) with 100 gr Rage 2. I have a cheap Tru Glo stabilizer, and those rubber band string silencers. I think that should cover it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Has nothing to do with the equiment being "noisy" you grunted at the deer she was tense like a rubber band stretched tight all she had to do was relax and it was over ... when you shot she relaxed there isnt a bow out there quiet enoiugh to compensate for a deer on high alert or a bow fast enough to keep that from happening ... it happens to ever single hunter and it will probably happen to you again ... The bow you are shooting is just fine ... arrow choice is a great one believe me the only thing you could have done differently is let the doe settle in around your stand if she was on her way to someplace maybe let her get past you be drawed back and when she stops let the arrow go. Good luck on your next shot and dont let this get you down to much. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Has nothing to do with the equiment being "noisy" you grunted at the deer she was tense like a rubber band stretched tight all she had to do was relax and it was over ... when you shot she relaxed there isnt a bow out there quiet enoiugh to compensate for a deer on high alert or a bow fast enough to keep that from happening ... it happens to ever single hunter and it will probably happen to you again ... The bow you are shooting is just fine ... arrow choice is a great one believe me the only thing you could have done differently is let the doe settle in around your stand if she was on her way to someplace maybe let her get past you be drawed back and when she stops let the arrow go. Good luck on your next shot and dont let this get you down to much. Steve Sounds like a very resonable explanation to me .. Sounds to me like you have a real decent setup with your bow .. Keep after em' it will eventually connect .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest liv2hunt Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 The reason I asked about his set up was becasue he wanted to know how to quiet his bow. Well had his arrows been on the light side that CAN make the bow louder. Certain sights and quivers are notorious for being "rattlers" also. The whole whether to bleat at the deer to stop them thing is a debate that has went on and will go on for years. I have mouth bleated at deer from 5 to 50 yards and never had any ill effects. Not to say I have never missed but thats a different story. I have always strived to make my bows extra quiet by shooting heavy arrows,and using a lot of vibration damping goodies. I am not real familiar with the Bear Instinct so I don't know if it is a relatively quiet bow to begin with. But it sounds like you have it equiped well. You might want to try an STS if you don't have one,once on you will not believe the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Has nothing to do with the equiment being "noisy" you grunted at the deer she was tense like a rubber band stretched tight all she had to do was relax and it was over ... when you shot she relaxed there isnt a bow out there quiet enoiugh to compensate for a deer on high alert or a bow fast enough to keep that from happening ... it happens to ever single hunter and it will probably happen to you again ... The bow you are shooting is just fine ... arrow choice is a great one believe me the only thing you could have done differently is let the doe settle in around your stand if she was on her way to someplace maybe let her get past you be drawed back and when she stops let the arrow go. Good luck on your next shot and dont let this get you down to much. Steve Sounds very reasonable. I'll definitely take a little more time next time. Thanks for all your tips! Headin to the farm tomorrow for the weekend, so hopefully I'll bring back some good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 this is part of what makes archery great! Don't worry about it. Always aim an inch or two low when they are on alert, because they will drop everytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 IMHO a doe on alert is full of ardenaline on steroids. Dont blame the bow. She was gone when you touched the release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 i agree does are faster than speed light lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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