Lancaster archery has about 29 different choices in bow string material - dang -I don't either. I'll never be a good enough shot to ever find out, lol. Olympic archers are playing a much different game, though. noise and "drag through the bushes" ruggedness are of no concern to them. both are big deals to a bowhunter. I overbuild my stings just so they are quieter. 15 strand 3 ply D97 string doesn't stretch much, creep much, or make much noise. breaking strength around 1800 lbs. doubles as a short tow strap.
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If your bow was made prior to 1990, only use a Dacron
bowstring to avoid damage. Dacron is
more forgiving on limb tips and string grooves as it elongates, or gives a bit,
bowstring to avoid damage. Dacron is
more forgiving on limb tips and string grooves as it elongates, or gives a bit,
Yesterday was a long day at work followed by youth soccer. I barely had time to shoot before dark.
Shot #1 was dead perfect from about 20 and a clean pass thru on the old 18-in-1.
Shot #2 was on the deer/bag.
There was no shot #3. I'm shooting well, just need a deer to make a mistake.
Shot #1 was dead perfect from about 20 and a clean pass thru on the old 18-in-1.
Shot #2 was on the deer/bag.
There was no shot #3. I'm shooting well, just need a deer to make a mistake.
broadhead cold shot is the high one on the left. and the next 11. that's enough practice for today.
You are ready to kill Jamie!broadhead cold shot is the high one on the left. and the next 11. that's enough practice for today.
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yes, I am. been pretty comfy shooting for the last couple of weeks. having a hard time getting motivated to hunt when it's in the low 80's in the middle of October. get down to business after tomorrow. I'm on staycation now, and I have run out of stupid chores to do. I guess I might as well get up and hunt in the morning. see what's visiting my Oak flat.
Worked all day yesterday, then soccer, then soccer pizza party, not home until after dark. No excuses.
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The vast majority of my shooting is at night, Jeff. I probably shoot best when I struggle to see, so I plan to close my eyes when a big buck shows up 
your eyes can deceive you, don't trust them. Use the force...
The force (what I refer to as autopilot) always seems to trump everything else when drawing back on a deer. At least for me it does.
So that's what it means to pull and pray...
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well, it worked for Luke Skywalker, lol.
"Your focus determines your reality" - Yoda, Jedi Master
"Your focus determines your reality" - Yoda, Jedi Master
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Went through it today too, Jeff. Just part of the game. I fix my issues the same w a compound or traditional, usually. It’s very simple, for me. I don’t allow myself to think of anything but aiming. Concentrate on that, the rest will happen without thought and your arrow will hit the mark... usually. May not be the same for you, but it’s worth a try on the days you struggle.
I went back last night, grabbed the Stalker instead, and shot for another 15 minutes or so. This was about the 10th one in a row right down the middle.
I'm going to carry the Stalker for a while in the woods. I've got more confidence in it.
I'm going to carry the Stalker for a while in the woods. I've got more confidence in it.
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He's getting a lot more accurate. He missed on shot #1, but then popped the 4 balloons with the next 4 arrows. He called the last two, which color he was gonna pop.
I snuck out for a few close shots before I lost daylight. Cold shot was from 13-14 yards.
I snuck out for a few close shots before I lost daylight. Cold shot was from 13-14 yards.