Started shooting again today

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  1. SharpEyeSam

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    Nice! 62 here today!
     
  2. Bryan Jeffrey

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    Sunny and 59 here... It only snowed a few times this winter, and dosnt look like we will be getting a whole lot more rain.
     
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    22* here.
    Basement target still works just fine. Frozen targets do not like to give back the arrows!!!!!
     
  4. illinibowhunter

    illinibowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I need it to get a little nicer out before I start shooting
     
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    Just got moved outside this last week.

    I shoot several times a week but in my basement it's only about a 10-12 yard shot so it's just mainly form practice, muscle memory and enjoyment.

    practice outside is much better.
     
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    Never stopped.
     
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    I like to shoot all year round if I can. Usually a couple of the cold months I don't do much shooting unless im in a range but I like to keep myself sharp. gonna try slice a gobbler this year with out a blind and on video. We'll see how that works :)
     
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    I think the only months I really don't shoot is December and January as it season ending. I just started back up this past week as I got my new bow. The first time I shot I was ok was a little discouraged after the first session as I kind of got sloppy and was worrying that I'll have to back my DW down. Well I just shot this morning after a 3 day break to let the arm soreness go away. Needless to say I was very happy with my shooting. Its amazing how quickly your arms can strengthen back up after a few shooting sessions.
     
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    I would rather have the cold here!
     
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    This is my first hunting season back after awhile. Though, I have shot all winter in my basement thus far. Need to keep up the practicing, only thing you can do is get better and better.
     
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    I haven't shot since the end of the season. Wont again until April/May. Our weather is awful - like someone else said - targets are froze. No basement here, so that does me no good.
     
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    I started shooting again at an indoor range a few weeks ago. I was itching to try out my new rest and sight. They gave me 20 free hours when I bought my bow. So I figured I should use them. I still need to do some tuning but i'm getting decent groups well ahead of deer season. Working on getting my Bullhead arrows to group well for turkeys. I'm definitely rusty because I get shoulder fatigue after about 40 minutes of shooting. Can't wait for warmer weather to get outside.
     
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    I need to get to the range. One day I'll have a huge heated shed with a 60 yd range lol.
     
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    I have a 30yd in door range. Does that count in some reference?
     
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    That's awesome.
     
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    Well if it warms up this weekend I might just open the garage door and shoot some arrows.
     
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    I have been shooting the last 3 weeks. Got a new bow a month ago and trying to get sighted in. The range in my town is 5$ a hour so I try to atleast get a hour a week
     
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    Can't wait to build one of these!!
     
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    Jealous!!!!!!!
     
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    Well if your in CT come on by my house.
     

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