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Be honest can you draw your bow while sitting -be honest

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by commando, Sep 6, 2012.

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  1. SparrowHawk

    SparrowHawk Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yes, and I've killed a few deer from the sitting position. If you have a comfortable draw weight it shouldn't be a problem.
     
    SparrowHawk, Sep 6, 2012
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    englum_06 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yes. Indian style at that! In fact, I prefer to shoot out of a stand sitting down, when I get the fever, I feel more stable. My legs shake less which means my upper body is more stable.
     
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  4. Kleetus31

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    Yup. I practice this way every now and then to mix it up. i won't be shooting this way from my treestand, though, as my API climbing stand will not allow it. Thought about getting a lock on so I wouldn't need to be standing for the shot, but I like having multiple trees to hunt from but only needing one stand. I guess I'm a cheapo. Still might try to find some good deals on a lock on or two in the off season, though...
     
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  5. racewayking

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    You guys need your AARP cards already.
     
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  6. Treehopper

    Treehopper Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I used to practice seated with my feet off the ground was challenging at times.
     
    Treehopper, Sep 6, 2012
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  7. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    No problem,,,honestly :D:D:D:D:D
     
    bloodcrick, Sep 6, 2012
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  8. jfergus7

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    Ya but with fingers like yours should that surprise any of us? :D

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    jfergus7, Sep 6, 2012
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  9. Don't Poke the Bear

    Don't Poke the Bear Weekend Warrior

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    takes practice man. practice drawing that bow at every bad angle you can think of. you never know when that big buck will make his appearance
     
    Don't Poke the Bear, Sep 6, 2012
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  10. Camper1

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    no probs
     
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  11. Marauder

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    No problem!
     
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  12. RugerRedbone

    RugerRedbone Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Maxed out at 70+ and it wouldn't be if I couldn't draw it easily sitting or standing.
     
    RugerRedbone, Sep 7, 2012
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  13. brucelanthier

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    Can you let down slower than you draw? To me, that says more than drawing while seated.
     
    brucelanthier, Sep 7, 2012
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  14. Tony

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    Yes ... I am my bow's master .... and I agree .... the day I can't let it down easy is the day I buy a Mathews again :D
     
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  15. Muzzy Man

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    Correct... this is. On your bum....legs flat to ground... feet in front. From a chair/stool, there's not much difference in the strength required as opposed to standing.
     
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  16. 1st Time Hunter

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    Seated is how I shot my first deer :)
     
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  17. peakrut

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    WTG Mel!!!!!

    I practice from a sitting position every year so no biggie for me.
     
    peakrut, Sep 7, 2012
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  18. rknierim

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    Swinging your hips while seated??? maybe turn your bow down a pound or two. You should be able to draw smoothly without all the extra movement. I shoot comfortably from a seated position. 3 of the 5 I shot last year were from seated position. It's good to be able to adjust when they 'sneak in' on ya :D
     
    rknierim, Sep 7, 2012
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  19. CowboyColby

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    Yes sir
     
    CowboyColby, Sep 7, 2012
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  20. Dogfish

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    Yes. I can. I'm a big fan of hunting from ground blinds so it's a given that I have to be able to draw back while seated.
     
    Dogfish, Sep 7, 2012
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    I practice every shot I can think of, seated is the easiest by far!
     
    BowHuntingFool, Sep 7, 2012
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