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Bows vs. Guns...Time Spent Shooting

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by MGH_PA, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. NY Bowhunter

    NY Bowhunter Grizzled Veteran

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    99.8% bow... .2% guns
     
  2. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Bow...it takes far more practice to be skilled enough to be sure of a kill with a bow, than with a gun.
     
  3. REMYNGTON

    REMYNGTON Grizzled Veteran

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    I shoot my bow way more often than my guns. A lot more practical for me. Plus this is my first year really getting into archery so I need to build my skills with the bow more so than with my guns. I can step right out my back sliding door onto my porch that's about 12' above the ground(raised ranch house on 2 wooded acres) and put arrows into my block target I have set out at 40 yards away from the deck. Do this about 4-5 days a week. Love shooting my guns but don't do that near as often.
     
  4. Schultzy

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    It's not even close, bow. If I don't partake In any pheasant or waterfowl hunting I might shoot a half dozen shots a year.
     
  5. MadMan

    MadMan Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Around 98% bow 2% gun
     
  6. Crossbow Jared

    Crossbow Jared Weekend Warrior

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    50/50 as of now..
     
  7. Parker70

    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Bow. I shoot my bow several times a week in the winter and about every day when its warm. I may spend 3 or 4 days shooting rifles all year. I do pattern a lot of shotguns around spring turkey both for myself and for others...
     
  8. Sticknstringarchery

    Sticknstringarchery Grizzled Veteran

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    I shoot a gun about 5 times a year. I'll probably start shooting skeet again an will do it once a week or every other week. I shoot my bow a few times a week right now. When it warms up and the days get long, I'll shoot every day. I prefer bow over most all firearms.
     
  9. davidmil

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    I sight my guns in once a year and put them away. LOL The bow I'll shoot often. Lately with health thingys that's been put on hold a bit.
     
  10. Just Passin thru

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    I shoot the bow wayyyy more. Very convienent and it doesnt cost much at all. Not to mention its super fun
     

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