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Shooting practice-need some ideas

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  1. wl704

    wl704 Legendary Woodsman

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    This time of year, I'm usually leaving for work before dawn and getting home after dark. I suspect I'm not alone. Shooting indoors at home is a non starter with the boss. Which leaves me a day or two a week outdoors to shoot (best case).

    What creative ideas do y'all have to try to get some regular (i.e. daily) shooting/practice/prep in? Note this is not intended to be exercise/strengthening but mechanics/simulations

    Thoughts I've had:
    •Blind bale - can do in the dark
    •Aiming/holding bow - I think this was Jim Burnworth's idea, a fix a laser pointer to the riser and practice holding on a spot
    •Adding some outdoor lighting on my range
    •Draw, hold, let down - a la John Dudleys 101
    •Release practice/form - again homage to Dud.

    What else?
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    The hours of day light is increasing a little faster now so 6:00 is still light enough to shoot, just be a little patient.
     
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    Hatfield Hunter Weekend Warrior

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    Having one of these is nice when you can't actually shoot, but want to work the muscles involved. You'll never dry-fire. :biggrin:
     

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    I shoot a winter Techno league..Tuesday nights.. lots of fun
     
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    MnHunterr Legendary Woodsman

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    I wait a few weeks before spring turkey season before I pick up my bow.
     
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    Got home from work at 8 pm last night and about 7:45 tonight...not fast enough for me.
     
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    wl704 Legendary Woodsman

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    I'm jealous. Unfortunately it's a long drive to the nearest Technohunt...
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