Free hand shooting
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Free hand shooting
I don't do much free hand shooting but lately I have been trying to improve my groups. This is only 30 yards. Besides the low POI it seems to be getting better.. Lol
When hunting I always use some sort of rest. This is just for fun!
When hunting I always use some sort of rest. This is just for fun!
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Re: Free hand shooting
That looks great Jeff. I try to use a rest at all times when possible because my offhand shooting leaves a lot to be desired. I use a caldwell fieldpod in blinds and a treepod in elevated stands.
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Re: Free hand shooting
I'm just the opposite I never use a rest unless sighting in I always shoot freehand !
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Same here, I never get the deer to stop where I can get a shot from the rest. Quit trying that quite a bit ago.Timbrhuntr wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:14 pmI'm just the opposite I never use a rest unless sighting in I always shoot freehand !
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Re: Free hand shooting
Very nice shooting Jeff. ....I used to shoot sometimes.
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Re: Free hand shooting
Always freehand, shot usually comes too fast to fumble with a rest.xcaliber wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:27 pmSame here, I never get the deer to stop where I can get a shot from the rest. Quit trying that quite a bit ago.Timbrhuntr wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:14 pmI'm just the opposite I never use a rest unless sighting in I always shoot freehand !
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Re: Free hand shooting
Got to give you guy credit for shooting free hand . I try it and just can't get it . Maybe if I practice more it will fall into place.
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Re: Free hand shooting
I used to shoot free hand now I can't with MS can not hold the crossbow still I drop the front a little . So I use the Caldwell Dead shot fieldpod .
Re: Free hand shooting
IMO you need a very good trigger to shoot well offhand
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Re: Free hand shooting
I agree.
My TT is really good on my bow..
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Re: Free hand shooting
Shooting freehand will help develop a stronger core as well, which is another key to being good offhand. Also, try running around a bit and then sitting down to shoot while your heart rate is up. Simulates the real thing a bit better.
Nice shooting by the way!
Nice shooting by the way!
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Re: Free hand shooting
Nice shooting. I occasionally get to use a rest when hunting, but more often than not I'm shooting freehand. I sight in with a rest, but always practice some freehand at all my typical hunting distances. If I want to simulate my typical hunting scenario, I would need to stand next to a tree and put my target about 20 yards behind it and practice shooting around the tree.
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Re: Free hand shooting
Well said!nchunterkw wrote: ↑Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:22 amShooting freehand will help develop a stronger core as well, which is another key to being good offhand. Also, try running around a bit and then sitting down to shoot while your heart rate is up. Simulates the real thing a bit better.
Nice shooting by the way!
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Re: Free hand shooting
Freehand shooting out to 100y at Boofest last year got me hooked on it. It brings me confidence at hunting ranges. I usually shoot from some sort of rest in the field.
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Re: Free hand shooting
Or when your finger is frozen lolnchunterkw wrote: ↑Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:22 amShooting freehand will help develop a stronger core as well, which is another key to being good offhand. Also, try running around a bit and then sitting down to shoot while your heart rate is up. Simulates the real thing a bit better.
Nice shooting by the way!
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