Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
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Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
Ok folks, i went out today and finally shot everything in to a decently killing degree. I say that because it's not my standards of perfection but it's within an inch so I'll deal with it.
Anyways my question is, after shooting these arrows for practice and seeing some of the decal rub off from the target, do you use the same arrows for hunting or will you switch to four brand new ones?
Keep in mind that I'm shooting Spynal Tapps from Jerry and that I ordered a full dozen.
Chad
Anyways my question is, after shooting these arrows for practice and seeing some of the decal rub off from the target, do you use the same arrows for hunting or will you switch to four brand new ones?
Keep in mind that I'm shooting Spynal Tapps from Jerry and that I ordered a full dozen.
Chad
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Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
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8ptbuk Custom Flemish String
Spynal Tapp 314gr 18" Bolts
Ramcat 100gr
Genesis 27:3
Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
you should test the one your going to hunt with. that's just the way I see it
I test the complete arra, from the shaft, fletch/wrap, inserts/nocks and BH.
again, just me.............
I test the complete arra, from the shaft, fletch/wrap, inserts/nocks and BH.
again, just me.............
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
Unless I break one, the arrows I practice with are my hunting arrows.
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
All of my arrows are huntin arrows
Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
Exactamundogendoc wrote:you should test the one your going to hunt with. that's just the way I see it
I test the complete arra, from the shaft, fletch/wrap, inserts/nocks and BH.
again, just me.............
No other way to do it IMHO.
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
So what does not meet your standards? the bow, the arrows, or your form?TheBig1 wrote:Ok folks, i went out today and finally shot everything in to a decently killing degree. I say that because it's not my standards of perfection but it's within an inch so I'll deal with it.
Anyways my question is, after shooting these arrows for practice and seeing some of the decal rub off from the target, do you use the same arrows for hunting or will you switch to four brand new ones?
Keep in mind that I'm shooting Spynal Tapps from Jerry and that I ordered a full dozen.
Chad
I shoot the arrows I'm going to hunt with at the longest distance i hunt at minimum one time! I want to make sure what I put in my quiver WORKS!
Good Luck! Just poking at you brother!
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
Lol I know you are! I'm not hitting exactly where I'm aiming but it is within an inch. My standard is if I aim at a fly at 20 yards I want to hit said fly.xcaliber wrote:So what does not meet your standards? the bow, the arrows, or your form?TheBig1 wrote:Ok folks, i went out today and finally shot everything in to a decently killing degree. I say that because it's not my standards of perfection but it's within an inch so I'll deal with it.
Anyways my question is, after shooting these arrows for practice and seeing some of the decal rub off from the target, do you use the same arrows for hunting or will you switch to four brand new ones?
Keep in mind that I'm shooting Spynal Tapps from Jerry and that I ordered a full dozen.
Chad
I shoot the arrows I'm going to hunt with at the longest distance i hunt at minimum one time! I want to make sure what I put in my quiver WORKS!
Good Luck! Just poking at you brother!
Matrix Grizzly
Hawke XB30 Pro
8ptbuk Custom Flemish String
Spynal Tapp 314gr 18" Bolts
Ramcat 100gr
Genesis 27:3
Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
NRA Lifetime Member
Hawke XB30 Pro
8ptbuk Custom Flemish String
Spynal Tapp 314gr 18" Bolts
Ramcat 100gr
Genesis 27:3
Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
NRA Lifetime Member
Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
I do a lot of off hand shooting close to the season because I hunt from a tree stand. The deer never line up where I want to take the shot. If you can hit a small balloon at 30 yards off hand, every time, that is the limit, if 40 works for you youngsters, then 40 it is. I set my gear up from the bench, but that won't get it in the stand.
I need to go hunting!
Good luck Chad! I think you'll do well bud.
I need to go hunting!
Good luck Chad! I think you'll do well bud.
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
Thank you Brother, I appreciate your input. Good luck to you also. I'm ready for next weekend to finally get here.xcaliber wrote:I do a lot of off hand shooting close to the season because I hunt from a tree stand. The deer never line up where I want to take the shot. If you can hit a small balloon at 30 yards off hand, every time, that is the limit, if 40 works for you youngsters, then 40 it is. I set my gear up from the bench, but that won't get it in the stand.
I need to go hunting!
Good luck Chad! I think you'll do well bud.
Matrix Grizzly
Hawke XB30 Pro
8ptbuk Custom Flemish String
Spynal Tapp 314gr 18" Bolts
Ramcat 100gr
Genesis 27:3
Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
NRA Lifetime Member
Hawke XB30 Pro
8ptbuk Custom Flemish String
Spynal Tapp 314gr 18" Bolts
Ramcat 100gr
Genesis 27:3
Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
NRA Lifetime Member
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
I shoot from my off shoulder lookin backwards usin a mirror, jus like a lil challenge don't cha knowed
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A regular Annie Oakleyvixenmaster wrote:I shoot from my off shoulder lookin backwards usin a mirror, jus like a lil challenge don't cha knowed
Matrix Grizzly
Hawke XB30 Pro
8ptbuk Custom Flemish String
Spynal Tapp 314gr 18" Bolts
Ramcat 100gr
Genesis 27:3
Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
NRA Lifetime Member
Hawke XB30 Pro
8ptbuk Custom Flemish String
Spynal Tapp 314gr 18" Bolts
Ramcat 100gr
Genesis 27:3
Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
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Re: Practice vs. Hunting Arrows
I hunt with the arrows I practice with daily, including my broadheads. I just put fresh blades on the old heads I practice with. Also I've noticed a fresh wrap will not behave like a wrap that has been down the rail a few times... Not sure what it is about that but it seems the norm for me. So I've decided to go Commando on my shafts this season and no wraps.
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does anybody shoot capture nocks
Im new on this site and wanted to ask if anybody notice a difference shooting out at distance with capturenocks ..Im shooting a matrix 380 20 inch black excutioner 3 inch bohing vanes ..Just was wondering if anybody on here has tested them out
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Re: does anybody shoot capture nocks
These bows are designed to shoot flat nocks and do so with amazing accuracy. I DO NOT recommend capture nocks with any of the Excalibur crossbows. You could be in for a world of hurt by a nock breaking and the string being cut by the shaft or an arrow not tracking properly on the rail and going astray. Don't do it....besides, there's no need to reinvent the wheel.venison wrote:Im new on this site and wanted to ask if anybody notice a difference shooting out at distance with capturenocks ..Im shooting a matrix 380 20 inch black excutioner 3 inch bohing vanes ..Just was wondering if anybody on here has tested them out
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Re: does anybody shoot capture nocks
Totally Agree!paulaboutform wrote:These bows are designed to shoot flat nocks and do so with amazing accuracy. I DO NOT recommend capture nocks with any of the Excalibur crossbows. You could be in for a world of hurt by a nock breaking and the string being cut by the shaft or an arrow not tracking properly on the rail and going astray. Don't do it....besides, there's no need to reinvent the wheel.venison wrote:Im new on this site and wanted to ask if anybody notice a difference shooting out at distance with capturenocks ..Im shooting a matrix 380 20 inch black excutioner 3 inch bohing vanes ..Just was wondering if anybody on here has tested them out
Paul
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