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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!

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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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I'm just the opposite I never use a rest unless sighting in I always shoot freehand !
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Timbrhuntr wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:14 pm
 I'm just the opposite I never use a rest unless sighting in I always shoot freehand !
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.
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Very nice shooting Jeff. :thumbup: ....I used to shoot sometimes. :cry:

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xcaliber wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:27 pm
Timbrhuntr wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:14 pm
 I'm just the opposite I never use a rest unless sighting in I always shoot freehand !
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.
Nice shooting Jeff!
Always freehand, shot usually comes too fast to fumble with a rest.
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Got to give you guy credit for shooting free hand . I try it and just can't get it :thumbdown: . Maybe if I practice more it will fall into place.
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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 .
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IMO you need a very good trigger to shoot well offhand
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deerman41 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:46 am
 IMO you need a very good trigger to shoot well offhand
I agree.

My TT is really good on my bow.. ;)
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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!
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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. :lol:
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nchunterkw wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:22 am
 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!
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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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nchunterkw wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:22 am
 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!
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