2018 Cold Bow Challenge

[Jared Lampton]

Just starting the traditional journey.
Martin Hatfield TD
52lbs
540gr Beman Max 4
15 yds

Day 1 645 am no wind

Day 2 614 am no wind post kettelbell work

Day 3 530 am

Day 4 750 am no wind, rushing off to work

Day 5 815 am post backpack cardio

Interesting challenge. It was really hard for me to shoot only one arrow a day but I think it increased my mental focus knowing I had to live with that one arrow until the next day. Must have done me some good because heres my next 2 post challenge groups from 5 yards past my MER. Some of my best shooting since I started shooting the strugglestick in earnest 3 months ago.

 

[huntr6]

I'm going to give this a shot.
I haven't shot due to work but let's have fun anyway.
mer=51 yards
Bowtech Experience 27 3/4 inch draw
Maxima Express Hunter arrows
3 blazer vanes and slick trick standard 85 up front
Montana Black Gold Sight
QAD rest

10 inch plate for elk vitals

day 1
no excuses for weather(beautiful and no wind)

day 2
another hot but beautiful day.
I was disappointed yesterday, but may be a form issue. almost the same hole today

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day 3
sunny with 15 mph right to left cross wind and post shoulder workout.
Now that the excuses are over her is the embarrassing shot! Truth is I punched it.

day 4
This is getting embarrassing. Yesterdays shot creased the top of the target dead center but not enough foam to stick.

day 5 finally
With the exception of my day 3 punch job, all my arrows have been in about a 4 inch circle. Problem is this circle is about 6-8 inches high. Since I haven't been practicing I believe my anchor point has changed. I'm really looking forward to being able to shoot more than one arrow and figure out my issue because this has been frustrating and humbling. I need to do this challenge more often. Thanks for a great idea and challenge!

 

[robby denning]

Super shooting Spencer @ offgrid and Tony Trietch.

I'll be going back through the thread soon and adding qualifiers. If you've qualified and I don't have you on the list, go ahead and PM me, include your post # and specify if you're on Tapatalk or full site.

Thanks

 

[wisco_archer]

Hey guys, finally got my shit together and started today.

Mathews halon, 70 lb limbs maxed out, wherever that gets me

Goldtip Hunter xt @ 501 grains

Mer 60 yards

Anything in the black circle I'll be happy with. In the white is acceptable.

Day 1 Sunny and 5 mph head wind

Day 2 Light rain and calm wind, no bino harness on today. Broke a little high but still happy with the shot

Day 3 Sunny and 10 mph right to left cross wind. Working on learning how to bubble into the wind.

Day 4 Cloudy and 10 mph left to right. I have no idea why I'm this high, shot felt like the best one of the 4 so far. Ok on an elk yet, definitely not on a deer.

Day 5 Same conditions as yesterday but got out at 5 to shoot first thing. Complete breakdown in shot execution. Rushed the shot, don't even think I checked my level and then went Mike Tyson on my trigger. Good lesson to learn on my last shot.

 

[publichunter1]

Max Effective Range: 60 yards
Bow: Elite Impulse 34, 31" Draw
Arrows: Goldtip Hunter XT 300 Spine with 125 grain field tips
Release: Scott Dual Caliber
Quiver: Alpine Archery Classic 5
Stabilizer: Trophy Ridge Static Stablizer, 6"
Sight: TruGlo Lost 5 Pin .019 Carbon Hybrid Micro Sight

Day 1 (5/29/18)
Late afternoon after work. Hot and humid with no wind in central MS.

First shot of the year. Pulled it from the case and shot @ 60 yards. I love this bow.


Day 2 (5/30/18)
Another muggy, hot afternoon in MS.


Day 3 (5/31/18)
Seems to be a pattern of hot muggy afternoons. I got off a little earlier today.


Day 4 (6/1/18)
Last late afternoon.


Day 5 (6/2/18)
Nice semi cool morning to finish it out.

 

[SLDMTN]

Had to restart the challenge, I fell this weekend out bear hunting and landed on my bow. Shot all my pins to make sure none of them were off.

Hoyt Charger
125 grain Iron Will Broadheads

60 yard shot

First shot 5/29/18:

Second shot 5/31/18:

Third shot 6/1/18:

Fourth shot 6/2/18:

Fifth shot 6/3/18:

After falling hard, having to shoot all my pins out to 80 to make sure they weren’t off, and restarting the challenge, I can say for sure that I won’t be pushing my first shot beyond 60 yards anytime soon. You can see on the bear where all four of my 70 and 80 yard shots came in too high. Judging by my complete 5 shot cold at 60 group, I feel like it’s my ethical MER. Fun challenge, thank you to Rokslide and the sponsors for putting it on.

Side note: these Iron Will Broadheads fly really well. I’m extremely impressed with the field point accuracy. Any difference was definitely shooter error, not equipment.

 

[Jskaanland]

As I love procrastinating, I figured I'd jump in today so I would finish on the 3rd of June!

MER: 50 Yards
Bow: xpedition Denali 60 lbs 29"
Sight: black gold ascent verdict 5 pin
Arrows: Gold tip Hunter XT 340 Spine with 125 grain field tips
Release: scott shark
Quiver: Octane 5 Arrow
Stabilizer: Bee Stinger 8" with a shrewd quick disconnect

Note: My season ended last year with a broken sight and I just started shooting again few days ago. Apparently a plastic part on my sight isn't designed to hold a 200lbs guy, plus a 40 lbs pack falling and landing on it. Honestly, it's probably good it broke vs bending something metal. All that to say, I think I may need to adjust my 50 yard pin, 3 inches down, after this is over.

Day 1
Light wind in my face

Day 2
10 mph wind @10 o'clock
I also put a tape up there so you can get a reference for the white dot/black ring(4.75")

Day 3
I ended up waiting until there was a lull in the wind. I felt really good about that shot, confirming I need to adjust my sight a little bit after this is over.

Day 4
Felt like a rushed it

Day 5
Now that Im done I'll make adjustments to my 50 pin. That shot felt really good

 

[Boudreaux]

Getting started at the last min, My MER is low, I just switched to shooting “Joel Turner Style” I am shooting a left handed bow right handed with a thumb glove. I have only shot this bow over 10 yards a few times. I have stayed close trying to figure out this thumb thing.
Bow: Left handed Tribe Archery Halo ILF 17” with Carbon Blackmax 2.0 Limbs 47Lbs at 29”
Arrow: 31” Victory VAP .166 with 300 gr point
MER: 20 Yards
Day 1: Had to sneak this one in at work in the shop (don’t tell the boss) Shot felt good and the release felt clean.


Day 2: Bino harness on, WINDY 25mph windy shooting into the wind. I’ll take it!


Day 3: Winds light, wearing bino harness and shooting from my knees, sitting on my heals. Had to cant the bow to clear the ground. Just outside!


Day 4: I was stuck at work all day again today so had shoot this one across the shop again. Standing in a polo and jeans.


Day 5: Sunny calm winds. Standing with pack and bino harness on, the shot felt great on the release.

 

[robby denning]

Hey all, yesterday was the last day to enter the challenge to get all five arrows. I'm updating the qualified list right now, thanks to those who sent me their post # after they qualified.

just FYI, I deleted the list that was on page four, the only qualifier list is in post #1.

If you're NOT on that list, I need a PM with your post #, and if you're on full-site or Tapatalk IF you've qualified.

Some people are PM-ing me before they've shot all five arrows-- no need for that, just let me know when you've qualified.

This thread is getting huge, so I could miss someone if they don't PM me when they qualify.

Thanks all, some good shooting going on, some reality-checks too!

 

[NDGuy]

just FYI, I deleted the list that was on page four, the only qualifier list is in post #1.

At least my chances of winning something are better than drawing a tag this year lol

 

[robby denning]

Hey guys, I just left S&S archery about 20 minutes ago, where I shot this video on the grand prize in the compound division – the Black Gold Verdict 5-pin. This is a custom built sight for S&S that has all the features Steve and the guys think are best for Western hunting. You can watch this quick video of Rob McConnell explaining the features. It’s a sweet sight.
[video=youtube_share;R0ruepcNrTo]https://youtu.be/R0ruepcNrTo[/video]

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[robby denning]

OK, just got the next batch of you guys qualified. Check the list in post #1 and make sure you're on there if you should be. Remember to send me your post number and if you're on full-site or Tapa Talk if you contact me.

Virtually everyone that PMd me said this challenge was anywhere from helpful to a real eye-opener. That's why we do it! Thanks all. I'll close the thread Sunday night and start the drawing process next week.

 

[Slim Jim]

I’m shooting a 30” Hoyt carbon defiant. 65# draw with 29-1/2” draw length. Hamskea versa rest, 6/10” quick release bee stinger stab, spot Hogg Tommy Hogg site, spot Hogg wiseguy release, and Easton carbon injexions 4mm @ 464 grains.

My effective range will be 75 yards. The target I’m shooting is an 18” rinehart so the kill zone will be anywhere within the diamond of bullseyes in the center. I’ve been in the mountains for the last week with no service so this is compiled.

Day 1
I felt great with 5 mph variable wind. The shot was at last light.

Day 2
Winds were variable about 5 mph again. This time I shot in the afternoon. Still felt great

Shot was about 2-1/2” @ 1 o’clock
Day 3
Winds again were variable 5-10 mph. The shot was in the afternoon again. Still feeling good but getting tired from long days working solo on the cabin.

Shot was only off by about an 1”
This shot was taken first thing in the morning after coffee. No winds and felt real stiff. Dam age

This shot was off 3 fingers @ 9 o’clock
Final shot was taken around 10 am. Variable breezes again 5-10 mph. I felt real unsteady on this shot. Not my usual self but the shot was still in the kill zone BARELY

The shot was off by 4 fingers @ 2 o’clock

 

[Slim Jim]

One real good thing about doing this is that in the past I’d always tell myself that on a hunt and it’s the last day I would use max range if need be. Not the case! All future hunts I will reduce my max range by 3 yards each day after 5. So if I’m on a 10 day hunt, last day will only be 60 yards. Thanks for doing this again guys


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[stonewall]

My wife and I decided to do this together with the intent of this being a competition between each other. We are both very unhappy with the results. We were expecting to be hitting 10 rings - not avoiding them. For me, I'll be doing 1 arrow practice and working to find my true MER.

I'm shooting a Mathews Chil R. 85% rock mod. 68#. Beman ICS hunter 340 with standard insert and 100 grains (these are my old arrows I used for TAC so losing any wouldn't hurt so badly) - my preferred hunting arrow is the BEA spartan 300 with the 75 grain weight and 100 grain insert. IQ 7 pin pro sight. bee stinger stabilizers 10" up front, 8" back. scott longhorn release. my intended species is antelope - i'm shooting the pig target for a clearly marked 10 ring. distance 55 yards

My wife is shooting the diamond infinite edge pro. bass pro envy x5 arrows 500. trophy ridge 5 pin micro adjust sight. scott hero release. her intended species are pigs/deer. distance 20 yards. Her post is #122 on full-site

day 1 (Saturday, May 26) - 7:30 pm, no wind
my shot:

Day 2 (Sunday, May 27) 4:30 pm, no wind, pretty harsh sun
my shot:

Day 3 (Monday, May 28) light wind left to right, 5pm sunny
my shot:

Day 4 (Thursday, May 31), pretty good wind left to right, 6pm for mrs. 8pm for me. setting sun
my shot:

Day 5 (Friday, June 1) strong wind left to right, 1pm for mrs., 5:30pm for me, bright sun
my shot:

The results surprised both of us. I believe the pressure got to her - she generally shoots better. Me - I think I'm just not a good shot. I'll be paying more attention to the first shot now to see my true MER before august.

 

[robby denning]

Stonewall, thanks for jumping in. I've got you qualified but the Mrs. needs to be a member as it's a member's only challenge. Just have her join and let me know her screename and I'll edit her post and get her qualified.

 

[robby denning]

OK, I qualified a few more this morning.

Tonight is deadine, I'll be closing the thread before midnight, so get your entries in. I won't be reopening the thread until I draw.

Also, some of you aren't posting valid links to photos. If I can't see your photos, you're not qualified.

This is why I ask for the post # when you PM me, as post # on full site is not the same as Tapatalk and it's too time consuming to scroll looking for a post. Please check your links and if you don't know how to upload, here's a how-to from SHTF

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/gene...ures-using-imgur.html?highlight=upload+photos

 

[Slim Jim]

I’ve been waiting for my sights to get here but now I’m dialed.
I’ll be shooting at 90 yards.
My set up is;
Hoyt REDWRX Carbon RX-1 Ultra
Hamskea Hybrid Hunter Pro
Option Archery Quivalizer & Option 8 sight
Victory VAP 300 @ 455 grains
Ironwill S125 head

Weather tonight is mid 70s and calm winds.
Day 2

Clear and cool this morning for shot 2.

Warm and humid this morning. I felt my bow arm drop st the shot. Still dead though.
Day four

Hot and calm. I ran a half marathon today and figured it would mess with my shot. Not sure I’ll do better than this one. Felt great.

Day 5

Hot today! 85 and humid. 10mph cross wind.
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That is phenomenal shooting Tony!


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[robby denning]

OK, I'm closing the thread. I just qualified a bunch more.

I also sent PMs to a few people that need to fix their pictures. If I can't see the pics, you don't qualify. I think you can still edit your posts if the thread is locked but I'm not sure, so I'll leave it open. But no new entries will be counted after this post (It's 10:20 MTN Time FYI)

Please check the list and make sure you're on there. If you're missing and qualified, send me a PM.

Rokslide staff and mods don't qualify if you're wondering why they're not on the list.

I think I'll let this sit till Tuesday to make sure I give everyone a chance to check the list or fix their pics, but for those who finished on time, you're odds of drawing will be pretty close to the the number on the qualify list on post #1. Trad odds will be especially good.

Thanks everyone, I love reading how this has helped people--I know it helps me when I do it, (as humbling as it is!)

 

[bobinmi]

Thanks for putting in the Leg work on this Robby. I don't post on here as much as I should but the general attitude on this site is the reason that I check in on a daily basis. That attitude is certainly a reflection of the work that You, Ryan, and the rest of the moderators do. So thanks for this opportunity and a special thank you to the sponsors as well.