2020 Cold Bow Challenge Question/Comment Thread

[robby denning]

I haven't been shooting much since my shoulder surgery so im contemplating 40-50 yards. It is pretty windy but im going to try and shoot both today and see! I have to clear a shooting lane through the garage though

Don’t hit the car


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[Travis Bertrand]

I see the MATRIX is treating you well....

This is this morning‘s. So this is day four at 55 yards I’ve hit the vitals (going with 8” circle for mule deer per @Phil Mendoza book)

I’m going to make my MER decision tomorrow. If I miss, I’m going to 50, if I hit it, I’m gonna go with 55.

I definitely know that 55 is pushing me. Even though I’ve hit it, there hasn’t been the stress like going live will.

Plus I shot practice arrows in the afternoon, so I’m not really shooting “cold“.


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[Whisky]

Just got done putting new strings on, and building all new arrows. Preliminary paper tuning has been done with FPs, but I haven't tested BH yet. I hope to be in this challenge shooting broadheads, ideally with 60yd MER. Need this wind to settle down so I can get BH tuned ASAP!

 

[madocwilliams]

How do we sign up? I m sure it’s posted but I can not find it. I’d really enjoy this challenge

 

[Travis Bertrand]

How do we sign up? I m sure it’s posted but I can not find it. I’d really enjoy this challenge

We will post here when it is opened but Robby has a link to the official thread in the first post.


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[Travis Bertrand]

I’m going to shoot 50 yards. Is got two at 40 and they were similar so I backed it up to 50. These are my first two shots. Inside white lines is 8”


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[skyler_2010]

I’m going to shoot 50 yards. Is got two at 40 and they were similar so I backed it up to 50. These are my first two shots. Inside white lines is 8”


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BH?

 

[Travis Bertrand]

BH?

Field points

 

[gburk]

Bumped my rest to the right a half notch which reduced the broadhead deviation from field points but I guess I need to go a bit further tomorrow and then adjust the sight. BH at left (first of this group but not cold, from 50)

 

[Wyatt.Carter]

Just updated the prize thread for today's sponsor donation:
Maven C.3 Binocular in 10x50 or 12x50, valued at $400!!!

Great prize

 

[bjfoxhoven]

I've always been an "instinctive" shooter, but I'm quickly realizing that if I want to be more consistent at longer range, I need an aiming system. Really going to work on a gap system so I can build some consistency to at least 40, with 50 being the ultimate goal. Not ready for that this season though.

From my experience, which isn’t a ton I admit, I think this is a good idea. I’ve shot a lot lately with people that have been shooting trad longer than I’ve been alive. Even the instinctive shooters have said they figured out their gap in the past and that helped their subconscious aim a little better at longer ranges. If that makes sense. I would say I’m split vision most hunting ranges (aware of tip but focused on the spot and ultimately back tension and pull through with a consistent “second anchor”). However I shoot better under 20 just full instinctive for whatever reason lol. I’ve practiced a lot of shooting at 50, knowing my gap at that spot, to really focus on this clean release. Sure is fun when you figure out what works for you and you get consistent! Good luck!

 

[johnvan74]

Who stopped this group is from February while ice fishing in northern Wisconsin

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[ColoradoV]

I might have to give it a go.. Pulled the bow out and used 52 yards as the last time I shot it was exactly that far in late Sept. 11 mph left to right wind..

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[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

As a trad guy, I’m always shooting, even while hunting. This was 40 yards last Saturday. So I’d argue the cold shot with no practice isn’t realistic for me, but rules are rules!
I wouldn’t shoot 40 on a deer though. My MER will be 20 for this challenge.

 

[Billy Goat]

As a trad guy, I’m always shooting, even while hunting. This was 40 yards last Saturday. So I’d argue the cold shot with no practice isn’t realistic for me, but rules are rules!View attachment 168857
I wouldn’t shoot 40 on a deer though. My MER will be 20 for this challenge.

Is that a natural burn area or was that a controlled burn?

 

[robby denning]

Camofire just put up the Stealth Cam G45NGD and a $50 Gift Card (thanks @ktowncamo)

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Is that a natural burn area or was that a controlled burn?

Not a burn at all. It’s river bottom land in Texas. I’ve seen that whole area under 4-6’ of water.

 

[bjfoxhoven]

Last practice today. First cold bow shot with a broadhead. Target roughly 3”wide. Compound shot great at 50 also (under7” group). I was surprised though, the wind affected me shooting my compound way more than my recurve. Even at the same distances. Probably just subjective. 28mph wind with gusts lol. Gotta love S.D.

 

[bjfoxhoven]

As a trad guy, I’m always shooting, even while hunting. This was 40 yards last Saturday. So I’d argue the cold shot with no practice isn’t realistic for me, but rules are rules!View attachment 168857
I wouldn’t shoot 40 on a deer though. My MER will be 20 for this challenge.

I’ve started stumping a lot lore lately, such a great way to improve your shot when hunting. Can’t wait for small game season to open back up too.

 

[Block]

I’m guna do 60,,,, ^ missed the buck in my avatar in Velvet at 59 and 72 (back to back) but it was an extremely steep shot with a nasty crosswind that was probably shooting more like 90 yards as far as margin of error. Killed him at 46 in October..

limiting urself in the field to a MER is Easier said than done...