2021 Rokslide Cold Bow Challenge Question/Comment Thread

[Billy Goat]

OK guys I got all my shooters (@Tony Trietch & @randyulmer) in a row here. We are going to open the thread tomorrow at 8:15 AM mountain time.

I just put the final touches on my bow this morning and taped off my approx 9 inch vital.

I’m 260 arrows in for 2021, and still feeling a little rust, but I don’t wanna move up to 50 yards so I’m going to go with 55 yard MER. I’m hitting it most of the time this week, if I do my part and let down if the wind isn’t cooperating. And in the spirit of the challenge, it will be a push. So at the risk of embarrassing myself, I’m gonna stay with 55.

I’ll see you guys tomorrow 8:15 mountain time. I am so pumped for this. And a little nervous. Amazing what a dumb little Internet challenge will do for your nerves.


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You reckon you going to be able to handle it better than CO?

 

[gburk]

I’ve got my bow chilling in anticipation

 

[robby denning]

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You reckon you going to be able to handle it better than CO?

hahahah, we did last year and everyone was home then.

 

[bsnedeker]

I'm really bummed, I'm going to sit out this year. My bow from last year blew up in January and I'm still waiting for Hoyt to send new parts. I've got a new Ventum 33 but I ordered some strings from GAS that were supposed to be here two weeks and are still a no show.

I could shoot my recurve just to be in the competition but I'm only good to 15 yards with that and I'm not serious about it so I'd rather let someone else take my spot. I won the Maven bino's in last year's CBC so I think it's only fair I sit out since I don't have my equipment.

Good luck to everyone this year! I'll be following along for sure!

 

[TX_Diver]

I let go of my release and sent it into my rest today.

Still planning on shooting broadheads at ~50 (maybe ~40 sitting or kneeling) if I can get dialed back in.

Had just shot one of my better groups ever 2 shots before and was considering backing up.

I continue to a Hamskea fan though!

 

[KChunter71]

Im going to do 60 yards.

 

[robby denning]

I'm really bummed, I'm going to sit out this year. My bow from last year blew up in January and I'm still waiting for Hoyt to send new parts. I've got a new Ventum 33 but I ordered some strings from GAS that were supposed to be here two weeks and are still a no show.

I could shoot my recurve just to be in the competition but I'm only good to 15 yards with that and I'm not serious about it so I'd rather let someone else take my spot. I won the Maven bino's in last year's CBC so I think it's only fair I sit out since I don't have my equipment.

Good luck to everyone this year! I'll be following along for sure!

bummer, and thanks for letting us know. Someone will appreciate the extra slot.

 

[robby denning]

I let go of my release and sent it into my rest today.

Still planning on shooting broadheads at ~50 (maybe ~40 sitting or kneeling) if I can get dialed back in.

Had just shot one of my better groups ever 2 shots before and was considering backing up.

I continue to a Hamskea fan though!

crap! Equipment failures happen in CBC, just like on the mountain (I broke a cable and had to ride out/in 10 miles round trip to get it fixed)

Do your best to get geared back up and hopefully there's still a slot open for you.

 

[willfrye027]

I let go of my release and sent it into my rest today.

Still planning on shooting broadheads at ~50 (maybe ~40 sitting or kneeling) if I can get dialed back in.

Had just shot one of my better groups ever 2 shots before and was considering backing up.

I continue to a Hamskea fan though!

Lucky it was the rest and not your hand

 

[gburk]

Lucky it was the rest and not your hand

That’s a good point that hadn't occurred to me. Let go once while letting down and took a good chunk of paint off the riser, probably could have broken a finger? As if archery wasn’t expensive enough

 

[TX_Diver]

crap! Equipment failures happen in CBC, just like on the mountain (I broke a cable and had to ride out/in 10 miles round trip to get it fixed)

Do your best to get geared back up and hopefully there's still a slot open for you.

I'm back up and running, a little filing on my nock 2 it to remove the edge, and good to go. Last year I think I tied on a new D-loop on day 1 for some reason and that sucked. Made it to where I wasn't confident with a shot even if it felt good.

Day 5 is the turkey opener... Can shot 5 be on a turkey or do I need to get my cold bow shot in before my first hunt?

 

[robby denning]

I'm back up and running, a little filing on my nock 2 it to remove the edge, and good to go. Last year I think I tied on a new D-loop on day 1 for some reason and that sucked. Made it to where I wasn't confident with a shot even if it felt good.

Day 5 is the turkey opener... Can shot 5 be on a turkey or do I need to get my cold bow shot in before my first hunt?

gotta be at your MER/target. Sorry.

 

[TX_Diver]

gotta be at your MER/target. Sorry.

No worries. Snow in the forecast for Tuesday and I just tested positive for Covid so I will probably just hunt the nicer days later in the week anyways.

I'm in for tomorrow though!

 

[Jherek]

I CAN'T BELIEVE I've never opened the CBC thread in the past years.... No idea this was happening untill tonight lol.

Last night was the first night I pulled out the bow in months, and with a new sight.
It might be a train wreck, but we'll give her hell!

What an exciting way to to start getting ready for season. Thanks Robby and everyone at RS, as well as all the great sponsors!

 

[gburk]

No worries. Snow in the forecast for Tuesday and I just tested positive for Covid so I will probably just hunt the nicer days later in the week anyways.

I'm in for tomorrow though!

Make your target turkey shaped and be sure to shoot the real thing from MER.

 

[sndmn11]

@robby denning

@KickinNDishin wanted to get as many shots with the snow falling as she could that count, so she was out this afternoon. Will posting that tomorrow count as her arrow one, or will tomorrow's arrow be the start?

 

[TX_Diver]

Make your target turkey shaped and be sure to shoot the real thing from MER.

That crossed my mind

 

[Daniel Bybee]

After getting my butt kicked today with a new release, I’ll be giving 60 yards off my knees a shot!!! Going to be a blast and probably humbling to get ready for my archery antelope tag.

 

[robby denning]

@robby denning

@KickinNDishin wanted to get as many shots with the snow falling as she could that count, so she was out this afternoon. Will posting that tomorrow count as her arrow one, or will tomorrow's arrow be the start?

Sounds like she shot more than one arrow so no. But if I misunderstanding you and she only shot one arrow, yes you could count it.


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[robby denning]

No worries. Snow in the forecast for Tuesday and I just tested positive for Covid so I will probably just hunt the nicer days later in the week anyways.

I'm in for tomorrow though!

Our first active Covid case in the CBC! Hope you’re ok!


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