2022 Rokslide Cold Bow Challenge Q&A Thread

[sndmn11]

Now that we’re at Day 4, it‘s interesting to go back and see how everyone‘s doing (and read about people’s equipment and why they chose certain MER/vital sizes)

Seems like members are getting better at pushing themselves. While there’s some great groups on there, seems like majority are either dropping an arrow, are surprised they made a certain shot (me on day 4), or at least admitting to struggling to keep a vital-sized group.

Running this thing for 6 years, it seems many are figuring out their true MER by pushing it.

I remember the first few years people saying it was “easy” but then @realunlucky started pushing people to follow the spirit of the contest. I don’t see anyone saying that now.

And I really like the ballons for vitals. Might do that next year.

Keep it up everyone

The balloons are a really great idea. We chose things that we know we struggle at for just that reason of "pushing" ourselves. I chose an off pin distance because everything on the square range is in increments of 5 other than that lil phorn. Not coincidentally, nobody ever shoots at him in that spot because he is at 62 instead of 60/65. In our summer league they set the stakes at off pin distances one week and scores dropped noticeably. I am certain that I could shoot better at 70 rolling the sight to it, than I can at 62 holding off pin.

 

[LONE HUNTER]

Running this thing for 6 years, it seems many are figuring out their true MER by pushing it.

I think this question really is what finally convinced me to participate. I had never really done anything scientific, if you will, to decide how far I should shoot at game. I had always said 50-70 depending on conditions.

 

[robby denning]

I think this question really is what finally convinced me to participate. I had never really done anything scientific, if you will, to decide how far I should shoot at game. I had always said 50-70 depending on conditions.

Good to hear, has it changed your mind on the 50-70?

and I do understand “…depending on conditions” and that’s why on some days I pass the shot as my MER is “maximum” meaning best conditions. Worse conditions and I should pass (or in a hunting situation, get closer).

Anway, that’s how I think about it.

 

[robby denning]

The balloons are a really great idea. We chose things that we know we struggle at for just that reason of "pushing" ourselves. I chose an off pin distance because everything on the square range is in increments of 5 other than that lil phorn. Not coincidentally, nobody ever shoots at him in that spot because he is at 62 instead of 60/65. In our summer league they set the stakes at off pin distances one week and scores dropped noticeably. I am certain that I could shoot better at 70 rolling the sight to it, than I can at 62 holding off pin.

Agreed. On the years I’ve shot 55 MER, I had to to hold over and that is different than 60 with a 60-yard pin

 

[LONE HUNTER]

Good to hear, has it changed your mind on the 50-70?

and I do understand “…depending on conditions” and that’s why on some days I pass the shot as my MER is “maximum” meaning best conditions. Worse conditions and I should pass (or in a hunting situation, get closer).

Anway, that’s how I think about it.

Yeah that's how I think about it too.

Well, I know for one thing my MER for sure isn't 80 like I am testing out on this challenge. I am going to redo it at 70 and see what I think once day 5 is over. I will do it with broadheads as well.

 

[Billy Goat]

@Billy Goat , you coming?

Dude, I got hunting and shoots still.

I'm trying to fit it in. I didn't shoot as well as I wanted to this past weekend, I could send one with my hunting bow, but don't know if I want to loose the days with my open bow.

 

[jtmarchi]

Does the post need to be liked to be accepted as valid entry?

 

[robby denning]

Does the post need to be liked to be accepted as valid entry?

Hi, likes mean nothing. That’s just me scrolling through and connecting with a certain post. The mods will let you know if a certain post doesn’t qualify. Thanks!


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[robby denning]

Dude, I got hunting and shoots still.

I'm trying to fit it in. I didn't shoot as well as I wanted to this past weekend, I could send one with my hunting bow, but don't know if I want to loose the days with my open bow.

All good man.


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[TX_Diver]

Headed home soon to shoot. Cold and windy again!

 

[robby denning]

2022 CBC done for me. (Post #4) Went 4/5 and can confidently say I added 5 yards over last two years as I tied and beat those years’ scores at 55 yards

The Back Bar from @Billy Goat and the SEVRs did that for me as Lord knows my shooting abilities aren’t any better

Good luck guys.


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[TX_Diver]

2022 CBC done for me. (Post #4) Went 4/5 and can confidently say I added 5 yards over last two years as I tied and beat those years’ scores at 55 yards

The Back Bar from @Billy Goat and the SEVRs did that for me as Lord knows my shooting abilities aren’t any better

Good luck guys.


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I'll finish up this evening.

1/4 w/ the compound and 3/4 w/ the recurve so far.

Much nicer today so I've got no excuses for whatever happens this evening!

 

[BucksNBulls]

Love the CBC. The hardest part is the 1 arrow a day as I'm used to shooting 50-100 arrows daily after work because sending arrows down range is a great way to wind down after work.
It's nice to be able to shoot out to 120 yards, ( more if I wanted) at home. Makes the 60 yard shots seem a lot closer. 80 yards with a fixed blade will test you though. Especially with all the wind I'm having right now.
I'm currently sitting at 2 for 3 but I did pick a 5" target at 80 yards so my miss wasn't far off.

 

[BucksNBulls]

Wondering if I can shorten my MER next year if I'm shooting through open windows on my truck cab and into a target. Chris Bee style. LOL. I'd do say 50 yards. My truck is pretty new and expensive. haha.

 

[robby denning]

Love the CBC. The hardest part is the 1 arrow a day as I'm used to shooting 50-100 arrows daily after work because sending arrows down range is a great way to wind down after work.
It's nice to be able to shoot out to 120 yards, ( more if I wanted) at home. Makes the 60 yard shots seem a lot closer. 80 yards with a fixed blade will test you though. Especially with all the wind I'm having right now.
I'm currently sitting at 2 for 3 but I did pick a 5" target at 80 yards so my miss wasn't far off.

5” at 80 yards takes a pair!

I oscillate between reps and these single arrow days and while I like the reps, the single arrow days give me the most confidence, (or some days they just bodyslam me. )

But I know what you mean, I love to do the reps and have like an hour to just shoot. It does wind me down like you say


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[LONE HUNTER]

I went 3/5 at 80 yards with field points. My kill zone is biggish though (12x8 inch) . Next year I think I will try fixed blades at the same distance with a slightly smaller vitals probably 8x8.

 

[robby denning]

I went 3/5 at 80 yards with field points. My kill zone is biggish though (12x8 inch) . Next year I think I will try fixed blades at the same distance with a slightly smaller vitals probably 8x8.

As long as you learned something about yourself, that’s a solid finish! Thanks for coming out for CBC

 

[robby denning]

Wondering if I can shorten my MER next year if I'm shooting through open windows on my truck cab and into a target. Chris Bee style. LOL. I'd do say 50 yards. My truck is pretty new and expensive. haha.

Do it!

a former staff member on here, Cindy Wamsley, drew her bow in her house to take a draw length measurement.

She punched the trigger, hit the light switch across the room, electrical explosion ensued. She was still in her robe with her daughter’s looking on. “Mom!!!!!!”

 

[huntnful]

I've been out 4 days in a row in a few super windy conditions. Just trying to get my 5 arrows down range so I can get back to normal practicing lol. But it is a cool change up!

Every time I walk to my 75 yard mark my adrenaline starts to pump a little bit. Tomorrow will be my 5th day, and I'm kind of nervous hahaha. I have 4 cold kill shots, in a row, on a deer or an elk at 75 yards. Need one more tomorrow!! Pressure is on... myself, like any real hunting scenario.

 

[robby denning]

Every time I walk to my 75 yard mark my adrenaline starts to pump a little bit. Pressure is on... myself, like any real hunting scenario.

You got it! Anyone who doesn’t feel that is better breed than me.

all the best on #5. For me, I can’t think about 1-4, just the arrow I’m shooting at that moment.