2023 Cold Bow Challenge Q&A Thread

[Billy Goat]

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Here is the list of those who finished from 2017, the first year. Has anyone else shot all years other than Robby? I think I have but would have to go back and look at each year to be sure.

Meme Cat unless he missed a year.

 

[Fatcamp]

Day 6. Wind 12-15.

 

[cjdewese]

Finished up 2-5, not great at all but definitely learned some. I need to focus more on my mental clarity when I am shooting and make sure I deal with emotions properly to control my shooting ability.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Wrapped up, 4 of 5 hits. Will definitely do this again, for now going to test some 3 vs 4 fletch and full vs swept blade Exodus hit probability at long range. Might do a durability/ destruction test on a rage hypo trypan NC for fun too.

 

[WBrim]

That wraps it up for me. Not great shots, but good info for myself. Thanks for putting this on guys!

 

[Fatcamp]

Dang. Another hit on Day 7. Told myself I'd keep going until I missed.

Listened to a Randy Ulmer interview and picked up new arrows today. I was ignoring archery up until the CBC this year. Fired up now. Ordered a new tripod head and changed Labor Day plans to go to mule deer country instead of the river last night. Can't wait to see it again.

 

[WBrim]

I have a question on when people are actually qualified - is this when shot #5 is done, or as things wrap up, do you go thru and qualify individuals at that point?

 

[WBrim]

I have a question on when people are actually qualified - is this when shot #5 is done, or as things wrap up, do you go thru and qualify individuals at that point?

(Asking because I may or may not get my numbers above that 300 message threshold depending on when qualifying occurs)

 

[realunlucky]

(Asking because I may or may not get my numbers above that 300 message threshold depending on when qualifying occurs)

It's the day we qualify you.
I'm trying to stay on top who is, and who isn't qualified, as it's honestly my lest favorite part of Cold Bow Challenge and a huge time stuck.

Just spitballing here but I doubt your make that step up as you'd need close to 90 posts.

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[WBrim]

It's the day we qualify you.
I'm trying to stay on top who is, and who isn't qualified, as it's honestly my lest favorite part of Cold Bow Challenge and a huge time stuck.

Just spitballing here but I doubt your make that step up as you'd need close to 90 posts.

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Thanks for clarifying.
I agree, it is probably not going to happen, but hey, a guy can hope, huh?

 

[realunlucky]

I also want to say the majority have finished shooting thier 5 arrows. If you've only shot 1 or 2 you need to make a push to finish up so we can do the prize drawing

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[robby denning]

Dang. Another hit on Day 7. Told myself I'd keep going until I missed.

Listened to a Randy Ulmer interview and picked up new arrows today. I was ignoring archery up until the CBC this year. Fired up now. Ordered a new tripod head and changed Labor Day plans to go to mule deer country instead of the river last night. Can't wait to see it again.

no turning back now!

 

[Ten Bears]

Just wanted to say thanks for putting this together. I look forward to it every year.

This has been the least I have prepared/shot before the challenge with my furthest MER attempted. Was expecting some wildness but it was by far the best I have shot this and have felt shooting in years. I did buy a new bow that was effectively the same bow and upgraded to the Hamskea Epsilon but really don't know why I shot so consistent. Might just keep shooting 1 arrow a day all year!

Hopefully I can rub some of this luck off on pulling an elk tag....

 

[robby denning]

Just wanted to say thanks for putting this together. I look forward to it every year.

This has been the least I have prepared/shot before the challenge with my furthest MER attempted. Was expecting some wildness but it was by far the best I have shot this and have felt shooting in years. I did buy a new bow that was effectively the same bow and upgraded to the Hamskea Epsilon but really don't know why I shot so consistent. Might just keep shooting 1 arrow a day all year!

Hopefully I can rub some of this luck off on pulling an elk tag....

Hey, good job man. I’ve heard a few top-level archer say that sometimes reps aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, in so many words.

I think it gets down to perfect practice.

Still looking for the magic formula myself.

 

[Felton]

I also want to say the majority have finished shooting thier 5 arrows. If you've only shot 1 or 2 you need to make a push to finish up so we can do the prize drawing

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No no no, they should take their time! Ive got 22 more post to get to 300

Wait now it’s 21. Haha

 

[BRTreedogs]

Man this year was my most un prepared.
Today was arrow 4 and the firstlite time I hit the 5" circle.
Dang lucky I didn't miss the block completely on arrow one.

I must say every year it feels claustrophobic during the cbc, especially this year as I changed up so much but wasn't on top of tweaking.

I want to adjust stuff and shoot more,

Gaw after tomorrow.

 

[WBrim]

Man this year was my most un prepared.
Today was arrow 4 and the firstlite time I hit the 5" circle.
Dang lucky I didn't miss the block completely on arrow one.

I must say every year it feels claustrophobic during the cbc, especially this year as I changed up so much but wasn't on top of tweaking.

I want to adjust stuff and shoot more,

Gaw after tomorrow.

If tomorrow is day 5, shoot your 1 cold, get your picture, and you can shoot to your hearts content after!

 

[WBrim]

No no no, they should take their time! Ive got 22 more post to get to 300

Wait now it’s 21. Haha

Unless you already shot your last arrow, right? Then you may or may not already be entered, with the current count at that time?

 

[Felton]

They qualify shooters when everyone is finished or they waited long enough for everyone to shoot. But they qualify them all at the same time. So I still have more time.

19 more post

 

[WBrim]

They qualify shooters when everyone is finished or they waited long enough for everyone to shoot. But they qualify them all at the same time. So I still have more time.

19 more post

Ah, I was a little confused on that timing. Thanks.