Cold Bow 2024.... QnA Thread

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Not to interrupt the sweet sweet flow of meemee's... but I think this cold bow challenge has really helped me hone in on what it means to have a bulletproof shot. Been shooting with Joel Turner's ShotIQ system for several years now, but the challenge has always been to get my brain fully in control of that first arrow. It's always taken lots of shooting to keep all the little details fresh in my mind and keep me calm for the first arrow of the next day. Apologies to @robby denning for all my complaints over the years, but this is why trad guys shoot so much even while hunting!

Anyways, this year was different, because I have finally set up my bow and shot process in a way that lets me work Joel's system, and not try to make the shot happen when it looks good. It showed up big time for me this year. Confidence is up because I know how to get that first shot to be truly controlled now.

 

[robby denning]

Not to interrupt the sweet sweet flow of meemee's... but I think this cold bow challenge has really helped me hone in on what it means to have a bulletproof shot. Been shooting with Joel Turner's ShotIQ system for several years now, but the challenge has always been to get my brain fully in control of that first arrow. It's always taken lots of shooting to keep all the little details fresh in my mind and keep me calm for the first arrow of the next day. Apologies to @robby denning for all my complaints over the years, but this is why trad guys shoot so much even while hunting!

Anyways, this year was different, because I have finally set up my bow and shot process in a way that lets me work Joel's system, and not try to make the shot happen when it looks good. It showed up big time for me this year. Confidence is up because I know how to get that first shot to be truly controlled now.

Hey, this is great to hear. And another testament for Joel’s system.

I’ll check out your post here in the next day or two, sounds like you finished strong

What’s your post #?

 

[Mag_7s]

Hey @robby denning for those why may be DQ'd, will the mods reach out and let them know where they went wrong?

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Hey, this is great to hear. And another testament for Joel’s system.

I’ll check out your post here in the next day or two, sounds like you finished strong

What’s your post #?

Post #9. Joel has the good stuff. I have buddies that say they don't need it, and that's great. But I sure need to shoot his way.

 

[realunlucky]

Hey @robby denning for those why may be DQ'd, will the mods reach out and let them know where they went wrong?

Yes we try and reach out to everyone.

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[robby denning]

Hey @robby denning for those why may be DQ'd, will the mods reach out and let them know where they went wrong?

For sure. And we give them reasonable time to fix any problems. But every year a few ghost us so we delete their entry and open it up to another shooter. We try to make sure we hit the 100 cap

 

[KBC]

I’m in with a solid miss to start! I suck hahaha. Shots 2 and 3 won’t be until Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thanks for putting this on!

 

[robby denning]

I’m in with a solid miss to start! I suck hahaha. Shots 2 and 3 won’t be until Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thanks for putting this on!

Crap!

I’ve been there a time or two.

Makes you feel wonderful to blow it right outta the gate.

You’ll recover

(And glad you made it in before it was closed)

 

[robby denning]

lol!

@huntian makes his grand entrance at none other than post 100!

Dont lie Dustin! You had that post ready at 730 this morning and just waited for 100 slot to come up.

Sounds like a guy who reviews too many energy drinks and makes his wife mow the lawn while he scrolls IG

Seriously man, grand entrance and glad you came out for the CBC. You’re way ahead of the rest of us for practice so I expect 3/3!!! (But I’m secretly hoping you use the wrong pin)

@Travis Hobbs look who come sneaking in!

 

[huntian]

lol!

@huntian makes his grand entrance at none other than post 100!

Dont lie Dustin! You had that post ready at 730 this morning and just waited for 100 slot to come up.

Sounds like a guy who reviews too many energy drinks and makes his wife mow the lawn while he scrolls IG

Seriously man, grand entrance and glad you came out for the CBC. You’re way ahead of the rest of us for practice so I expect 3/3!!! (But I’m secretly hoping you use the wrong pin)

@Travis Hobbs look who come sneaking in!

* pregnant wife. btw, I haven't seen a baby shower gift from you Robby??? I'll take a case of white Monsters

 

[robby denning]

* pregnant wife. btw, I haven't seen a baby shower gift from you Robby??? I'll take a case of white Monsters

Pregnant, husband playing on Rokslide, pimping for baby shower gifts. That poor woman.

 

[huntian]

Pregnant, husband playing on Rokslide, pimping for baby shower gifts. That poor woman.

I'm only validating this with a reply because I need to get my "messages" up so I can sell a guy something in the classifieds......but......as other white Monster drinkers can attest, pimpin' ain't easy!

 

[Chad E]

The Cold Bow Challenge always seems to be a good gut check early enough I'm the year to get me going on the right path. Ive shot it for several years now and it's really helped me practice with a purpose and not get lazy. While it's only 3 arrows this year I kept it going all the way to 5 and wanted to post them up to encourage guys to keep it going. Robby suggested to post them on this thread.

Day 1


Day 2

Day 3


Day 4

Best shot yet but the wind was blowing and my plate blew up off the target so It torn the corner.



First time I've gone 5 for 5 on this challenge. I've pushed my range in the past but this year I kept it at my max range on an animal.
Don't stop at 3 days or alternatively do a 3 day cold bow challenge a couple times before the season.

 

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Day 4
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Maybe try quieting that bow down for next year so the plate doesn't panic and jump the string.

 

[Billy Goat]

I'm only validating this with a reply because I need to get my "messages" up so I can sell a guy something in the classifieds......but......as other white Monster drinkers can attest, pimpin' ain't easy!

Memes are always a good way to pad the post count, just saying.


Ain't that right @TheCougar ?

 

[robby denning]

The Cold Bow Challenge always seems to be a good gut check early enough I'm the year to get me going on the right path. Ive shot it for several years now and it's really helped me practice with a purpose and not get lazy. While it's only 3 arrows this year I kept it going all the way to 5 and wanted to post them up to encourage guys to keep it going. Robby suggested to post them on this thread.

Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Best shot yet but the wind was blowing and my plate blew up off the target so It torn the corner.

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First time I've gone 5 for 5 on this challenge. I've pushed my range in the past but this year I kept it at my max range on an animal.
Don't stop at 3 days or alternatively do a 3 day cold bow challenge a couple times before the season.

Good group Chad. What was your MER?

 

[Chad E]

Good group Chad. What was your MER?

I did an mer of 60 this year. I've pushed it out to 65 and 70 the last few years but 60s my comfort zone on animals.

 

[TheCougar]

Memes are always a good way to pad the post count, just saying.


Ain't that right @TheCougar ?
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You’re just trying to get in my head before my third shot. I might need that chainsaw again, though!

 

[Billy Goat]

You’re just trying to get in my head before my third shot. I might need that chainsaw again, though!

I didn't bother to check to see if you were done yet.


But you know, your daughter has your grimace.

 

[TheCougar]

I didn't bother to check to see if you were done yet.


But you know, your daughter has your grimace.

Her grimace was pre-shot. Mine is typically post-shot.