Go to practice range yardage?
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From: Ucsdryder
30-May-20
At what yardage do you find yourself shooting the most/prefer to shoot the most?
I usually start at 50-60 and move back to 80. At that range I have to execute a good release, my flaws show up quicker and I can group arrows and not worry about damaging them. I honestly can’t remember the last time I shot an arrow at 20 yards.
From: Pyrannah
30-May-20
Hmm I start at 15 and hope to make it to 25...
Recurve
From: nmwapiti
30-May-20
I shoot 70 and 80 religiously. Occasionally fling a few at 40 and 50 just to check and a few at 100 just to see. My typical trip to the range is 20 shots at 80 yards. When I start to get tired, I start to get sloppy. I'm only worried about reinforcing good execution for hunting elk and mule deer out west. Not trying to build up endurance for a 3D course or anything else.
From: midwest
30-May-20
20 in my yard most every day.
From: JohnMC
30-May-20
I use to shoot long range only at least in the non winter time when I could shoot outside. I found I struggled a little at shorter ranges. Not a ton but enough that when shooting a 3D at 20 yards I was not as confident as I should have been. I like shooting long distance a lot, but either start or finish with some 20 and 30 yard shots. Now I have an impingement in my bow arm and it hurts to shoot at all. Started PT this week and he thinks I will improve. Fingers Crossed!
From: GF
30-May-20
If I’m shooting the course, mostly 20-40; but I always make sure to shoot as many arrows as I have with me at ranges >50 on up to about 80 when the shot allows.
And if I’m not shooting the course, then I’ll shoot several dozen point-on from 65-85 just for form work.
From: Rut Nut
30-May-20
Between 20 and 30. More from 20 in Spring and then more from 30 as the season approaches.
From: Bowboy
30-May-20
I also start at 50-60 and work my way back to 90.
From: GLP
30-May-20
Mostly 35. If I am going elk hunting that year then 50
From: Buffalo1
30-May-20
What ever the expected range is for the animal I am preparing to hunt. I have never killed an animal at a distance further than about 30 yds.
From: Stubbleduck
30-May-20
At home in the basement at 15 yards (All I can get) shooting mostly for form and surprise release. At the outdoor range sight in at 20-30-40-50 with a new bow and to confirm occasionally but most of the time shoot at 50 yards only three arrows at a time then go get them. This seems to make me focus on three quality shots rather than just flinging arrows down range.
From: Old School
30-May-20
Outside with my compound I practice out to 80. With my longbow I practice out to 30. Haven’t ever shot at an animal over 45 yards.
From: oldgoat
30-May-20
All of em! You should try a couple at 3-5yds and see how you do! Watched some Open Class shooters come unhinged at a local 3d shoot last year or year before.
From: Grubby
30-May-20
I like to shoot 30-50 then finish up at 20 to make sure I finish strong
From: Ermine
30-May-20
60
From: Hank_S
30-May-20
In my backyard...25 yards (neighbors complained when I shot longer distances from their deck into my yard). On the archery range, whatever the 3D course throws at me and if I can extend that range usually in the 40-70 yard category.
From: Glunt@work
30-May-20
15-30 mostly. Throw in a few shorter and a few longer.
From: Empty Freezer
30-May-20
Shootin 20 in my back yard, 70 on Sundays early when everyone is sleepin.. Would love to shoot 70+ every day..
From: fubar racin
30-May-20
5-120
From: RD in WI
30-May-20
I do most of my practice from 40 to 60 yards. 40 is where the shots require a bit more concentration on my part and 60 is the farthest pin on my 5-pin sight. I think all the long-range practice has had a calming effect for me when shooting at game. The buck I shot last year was a fine trophy and I was able to concentrate on a level bubble, smooth release, and follow-through and did not feel that I was rushed for time when shooting. In earlier years, I felt as though I had to hurry the shot.
From: elkmtngear
31-May-20
I've got around 15 3D targets scattered around my acreage, most are walk-ups at various marked yardages. A lot of uphill and downhill mixed in.
Normally I practice anywhere from 10 to 80 yards. I can get 100 yards if preparing for a 3D shoot.
Takes about 30 minutes, if I shoot a couple arrows per station. Shooting bare bow/ fingers, I feel like I have to shoot a lot, so it's sort of a "ritual" after work.
As far as "preferred" yardage for practice, I'd say I like shooting between 40 and 60 yards. Much more rewarding, when I can get a decent group at those ranges.
From: Missouribreaks
31-May-20
With my selfbow and cedars mostly practice between 15 and and 25 yards.
From: x-man
01-Jun-20
30-60 at my range bag target. 10-30 at every possible angle at my 3D deer target. I'm not going to shoot at a deer past 30 so it doesn't make sense for me to practice at a life-size target farther that that.
From: Brotsky
01-Jun-20
10 yards daily in my basement, when I head to the range generally start at 60 and then move to 80. Most of my shooting is done at 60 outdoors. Consistently hitting the X or animal at that range makes a 20 yard shot seem like an after thought when an animal comes in.
From: 76aggie
01-Jun-20
15 to 20 yards is my usual practice. 25 yards is about my max. Recurve shooter.
From: 12yards
01-Jun-20
Most of my shooting is at 15-16 yards because my shed is 50 feet long. I have a big field out behind the house so I shoot out to 50-60 yards occasionally. 60 is my max for practice.
From: DanaC
01-Jun-20
What Pyrannah said - "Hmm I start at 15 and hope to make it to 25... Recurve" Sometimes I fool around past 30, but since I compete at 'Senior' or 'Traditional' level I'm seldom required to shoot past 25. Shooting longer than your 'expected' distance sure polishes your form.
From: Surfbow
01-Jun-20
30-50 with my compound, but I only have a 4-pin sight. I shoot 15-30 with my recurve.
From: dnovo
01-Jun-20
Longbow shooter here. I have several 3 d animals plus a big block of foam. I shout from 10 to 45 with lots of variety.
From: Kurt
02-Jun-20
I usually shoot my longest shot first. Lately that is somewhere between 80 and 98 yards down on the flat. Then I will shoot few shorter shots down to 40 yards or so. Then I climb up the side of the mountain to shoot downhill 80 yards (horizontal distance) and in. I typically shoot about 8 practice arrows total for the day.
From: Bake
02-Jun-20
60 is where I shoot the most. I also like 80. Probably 60% of practice at 60, 30% at 80.
From: Trophyhill
02-Jun-20
No go to yardage for me. I'm all over the place. Different yardage, different angles, different positions. I like to keep it fun. If I were to shoot from 1 yardage, 1 angle (broadside) 1 position (standing) I'd develop bad habits and get complacent. It's my way of staying as sharp as possible. C'mon September!
