Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Archery Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-17-2017, 08:32 PM
Abe89 Abe89 is offline
 
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 241
Default New trad archer

Hey all,
Where would be some good options to get coaching in traditional archery in the Calgary, Airdrie, Red Deer vicinity?

I have done a good bit of reading and YouTube but I learn best from a coach.

I have a samick sage take down, 50lbs draw and I shoot 6-10 rounds of 6 arrows just about every night..as close as I can anyway. Been doing this for 2-3months.
I shoot at 10 yards (thats as much as my yard lets me), instinctive aiming. Maybe 10% all 6 are in the bulls eye, 60%-80% I'm a few in the bullseye a few within 4" and 1-2 flyers
The other 10% all are
I'd really like better consistency as I know this only gets worse with distance.
Thanks!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-18-2017, 09:41 PM
backyard's Avatar
backyard backyard is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: edmonton area
Posts: 873
Default

Good keep practicing...

Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
__________________
APA M32 TF
APA Pro-staff "We are not the SAME"
Spot Hog Pro Staff
Bohning Staff shooter
Stan Releases Pro Staff
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-19-2017, 08:19 AM
dmcbride dmcbride is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bazeau County East side
Posts: 4,165
Default

Have you shot out past 10 yards?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-19-2017, 08:31 AM
calgarychef calgarychef is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,667
Default

My best advice is head down to the Calgary archery centre Friday nights...it's trad night. You can get to know some new buddies there and get all kinds of info. You'll have to pick and choose which opinions will suit you best.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-19-2017, 12:15 PM
Abe89 Abe89 is offline
 
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 241
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dmcbride View Post
Have you shot out past 10 yards?


I have, max being 20 right now. My last shoot at 20 was my best, grouping more or less on the same vertical plane.
Everything at least hit the target this time!
Until I figure out a better stop though I don't risk much as when I do miss the target my arrows go subterranean under the sod. Lost one this way. A little expensive to lose many at this point.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-19-2017, 12:16 PM
Abe89 Abe89 is offline
 
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 241
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by calgarychef View Post
My best advice is head down to the Calgary archery centre Friday nights...it's trad night. You can get to know some new buddies there and get all kinds of info. You'll have to pick and choose which opinions will suit you best.


Thanks, this is very helpful.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-19-2017, 12:39 PM
dmcbride dmcbride is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bazeau County East side
Posts: 4,165
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Abe89 View Post
I have, max being 20 right now. My last shoot at 20 was my best, grouping more or less on the same vertical plane.
Everything at least hit the target this time!
Until I figure out a better stop though I don't risk much as when I do miss the target my arrows go subterranean under the sod. Lost one this way. A little expensive to lose many at this point.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I would suggest finding a field and shooting 50+ yards not at a target. Watch your arrow to see if it is flying true.

If your arrows aren't tuned to your bow you will have issues with consistency. Or your nock point could be off, or brace height.

Good luck.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-19-2017, 02:53 PM
backyard's Avatar
backyard backyard is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: edmonton area
Posts: 873
Default

keep practicing it will come together... it takes lots of practice to shoot instinctive
__________________
APA M32 TF
APA Pro-staff "We are not the SAME"
Spot Hog Pro Staff
Bohning Staff shooter
Stan Releases Pro Staff
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:39 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.