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Shooting the 3-D Course

Posted By: Arthur on September 2, 2009 in Hunting, Shooting - Comments: 8 Comments »

IMG_5829Last Sunday night, Jeff, our cousin, Ron, and myself, all headed out to the cousin’s property to shoot our 3-D course.  Our regular readers will remember that we’ve had this course for a couple of years now, but every year it has changed somewhat; and got blown away by a tornado at one point too!

In years past we’ve shot from one stationary position at multiple targets, but this year we changed all of that.  We now have 5 targets we shoot at, with three shooting stations.  By doing that we’ve allowed for a little more flexibility with the shots, including the 60 yd shot we were shooting the other night.

Unfortunately we haven’t had a lot of time to shoot the 3-D course this year, but we keep working in time when we can.  I figure the more shooting the better, and it just makes me feel much more prepared come season.  It always helps that it’s a whole lot of fun as well.

IMG_5780I didn’t shoot my greatest on Sunday, but considering that I only missed the 60 yard target, I’m still pretty pleased with myself.  I would never take that shot in the wild, but it just makes 20 and 30 yd. shots seem like a cake walk.

Jeff was the reigning champ on Sunday night.  He won 4 of the rounds, and I only won 2 of them.  It’s okay, though, because the competition just makes us better prepared for the moment of truth.

And we are counting down the days until we can experience that moment of truth.  I love bow season and all the preparation that comes with it!

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  1. With the trail cam pictures and all the practicing going on hopefully you will all have success this season.

  2. Paul Steeve says:

    Hooray for 3-D shooting!! It is a great final step in getting yourself ready for the upcoming season. It’s also good to make a bit of a competition out of it so you’re not shooting for the sake of shooting.

    The Mid-Iowa Archers are hosting another 3-D Tournament September 12-13, and I’m very excited to participate this time around.

  3. hey nice looking bow jeff is shooting!!! :)

  4. jeff says:

    Thanks Steve! We will link your site soon!

  5. hey no problem jeff!! when do i get to come out and try to beat ya one that course??

  6. Jeff says:

    When ever we shoot again steve..I’ll give a call soon!

  7. Kris says:

    I’ve been looking for a good place to shoot some 3D, but haven’t found it close to us yet. I got a new bow this year and I am chomping at the bit for season to get here!

  8. Blessed says:

    Hubby FINALLY took me out shooting the other day… it’s been six years since I shot my bow and needless to say – I need a lot of practice. Good thing I’m not planning on bow hunting this year.

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