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September 09/23/10, 07:06:29 AM

Offline whiteoakbuck

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missed
i shot at a really nice 8 pointer last night he was about 30 yards away broadside when i found my arrow it was a clean miss my question is when i found the arrow it was about 8 maybe 10 yards past where the deer was standing and i was shooting from the ground did i shoot over him or under him? any help would be great thanks
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September 09/23/10, 07:51:15 AM Reply #1

Offline BiggA

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Re: missed
Not sure over or under but I would guess way under or you hit something. If I shot my bow at a target 30 yds away and missed my arrow would trave alot more than 8 yds past it before hitting the ground unless it was at a downword angle or deflected off something.
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September 09/23/10, 08:00:18 AM Reply #2

Offline bowhunter73

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Re: missed
Sounds like your arrow only traveled 40 yds . I would say you shot way under him. I would guess you shoot a lighter weight bow and maybe used your 10 yd pin. How many pins are you using? Or do you shoot with a loop or a nock? If a nock you may have put the arrow on above it. ???? Something went wrong, ground shot and it only traveled 40? Better luck next time. Make sure to resight
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September 09/23/10, 08:17:26 AM Reply #3

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Re: missed
well now that big pointed it out i was shooting down at angle so that makes sense why i shot under him i am shooting 65lbs draw  with a string loop but now that i see it back in my head i see why i missed him but i am still checking my site better safe and sorry
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September 09/23/10, 08:42:59 AM Reply #4

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Re: missed
Sorry to hear you missed.  You learn a little every time out.  Is there more to the story?  Were you stalking?, In a ground blind?, Just walking?, What was the deers reaction?
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September 09/23/10, 09:17:12 AM Reply #5

Offline whiteoakbuck

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Re: missed
stalked him from about 80 yards saw a smaller one b4 him and then he stepped into view so i waited till he gave me a good shot missed him the smaller one stood there didn't know what happen then he spooked so i went to get my arrow and there were 2 more bucks out in the field also so there were a total of 4 but the one i missed ran about 60 yards and looked back then just put his head down and walk off
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September 09/23/10, 09:23:28 AM Reply #6

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Re: missed
Hopefully you will get another shot! I am sure we all have missed I know I have! Just gotta take a few practice shots and make sure nothing is wrong with the bow and get back at it.
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September 09/24/10, 11:47:14 AM Reply #7

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Re: missed
Missed?? BiggA I for one have never missed "This week anyhow" LOL  :rotflmao:
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September 09/24/10, 12:07:15 PM Reply #8

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Re: missed
I also haven't missed yet this year.  Then again, I didn't shoot at one yet either.   :whistling:
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