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Miller
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2010
Primarily shooting my bow. Showing the progress and best practices from a novice bow hunter's point of view as I progress. Challenging and testing archery's common beliefs.
Surprising Start to the Prequel Hunt! - Archery Elk 2024
Vlog style video of my quick weekend hunt to scope out a new area. Year 2 of archery elk hunting. Becoming a little less of a noob.
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Farragut 3D Archery Range
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Full shoot through of the Farragut 3D course in Athol, Idaho. Keeping score and showing the course layout.
ULTIMATE Stress Test (kind of) - Range Day
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Getting some arrows in while camping in the mountains. Just a casual day of hanging out and shooting. Patience is tested by the bugs and bees.
New Archery Practice Protocol
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Not a great round of shooting! This video was shot the same day, after the Coyote Challenge video and my arm was toast! @timbow50 testing out your strategy. I'll be doing this method again soon when I'm fresh and shooting better.
3D Coyote Challenge, how far!? - Range Day
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Fun range day challenge! How far did I successfully hit the scoring ring in this TINY coyote target?
Finding Stable in the Uncomfortable
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Trying different crouched archery positions to see what works best for me. Practicing for awkward hunting situations.
30 Days of Blank Baling
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I blank baled every day for 30 days. I talk about how my form progressed over the month. Surprising results at the end!
Shooting through my house
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I shot 3 spot through my house! Come check out if it ended badly.
4 Reasons to Track Every Arrow You Shoot
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I talk about how I easily track my progression and why I think it's important.
Range Day: 10 ends at 60 yards (4th attempt)
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Range Day: 10 ends at 60 yards (4th attempt)
Range Day - 10 ends at 60 yds (2nd attempt)
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Range Day - 10 ends at 60 yds (2nd attempt)
Archery Shot Process - time at full draw (round 2)
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Archery Shot Process - time at full draw (round 2)
Archery Shot Process - total time at full draw
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Archery Shot Process - total time at full draw
Thank you for sharing! We're so excited that so many animals were recorded the trail camera
I shoot half inch targets from 15 yds out to 60 yds I never change the size of my target. I feel that if you have to change target size by distance only means your bow is not sighted in at center or you're not trusting your ability. Maybe more practice practice practice and learning how your bow shoots so you get tuned to your tuned bow. a tool is only as good as the person using it
In my experience the majority of archers who shoot 70lb. bows are over-bowed. Only a small percentage can draw 70 from a seated position. Even smaller amounts can draw 70 from odd angles. And while they're trying to draw I point out all of the rustling around movement they're doing. It's a ''I'm not weak'' I shoot a 70lb. like everybody else. thing. A 60lb. bow outperforms a 70lb. that's turned down to 60lb. every time.
Yeah I think it's underrated being able to pull back and hold comfortably instead of shooting the highest weight you can barely pull. With that said I'm surprised at how easily I can pull back 70 after taking that break at 60 for the summer. I enjoy pulling it back slow and controlled and really feel the draw cycle. Perfect practice for hunting situations.
Perfect videos!
Thank you very much!
Nice camera grew!
Relax your hands if your holding your fingers out like you are your hands and most of your forearms are tense causeing torque and reaction
Thanks for the input. After looking back I was doing that different compared to how I usually shoot. Been working on having my fingers just open at the relaxed state, not flexed open like you mentioned.
Just trying to help brother there’s some great videos on here from George ryals about grip and form im not a huge believer in perfect form i think everyone has there own as long as its repeatable but def the more relaxed you can get your hands and forearms the less influence you have over the bow during lock time or time it takes from point of release till aroow leaves the bow
I shoot a 75lbs longbow for clout and i use a 70lbs compund to hunt. I shoot all year round and im not a little girly twink boy so ive not had any issues. Lift weight not shirt, eat beef not peen😂
Great video! Everyone is a little different i used to never use stabilizers groups where ok. What helped me tighten them up was actually putting stabilizers on my bow. My current setup is 12” front bar with an 8 degree quick disconnect with 9 oz. My back bar is 8” with 10 1/2 oz. After seeing how they help my group I’m sold on them. Maybe tinker with adding some more weight
Thanks, appreciate that! I was the same way. I waited quite awhile before putting stabilizers on. I actually just recently put a little more weight in back to balance it out.
Try my situation. I’m an ex bodybuilder at 6’5” tall had my Bear Arena at 70 pounds. Had a massive left shoulder injury at work. After 5 years of hell I know have a backwards titanium left shoulder. I’m a right handed shooter. Still trying to draw it at 60 pounds. But I will get there.
Damn dude, sorry to hear that. I'm sure it's been quite the road back. 60 the lowest that bow will go down? Keep at it. I'm sure you know the right training to build those muscles back up.
I don have a problem pulling 80 so this is bad advice like the archery shop provided when they sold me a 65 lb bow. Wounded elk with near perfect shot placement. Stay away from Tooth of the Arrow broad heads for elk. Too blunt.
Purpose was to only drop my poundage for the summer months. I cranked it back up to 70 for hunting. As much as you can pull comfortably and accurately the better for hunting!
Arms tire...mental fatigue...then we start trying to over correct....then we start trying to release when ever that pin floats by the target...Before I get there, I put my bow down for the day. I watched your draw change. One of the things I do is I use walk back tuning for practice, without tuning my bow. Of course, one piece of tape the length of your target, down the middle (vertically), then I (this works for me)divide the width into thirds, with tape all the way across. Using the crossing points as my point of aim. Then the goal is to make sure your arrows are staying vertically in line, and level horizontally. Shoot each level. It really helped me when I got back into bow hunting. Even out to 40 yards. You want your shots to be consistent. I also stepped back into 20 and shot at smaller dots. Then when I backed back out to 40, I was still consistent. Not always perfect, but consistent. And I still find little tips and tricks from people. Like I found out although I could draw at 65 lbs, I shot more comfortable and consistent at 55-60 lbs. Being able to draw at target with limited movement, is highly underrated in my opinion. But hey, the following week you could have went out there and couldn't miss. Keep letting them fly....
Yeah sometimes I’m good at putting it down when I can tell I’m getting out of it. Sometimes I try to break through it and it works. If I’ve been shooting too much and my arm is toast I almost always need to just put it down. That’s a good strategy. I’ll try that sometime! I also agree shooting the right lbs for your consistency is underrated! Appreciate the support! Keep ‘em flyin
@@1337Miller and keep sharing....I appreciate getting to see others and the little techniques they use, and little things that they believe is causing them problems. Because some of us are going through the same thing....
Y u breathing all loud when u draw?
Nose breathing > mouth breathing. Mic is right under my head so it seems loud
Ur draw weight is too high bro
What’s your reasoning for thinking that?Draw weight is pretty low right now and very easy to pull back.
I read an article almost 20 yrs ago by Chuck Adams talking about "target perception" and the target size at different distances. If you shoot at a 1.5" circle at 10yrds its the same "target perception" as a 15" circle at 100yrds. If you increase the circle by 1.5" every 10yrds (1.5", 3" 4.5"......) the size of the DOT never changes, regardless of distance. Just something to try. >>------>
This is awesome! Thanks for this info! If you're able to dig up that article I would love to read it.
I have always been a target shooter but still shot with 60+ pounds for many years...why? I don't know. But after taking about a 10 year break and starting back up at age 65, I decided...finally, to drop it down. I shoot a 2002 Mathews Conquest 2 and it has 60 lb limbs so I did not want to drop it too much. I took it down to 52/53. I have worked out my entire adult like so strength is not an issue, but it's still a lot more fun to shoot when it's easier to pull. I can shoot for a lot longer periods and I can still shoot out too 90 meters with no problem. I wish I had done it years ago.
I hear that. It's just so nice effortlessly pulling it back when your target shooting. It made a big difference shooting at 61 through the summer compared to pulling 70 the whole year last year. Just get more quality reps in each session. I'll be happy once I can justify a dedicated target/3D bow that I can keep dialed down.
This is a great way to self recognize target panic
Joel Turner (SHOT IQ) touches on this that one your brain recognizes that when your pin is on the target it creates an explosion (the shot) then you will struggle with "getting stuck" under your target.
Any info on how to make that target?
It's made out of the common 2' by 2' interlocking foam mats. I cut in half, four 2 x 4, 2 ratchet straps and 4 screw in eyelits. I'm going to make another soon so I'll make a video of me making it. Couple things I'd like to switch up as well.
@@1337Miller dude that would be awesome!
I’ll bump it up on the list!
Have you numbered any of your arrows? Maybe one is flying better than the others?
I actually just renumbered them. I had numbered them in the past but I was never very good at tracking which arrows were hitting where. As I switch to my hunting arrows again that's something I'm going to pay more attention to.
What stabilizer are you using?
12" AAE Mountain Series Carbon. I like it, thinking about getting the mule stabilizer to twist on to it or switch out.
@@1337Miller Thank you!
Just subscribed to ya bro, look forward to seeing more from you
Thanks dude! Plenty more to come
Maybe it is better to print multiple dots. That way it will save your arrows as your group gets tighter?
Not a bad idea! Maybe throw different sized dots up at the same time to switch the size to shoot at depending on performance
It’s not the weight wearing your body out it’s your technique you look stronger than me and I pull back 70 pounds no problem I have a Hoyt VTM so basically same bow as your and I shoot for awhile before i get tired
Yeah I'm sure my technique can be better. I can pull back 70 no problem, just cranked it back up again for hunting season. My point is just to bring it down for the target season to get more reps in.
That was a good day
You should number your arrows that is what I do so I can keep track of the shots
Good idea. I did just recently relabel them. I end up not paying attention to which number I’m shooting though
Thank you taking the time to put this video together. Here is a tip for you - once you have sighted in, only shoot at a blank target. I cover my target with a black contractor bag and just aim for the middle of the target form each time, regardless of where each arrow hits. This method allows the shooter to better observe pin float and removes the anxiety of the bullseye. I bet that you shoot better groups using this method, even though you won't have a definitive aiming point. In your case, you can use your normal target backing, as it is already black. I hope you try it. Good luck with your shooting.
This comment was not for me but I’ll give it a go right now.
@@adamnickel Good luck. My mom turns 89-years old in August and still shoots a compound bow. When she shoots at the covered target, her groups are always better than when she shoots at a bullseye. This method also trains a shooter to aim at the center of a featureless form - like the chest area of a deer. Let me know if your groups improve - especially at long range - and remember to aim at the middle and don't follow your arrows.
I do a lot of blank baling as well. Rarely do I get anticipation anymore from focusing on my process and doing this. Whenever I can’t get to the range I just shoot at a blank target at home to work on different aspects of my process. I did a video “30 days of blank baling” recently. Saw some consistent progress just making sure to shoot everyday. With that said this dot got in my head that day and my arm was tired so I was all over the place. Thanks for the feedback! This has been a very valuable thing for me to incorporate.
@@1337Miller Thanks again for putting your videos together. When archers with a channel do these types of videos, it is like having another coach to get good tips and practice methods from. Good luck in any tournaments or hunting you do this year and thanks again.
Thanks man. Comments like this mean a lot! I enjoy making these videos and I hope I can help people out by sharing my journey as I progress.
Is there a build video for the target?
I’ve been thinking about making a second target. I’ll definitely make a video when I do make it. 👍 Couple things I want to change up on the next one.
The best advice I’ve ever gotten from a friend is when you are doing one thing is to have no mind to focus on the single thing you are doing in the present moment 😁 hope this helps you out and your mind set 🥳
Valuable to be aware of the issue but not to focus on it. Appreciate the input!
Nice looking bow, like to see a bow review
Thanks! I’ll think about making a bow review video. Maybe a hunting setup video now that we’re going into fall soon.
The stupidest video ive ever seen.
are you punch n thattrigger?
I don’t think so. First shot might have looked like it because I jump edited it close to the shot going off. One thing I think I’m good at is going through my process and having a surprise shot.
Awesome segment, happy you like archery, if I may suggest to you a few changes your shooting skill level and it may be a little tough to change old shooting habits but I promise you it will be well worth it, I know because I change and revamped my whole way of shooting my bow by learning from one of the best instructors and his name is John Dudley he will take you through Target panic which is why people punch the trigger he will take and show you the proper form and every category on how to shoot a boat correctly, John Dudley is truly a patient through instructor,check out all of his teachings and incorporate them into your archery game,it will take some time to re adjust but I promise you it will be well worth it.
This is who I self taught myself through. I watched all is videos when I first started. I then followed Joel Turner from ShotIQ’s method and use that to follow a shot process. I’m really glad I found them about doing a surprise shot early on. It was a big change when I incorporated it and I was only shooting for a few months. I was definitely worse for a bit and then got much better. There’s still plenty I can get better at though! Always holes in my game to close. Thanks for the feedback!
I’m no professional archer. However I may have noticed something in your shot process that might have been causing those fluctuations. Your grip on the bow was open handed. I know I used to do that and I would chase my target. Maybe you could try two/three finger light grip on the front of the riser. And maybe bump down some weight on that stabilizer. Good video. Keep up the great work 🤙
I’ve found a spot in my hand that I can tell exactly where it’s at based on the pad of my thumb. I’ll mess around with what you suggested though. Appreciate the feedback!
@@1337Miller right on. Looking forward to more videos 🤙
@@1337Miller If you're shooting with an open hand, it actually takes muscles in your forearm to to do that which increases torque in your bow hand- which in turn could influence your right and left shots. Take a look at the Olympic Archers and even Professional Archers, they all shoot with a relaxed hand with their knuckles mostly at a 45* angle. Might give it a try, otherwise your form and follow through look really good.
Sometimes I get so frustrated at myself. One day those arrows just fly right into the dot and the next day it’s like nope, ain’t happening! I’ve talked to some podium grade archers at ASA events and they have days like that. Naturally, it’s on their scale which is like 1” off instead of 5-6” like me lol. They tell me that’s an opportunity to figure out why. A couple said they might just stop and go do something else. I usually just keep at it for a while. Sometimes I will get my act back together. Sometimes not.
I know how you feel, but just know that everyone who has ever shot a bow struggles at times. Even though it’s frustrating ,don’t be hard on yourself and remember it’s not just you, it’s all of us. I try and focus on my form and even though it took years my bad days are not as often as they once were.
How can you have any consistency holding the bow like that?
It’s always good to know that others have similar days. In my short time of shooting my bad days have gotten less frequent and those days are much better than they used to be.
You gotta be able to be exactly repeatable to get the same results, I make sure my sight housing gaps are all exactly how they should be then Go back to my bubble. Make sure it's good and then put the pin and squeeze. But I constantly make sure that all my things are in line so that I can have the same shot every time. It's a big thing to try and get into a good habit of doing
If you begin to get anticipation shoot a larger dot. Don’t fight the pin into the middle. Just let it float on a larger dot. Try that?
Yeah I’ll try that. I already have 3” and 4” printed. My arm was all over the place that day so that didn’t help.
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Or if you have a 30.5" draw, just leave it at 60 lbs and still get 285 fps with a 400 grain arrow. Heck, I even get 270 fps with a 380 grain arrow at 49-50 lbs from a couple bows at 30.5". Thankful for the longer draw length!
Good point! Wish I had a longer draw length but I’ll work with what I got! Yeah I don’t think there’s anything wrong with keeping it at 60. Or those that can pull 80, more power to ya.
@@1337Miller Right on.
Good ol'science in practice! What school couldn't teach me nature showed me. 2+2= 🌳
Good practice for going to a TAC shoot. When I hit the leg and the steel tube inside my arrow tips explode the shaft. So I don’t shoot my 3-d targets past 50. Then I use the Morrell printed animal targets on a 3’x 3’ Big Shot target. I like to shoot at them for what would be a hunting kill shot a lot versus the score ring shots. Those animal printed target covers are really a good buy.
It was fun shooting at that small insert from 100 yards. I've thought about looking into those printed targets. I'm trying out your 2 inch dot at 40 yards technique. Hope you don't mind if I shout you out on the next video?
There’s not an archer alive that hasn’t made that mistake. We’ve all learned the hard way how to loose an arrow and scoring points at a 3-d competition.
I enjoy doing exactly this. On one knee, two knees, squatted sitting on my heels. Etc. Shows us how easy it is to make poor shots even at like 20-25 yards. I also sit on an old steel folding chair and a fold up blind stool. It’s a totally different shot. 👍👍
I really enjoyed trying these different shots to see what worked best. Just turned on the camera and winged it. I think I’m going to do double knee practice more and work on accuracy
Imagine a robber breaking into your house and getting mf beamed from across the property by Robin Hood
I love youtube recommendations
Damn mate .. what precision. Kudos
Decent end. Appreciate it!
👍👍 at my age I HAVE to shoot a few at least every other day. I can shoot in my game room to 30 feet. I work on form and especially controlling the release at execution. I don’t “aim” but let the pin settle wherever. Not moving it to a particular spot on the target. I slip old white T- shirts over the bag to remove spots on the bag. I also slip my sight off sometimes if I catch myself aiming. I use a thumb so I play with the knob position. Helps me learn to maintain control even with various settings. Keeps my mind working on the feel of the release at execution which is the pull thru style. I don’t do anything manipulation of the release. Just pull straight back until it pops. I also drop and raise the draw weight a little as an experiment to see if there’s a sweet spot for better performance? Beginning in July I will max out my hunting bow DW and shoot it only. Inside and out on my home range.
I’ve noticed a big improvement in consistency just getting at least a couple ends in at home blank baling if I can’t make it to the range. Goal is to have a big enough yard to have my own home range. But I still believe blank baling would be beneficial if I had that access at home.
A little left? Your not paper at all dog you need to get closer start at 5 yard if you MIs one shot you stay at 5 untill you empty a quiver then move back I practice at 75 yards my best is 150 so far
Miss is a miss keep practicing
I’ve always shit 100 arrow sessions can you actually see progress with shooting 20-30 arrows a day?
That sounds uncomfortable! 💩 Yeah I’ve seen a lot of progress with that many. I often do more though. I believe it comes down to intention and quality of practice.
Nice grouping
Thanks!
Great video, let’s see the elk on the wall.
Maybe someday I’ll show him and tell the story!
Too funny, very confident his family doesn’t walk through the house!