advice for a newbie

mot24

I've had my bow for a while but have not had a good place to pratice, now I do. Some friends of mine are stating to get me hooked on hunting. My questions is, what kind of grouping and at what ranges should I be able to hold before I take to the field for whitetail.

Thanks for any advice.

ladyhunter

this is just how i pratice some may or maynot agree with me but i shoot 15 20 25 yards and try to group 3 arrows within an area where i can put my hand around all three i shoot from an elevated stand ect roof of house or set up tree stand the angles is up to the deer there is not certain shot that you will get i hope for a broadside or quatering away shot good luck and welcome to the nut house

dcso3009

I strive for 1"/10 yards... 3" group @ 30 yards. I find this easier at longer ranges than up close. 2" at 20 is harder for me than 6" @ 60. Not sure why.

mot24

Thank for the imput, I'll give it a try after the weather breaks & see what I can do. I've also heard that people use a different grouping for shooting with sight pin as compared to traditional with no sight. I currently do not use a sight, but will get one soon if I can't get a decent group.

Hunter Mag

Since you have friends that hunt check with them too if you have problems.
Generally 4" groups at 20yds is good enough to hit the vitals.
But after a lot of practice you should be able to have 2" groups at 20yds. Be carefull about spitting your arrows. I usually shoot one arrow at different places on the target cause most of the time I can get 1" groups at 20yds.

If you practice from the ground then hunt in a tree stand your arrows will shoot higher. Mine shoot 3-4" higher from 18' up.