Ironic Archery Problem

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  1. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    I’ve mentioned buying a new bow recently. It has some features that enable me to shoot more accurately than I have in years.
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    Here’s the problem. When your arrows are that close together (a result of accuracy), one arrow will damage another. For instance, it can catch a vane & make it come loose or fall off. Or it can chip the nock-that’s the little forked end that clips onto the bowstring. Nocks can be replaced, but it’s a nuisance.

    The worst case is one arrow being shot right into the hind end of another, splitting it. We call that a Robin Hood. It’s cool to do, once or twice, for the bragging rights, but will ruin one or both arrows. Yes, I have done it a couple of times.

    To avoid this, I will need to switch to 5-spot targets like this;
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    Each arrow goes into a different spot, so they can’t damage each other. But these targets take some getting used to. So my accuracy will be reduced, until I do. That’s OK; it’s part of the sport.
     
  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Same with Darts.
     
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  3. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Hmmm.... Humble brag, maybe ;)
     
  4. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    No humility involved. But honestly, it is an issue that needs addressing.
     
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  5. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

  6. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

  7. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Great to see your accuracy is top nock!

    *notch

    I once had a semi Robin Hood. Arrow hit the nock and slipped off. Nock was ruined, but that was all.

    Would that count as a Robin Cap? :signs002:
     
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  8. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    The almost-but-not-quite Robin Hood is what I call a "Little John."
     
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