Practicing bow in a saddle

[mudminnow]

i got my saddle for Christmas and have started trying to get comfortable and spend a little time in it. Any advice on how to practice shooting with it. My normal routine is shooting a dozen times each night in my basement when I feed my dogs. I know the best way would be to attach to a tree and do it outside, but that would be a bit tough where I live.

I was thinking about attaching the tether to a floor support (basement ceiling) and using a chair or weight bench as the “platform”. Any ideas are appreciated and hopefully I will have my first saddle deer in September

 

[Lone Bow]

You're going in the right direction with any practice you can get in mudminnow, we all started somewhere. Your idea of shooting from a basement floor support and a "platform" will help get you as much saddle time as possible.
I know how ya feel about not being able to shoot outside too, it was 14 degrees here today with a 20+ mph wind and snowing sideways!

I like the way you're thinking about getting some shooting time in regardless of the weather...

 

[mudminnow]

Thanks! It was 60 and sunny outside where I live, but my issue is there is a neighborhood path behind my house. While most people would think it’s neat seeing me hang off a tree, a vocal minority would cause a headache. #suburblife

 

[Jefferson10940]

I would say you will need to pin the chair against the wall so it doesn’t slide. Have fun


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[Nutterbuster]

[QUOTEWhile most people would think it’s neat seeing me hang off a tree, a vocal minority would cause a headache. #suburblife[/QUOTE]

As long as you're not violating any local ordinances, I'd tell 'em to pound sand. Unless they wanted to pay my mortgage.

 

[mudminnow]

I definitely feel that sentiment, but with this crew it is not worth it

 

[boone0]

Or see if you can shoot towards your house from near the edge of your property?

As for the basement, do you have any vertical poles for support? I used those in my old place and could practice at around 10 yards. Better than nothing!

 

[Autumnrider]

This afternoon, actually climbed 5' on the telephone pole with my sitdrag and shot a few airroids. I left 6 screw in steps in the pole for my platform so I can just jump back in the saddle for practice when ever I have a few minutes to sling some.
Depending on the temperature, I'm either going to use my Guidos Web or sitdrag Saturday morning to try to shishcobob a porker.