A few weeks ago, Dad got his old bow out for us to play around with. He estimated that he hadn't shot it in about 40 years and he wasn't sure how good the string were so we were a little cautious. We had some rusty broadheads and smiled when we confirmed that we were all up to date on our tetanus shots. 40-ish year old broadheads I had never handled a bow, much less shot one. I was excited, nervous and cautious. Dad, being Dad, picked up the bow and drew back like he had just put it down yesterday. He may not want to admit it, but he is a natural outdoorsman. Look at that form! I don't know any see it.t archery but I know decent form when I see it. Dad shooting his bow Hubby, Dad and I got a hay bale out of the barn and set it up about 20 yards from us. Dad missed once then put two arrows through the hay bale. Not bunched but at least he hit the target. Then Hubby tried it, but being a different size than Dad, he quickly over drew the bow a...
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