New Sights

I have a literal sight to talk about and a figurative one. The figurative one is simply this: I am going through a major personal life transition. Everything has changed and I am trying to figure out a more permanent set up. But I have not lost sight of what makes me happy and my own interests through it. Archery has been a lifeline for me. I have joined a local club, received a lesson or two from a good coach and some not so good advice from people who think they know things but really don't (thank the lord I can tell the difference.) Maybe I can't control my personal life right now but it's a great consolation to pick up my bow and know that if I nock an arrow, draw and aim it and let go-it will sink into the target or maybe the ground or the target stand. Such is life. But I am getting stronger through it.

I actually bought a physical sight and it has made a world of difference in my groups. I've only used it twice and it's a cheap beginner's sight but hey it works for me. My groups generally start fairly tight and I play around with my sight...a little more to the left there and a bit higher there, until my arrows are reaching the bullseye. As I get tired my arrows tend to loosen from the size of a baseball to the size of a basketball, just as my coach said would happen. Over time as I get stronger and more skilled it should take the groups longer to loosen up that much. Once the groups reach the size of a basketball I stop so I don't burn out. My right shoulder was protesting the movement towards the end of my shooting hour so I must remember to do some ballistic stretches next time. I also need to do some core work because I think that would help me.

It feels so good to be doing something for me and to see progress. It's coming at a glacial pace but I can see it. Looking forward to the shooting on the range again this Sunday.