Miller

Miller

Primarily shooting my bow. Showing the progress and best practices from a novice bow hunter's point of view as I progress. Challenging and testing archery's common beliefs.

Shooting through my house

Shooting through my house

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Find Your Sight Tape FAST

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  • @user-sp9hy8tq4j
    @user-sp9hy8tq4j2 күн бұрын

    Y u breathing all loud when u draw?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller17 сағат бұрын

    Nose breathing > mouth breathing. Mic is right under my head so it seems loud

  • @user-sp9hy8tq4j
    @user-sp9hy8tq4j2 күн бұрын

    Ur draw weight is too high bro

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller17 сағат бұрын

    What’s your reasoning for thinking that?Draw weight is pretty low right now and very easy to pull back.

  • @shanedavis8551
    @shanedavis85516 күн бұрын

    I read an article almost 20 yrs ago by Chuck Adams talking about "target perception" and the target size at different distances. If you shoot at a 1.5" circle at 10yrds its the same "target perception" as a 15" circle at 100yrds. If you increase the circle by 1.5" every 10yrds (1.5", 3" 4.5"......) the size of the DOT never changes, regardless of distance. Just something to try. >>------>

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller4 күн бұрын

    This is awesome! Thanks for this info! If you're able to dig up that article I would love to read it.

  • @Alan_Edwards
    @Alan_Edwards12 күн бұрын

    I have always been a target shooter but still shot with 60+ pounds for many years...why? I don't know. But after taking about a 10 year break and starting back up at age 65, I decided...finally, to drop it down. I shoot a 2002 Mathews Conquest 2 and it has 60 lb limbs so I did not want to drop it too much. I took it down to 52/53. I have worked out my entire adult like so strength is not an issue, but it's still a lot more fun to shoot when it's easier to pull. I can shoot for a lot longer periods and I can still shoot out too 90 meters with no problem. I wish I had done it years ago.

  • @ClaytonCowboy509
    @ClaytonCowboy50913 күн бұрын

    This is a great way to self recognize target panic

  • @ClaytonCowboy509
    @ClaytonCowboy50913 күн бұрын

    Joel Turner (SHOT IQ) touches on this that one your brain recognizes that when your pin is on the target it creates an explosion (the shot) then you will struggle with "getting stuck" under your target.

  • @Z33Garage
    @Z33Garage15 күн бұрын

    Any info on how to make that target?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller13 күн бұрын

    It's made out of the common 2' by 2' interlocking foam mats. I cut in half, four 2 x 4, 2 ratchet straps and 4 screw in eyelits. I'm going to make another soon so I'll make a video of me making it. Couple things I'd like to switch up as well.

  • @Z33Garage
    @Z33Garage13 күн бұрын

    @@1337Miller dude that would be awesome!

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller13 күн бұрын

    I’ll bump it up on the list!

  • @trevorjohnson7440
    @trevorjohnson744016 күн бұрын

    Have you numbered any of your arrows? Maybe one is flying better than the others?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller13 күн бұрын

    I actually just renumbered them. I had numbered them in the past but I was never very good at tracking which arrows were hitting where. As I switch to my hunting arrows again that's something I'm going to pay more attention to.

  • @jseeg1212
    @jseeg121216 күн бұрын

    What stabilizer are you using?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller13 күн бұрын

    12" AAE Mountain Series Carbon. I like it, thinking about getting the mule stabilizer to twist on to it or switch out.

  • @jseeg1212
    @jseeg121212 күн бұрын

    @@1337Miller Thank you!

  • @DavidBowCrazyBabyak86
    @DavidBowCrazyBabyak8616 күн бұрын

    Just subscribed to ya bro, look forward to seeing more from you

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    Thanks dude! Plenty more to come

  • @iam-tango
    @iam-tango17 күн бұрын

    Maybe it is better to print multiple dots. That way it will save your arrows as your group gets tighter?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    Not a bad idea! Maybe throw different sized dots up at the same time to switch the size to shoot at depending on performance

  • @Joshua-1986
    @Joshua-198617 күн бұрын

    It’s not the weight wearing your body out it’s your technique you look stronger than me and I pull back 70 pounds no problem I have a Hoyt VTM so basically same bow as your and I shoot for awhile before i get tired

  • @juliusjames5577
    @juliusjames557717 күн бұрын

    That was a good day

  • @Eightball2516
    @Eightball251617 күн бұрын

    You should number your arrows that is what I do so I can keep track of the shots

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    Good idea. I did just recently relabel them. I end up not paying attention to which number I’m shooting though

  • @richarddean3154
    @richarddean315418 күн бұрын

    Thank you taking the time to put this video together. Here is a tip for you - once you have sighted in, only shoot at a blank target. I cover my target with a black contractor bag and just aim for the middle of the target form each time, regardless of where each arrow hits. This method allows the shooter to better observe pin float and removes the anxiety of the bullseye. I bet that you shoot better groups using this method, even though you won't have a definitive aiming point. In your case, you can use your normal target backing, as it is already black. I hope you try it. Good luck with your shooting.

  • @adamnickel
    @adamnickel17 күн бұрын

    This comment was not for me but I’ll give it a go right now.

  • @richarddean3154
    @richarddean315417 күн бұрын

    @@adamnickel Good luck. My mom turns 89-years old in August and still shoots a compound bow. When she shoots at the covered target, her groups are always better than when she shoots at a bullseye. This method also trains a shooter to aim at the center of a featureless form - like the chest area of a deer. Let me know if your groups improve - especially at long range - and remember to aim at the middle and don't follow your arrows.

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    I do a lot of blank baling as well. Rarely do I get anticipation anymore from focusing on my process and doing this. Whenever I can’t get to the range I just shoot at a blank target at home to work on different aspects of my process. I did a video “30 days of blank baling” recently. Saw some consistent progress just making sure to shoot everyday. With that said this dot got in my head that day and my arm was tired so I was all over the place. Thanks for the feedback! This has been a very valuable thing for me to incorporate.

  • @richarddean3154
    @richarddean315416 күн бұрын

    @@1337Miller Thanks again for putting your videos together. When archers with a channel do these types of videos, it is like having another coach to get good tips and practice methods from. Good luck in any tournaments or hunting you do this year and thanks again.

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller13 күн бұрын

    Thanks man. Comments like this mean a lot! I enjoy making these videos and I hope I can help people out by sharing my journey as I progress.

  • @markfulcher5532
    @markfulcher553218 күн бұрын

    Is there a build video for the target?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    I’ve been thinking about making a second target. I’ll definitely make a video when I do make it. 👍 Couple things I want to change up on the next one.

  • @stokermeister3
    @stokermeister318 күн бұрын

    The best advice I’ve ever gotten from a friend is when you are doing one thing is to have no mind to focus on the single thing you are doing in the present moment 😁 hope this helps you out and your mind set 🥳

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    Valuable to be aware of the issue but not to focus on it. Appreciate the input!

  • @samtype9968
    @samtype996818 күн бұрын

    Nice looking bow, like to see a bow review

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I’ll think about making a bow review video. Maybe a hunting setup video now that we’re going into fall soon.

  • @user-re3ki1qw7m
    @user-re3ki1qw7m18 күн бұрын

    The stupidest video ive ever seen.

  • @randyclark8937
    @randyclark893718 күн бұрын

    are you punch n thattrigger?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    I don’t think so. First shot might have looked like it because I jump edited it close to the shot going off. One thing I think I’m good at is going through my process and having a surprise shot.

  • @rickmorotta1997
    @rickmorotta199718 күн бұрын

    Awesome segment, happy you like archery, if I may suggest to you a few changes your shooting skill level and it may be a little tough to change old shooting habits but I promise you it will be well worth it, I know because I change and revamped my whole way of shooting my bow by learning from one of the best instructors and his name is John Dudley he will take you through Target panic which is why people punch the trigger he will take and show you the proper form and every category on how to shoot a boat correctly, John Dudley is truly a patient through instructor,check out all of his teachings and incorporate them into your archery game,it will take some time to re adjust but I promise you it will be well worth it.

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    This is who I self taught myself through. I watched all is videos when I first started. I then followed Joel Turner from ShotIQ’s method and use that to follow a shot process. I’m really glad I found them about doing a surprise shot early on. It was a big change when I incorporated it and I was only shooting for a few months. I was definitely worse for a bit and then got much better. There’s still plenty I can get better at though! Always holes in my game to close. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @Floridaoutdoorschannel
    @Floridaoutdoorschannel18 күн бұрын

    I’m no professional archer. However I may have noticed something in your shot process that might have been causing those fluctuations. Your grip on the bow was open handed. I know I used to do that and I would chase my target. Maybe you could try two/three finger light grip on the front of the riser. And maybe bump down some weight on that stabilizer. Good video. Keep up the great work 🤙

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    I’ve found a spot in my hand that I can tell exactly where it’s at based on the pad of my thumb. I’ll mess around with what you suggested though. Appreciate the feedback!

  • @Floridaoutdoorschannel
    @Floridaoutdoorschannel16 күн бұрын

    @@1337Miller right on. Looking forward to more videos 🤙

  • @timbow50
    @timbow5019 күн бұрын

    Sometimes I get so frustrated at myself. One day those arrows just fly right into the dot and the next day it’s like nope, ain’t happening! I’ve talked to some podium grade archers at ASA events and they have days like that. Naturally, it’s on their scale which is like 1” off instead of 5-6” like me lol. They tell me that’s an opportunity to figure out why. A couple said they might just stop and go do something else. I usually just keep at it for a while. Sometimes I will get my act back together. Sometimes not.

  • @jeffevans4598
    @jeffevans459818 күн бұрын

    I know how you feel, but just know that everyone who has ever shot a bow struggles at times. Even though it’s frustrating ,don’t be hard on yourself and remember it’s not just you, it’s all of us. I try and focus on my form and even though it took years my bad days are not as often as they once were.

  • @Ebaybow
    @Ebaybow17 күн бұрын

    How can you have any consistency holding the bow like that?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller16 күн бұрын

    It’s always good to know that others have similar days. In my short time of shooting my bad days have gotten less frequent and those days are much better than they used to be.

  • @DavidBowCrazyBabyak86
    @DavidBowCrazyBabyak8616 күн бұрын

    You gotta be able to be exactly repeatable to get the same results, I make sure my sight housing gaps are all exactly how they should be then Go back to my bubble. Make sure it's good and then put the pin and squeeze. But I constantly make sure that all my things are in line so that I can have the same shot every time. It's a big thing to try and get into a good habit of doing

  • @timbow50
    @timbow5019 күн бұрын

    If you begin to get anticipation shoot a larger dot. Don’t fight the pin into the middle. Just let it float on a larger dot. Try that?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller19 күн бұрын

    Yeah I’ll try that. I already have 3” and 4” printed. My arm was all over the place that day so that didn’t help.

  • @timbow50
    @timbow5019 күн бұрын

    👍👍

  • @huntsimple9527
    @huntsimple952720 күн бұрын

    Or if you have a 30.5" draw, just leave it at 60 lbs and still get 285 fps with a 400 grain arrow. Heck, I even get 270 fps with a 380 grain arrow at 49-50 lbs from a couple bows at 30.5". Thankful for the longer draw length!

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller20 күн бұрын

    Good point! Wish I had a longer draw length but I’ll work with what I got! Yeah I don’t think there’s anything wrong with keeping it at 60. Or those that can pull 80, more power to ya.

  • @huntsimple9527
    @huntsimple952719 күн бұрын

    @@1337Miller Right on.

  • @rollypollyguy3976
    @rollypollyguy397623 күн бұрын

    Good ol'science in practice! What school couldn't teach me nature showed me. 2+2= 🌳

  • @timbow50
    @timbow5026 күн бұрын

    Good practice for going to a TAC shoot. When I hit the leg and the steel tube inside my arrow tips explode the shaft. So I don’t shoot my 3-d targets past 50. Then I use the Morrell printed animal targets on a 3’x 3’ Big Shot target. I like to shoot at them for what would be a hunting kill shot a lot versus the score ring shots. Those animal printed target covers are really a good buy.

  • @1337Miller
    @1337Miller26 күн бұрын

    It was fun shooting at that small insert from 100 yards. I've thought about looking into those printed targets. I'm trying out your 2 inch dot at 40 yards technique. Hope you don't mind if I shout you out on the next video?

  • @timbow50
    @timbow50Ай бұрын

    There’s not an archer alive that hasn’t made that mistake. We’ve all learned the hard way how to loose an arrow and scoring points at a 3-d competition.

  • @timbow50
    @timbow50Ай бұрын

    I enjoy doing exactly this. On one knee, two knees, squatted sitting on my heels. Etc. Shows us how easy it is to make poor shots even at like 20-25 yards. I also sit on an old steel folding chair and a fold up blind stool. It’s a totally different shot. 👍👍

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    I really enjoyed trying these different shots to see what worked best. Just turned on the camera and winged it. I think I’m going to do double knee practice more and work on accuracy

  • @lunarifox3227
    @lunarifox3227Ай бұрын

    Imagine a robber breaking into your house and getting mf beamed from across the property by Robin Hood

  • @MegaMaurice2001
    @MegaMaurice2001Ай бұрын

    I love youtube recommendations

  • @joebloggs8900
    @joebloggs8900Ай бұрын

    Damn mate .. what precision. Kudos

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    Decent end. Appreciate it!

  • @timbow50
    @timbow50Ай бұрын

    👍👍 at my age I HAVE to shoot a few at least every other day. I can shoot in my game room to 30 feet. I work on form and especially controlling the release at execution. I don’t “aim” but let the pin settle wherever. Not moving it to a particular spot on the target. I slip old white T- shirts over the bag to remove spots on the bag. I also slip my sight off sometimes if I catch myself aiming. I use a thumb so I play with the knob position. Helps me learn to maintain control even with various settings. Keeps my mind working on the feel of the release at execution which is the pull thru style. I don’t do anything manipulation of the release. Just pull straight back until it pops. I also drop and raise the draw weight a little as an experiment to see if there’s a sweet spot for better performance? Beginning in July I will max out my hunting bow DW and shoot it only. Inside and out on my home range.

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    I’ve noticed a big improvement in consistency just getting at least a couple ends in at home blank baling if I can’t make it to the range. Goal is to have a big enough yard to have my own home range. But I still believe blank baling would be beneficial if I had that access at home.

  • @Silentbet1of
    @Silentbet1ofАй бұрын

    A little left? Your not paper at all dog you need to get closer start at 5 yard if you MIs one shot you stay at 5 untill you empty a quiver then move back I practice at 75 yards my best is 150 so far

  • @martinmatis4912
    @martinmatis4912Ай бұрын

    Miss is a miss keep practicing

  • @hamedizzy5137
    @hamedizzy5137Ай бұрын

    I’ve always shit 100 arrow sessions can you actually see progress with shooting 20-30 arrows a day?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    That sounds uncomfortable! 💩 Yeah I’ve seen a lot of progress with that many. I often do more though. I believe it comes down to intention and quality of practice.

  • @lvl3592
    @lvl3592Ай бұрын

    Nice grouping

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @CMiller-fu5cw
    @CMiller-fu5cwАй бұрын

    Great video, let’s see the elk on the wall.

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    Maybe someday I’ll show him and tell the story!

  • @CMiller-fu5cw
    @CMiller-fu5cwАй бұрын

    Too funny, very confident his family doesn’t walk through the house!

  • @CMiller-fu5cw
    @CMiller-fu5cwАй бұрын

    Funny videos, a little humor added!

  • @CMiller-fu5cw
    @CMiller-fu5cwАй бұрын

    Great video, very informative and love the pups!

  • @juliusjames5577
    @juliusjames5577Ай бұрын

    We’re Americans men sir! We will not drop our draw weight, we will only increase it! That said, you make some good points. Thanks.

  • @JasonBolte
    @JasonBolteАй бұрын

    Great Video. Practice makes perfect in everything...

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    Appreciate it! One arrow at a time and one video at a time.

  • @spiceyrollgaming7069
    @spiceyrollgaming7069Ай бұрын

    Video cracked me up. Thanks for that. Also couldn’t agree more with getting shots in everyday. I’m fairly new to archery. I figured it was normal to shoot everyday at least 50 to 80 arrows a day. But I hear some folks having a period of time off from archery. Then picking it back up a few weeks before hunting season. I guess that’s a way to do it but I can’t seem to wrap my mind around that idea.

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback! I also really enjoy shooting every day year round. I wouldn’t want to put it down until right before season. Nothing wrong with taking days off though. Sometimes I shoot better after time away. Also I don’t believe it’s as common as everyone thinks to shoot a ton of arrows each day. I think there’s exaggeration on how many arrows most are actually shooting. Unless they are competitive.

  • @jeremylandphier692
    @jeremylandphier692Ай бұрын

    That bow literally feels 5 to 8 lbs lighter than 70 out of the box !

  • @Bhilderbrand
    @Bhilderbrand2 ай бұрын

    Id like to know where it is you can hunt all year

  • @michaelc1839
    @michaelc18392 ай бұрын

    In australia i chase pigs majoriry of the year. So i need me 75 pounds at least all year round.

  • @timbow50
    @timbow502 ай бұрын

    lol, years ago I met a guy at the local bow shop that actually shot thru his mobile home all the way and hit the door of his brand new pickup. I saw the truck. Ha had set up a bag target somehow where he was shooting towards his house. Duh?

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    Haha! so he accidently missed the bag and it shot all the way through the house and hit his pickup? That's hilarious!

  • @blaydenzahner9379
    @blaydenzahner93792 ай бұрын

    Im no expert but your form looks off in your sholders

  • @1337Miller
    @1337MillerАй бұрын

    I think I was twisting my torso quite a bit which was leading to me leaning back. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @CMiller-fu5cw
    @CMiller-fu5cw2 ай бұрын

    Great Hawaiian shirt! good idea to record shots, I enjoy your videos!