I thought it would be a neat idea to have an online labor day tournament. 1st Prize will be a handmade by me plaque commemorating the win, I will post a picture soon as its made. Since im sure most people don't have a standard target, targets will be homemade by the competitor from a paper plate, instructions to follow. The purpose of the tourney is preparation for upcoming hunting season. There will only be one class, Traditional Hunter. You must use your hunting setup and it must be a longbow or recurve. If at least 4 people request a selfbow class I will make an additional plaque and we will have a selfbow class. Only requirements for selfbow class will be selfbacked or cloth/rawhide backed, no performance enhancing backings allowed.

RULES 1. Honesty will play a huge role in this tournament, I trust that everyone here will follow the rules, cheating will only hurt you. 2. Your score must be shot on labor day at any time. No shooting the day before and posting that score. 3. You can shoot as many warm up arrows you want at a non tournament target, but once you put the paperplate tournament target on your backing you only get 5 warm up arrows. 4. After 5 warmup arrows shot at paper plate target you shoot 20 arrows for score. Record your points as well as how many x's and post your score in the thread! If you hit a line you count the higher score. 5. Distance to target is 18 yards. 17.3 is tough to calculate ;) so, as this tourny is very informal and honesty is key, if you don't have a range finder, a paced off 18 steps is perfectly acceptable. If your short, take big steps ;)

Target creation: Use a standard paper plate about 8.75" across. Use a ruler and place a mark at 1.5" and 3" in from the outside edge. Do that at the top, bottom, and both sides of plate and then connect those lines with arcs to make the rings. Place a quarter in the middle of the plate and trace around it, then remove it and color the quarter sized circle a solid color. The outer ring is worth 2 points, next ring is 4 points, and center ring is 6 points. The colored in quarter is also worth 6, but it counts as an x, so record the x's in case we need to break a tie. The solid quarter also gives you something to aim for. I am including two pictures, one of a target halfway complete, and the other a finished target. It took more time to write this paragraph than to make the target, it only takes a minute to draw out this target guys.

Alright guys, I would like to hear who all plans to participate!

Here is the target under construction.

Also, if anyone wants to kick in additional prizes for 1st or other places please feel free and post away.

If this recieves a large response we'll do it again next year onwards!

cool idea... thumbs up! If you get a few others, I hunt with a selfbow. thanks! Bob

Labor day is the season opener for deer where I am, so I will be out chasing them. If I get one in the morning I'll participate that afternoon :)

Great idea Jason, I'll participate if possible! Might be at daughter's on Labor Day!

Should be able to participate as long as I'm not hunting.

This is a sweet idea! To bad my new bow wont be here and ready by then. I hope to be packing a big stinky elk off the mountain anyway! Maybe next year. Good luck to all who participate!

I'll be planning on it, should be fun. Eric

Cool idea 6point! I'm in! -BH

I'm in!

I'll make my fiancé play too!

Targets made for next weekend

Yes sir if Kwikdraw goes to his daughters I will be in lol. cbc

Great idea - thanks!

Sounds like fun......I'll play.

deal

Maybe

Good luck

May I suggest a compass for making CONCENTRIC circles? And 20 arrows in one target could be tough to score! 4 targets with five arrows each would make more sense.

I am going to lose but think I will try. Don't believe we have any family plans for that day.

Sounds like fun but I will be on the road Labor Day.....Good Luck and Regards.

Awesome, looks like we have some competitors already!

No one needs to use a compass to make the circles, this is very informal, just for fun.

You can shoot as many arrows as you want, then pull them to count your score. One at a time, or all 20, makes no difference.

I'll have the plaque done tomorrow and will post a pic!

No shot at this one but count me in. Sounds like fun

Great Idea - count me in.

If I'm home. Sounds good.

I believe I can participate. Sounds great.

Frankly unless the weather here changes a whole lot (gets much cooler) I will have to defer.

I will give it a try, sounds like some real fun.

I will give it a shot. I like the idea of making 4 targets and shooting 5 at each one. But, it is all the same in the end.

I've been practicing for such an occasion...

Contenders, here is the prize! Mongolian style arrowhead forged by yours truly, mounted on self nocked arrow, cut down and mounted on plaque. My dear wife wrote the words, she'll put the winners name at the bottom.

Just found some giant paper plates! I'm in now too!

Iam in sound like fun

Sounds good, TTT

I'll steal some paper plates from the shop... I'm in!

I like 4 plates 5 at each fun in the sun

Hopefully I'll be elk hunting labor day! Can I substitute an elk for the paper plate?

Why would you want to shoot 20 arrows into an elk? A dead cow I can understand...but an elk?

Thanks 6-Point. Great prize. Of coarse you can count on me participating.

Because Marc, the opportunity doesn't come along very often! Besides, I'd just shoot it one and multiple;-)

6P, you realize this target will drive the civil engineers bonkers, if they already were not. I love the informality and non-controlling aspect of a good non-competitive, competition.

Thanks again and I can't wait to shoot before the opener of dove season at noon on Sept. 1.

Chief, looks good! I knew it would probably drive some perfectionists so crazy they wouldn't even be able to compete, lol. I'm glad it's had a positive response so far though. Can't wait for the 1st!

I thought about having a team event, instinctive vs gappers, but I'm afraid to much virtual blood would be spilled!

We are definitely on the same page 6P. Thanks for the op.

i'll be sure to try and get in on this, sounds like a good time.

Well it's the first day of goose season here in PA but I'll try and make the time to join in. It's a great idea regardless!

One question do we shoot hunting arrow ( broadheads ) or Target arrows ? Opening day for dove season But I can be home that evening and shoot, sounds like fun.

HW

sounds like fun! i'll try it.

Target tip or field tip arrows, no broadheads! Broadheads will make it to easy, the ultimate linecutter!

I'm definately in! Great idea and thanks for putting in the time and thought to do this!

In case I get to play. 8^)

Rick

I'm already planning to serve the potato salad out of wax-paper cups to reserve the paper plates for targets.

I'll give it a shot.

2 days till tournament! Ttt for any that missed the thread earlier

I'll give it a shot if I don't go hunting, but I think Rick Barbee should be disqualified because his target looks like a boob.

Chief RID, Very funny. Everyone knows engineers ARE bonkers!

That plaque is practically mine, you guys just have to take it away from me...

-John

Fisher, absolutely hilarious! I seriously cracked up

cool im in

6point, I'm glad SOMEONE has a sense of humor around here, but seriously, who couldn't stare hard at that thing all day? Coincidence? I think not! Perhaps that is the secret to his long range success... Since no one else has objected, I may have to experiment with this theme myself... - John

This is going to be fun.

I will give it a try, it should be fun.

I'll play if I can.

Fisher Cat (John), some folk envision golf balls on the spot they want to hit, some ping pong balls, etc, etc.

I envision nipples, and when I can see them I never miss. Trouble is, I can't always see them.

Rick

Be that as it may, but Rick, if you look at the illustrated target at the top, yours is wrong-side-out.. I'm just saying...

It's kind of frilly around the edges too...

Jim, the illustrated plate target shown by 6point is bottom side up. Mine is also. It's just a different type/more feminine looking plate. 8^)

Rick

I knew it! Thanks for the tip Rick. Unfortunately, I see them every time I close my eyes. In my case, I'd probably shoot better if I weren't closing my eyes so much! - John

If Barbee shoots , the rest of you may as well just sit on your cooler!

Optical ill using, I guess. :)

Mrs. Ishi helped me decorate my target. She told me that the one I drew was too boring.

I added some instructions as I often forget where the arrows go.

Inspired as I often am by Mrs. Ishi, I made up some arrows to match.

My first attempt at splicing. I used feather scraps.

I'm in.

IF the weather clears up tomorrow count me in.

Ishi. Talk about going all out. That is great. Looking forward to tomorrow. I will start out with CD's First Shot and then shoot my target for the 1st Annual Labor Day Event Extravaganza. Then it will be off to the dove field. Kinda glad there will be no college football. I am sorta bummed after last nights whoop'n from those dawgs.

66 2x

Ishi... gonna be hard to "pick a spot " on that target !

I'm in

me and my son should be in

Not too good by my personal standard but it is what it is:) 86 2X

That was great fun. I rarely shoot for score. I did manage all arrows in the plate on my last 5 shot group. I had 44 pts. and no Xs. Thanks so much 6 point for the fun.

Thanks 6point. 68-2x

Definitely a cool idea, thanks 6 point. Everybody have a great holiday.

Shot a 21 with no x. Not in good form today. Course I haven't shot much lately :). It was fun to participate though.

82 pts, 0x

Well, we had a go at it..... 5 ends of 4. Not so easy. Ended up a 82 with one accidental X. .......

....then, just for the heck of it, we put up a quarter sized white spot on the black mat. (like we usually shoot at). Shot 4 more at it.....much easier to focus on for us.

As always, hoping this finds everyone well;

Bill

Just the little bit of pressure in trying to score good threw me off. I missed the plate to many times and when I did hit good it was just left of 6 ring.

My score was 60 with 0 X's.

Missed the plate once,95-0x thanks for letting me play.Have a great Labor day.

Missed the plate once,81-0x thanks for letting me play.Have a great Labor day.

Selfbow 66 and 1X

That was fun and interesting! Apparently, It takes me more than 5 shots to warm up... I'm still pretty happy with it overall. Here's a pic of my last (and best) group. My score was 66 and 0X. Thanks for doing this six-point! - John

Fun to be part of the LW Labor Day Tournament. Here's my results. Wish it was better.....maybe next year. I shot 4 ends of five arrows:

End #1 - 14 End #2 - 18 End #3 - 24 End #4 - 12

Total 68

Seven 4s, thirteen 6s, score of 106, only 2xs. 18 yards, 42 lbs. I know some will say 42 lbs is not hunting weight but it was all I could do to shoot 20 arrows with 42lb with my very bad shoulders. Alabama law says we can hunt with 35lb but I shot the max I could, 42, to avoid advantage of even lower pounds.

84 -1x

My score is 86+3xs, 7-6s, 9-4s, 4-2s, not my usual good shooting, I was shooting my English longbow and wood. Lots of fun. Can't post a pic yet, got a new computer coming then perhaps I'll be able to.

You guys are killin me! At work until 3pm but plan to join in as soon as I get home;-)

Man, I learned I shoot Waaaaaaay too fast when it's contest time! That was FUN though, THANK YOU 6Point for the fun "Back Yard" Labor Day tourney!!!

2x5 = 10 4x9 = 36 6x6 = 36 X = 3

TOTAL 82 (3X)

Link to pic of "Official Labor Day 2014 Paper Plate TARGET" since I don't know how to post them up here...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/StumpBuster/LaborDayTarget18yds_zps04cabd87.jpg

Stump

Hi all, my first leatherwall post and first archery event. This novice scored 34 with 20 arrows shot from a Pearson Mustang 45lb recurve.

Welcome jolath!

No X's..Six 2's...Eleven 4's...one 6 and two misses for a score of 62 the using a #45 Kodiak Mag.....good fun.

I was disappointed with my shooting, 74 w/ 2 x's. It was fun though, next year. Thanks

80 pts with a Joe Mattingly osage self bow at 18 yards and wood arrows. 1x 106 shot from the same bow at 10 yards...my normal hunting distance... :^)

For my buddy stumpbuster!

(He's kinda a neanderthal when it comes to computers, but shoots pretty darn good!LOL)

82 with 3x's and 2 misses

Samick Sage 45# This was good for me. But on every End (of 5 arrows) my last two shots were the worst. My mind was wandering...mosquitoes landing on me etc... 1st two in each end were the best.

I had 2 complete misses. 3 BARELY in the edge of the plate. My 3 x's were BARELY X's 2 of those were through the same hole.

58 no X's ....lots of distractions.

Looks like 78 with 0 Xs for me. Harder than you think, but fun. Thank you, and very good shooting guys!

Not very good,i also shot 4 sets of 5 and shot to fast! score of 56 with 1 x,i did happen to shoot off a nock! but it also was on an arrow that hit high and missed the target! LOL! Still alot of fun and thats all ya can ask for! Thanks 6 point! getting ready for 1st Halloween shoot now!

96-2X

Nice shooting guys, I shipped my hunting bow to elk country a couple days ago so I'll sit this one out.

75 with two x's. Just went up to 63#s from 53#s a week ago. Feel like I need about 90 score to hunt with new setup. Should be obtainable with a few weeks more practice.

HVR - Thank You for posting my pic and....

...You still have time to shoot your plate!!! :)

The Neanderthal

70 no x's and my boy was 30 no x's, lots of fun and I can say I'm still the man at my house, lol

72 with one x.

Sat. 71 1x Sunday 78 1 x Today 62 and no. X

84-2x for me, no pics.

Congratulations to Sipsey River, winner of the 1st Annual Labor Day Tournament!

Sipsey, please pm me your address so I can get the plaque on its way. I hunt with a 40lb myself, nothing wrong with making sure the arrow goes exactly where it needs to be.

It seems we've had really positive feedback, definetly will do it again next year.

Even though this was an online tournament it has been interesting to note that the pressure affected peoples shooting. I think this was great for upcoming hunting season since shooting at a live animal certainly ups the pressure!

Thanks to everyone who participated I hope we all learned something!

Good shooting Sipsey,42# used to be the most poplar hunting weight way back when.

I had a 76 with no "X's". Fun, lets do it again sometime.

66 1x I know I'm late on posting yet I didn't win. Congrats sipsey

Thanks 3 arrows. I wish I could pull more pounds but I would be risking a slice and dice on the old shoulder. I enjoyed the challenge of this event. Thanks John

Good shooting folks, and Congrats John !!!

Rick

Good job John, and thanks again 6point! Very fun!

I have a suggestion for next year. As a way to say thanks for the event, I will make the trophy/award for next year's winner. Then whoever wins next year can make the trophy/award for the year after. In other words, the winner of the event will have to make the trophy for the next year's winner.

Good idea John! That will keep those of us with no talent for creating cool ideas for awards from wanting to win. Ha Ha, Very Smart and good tactics. ;-)

Seriously, it is a good idea and CONGRAT's on the Win!

Stump

Yes, good idea. Except for if you win next year, you'll be keeping your own trophy! Oh well, I'll have to really knuckle down hard next year to beat you. I shot an 88 around 7am but didnt want to post it cause I was afraid it might be the winning score, cant keep my own trophy!

Ok, so let's say the winner one year is not eligible the next year. That way a person can't win their own trophy. That might be more fair for everyone anyhow. That would be fine with me.

great idea...im a little late but still had fun with it 72 1x and 2 miss

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