Just an observation. My mind is no longer the "steel trap" that it used to be, and I'll be the first to admit it. I can go in the kitchen or den with a purpose, looking for something and have no clue in the seconds it takes to get there! I'll add that it can also be a blessing to no longer waste brain cells on things that should've been relegated to history years ago anyway. I won't bore you with the reasons, but I've adopted a 3-point anchor, nose to cock fletch, thumb up at about a 45 deg. angle against temple, and tip of middle finger in corner of mouth. You can bet the farm that on the first shot of the day I'll forget 1 of the 3. But at least now, out of hundreds of shot that I've run through it, I know immediately which one I missed and why the shot sucked. It may take a couple thousand, but when I ingrain all 3, I'm scary accurate. The "bucket list bow deer" will die this season...and ol' Fred will be proud!

Cuzz we are old

Old dog I can relate to that, but it’s still good to shoot and blessed to be alive

That’s to funny

With the exception of a few experts, it’s hard for all of us lol

I still have the same "steel trap" it just accumulated a lot of rust. >>>-----> Ken

It ain't hard, just confusing!

In golf, one swing thought, or your mind will overload. Same with me for archery, one shot thought.

I actually prefer it to High Tech. Less things to remember like sights, releases etc...

It might be getting harder to master, but it’s always going to be the way I choose to shoot! I’ve always focused more on how I do something, rather than trying to find the easiest way to do it.

MP

Because all my retired friends have. X bows ..

Fortunately, my mind is still a steel trap. Unfortunately, there are times when I forget how to open it!

63 . .. but I've been using the same anchor for 50*/- of those years so it doesn't require conscious thought. The onslought of aches, arthritus, vision changes and arm/back strength, however, sucks in a big way. I'm hovering closer to my 45# bows than the 60# offerings for sure.

Knowing why you missed is the beginning of learning. - lbg

My 3 are Ready , fire, aim.

I'm becoming quite good at knowing why the arrow didn't go where intended. Concentrating on fixing that problem takes brain cells away from the other important things on the mental checklist and the next shot is usually off as well. I find it all quite entertaining. Given enough shots in a session, something clicks and I don't even have to use the mental checklist. Unfortunately, by then I'm needing to get on with whatever other chore is on the to do list, so my time spent stacking arrows together is short lived. I'm about seventy-five days away from turning 70. My short term memory is fading quickly. Considering a second career in politics.

Brad, wait until it's gone for good....then you'll be ready! My silver years may be frustrated by forgetfulness but unlike politicians, my discernment of right and wrong has remained unaffected!

Old isn't for whimps, get over it. "Just an observation." Many don't get old and by the grace of God eternity is promising the best is yet to come. 1Corinthians 2:9

The harder it is, the more valuable the trophy.

The harder it is, the more valuable the trophy.

I'm having a bout with age and health, but that's okay. The deeper we get into trouble, the easier it is to pray. Be thankful that you can still pursue the hunt.

If the " blue pill " has done some thing else spectacular is its allowing me in my glory years to continue to pull 60 # plus on my WF ILF risers with correct form . BTW my GF keeps track of the inventory and administers my doses because of my previous track record of jumping the corral . LOL ! .....

I almost always know why my shots miss, but I "forget" to fix the cause of 90% of missed shots. Instead, I go over things that are easier to think about. Arrow spine. Grip. Steady bow arm. Smooth release. Stance. Breathing. And so on. Actually, those are all 2nd nature by now and the more I think about them, the worst my shooting gets. The real problem is almost always a lack of focusing on the spot I want to hit. That's getting harder as I get older. Coffee and chocolate befoe shooting helps some.

When it "clicks" that's when I'm focusing again.

Brad, I don't think you'd make it as a politician. They do need their memory. To remember who their big donors are and how those donors want you to vote.

Brad I have heard the stocks are plummeting on that " riser " company from left over steel stock from JD in Moline ! .....

I started shooting again at age 83 after a ten year lapse shooting a 64" Spyder bow of 45# and in the beginning I was very displeased with the lack of accuracy but I knew right off that the problem was form....and not paying attention to detail aka thought processes and keeping tension where it was due at release. I began shooting when I got out of the military in '63 and had good years hunting and bringing good back strap to the table. I always shot a 70# Hill longbow and the transition to this recurve has been a challenge but after two months of shooting every day things are beginning to gel! I'm looking forward to sitting in a blind and if I don't even get a shot....it'll still be a great day! Good luck to all hunting and BE SAFE!!

Grib, your observation about aging may be true— but don’t neglect to apply the axiom “Age-n-treachery trumps youth-n-vigor” and you’ll soon realize the best is ahead of you!

Grib, your observation about aging may be true— but don’t neglect to apply the axiom “Age-n-treachery trumps youth-n-vigor” and you’ll soon realize the best is ahead of you!

Ahhh to be young and take risks...at 62 years of age I no doubt will never use a "climber" tree stand again...recently retired.i will be doing most if not all hunting from the ground.its a short fall from there.

Recently sold my premium climber also to a young buck as I 'am nearing 66 . Bought myself a 17' ladder stand .

Mr Mulhern your " Da Man " still wrastling with your bow @ 83 . Gives me vision and hope . Not a saying your either however We have some in our Family but many don't know theres a difference between a Cajun and a Coonazz ! lol .... God bless ya Sir ! Take care ........

I am happy I am here to discuss getting old, many others are not so fortunate. I still enjoy stickbows and simply age with them, each year adds different challenges. That is the aging process, then the lights go out.

The funny thing about aging, no two people do it the same way. You see some young people in their early fifties that look and feel like they are over a 100. Some lose so many abilities that it is just awful. And then there are the fortunate few that are able to do many things way into their 90's better than most. I know a 93 old woman that still tills her garden by herself and cans etc. Me, I am 66, the last 27 years have been bonus years as my health failed me badly. After many strokes and other very lousy things, I was blessed to relearn most of what I had lost. But then the last 10 years I began to lose a lot of ground in many areas. Best that I can remember is around 20-25 operations. But somehow, even with loss of arm lifting strength, torn muscles, shoulder, bad arthritis, nerve damage etc, I can still shoot a 43# bow. Down to one eye and pretty crippled up but not giving up. Life is what we make it, sometimes we have to work within the new limitations if we hope to do anything. I used to call it nickel and diming it as I pecked away at things, now it is penny up and slow at that. But it is what it is.

The secret to happiness is excellent health and a bad memory. "LOL"

Someone said that life is a series of nonfatal events. I believe that is true; at least it has been in my case and I'm sure many others. But, life is what we make of it and growing old is a privilege for sure. Hope you all live long and prosper...and, enjoy the trip.

My solution is:

Shoot with the crossbow, and take pictures with the Tradbow of choice.

:D

:P

Rick

I’m sure that happens Rick

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