Today I went to the Archery range at my local Bass Pro Shop's Outdoor World and shot with my traditional recurve bow for the first time. I spent about an hour shooting targets. Didn't do too bad for my first time. For the most part, my shots were within 6-8 inches apart with an occasional shot that was way off. I hit four right on the bullseye.

It surprised me that I was the only person not using a compact bow. No one seems to like traditional bows. I feel the compact bow makes it too easy. I was struggling trying to keep my string pulled back. The compact bows give you a relief of pressure after you pull it back far enough. My traditional recurve bow maintains a constant force of 45 lbs. when pulled back. I was shaking all over the place trying to keep it steady. It got difficult aiming for more than three seconds. It was fun though.

For $5, you can't beat their indoor range. All the private ranges and memberships elsewhere want like $200 a year and $30-$50 a lesson. This "Outdoor World" place charges $10 for a lesson and I can go to the range anytime I want for $5 an hour. It's great. One thing I regret not doing today was suggesting that my girlfriend take pictures or a video of me shooting the arrows. Instead, she just watched and realized this after the fact as well. lol. Maybe next time I'll have some media content.