It's been a fun season!

So I won the championship tournament yesterday.

But I was the only one in my class. Most of the shooters were at some different tournaments yesterday. The R100 for one.

I didn't do very well. I'm still getting some unexplainable 5s and 8s. Only scored 230 on 25 targets.

I might be able to find another tournament or two before the end of October and then it'll be about time for indoor.

I'm gonna try to use this winter for trying some different things to better my game. Since I began using the thumb button and hinge releases I quit using a kisser button and I think, and hope, that's the cause of my wild shots.

I think I'm also gonna try a 2x-3x lens in my scope and hope that improves my view of the 10 ring.

To be competitive in K40 class around here I've got to break 250 on 25 targets. If I can't get my scores to that point I think I'll quit competing and just shoot practice rounds.

Plus there's the fact that most of the best shooters around here kinda communicate with each other and they all make plans and shoot different clubs every weekend. So if you're not in the loop with them and go to a club they're not at, then you'll be all by yourself in a class with no competition. So basically you're not competing if you're by yourself. In that case I would rather pay $10 for a practice round instead of $20 for a tournament round that has no competition.

I have to be honest with myself though, I believe I've peaked at my skills and not sure I can get better enough to be competitive. I'll just have to feel things out this winter and early spring and see.

However, I'll still have fun shooting practice rounds.

I've been able to get reacquainted with a few old friends and met several new friends this year. It's been especially nice to introduce my wife to archery and get to shoot a few times with my son, daughter in law and granddaughter.

Competition or practice I can't wait until next season!