In my younger days, big guns and powerful bows were all the rage in my circle of friends. The older I get, the more I realize that while 'magnum-itis' is a fun hobby, it is not always the required level of energy I need. I still enjoy big bore firearms but find myself focusing more and more on putting the right bullet in the right spot, and not necessarily from the most powerful weapon I can hold.
With guns and bows, we achieve our aim (no pun intended) in the hunting field and on the target range. While we want to be properly armed for the task at hand, it is our skill that determines the extent of our success and enjoyment. Ultimately, the arm is just an extension of our physical and mental exercise. There is no spiritual element to the shooting experience. It's all earthly, not necessarily worldly, and it sure won't get us to heaven.
Think about your favorite firearm or bow. On a scale of 1-10 (ten being best), how would your rate your skill with it? What is your effective range with it? And what will you do to make yourself better with it? Now, think about your Bible reading. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your regularity? What will you do to make yourself a more effective Bible reader? And, how will you use God's Word to tell your outdoor friends about Jesus?
FUN TIP: There's a thing called hitting with authority in the hunting field. This means using the right cartridge from the right firearm with the right bullet placed in the right spot. Change any of these factors and disaster may follow. The same can be said for being properly equipped with a bow.
Smashed completely in a vise over days of bitter cold temperature – no failures.
Before starting the project, I cut off a small section to test for flexibility and potential failure. It was placed in a vise and smashed over a period of days. The air temp was in the single digits. The schedule 40 PVC test sample showed no signs of cracking, splitting, or work hardening.
At 12 yards a three-shot group printed fairly tight. I just need to make some instinctive aiming adjustments for moving the point of impact.