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ChadMR82 · 02-10-2017, 09:28 PM

I want to sharpen my skills up a bit so I'm going to Rich Welch shooting school next month. Has anyone been? If so, what did you think?

GUT_TRAIL · 02-10-2017, 10:59 PM

I have attended a 2 day session.. You won't regret it, I would pay double the price knowing what i know now.. Changed my life as far as trad archery goes. If someone has been taught how to tune correctly and correct form etc etc they may not have as much of a transformation as I did. But looking back I can't thank the guy enough for the help he gave me even though I did pay for it.. Good luck, and be sure you have been shooting a lot before you go because you will be shooting quit a bit with Rick!

Pedernal · 02-11-2017, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadMR82

I want to sharpen my skills up a bit so I'm going to Rich Welch shooting school next month. Has anyone been? If so, what did you think?

In for more info... Really interested and would appreciate contact info for the school.

ChadMR82 · 02-11-2017, 06:43 AM

Rick@dakotabows.com

Dry Bones · 02-11-2017, 08:13 AM

If the schools were a little closer. When I first started My wife and I talked a lot about attending one of his classes. For what I researched and heard he is a real deal teach. At some point I may still go as I know there is a lot left for me to learn. Hope you enjoy it, and do a respond once you get back.

ChadMR82 · 02-11-2017, 08:24 AM

I will review it for sure. I did rod Jenkins school few years ago and it was great, but I probably only shot a dozen arrows in it. Plus I had a newborn at home when I did rod Jenkins class and my shooting time was nonexistent. Still a great class, just bad timing for me when I did it plus my trad archery journey was still in the new phase. I have improved a lot and have a lot more confidence now. I have a few animals under my belt now and ready to take my shooting to the next level. I figure I spend money on bows, arrows and hunting trips so I might as well spend money on improving my skills.

GUT_TRAIL · 02-11-2017, 08:28 AM

Basically I had nothing tuned to hit where I was looking and my form was wrong. I was doing things that would have taken years to figure out on my own if I ever would have.. Things like pulling my head away on release etc etc.. I would shoot every day at home and could not hit consistently from day to day.. I did start trying his three under release and other things I had read that he teaches so I was not going to be making huge changes when I arrived... I will tell ya this I could not hit 15 yds with confidence before going and by the second day me and Rick were both shooting 3D targets together out to 50+ yds and i mean stacking them where we wanted them.. I was amazed, for me it didn't take much just the right person to get me tuned up and my form correct.

BDann · 02-11-2017, 10:43 AM

I went for a weekend one on one class with Rick a few years ago, and it was worth every penny. It gave me much more confidence in my shooting.

Bud Ellis · 02-11-2017, 11:10 AM

Tell him I said hello is it worth it well some say yes some say no it will depend on you and how bad you want to actually shoot where you look I have been everywhere looking for info on Trad what he gives you isn't in any book so injoy go with a open mind .

SwampGhost · 02-11-2017, 03:16 PM

Never been but sure would like to one day. I heard good stuff from those that have been. Good luck!

Danielb89 · 02-13-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SwampGhost

Never been but sure would like to one day. I heard good stuff from those that have been. Good luck!

Corey,

i'm going to go ahead and say it.. you can't go. I don't need you to whip me any worse on a 3D range.

SwampGhost · 02-16-2017, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Danielb89

Corey,

i'm going to go ahead and say it.. you can't go. I don't need you to whip me any worse on a 3D range.

Now you know I can't beat you! You always get me by a point or two lol

Danielb89 · 02-16-2017, 08:27 AM

I think you're memory has flipped. Remember what happened this last summer at Tannehill? I shot a 230, you added wrong and had shot a 222. I was glad to beat you. When I readded your score you had actually shot a 231.. what a JERK!!! HAHA!

I can't wait to be back out there on that course with you! Fun times!

SwampGhost · 02-16-2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Danielb89

I think you're memory has flipped. Remember what happened this last summer at Tannehill? I shot a 230, you added wrong and had shot a 222. I was glad to beat you. When I readded your score you had actually shot a 231.. what a JERK!!! HAHA!

I can't wait to be back out there on that course with you! Fun times!

Yeah you shoulda seen the look on your face lmao! Good times for sure

ghostgoblin22 · 02-16-2017, 09:25 AM

I do know this, I just traded one of my ILF rigs for a Dakota Pro hunter and its the fastest custom ive shot to date......

R.Armendariz · 02-16-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostgoblin22

I do know this, I just traded one of my ILF rigs for a Dakota Pro hunter and its the fastest custom ive shot to date......

Good thing because he has a 2 year wait on his bows.

ghostgoblin22 · 02-16-2017, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by R.Armendariz

Good thing because he has a 2 year wait on his bows.

yeah that's one reason I never buy customs unless its used

ChadMR82 · 03-06-2017, 07:43 PM

Headed out tomorrow!

TXMark · 03-06-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadMR82

Headed out tomorrow!

Let us know how it goes. Interested

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Bud Ellis · 03-06-2017, 09:48 PM

You will enjoy if it's not cold be ready to learn

GUT_TRAIL · 03-06-2017, 09:56 PM

In for updates.

DRT · 03-06-2017, 10:15 PM

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yeah that's one reason I never buy customs unless its used

That kind of lessens the emphasis of the word "custom" if it wasn't built for you though.

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GUT_TRAIL · 03-07-2017, 05:07 PM

Any updates?

ChadMR82 · 03-08-2017, 08:18 AM

Right now I'm in front of my hotel waiting on Mr Welch to pick me up. I'm excited and a little nervous. Can't wait to show off my mediocre skills to a highly skilled shooter lol.

SwampGhost · 03-08-2017, 08:20 AM

Good luck!

Danielb89 · 03-08-2017, 09:02 AM

I know you are excited! I would love to go to a Rick Welch school as well, but I just can't stop spending my dimes. lol.

I will go to one in the future.

Junkers88 · 03-08-2017, 11:14 AM

Good luck!

Richard

ghostgoblin22 · 03-08-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DRT

That kind of lessens the emphasis of the word "custom" if it wasn't built for you though.

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Yeah I get that but you can find custom bows for half the price on the internet, only bow company I'd wait for 6+ months is Border Archery

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GUT_TRAIL · 03-08-2017, 10:33 PM

Bump

GUT_TRAIL · 03-09-2017, 07:56 PM

This thread died??

JEFFRO · 03-09-2017, 09:15 PM

my wife went to a 2 day class. it helped..
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Bud Ellis · 03-10-2017, 07:30 AM

I went back in December. Went with a open mind it wasn't what I was expecting but it was a good choice for a few things it was money well spent if nothing else but for the knowledge you will leave with .

ChadMR82 · 03-10-2017, 03:53 PM

Sorry to leave you guys hanging. I shot all day yesterday and then drove 9 hours home and now back to the real world. I write a thorough review in the days to come but here is a brief summary..........

It was awesome. Well worth the money and I have a new found confidence in my shooting. Like I said, more to come.............I plan to do a one day course next year as a refresher.

02-10-2017, 09:28 PM	#1
ChadMR82 Six Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Indiana Hunt In: Taking invitations	Rick Welch shooting school I want to sharpen my skills up a bit so I'm going to Rich Welch shooting school next month. Has anyone been? If so, what did you think?

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02-10-2017, 10:59 PM	#2
GUT_TRAIL Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: N.E. Tx Hunt In: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Alaska, Texas	I have attended a 2 day session.. You won't regret it, I would pay double the price knowing what i know now.. Changed my life as far as trad archery goes. If someone has been taught how to tune correctly and correct form etc etc they may not have as much of a transformation as I did. But looking back I can't thank the guy enough for the help he gave me even though I did pay for it.. Good luck, and be sure you have been shooting a lot before you go because you will be shooting quit a bit with Rick!

02-11-2017, 06:43 AM	#4
ChadMR82 Six Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Indiana Hunt In: Taking invitations	Rick@dakotabows.com

02-11-2017, 08:13 AM	#5
Dry Bones Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Navarro County Hunt In: East Texas, Whatever comes available	If the schools were a little closer. When I first started My wife and I talked a lot about attending one of his classes. For what I researched and heard he is a real deal teach. At some point I may still go as I know there is a lot left for me to learn. Hope you enjoy it, and do a respond once you get back.

02-11-2017, 08:24 AM	#6
ChadMR82 Six Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Indiana Hunt In: Taking invitations	I will review it for sure. I did rod Jenkins school few years ago and it was great, but I probably only shot a dozen arrows in it. Plus I had a newborn at home when I did rod Jenkins class and my shooting time was nonexistent. Still a great class, just bad timing for me when I did it plus my trad archery journey was still in the new phase. I have improved a lot and have a lot more confidence now. I have a few animals under my belt now and ready to take my shooting to the next level. I figure I spend money on bows, arrows and hunting trips so I might as well spend money on improving my skills.

02-11-2017, 08:28 AM	#7
GUT_TRAIL Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: N.E. Tx Hunt In: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Alaska, Texas	Basically I had nothing tuned to hit where I was looking and my form was wrong. I was doing things that would have taken years to figure out on my own if I ever would have.. Things like pulling my head away on release etc etc.. I would shoot every day at home and could not hit consistently from day to day.. I did start trying his three under release and other things I had read that he teaches so I was not going to be making huge changes when I arrived... I will tell ya this I could not hit 15 yds with confidence before going and by the second day me and Rick were both shooting 3D targets together out to 50+ yds and i mean stacking them where we wanted them.. I was amazed, for me it didn't take much just the right person to get me tuned up and my form correct.

02-11-2017, 10:43 AM	#8
BDann Six Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kingwood Hunt In: Kansas, all over Texas	I went for a weekend one on one class with Rick a few years ago, and it was worth every penny. It gave me much more confidence in my shooting.

02-11-2017, 11:10 AM	#9
Bud Ellis Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Hunt In: Atascosa, county , Anderson county	Tell him I said hello is it worth it well some say yes some say no it will depend on you and how bad you want to actually shoot where you look I have been everywhere looking for info on Trad what he gives you isn't in any book so injoy go with a open mind .

02-11-2017, 03:16 PM	#10
SwampGhost Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Hunt In: La, Tx, Ks, Ne,Il	Never been but sure would like to one day. I heard good stuff from those that have been. Good luck!

02-16-2017, 08:27 AM	#13
Danielb89 Six Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Monroe, LA	I think you're memory has flipped. Remember what happened this last summer at Tannehill? I shot a 230, you added wrong and had shot a 222. I was glad to beat you. When I readded your score you had actually shot a 231.. what a JERK!!! HAHA! I can't wait to be back out there on that course with you! Fun times!

02-16-2017, 09:25 AM	#15
ghostgoblin22 Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: athens, texas Hunt In: east texas	I do know this, I just traded one of my ILF rigs for a Dakota Pro hunter and its the fastest custom ive shot to date......

03-06-2017, 07:43 PM	#18
ChadMR82 Six Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Indiana Hunt In: Taking invitations	Headed out tomorrow!

03-06-2017, 09:48 PM	#20
Bud Ellis Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Hunt In: Atascosa, county , Anderson county	You will enjoy if it's not cold be ready to learn

03-06-2017, 09:56 PM	#21
GUT_TRAIL Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: N.E. Tx Hunt In: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Alaska, Texas	In for updates.

03-07-2017, 05:07 PM	#23
GUT_TRAIL Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: N.E. Tx Hunt In: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Alaska, Texas	Any updates?

03-08-2017, 08:18 AM	#24
ChadMR82 Six Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Indiana Hunt In: Taking invitations	Right now I'm in front of my hotel waiting on Mr Welch to pick me up. I'm excited and a little nervous. Can't wait to show off my mediocre skills to a highly skilled shooter lol.

03-08-2017, 08:20 AM	#25
SwampGhost Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Hunt In: La, Tx, Ks, Ne,Il	Good luck!

03-08-2017, 09:02 AM	#26
Danielb89 Six Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Monroe, LA	I know you are excited! I would love to go to a Rick Welch school as well, but I just can't stop spending my dimes. lol. I will go to one in the future.

03-08-2017, 11:14 AM	#27
Junkers88 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Marcos Hunt In: searching	Good luck! Richard

03-08-2017, 10:33 PM	#29
GUT_TRAIL Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: N.E. Tx Hunt In: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Alaska, Texas	Bump

03-09-2017, 07:56 PM	#30
GUT_TRAIL Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: N.E. Tx Hunt In: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Alaska, Texas	This thread died??

03-09-2017, 09:15 PM	#31
JEFFRO Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: RED OAK TEXAS Hunt In: can't say it's a secret	my wife went to a 2 day class. it helped.. t

03-10-2017, 07:30 AM	#32
Bud Ellis Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Hunt In: Atascosa, county , Anderson county	I went back in December. Went with a open mind it wasn't what I was expecting but it was a good choice for a few things it was money well spent if nothing else but for the knowledge you will leave with .

03-10-2017, 03:53 PM	#33
ChadMR82 Six Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Indiana Hunt In: Taking invitations	Sorry to leave you guys hanging. I shot all day yesterday and then drove 9 hours home and now back to the real world. I write a thorough review in the days to come but here is a brief summary.......... It was awesome. Well worth the money and I have a new found confidence in my shooting. Like I said, more to come.............I plan to do a one day course next year as a refresher.