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Posted: 11/23/2011 6:30:35 PM
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This will be my first year bowhunting and I will be hunting from a ground blind since central TX doesn't have a good amount of tall trees. I have been practicing from both standing and sitting in a chair and have noticed that my shots are typically high when I'm sitting. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? I feel like my form changes too much when I sit if I don't sit exactly sideways, but sitting sideways in a blind for hours doesn't seem like it would be too comfortable.

Any tips would be appreciated.
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Posted: 9/9/2011 5:40:34 AM
Sitting deffinitely presents different challenges.

Is there a chance your draw length is a little too long?

I'd also look into a nice swivel chair. Then you can be comfortable to watch and when it counts to make the shot.
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Posted: 9/9/2011 10:28:57 AM
I don't think it's too short. I did think about shortening it but then it would be too short when I stand up. I'm a 29'' draw and have it down to 28 to account for my release.

Thats a good idea on the swivel chair! Wal Mart has some for $20 and I have a spare in one of my rifle stands. That just may be the solution to my problem.
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Posted: 9/9/2011 10:50:51 AM
Originally Posted By clharr:
I don't think it's too short. I did think about shortening it but then it would be too short when I stand up. I'm a 29'' draw and have it down to 28 to account for my release.

Thats a good idea on the swivel chair! Wal Mart has some for $20 and I have a spare in one of my rifle stands. That just may be the solution to my problem.


You may also try shooting from your knees. You can sit in a chair until the shot comes, then move to the ground to shoot.

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Posted: 9/9/2011 1:41:48 PM
I don't notice a shift in impact point - thinking there must be something different in your form when you sit.
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Posted: 9/9/2011 1:45:36 PM
Originally Posted By Thunderchicken21:
Originally Posted By clharr:
I don't think it's too short. I did think about shortening it but then it would be too short when I stand up. I'm a 29'' draw and have it down to 28 to account for my release.

Thats a good idea on the swivel chair! Wal Mart has some for $20 and I have a spare in one of my rifle stands. That just may be the solution to my problem.


You may also try shooting from your knees. You can sit in a chair until the shot comes, then move to the ground to shoot.



I've been trying that but I broke two toes last month so it's been kind of painful to practice that way much. I do seem to shoot the same both kneeling and standing.
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Posted: 9/9/2011 1:49:26 PM
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I don't notice a shift in impact point - thinking there must be something different in your form when you sit.


I think I was trying to sit too straight forward. The swivel chair and kneeling seem to be the answer here.

I just got done tuning my bow for broadheads and I'm ready to go stick a hog or two before deer season starts next month.
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Posted: 3/18/2012 2:31:46 PM
Change in form results in POI change. When I shoot seated or kneeling I have to really pay attention to bending at the waist to put the pin on target instead of raising/lowering my arm.
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Posted: 3/20/2012 4:07:29 PM
If you are using a ground blind two things you might also want to keep in mind, whatever the background is inside of your blind, wear that color. If you have a black background don't wear camo. I shot off my knees because my form is much better that way, but if you will be hunting from a chair try to keep as much of your form the same and be mindful of the string coming across your body. If you tune your bow off of your shooting while seated should alleviate any problems. Best of luck to you.
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Posted: 4/18/2012 5:22:24 PM
Shooting a shorter draw length by just a tad (say 1/2" shorter) can free up a lot of movement.

You should always be in the same form from the waist up. You only want to bend at the hips (of course) while seated or when standing and angling downwards or up. Spine should always stay straight and at a 90 degree angle to the arrow no matter how you are shooting.

Also, shorter axle to axle length bow will help when shooting in any position other than standing straight. It gives better clearance all the way around.