Posted: 9/30/2007 3:26:19 PM EDT
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I am a newbie at bow hunting/archery but Im learning fast it seems.. I was not getting any consistancy in my accuracy and was very disappointed... After seeking advise from some internet bow hunting articles and from a neighbor I wanted to share what I figured out/learned.. 1) it is way to easy to torgue the bow and throw off your shots.. A $5 bow wrist strap from Dicks makes all the difference in the world.. After installing the wrist strap I got less than 3-4" groupings from 3 arrows at 20 yrd and 30 yrd.. Before they were all over the target.. 2) Check to make sure your arrows are not bent.. I found that I bent one of my arrows somehow - so I marked the fletching with an X and it always was +8" off from the other arrow groupings.. Just wanted to share for any other beginners out there.. Brian |
| How you grip your bow will have drastic effects in your accuracy, just hold the bow loosly in your hand, never close your hand all the way....just let it naturally seat into your palm when shooting, constant anchor point every time, and correct follow through will improve how you shoot.. |
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Whether using carbon or aluminum, it is important to check your arrows before each shot. Aluminum can bend or fracture. Carbons can splinter / crack / peel. Any of these conditions is a recipe for a trip to the emergency room or pro shop. Regarding your grip, yes, straps help but are mostly psychological so you're not worried about dropping your bow. Shoot with an open "grip". You should not be "gripping" your bow with a clenched fist, but rather letting the natural tension of the draw settle it into the pocket of your hand with your fingers kept relaxed and open throughout the shot. It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway....keep your fingers out of the way of the arrow and below the shelf of the riser.  Another helpful hint... Whether using your fingers or a mechanical release, you MUST learn that you do not fire your bow with your fingers. Instead, master the practice of releasing the shot with Back Tension. Using your fingers will lead to target panic, punching the shot, and inconsistency. Using the biggest muscles in your upper body (the back muscles) to release the shot will help you become more consistent on paper, as well as from the tree. |
That man has some great advice....... |
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I have no idea what you mean by releasing with your back? Please explain for me. I shoot a 12 year old Continental bow with a peep and a mech. release. Without any trouble I group 4-6" out to 40 yards. This might be something I already do but please exlain. Thanks, Ghilly |
At full draw, lay your finger on the "trigger" of your release, but don't use your finger, instead hold it there and squeeze your back together like you are trying to get your shoulder blades to touch. That will draw your finger against therelease and cause the shot. You will be amazed at how much consistant it is. I practice it, but it isn't a habit for me.......old habits die hard. 
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