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Post by messmer302 on Aug 19, 2007 23:04:33 GMT -5
I have shot bow before and am trying to get good at it and I need some help/advice. Can someone tell me the basic form to start with and just the basics to start shooting a bow? I have shot bow for a little while but when hunting a 20 to 25 yard shot has always been max and I honestly thought/think that I would have harvested any deer that I would have shot at but none came in that range in previous hunts. Over the last month month and a half as I talk to other people and learn that I have shot well for doing alot wrong. After figuring out that the bow string length was to short for my frame and that you shouldn't have a "death grip" on the release I've improved, also I've learned that all arrows arn't the same long story but arrows that i had were for max 42 lbs and shooting at 60-62lbs is why they "wobble in flight". I've been going to several 3D shoots in the last few weeks and shoot very well in the first 2/3 the last 1/3 I fall appart. So here is the main two questions How many eyes should be open on a bow 1 or 2 (theres been a few that most could do better with 0). Second question is how can you tell which stablizer to use? I've gotten several sugestions on this and I came to the conclusion that I need to ask more people. So pleaze give any advice that you can I'm willing to hear it all. Thanks Messmer
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Post by mike3132 on Aug 20, 2007 11:21:35 GMT -5
I would suggest you go to a local archery shop and take a few lessons. They can watch you shoot and correct your form, tune your bow and select the right arrow spine and weight for the bow. That alone will make you a much better shooter.
I like to shoot with both eyes open as it gives me a much better peripheral view of whats going on and makes target pick up a lot better.
Stabilizers are like releases, pick the one you like best. mike
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Post by bubba on Aug 20, 2007 13:38:56 GMT -5
could be you are getting fatigued come the last 1/3 of the shoot.............
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Post by herman on Aug 27, 2007 6:07:51 GMT -5
Mike gave the best advice,go to an archery shop and let them measure and set the bow up for you,if it is not set up for you,you are not going to get the best out of it.They should also have some books or flyers that come with the bows that show the basics in detail.You said you had been shooting awhile so you should allready have the basics,but when hunting it is intirely different you can get into all kinds of positions shooting.So I would practice shooting in different positions.A bow is much like shooting a muzzle loader they are slow and follow through is more important more so than a reg rifle.And must have a smooth release. When I shot a recure bow I shot with both eyes open because I shot instintly,shooting a compound I shoot with one eye open because I use a peep.A stablizer is to balance the bow,it helps to hold the bow and the recoil.I use a short one on my bow now but have shot touraments and hunted without one without a problem.If you are afraid of dropping your bow at the shot get a wrist strap for it they work great. The best practice is not shooting when you are tired,I figure that is what was hapening the last 1/3 of your shots.Lay it down and come back when you are fresh and make each shot count,start with one yardage like 10 yds and shoot and practice untill you can stack them in one place before you move to another distance like 20 yds and etc.Remember when you are trying to practice when you are tired and haveing trouble pulling it back and holding you just throwing arrows it isn't doing you any good,only causeing you to pick up bad habits. When you are shooting at tournaments or if you belong to a club if you can shoot with the fellows that are good with a bow and ask questions,I used to shoot 3 or 4 tournaments a week and have to say everyone I met where great people and all were more than willing to help.Watch how they do it,you can learn a bunch by just watching.I said fellows but don't over look the ladies I have seen some of them shoot as good or better than the men.
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