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Bare bale shooting is a great way to work on form but switching back to putting the pin back on the"x" is where I struggle. Managing your pin float, any tips on that?
I'm really not about back tension release for hunting. Draw length bow tune, good broad head flight are critical.consistent anchor point iskey.eyes closed find a consist an anchor then open your eye and set your peep hieght. Drawing level is key when shooting up orDown hill. Get drawn early enough to settle into your shot and don't try to peak the shot ( ie followthrough). As far as grip I've found the newer bows really are grip sensitive I've found that just settling the fingers flat against the front of the riser without forse. Shot from all positions and slip arrows through gaps and debris that's real life .one other thing is to remember the vitals lower half and mid body lungs a elk every time ,sometimes guys try to get tight to the pocket and end up hitting shoulder,there no reason to hold so tight. . I hope some of this helps you guys out .perfect shots are hard to come by make it happen with confidence and practice so when it happens your arrow will find its mark.
Quote from: coachcw on February 26, 2015, 08:19:39 PMI'm really not about back tension release for hunting. Draw length bow tune, good broad head flight are critical.consistent anchor point iskey.eyes closed find a consist an anchor then open your eye and set your peep hieght. Drawing level is key when shooting up orDown hill. Get drawn early enough to settle into your shot and don't try to peak the shot ( ie followthrough). As far as grip I've found the newer bows really are grip sensitive I've found that just settling the fingers flat against the front of the riser without forse. Shot from all positions and slip arrows through gaps and debris that's real life .one other thing is to remember the vitals lower half and mid body lungs a elk every time ,sometimes guys try to get tight to the pocket and end up hitting shoulder,there no reason to hold so tight. . I hope some of this helps you guys out .perfect shots are hard to come by make it happen with confidence and practice so when it happens your arrow will find its mark. back tension cures target panic, which is basically the same as buck fever. You have no choice but to remain mentally calm while shooting one.
Confidence and familiarity cure buck fever . I'm just saying in the moment a hook release or back tension release can give on trouble . I've killed 25 plus elk with a bow and never had issues using a caliper finger release.
Quote from: BABackcountryBwhntr on February 27, 2015, 09:59:52 AMQuote from: coachcw on February 26, 2015, 08:19:39 PMI'm really not about back tension release for hunting. Draw length bow tune, good broad head flight are critical.consistent anchor point iskey.eyes closed find a consist an anchor then open your eye and set your peep hieght. Drawing level is key when shooting up orDown hill. Get drawn early enough to settle into your shot and don't try to peak the shot ( ie followthrough). As far as grip I've found the newer bows really are grip sensitive I've found that just settling the fingers flat against the front of the riser without forse. Shot from all positions and slip arrows through gaps and debris that's real life .one other thing is to remember the vitals lower half and mid body lungs a elk every time ,sometimes guys try to get tight to the pocket and end up hitting shoulder,there no reason to hold so tight. . I hope some of this helps you guys out .perfect shots are hard to come by make it happen with confidence and practice so when it happens your arrow will find its mark. back tension cures target panic, which is basically the same as buck fever. You have no choice but to remain mentally calm while shooting one.Unless you start to tense up and end up ripping it off. You can cheat any release you shoot, some are just easier than others
Quote from: coachcw on February 27, 2015, 08:37:07 PMConfidence and familiarity cure buck fever . I'm just saying in the moment a hook release or back tension release can give on trouble . I've killed 25 plus elk with a bow and never had issues using a caliper finger release. I have killed my share as well and many with a trigger never said there is anything wrong with them. I still prefer a target style release.
Quote from: BABackcountryBwhntr on March 02, 2015, 07:55:14 PMQuote from: coachcw on February 27, 2015, 08:37:07 PMConfidence and familiarity cure buck fever . I'm just saying in the moment a hook release or back tension release can give on trouble . I've killed 25 plus elk with a bow and never had issues using a caliper finger release. I have killed my share as well and many with a trigger never said there is anything wrong with them. I still prefer a target style release.I can back pressure release with a caliper finger release. Not sure if I even do it when target shooting. I think it's subconscious and I don't even realize it. I have shot around 100 arrows this week. It does help with accuracy. I do want to try the different style of release. Thanks for the write up!