Post by: reagansquad on May 19, 2012, 06:04:03 PM
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My groups got pretty dam tight as I started fixing some of my technique (3" at 20 yards or so...), then loosened back up when my arm got tired again. The thing is, the shots were consistently low and left. Are my sites off or is it more likely that I'm screwing up my technique?
Post by: bobcat on May 19, 2012, 06:06:25 PM
Post by: Hunterman on May 19, 2012, 06:14:21 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: reagansquad on May 19, 2012, 06:16:38 PM
Thanks for the feedback. I'm finding time to shoot 1x a week, and hike 2x a week. I've got a lot of work to do before I kick of my rookie hunting season this fall. :hello:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 19, 2012, 06:23:14 PM
Post by: shoot-em-dead on May 19, 2012, 06:29:12 PM
Post by: reagansquad on May 19, 2012, 06:50:31 PM
Definitely sights are off. Also- what kind of bow are you using- Your grouping looks fine for just getting out there. If your using an older bow that is what I'd expect to see the first few go arounds until your muscles become stronger. With new technology in the bows made now- they do shoot faster and smoother giving much tighter groups easier. Not saying the older ones can't be dead on. Either way it boils down to practice,practice practice. Good luck. :tup:
It's a 2012 PSE Stinger. Much more fun to shoot than the old bear I had when I was a kid. :tup:
Post by: sirfunkeybut on May 19, 2012, 08:28:17 PM
Post by: bloodhound on May 19, 2012, 08:37:56 PM
Post by: reagansquad on May 19, 2012, 11:07:30 PM
its always possible that with the amount of time between when you last shot and now your body changes and so did your anchor point. so if your not looking through your peep sight the same way you did how ever many years ago it was, you wont hit the same. but yes adjusting your sight will fix the issue! and of coarse with string stretch from your bow sitting and limb fatigue it could come out of tune and not shoot right. if i were you i would take it in to a shop and at least have it inspected, and check to make sure its still tuned right and safe to shoot. then if that checks out move your sight. or just take your chances and shoot it the way it is move your sight and have it in the back of your mind ( could i be shooting better if i had it tuned or checked). your choice :dunno: :twocents:
This bow is brand new... it's tuned but it wouldn't shock me a bit if the sites were a bit off. Top pin was set to the 15 yard range at the bow shop @ Cabelas.
Post by: bobcat on May 19, 2012, 11:10:40 PM
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This bow is brand new... it's tuned but it wouldn't shock me a bit if the sites were a bit off. Top pin was set to the 15 yard range at the bow shop @ Cabelas.
OK, so you've never actually sighted it in, it's no wonder your group isn't exactly on the bullseye!
Post by: reagansquad on May 20, 2012, 12:05:43 AM
QuoteThis bow is brand new... it's tuned but it wouldn't shock me a bit if the sites were a bit off. Top pin was set to the 15 yard range at the bow shop @ Cabelas.
OK, so you've never actually sighted it in, it's no wonder your group isn't exactly on the bullseye!
Yeah good point. I was just assuming it was my shot since I haven't done archery in a 15 years or so. I'll bring tools next time and adjust my site.
Post by: bloodhound on May 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Post by: CplRaines on May 20, 2012, 09:39:36 AM
yahh that info would have helped! i think we were all thinking the bow wasnt new, and you had it sighted in at one point. youll notice that the farther out you shoot if its off left to right at all, the more it will be off at farther ranges. set the height on all your pins then sight your left to right at the farthest pin out you have. this should make all your pins dead on left to right!
What he said.
;)
Post by: RadSav on May 20, 2012, 09:53:57 AM
I hear over and over people suggesting more practice, more practice! The truth is that only "Perfect" practice results in near perfect shooting. Repetition of poor practice will only result in consistently poor shooting, target panic and a host of other undesirables. To avoid many of these bad habits stop shooting after you become fatigued. Nothing positive will result from it.
You don't go out and practice for a marathon by running a marathon first day out. Same is true in shooting a bow.
Post by: bloodhound on May 20, 2012, 10:01:54 AM
Post by: coachcw on May 21, 2012, 06:12:02 PM
Post by: buckfvr on May 21, 2012, 06:28:56 PM
Was it set up by a pro shop ? Center shot and nock point can give the same results.
Post by: throttlejocky20 on May 21, 2012, 07:15:37 PM
Post by: Matt on May 22, 2012, 08:31:02 AM
Post by: Matt on May 22, 2012, 08:35:12 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 22, 2012, 10:16:02 AM
Go shoot a few fresh groups with time in between and see how they look. If they're consistantly patterning one way- make the change.
Remember- your first shot is always the most important.
Post by: JLS on May 22, 2012, 10:25:15 AM
Make sure you keep your bow arm up ( follow through ) allowing total execution of the shot......low and left can be a sign of doing the peekaboo thing trying to see your shot. I tell guys to try and see their shot through their peep...not possible, but helps keep the bow up after the shot.
Was it set up by a pro shop ? Center shot and nock point can give the same results.
Your follow through would be the first thing I would check, especially after shooting for that long. Honestly a 2.5 hour practice period is probably going to do more to develop bad habits than good. You'd be much better served by shooting 10 arrows a day, focusing on making each individual shot sequence absolutely perfect. Concentrate on grip, anchor, breathing, surprise release, and follow through.
I don't shoot year round (although I should), and I usually find my first few days my groups may be off slightly. As my form settles back in the groups will come to zero. If not, then I move my sights.
If this is a new bow, your string is still settling in (stretching) so don't worry about tuning for about 2-300 shots.
Post by: WSU on May 22, 2012, 10:36:38 AM
Post by: Matt on May 23, 2012, 08:10:55 AM
Remember that in practice quality over quantity is the key. That means don't get up there and just fling a dozen arrows as fast as you can at the target. It takes your muscles at least 30 seconds to recover from each shot. That being said take some time between each shot and analyse it but don't over think it. Take a breath then shoot the next arrow. Somewhere between 60-80 arrows an hour is a good pace for quality practice.