Post by: Crittergetter on October 13, 2020, 11:31:21 AM
And I have never been more confident!!
I have always considered myself a “decent” shot and I have always shot split finger and instinctive. That was the way I was taught when I was a kid. But for some reason I have really really struggled with consistency this summer. It really got in my head, So bad in fact that I wasn’t even confident in going hunting.
After several conversations with our sponsored shooter Shiloh Butts I decided to give gap a try. Which also meant going to 3 under. The first few days was really hard to break the habit of shooting instinctive, but I instantly started shooting better groups.
Day 4 and I’m as confident as I’ve ever been in my shooting!!!
I know it’s not for everyone but I can’t deny the results that it has made for me!
Post by: Crittergetter on October 13, 2020, 11:32:40 AM
Post by: 9 Shocks on October 13, 2020, 11:43:11 AM
What is your nock point height set at?
I run my 58" bow at 7/8"
Curious what yours is set at? Probably a little lower because of the 17/64 diameter on the FMJ's.
Post by: SC Bowhunter on October 13, 2020, 11:55:03 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: GCook on October 13, 2020, 12:20:33 PM
Post by: Bisch on October 13, 2020, 12:32:07 PM
Bisch
Post by: woodchucker on October 13, 2020, 01:05:13 PM
I've shot split finger instinctive for years. Then, 3under and gap. Back and forth....
Going back to my wheel days, and sight pins...
I'd be dialed right in! Then one day, couldn't hit water if I fell out of a boat?
I'd screw around with the sight pins, arrows going who knows where?
Sooner or later, yank the sights off and throw them away!!!
Lesson learned...?? Sometimes, you just have a bad day, and need to hang it up!!
I tossed the wheels after a couple of years, and went back to a recurve.
If I was "good" I was GOOD!! If I was off, I chalked it up to a bad day....
Another thing... Many will slam me for it, but I NEVER practice during Deer Season.
Don't need them gremlins in my head, when a Big Buck gives me that golden opportunity :archer:
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 13, 2020, 01:17:49 PM
I've shot 3 under string walking for 40 years on my recurves.
For my Osage longbows I build, I can not string walk, it will destroy the tiller, so I hold tight up against the arrow on those bows.
3 under is a deadly way to shoot, especially if you use the tip of the arrow as your front sight so to speak.
You are going to shoot better and better now.
I can't remember what Indian tribe it was but they shot 3 under hundreds of years ago.
You are going to be proud of your groups now:)
Post by: Crittergetter on October 13, 2020, 03:00:05 PM
Your bows shoot great 3 under, Randy!
What is your nock point height set at?
I run my 58" bow at 7/8"
Curious what yours is set at? Probably a little lower because of the 17/64 diameter on the FMJ's.
I’m currently running 5/8” to bottom of the nock.
Thx Roy!!
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Post by: Crittergetter on October 13, 2020, 08:28:33 PM
Did you change your anchor point Randy when you switched to 3 under?
Yes,
I went from middle finger in corner of my mouth to my pointer finger.
Post by: Bisch on October 13, 2020, 09:34:17 PM
Did you change your anchor point Randy when you switched to 3 under?
Yes,
I went from middle finger in corner of my mouth to my pointer finger.
You lowered your anchor point??? That was not the answer I was expecting!!!
Bisch
Post by: Crittergetter on October 13, 2020, 10:30:19 PM
Post by: SlowBowKing on October 14, 2020, 01:04:55 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 14, 2020, 07:25:10 AM
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Roy, I read somewhere that the Apache Indians used 3 under and have also heard it referred to as the Apache grip.
Yes Sam, I thought it was the Apache tribe, thanks.
Post by: DanielB89 on October 14, 2020, 10:24:54 AM
Those results speak for themself. Keep up the good work, brother!
Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on October 14, 2020, 10:45:22 AM
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Double heresy!
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