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Title: Bettering my form is improving my accuracy!
Post by: David Dumke on September 12, 2011, 10:43:00 PM
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So I know the picture is kind of hard to see but this wasn't my best grouping of the night. And that makes me smile like CRAZY!

Yeah it's only 11 feet but I'm in city limits so I shoot in my basement. I'm restricted by height (rafters) but used the bend at the waist technique to adjust just enough to make sure my top limb didn't bounce off the rafters. Success. Back straight, shoulders tight, anchor, and release. HEART HEART HEART! Sorry, just excited.

I shoot split and haven't experimented with 3 under, with this type of grouping, even at minimal yardage, should I bother experimenting or just stick with it?

P.S That's five arrows, look close to see the 3 that are grouped really tightly.    :)
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Post by: Gen273 on September 12, 2011, 11:05:00 PM
Good shooting!!! Stick with what works for you.
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Post by: JamesKerr on September 12, 2011, 11:07:00 PM
I would stick with the split finger as shooting 3 under requires you to judge yardage.
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Post by: Red4arm on September 12, 2011, 11:21:00 PM
Why do you say 3 under requires you to judge yardage?
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Post by: Ragnarok Forge on September 13, 2011, 01:01:00 AM
Accuracy and great form go hand in hand.  Good shooting.
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Post by: GRINCH on September 13, 2011, 02:37:00 AM
I agree stick with what works for you.
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Post by: YORNOC on September 13, 2011, 05:15:00 AM
I think ALWAYS experiment. You never know when a new technique may take you to a new level. There is always room for improvement, why not try?
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 13, 2011, 06:04:00 AM
Personally I think,if you are going to hunt this year, that I wouldn't be changing anything. Only being able to shoot at close range really helps with form and that's everything when it comes to accuracy.

Good shooting and good luck this year.
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Post by: YORNOC on September 13, 2011, 06:29:00 AM
Yeah, if hunting like Charlie says, good to wait till season is over to experiment.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: David Dumke on September 13, 2011, 09:33:00 AM
Thank you all for the great input!
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Post by: dragonheart on September 13, 2011, 11:59:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Personally I think,if you are going to hunt this year, that I wouldn't be changing anything. Only being able to shoot at close range really helps with form and that's everything when it comes to accuracy.

Good shooting and good luck this year.
Ditto!
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Post by: tbhuntr on September 13, 2011, 04:15:00 PM
It's cool you practice shots that close because you are forced to. If given the opportunity on an animal that close I wouldn't have a clue. You're one up on me.
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Post by: Walt Francis on September 13, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
What Charlie said!!!  I would only add that you need to be consistent with your form.
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