i can get decent groups in a 2-3" area of where im looking but i only shoot at 10 yards how can i program myself to shoot smaller targets i want to be able to hit with in a 2" circle of where i look id love to be able to do with-in an inch of where i look
Try shooting only 1 arrow at a time. This helps me to concentrate on each shot and I know I only get one chance like when I am hunting.
A lot of factors to be taken into consideration....how long have you been shooting, are your arrows matched and getting good flight. Do have good form and follow through. All these things can come into play and will make a difference in your ability to shoot well. Can you give us some more info! I know there are folks on here that can help....just need more input!!
my arrows do fly well except for the occasional bad release due to glove slipping (rare) ive been shooting about 4 months but its only 10 yards i seem to remember shooting better with my recurve but that was such a light bow its pathetic and would be against the law to hunt with, im not overbowed im only shooting 44lbs could if be that im just naturally more inclined to shoot recurves im buying a recurve soon in 50lb so i guess time will tell, my release is fine my arm kind of jumps when the bow is shot but its jumping twards the target
could it be that i left my arrows full length in order to spine right? im shooting full length trad only 500's with 145 grains upfront and allum inserts im guessing about 12 grains and the nock is 12.25 grains and its 3x5" feathers
This helps me... Step back to 20 or 30 yards and shoot 10 or 20 arras concentrating on form and the shot. Don't be intimidated by the distance just shoot your shot, it doesn't matter if your not hitting at all where your lookin just shoot. After you've shot a few from back there step back up to 10 yards and see how you do. After flingin some from 30 yards, 10 yards will look like nothin. Try it and see if it helps. I always throw some 40 and 50 yarders into my practice even though I can't hit the broad side of a barn from there but it sure makes 20 yards seem real close and easy. Goodluck!
i shoot indoors i cant reach the 20-50 yard shots i can get 11 haha
how big is the spot you are aiming at, when I switched from a 6" black circle to a 3/4" one my groups shrank considerably.
i aim at a dime or the tip of a blowdart thats .62
I would not be in a hurry to get a 50# bow, stay with 44# and work on your form and improve....you can move up in poundage later!
If you can try stump shooting at anything that catches your eye. Aim small miss small.
well the 50# is still really light for me due to years of rowboat usage as my main boat i can still hold that for quite a while before i get tired and shoot it all day with no muscle strain
keep praticing 4mo is no time you gotta shoot an shoot an shoot you will still be learning 2-3 years from now it dont happen overnight be glad your hitting good at 10 yds it takes time take care ED
QuoteOriginally posted by JamesKerr:
Try shooting only 1 arrow at a time. This helps me to concentrate on each shot and I know I only get one chance like when I am hunting.
I shoot perfect one arrow groups every time, usually 5/16 or smaller depending on arrow I'm shooting
I always shoot one at a time cause I couldn't figure out where to nock the second arrow.
Norm from Canuckistan
QuoteOriginally posted by ericmerg:
i shoot indoors i cant reach the 20-50 yard shots i can get 11 haha
What are you under house arrest...LOL
Just focus on your form and accuracy will come. Make sure your not looking at the arrow when you release,or lifting your head to see the impact. Cant the bow a little and dont worry about the accuracy( I said it twice on purpose) and try to get some more distance if you can.
When the time is right use a post it note for a point of aim and focus on that, get all of the arrows in that at 15-20yrds and your good.
PRACTICE-PRACTICE-PRACTICE-PRACTICE-PRACTICE :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
See if this helps, it sure helped me.
Pick a small item, a quarter, cap of a milk container, just something small and round.
Everytime you shoot, no matter what you shoot at, imagine that object, and hit it.
Byron Ferguson taught me that. It works. By the way, I imagine a blue golf ball.
Good idea only shooting 1 arrow at a time! I will put this to good use when I finally get my arrows tuned!
QuoteOriginally posted by Norminator:
I always shoot one at a time cause I couldn't figure out where to nock the second arrow.
Norm from Canuckistan
On top of the nock point Norm, that's why it has two sides to it:)
At ten yards you should be able to see and shoot at arrow holes in the target bag. Aim small hit small.
2-3" groups at 10 yards is pretty good. When you can, step back to 20 yards. Your groups should be twice what they were at 10yards, so 4-6". There is not a person on this forum that wouldn't be pleased with that size group at 20 yards, especially if you can do it consistently. In all honesty, if you are a hunter, the only thing that really matters is how accurate your first shot is.
I agree I can really tell when I pick a spot and when I lose focus and start zone shooting.
If money allows, call Rick Welch and book a 2 day class. It'll cut your learning curve considerably and have you practicing with correct form and good practice habits.
keep it FUN!
For hunting accuracy...its EVERY arrow EVERY time. Keep getting closer to the target until you KILL your guarry EVERY time.
Regardless of equipment EVERY arrow EVERY time is a truely close range proposition.
You are doing good! :wavey: