what to do in a hurry?

Ian johnson · September 20, 2008, 09:28:00 PM

ok I have traded or sold all my bows accept one, a reverse handle massie longbow, its a little more wieght than I am used to, can stack arrows at 10 yards but past that the arrows go where ever, I have two bows that should be on there way, but dont know if I will get them before the season starts, what should I do to help with my form, any tips?

wislnwings · September 20, 2008, 10:25:00 PM

Ian it really depends on your shooting style. I shoot instinctive, by feel. I pick a spot and concentrate on it, draw my bow, and when my brain says the time is right, I release. If the shot does not feel "right", I don't take it. The way I work up with any new bow is to shoot one arrow at 10 yards. Then move back a few steps and shoot another. Then back a few more steps and shoot another. I keep this up until I hit a range where I do not consistently hit. My max comfortable range with most of my bows is 30 yards. With that in mind I set most of my stands and ground blinds up with a max 25 yard shot distance in mind. For example, I very rarely set a stand on the edge of a food plot or field. I prefer to set my stand on a trail back off the edge of the field in an area where the longest shot I will be offered is 25 yards or less.

freeman · September 20, 2008, 10:35:00 PM

There's no "quick" fix. How many more pounds does your bow pull than what you're used too?

Ian johnson · September 20, 2008, 10:41:00 PM

8 pounds

Ian johnson · September 20, 2008, 10:42:00 PM

I think its my form, just need some tips to improve form

b.glass · September 21, 2008, 12:00:00 AM

My biggest problem with consistance at longer ranges is keeping my bow arm solid. I have to REMEBER to push through my shot because it is not second nature yet. I wish someone could tell me how to get it to be second nature.

Danny Rowan · September 21, 2008, 04:27:00 AM

8 POUNDS IS A BUNCH. Start pulling the bow to anchor with no arrow on the string and hold as long as you can. Do this several times a day, you will build up quick.

Once you are comfortable with the weight you shooting should get better.

Danny

Benny Nganabbarru · September 21, 2008, 07:24:00 AM

Some of you may need to avert your eyes or block your ears as you read this:

See what happens if you play around with using your arrow tip as a reference. It might not work for you, but it's worth a crack.

As one of the Wensels wrote, "There's no shame in aiming!"

Ian johnson · September 21, 2008, 08:29:00 AM

Ben aiming made my shooting a lot better thanks a bunch