Anchor Point

[kybowhunter79]

I have always anchored with my index finger knuckle in my ear but a buddy of mine made a valid point saying that it would be more consistant if I had 2 reference point, as in if the string touched my nose. So being the gullible [&:] type of person I am I reset my no peep to accomidate this and; well lets just say !!?# and <?!& ! I have to agree that I am more consistant but it seems everything wants to shoot to the right and theres not much more right adjustment left in my sight. My real question is; Is there a "correct" anchor point or is there something I can do different to help this problem? Thanks

[WA Shooter]

Is there a correct anchor point is the same as asking which bow is best. Correct is what is comfortable to you, and can be repeated the same every time. Having more than one point of reference is always better. I shoot with the string touching my nose, and the index finger knuckle closest to my hand behind the ear. I had a third reference point with the fletch in the corner of my mouth until I started shooting cock vane up, which changed the angle of the hen vanes and made it feel wrong.

The most important part is the repeatability.

[BGfisher]

Without seeing your anchor I would have to ask why you are drawing so long, or why is your release set so long. Index finger knuckle in the ear? Heck, that's about where my wrist is located---right under the earlobe. Sounds like you're way overstretched to me.

That being said, I find that several reference points for anchor work better than one, but don't need a no-peep, kisser button or anything else on the string to accomplish a consistent anchor and draw. I draw the bow to me without moving my head. I anchor with the crease between my index and middle finger right in my jawbone. The string crosses my lips just slightly to the right of center and my nose on the string. In other words, the string is in front of my face not to the side. I have been able to hold less than 2" groups at 30 yards with nothing on the string but a nockset, just relying on my anchor. Try it sometime. You'd be amazed at how much more accurate you can be without the aid of crutches like the NO-PEEP.

[nodog]

ORIGINAL: kybowhunter79

I have always anchored with my index finger knuckle in my ear but a buddy of mine made a valid point saying that it would be more consistant if I had 2 reference point, as in if the string touched my nose.

My string this year touches my nose. I do use it as an anchor point.[:-]

[Arthur P]

You already had two anchor references. Your physical anchor point and the peep sight. Using the nose for an anchor reference would give you three references. It'd be be more consistent for shooting long range targets - and my opinion is, the nose reference is better used with an under the chin anchor - but I don't think it's necessary for a hunting or 3D bow.

My anchor with a release is putting that big knuckle of my index finger behind the jawbone, touching my earlobe. That makes for a bone-to-bone anchor that can't move. IMO, that pretty much eliminates the need for a third reference.