Something that improved my accuaracy!!

muzzyman88 · 10-03-2002, 10:15 PM

Just thought I would pass this along. I dont like using a kisser button on my bow. I just can't get used to using one for some reason or another. I still wanted another reference point before season got here and I come up with one. Since I put the center of my nose on the string at draw, I tied a nockset with serving onto my string where my nose is. Once in a while, I was having some up and down shots if I got lazy and let my form slip up a little. Now, It doesn't happen, it works great.

I dont know if anyone has tried this, but I thought I would post it. Works for me, and still saves weight by nock crimping anything on to my beloved Winners Choice string.

dick_cress · 10-03-2002, 11:03 PM

When I am anchored the string is in the center of my nose. But I also tied [served] a kisser not on my string that comes to the corner of my mouth. I didn't like the regular kissers. It works great for me.

Bowhunter

walks with a gimp · 10-03-2002, 11:35 PM

Sometime try using an eliminator button for a kisser and serve it in place so it dosen't move. I've used this for about 18 years or so and I get great accuracy.

Len in Maryland · 10-04-2002, 06:35 AM

If, when serving in your peep, you continue to serve below your peep about 1"-1 1/4", you will then have serving material to place a nock or kisser on the string as a nose button. I use a small kisser in this area and a firm anchor behind my jaw with my release finger knuckle.

Another way to assure better accuracy, if you use a release, is to NOT grip your release, once at full draw. Put only the trigger finger to use and get the string torque out by not using the other fingers.

walks with a gimp · 10-04-2002, 10:58 AM

Len is right, if you shoot with a wrist strap release and grasp the release stem while pulling the trigger, you are applying lateral pressure on the release stem that can't be duplicated from shot to shot. I have noticed a definate improvement in accuracy if I shoot with an open hand and let the release float from the wrist strap mounting point.

Rangeball · 10-04-2002, 02:29 PM

Len et al, assuming one doesn't use a peep, is it ok to use serving thread to tie a nockset directly on the string to use as a nose button? Or will it not stay in place?

Len in Maryland · 10-04-2002, 02:53 PM

I DO NOT recommend putting nocksets directly onto the string. There is too much chance in damaging string strands. Determine where the nockset is required, serve 1/2" above and below that area and then put the nockset on the serving. This will guarantee that you don't damage your string and will also allow you to move the nockset easier if you so desire at a later date.

Rangeball · 10-04-2002, 03:57 PM

Just to make sure I was clear, I mean tying on the nockset with serving thread only, not crimping then tying a metal nockset in place. Does this change your recommendation any? Would it stay in place?

Len in Maryland · 10-04-2002, 06:22 PM

You're better off doing it the way I stated; however, as long as you don't crimp the nockset, you'll be OK.

muzzyman88 · 10-04-2002, 07:20 PM

Len, I think I understand what rangeball is saying. He mean using serving thread to tye a nockset onto the string not using any form of a metal nock. This is what I did. Just used overhand and underhand knots to build up a small lump of serving to place your nose against.

Didn't mean to step on any toes if I did, just trying to help.