Does the distance to the paper matter? I read 8 feet on the Matthews site. I was shooting 10 feet, but would be more comfortable at about 20 feet.

As for my shooting: When I am saying tip down, I mean the bullet hole is at the bottom and the tear is up. My form may be inconsistent because it is a new bow. I have had it for less than a week. One more question? Could the inconsistency be caused by the wisker biscuit?