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Old 07-06-2006 | 06:48 AM
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statjunk
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Default Learning Proper Shooting Form

I figured I would share this with you guys. I've always been pretty accurate with my bow and would typically out shoot my friends (not that difficult). Recently I went to the local pro shop (MJC Archery, MI)and found the place empty. I got to talking with the owner and he essentially checked out my form and corrected a bunch of things (anchor point, hand hold, posture, head alignment etc...) He adjust my peep to the new anchor point and I ended up getting a new stabalizer because the one I had wasn't heavy enough.

I went home and adjusted my sights and got to shooting. My first couple of groups were about the size of a 50 cent piece at 20 yards. Then they shrank to about the size of nickle. I had the thought that I should start shooting at different targets but I'm stubborn. I said I would shoot one more group and then start shooting different tagets (mean while I've already torn at least one fletching on each arrow) The next group I shot was a robin hood with the third arrow tearing the fletching off the first arrow that I shot.

I was happy that my accuracy had gotten so much better but pissed that I just destroyed $30 worth of arrows.

Moral of the story is: Go to the bow shop when it's empty!!!

Tom
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