I have a PSE Nove and do not recomend any shot over 25 yards with it. Its not the fastest bow on the market but it does get the job done and done well. What poundage are you shooting? You could be straining your hold, you could be torquing the bow, it could be anything. The max I shoot with my nova is 30-35 yards, but i have been shooting for quite a few years and have shot at different yardages for quite sometime. Youd be suprised on how many deer are taken under 20 yards. Id say more than 80% of all the deer I have taken with a bo have been under 20 yards. You need to practice, maybe turn your poundage down, keep your bow hand open, and breathe. Also practice at differnt heights, and angles.