archer 2,

You bring uppoints that I probably need to clarify. Disagreement brings discussion and that's why we are here, right?

I didn't say he would miss at 20. I stated that at 10 yds with a new bow there is a possibility to miss the target by a wide margintrying to get the initial sighting in done. You have a new sight on a new bow and initially have no clue where that first arrow is going to fly vertically (OR, horizontally for that matter but shouldn't be that far off if you've centered the pins over the arrow). Therefore, the closer you start the better off you are. I used to sight in starting with my 20 at close range but have found using the 50 and tape much easier and faster.

If you've ever shot your 20 at 10 youknow that it hits a few inches high. Therefore, you have to aim a little low to be on. I've never messed with the distance required since I always do the 50 yd sight in. You have to realize that you are using a very small target at a close range and the margin for error is zero. At that range the difference between a 20 and 25 yd shot is about 1/4" maybe 1/8". You are standing closer to the target and therefore it gives the illusion that you are aiming higher.I would probably stayawayfrom trying to site the 20 yd pin using the method I suggested for 50 yd pin.It's a lot harder to hold dead onthe further you get from the target. Especially trying to aim at an eraser sized spot.

I stated you should first use a tape to set the gaps. Then shoot your 50 at 3-4 yds. It works and works well and is much quicker then starting with the 20 and then trying to field judge the rest. This definitely helps with getting over the long range jitters. You need a aiming point about the size of an eraser or using this method will not work. You have to be dead on the aiming point. A spot is too big. I actually shoot an arrow into a target and then use that arrow hole as my aiming point. I've done this and went back to 50 yds and put 2 out of 3 in the center ring. It works well and I got the idea from a target shooter names Dudley. One benefit to this. If you do this and go back to 50 yds you will find out in a hurry if your bow is tuned.