i have only been shooting a bow for about 7 years but i consider myself a proficiant archer, not to boast. i am extreamly critical of myself and am always trying to get theclose shots on game. that being said, i wouldnt go hunting without being able to put 3 shots into a 3 inch dimond at 30 yards and a 4 inch dimond at 40. not that i am training to take thoes shots, but i want to know that when i draw back at 28 yards i am going to hit exactly wear im aiming at. just a few sugestions that have helped me; when you realese, imagine that you are pulling your bow apart. what i mean is, keep your draw had moveing back. also joining your local archery club may help. when i started shooting leauge two years ago, my groups and range estimation improved by a lot. plus you can get a lot of pointers from other people that have been in the sport for longer than you have been alive. sorry for my long post, just my .02$.