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Old 10-16-2003 | 12:28 AM
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Jim DE
 
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From: Newark DE USA
Default RE: Considering switching sides

Nothing new here.....but a rehash of the above posts

1. Stay with one bow type only.....don' t switch back and forth till your confidence improves. For me it takes a considerable amount of shooting form change to shoot each of the bows well. Switching back and forth will confuse your muscle memory involved with the shot.

2. 3 fingers under with the middle finger at the corner of the mouth will help align your eye with the shaft and you can sirt of gun sight the arrow.

3. Roving allows one shot accuracy practice and various ranges.....a real confidence builder

4. Don' t be your own worst enemy......shoot to enjoy the act of shooting. Don' t set unrealistic goals for your shooting. Comparing the accuracy of shooting a barebow stickbow to a high tech wheel bow with all the bells and whistles is like comparing a benchrest rifle to a flintlock.

5. Remember the size of the effective kill zone of your intended prey......it' s pretty big on most large game.

6. Have fun.......shoot informally with friends........relax and the accuracy will come.

7. Most sight compound shooters do best traditionally with a recurve shooting 3 fingers under the arrow becomes their point of referance and the recurves riser' s grip and weight are factors for improved accuracy.

Hey it' s tough making the transition....you feel lost standing on the shooting line without the points of reference you have become used to with wheel bows. Confidence will come once you accept these differences and work your mental game to overcome it' s subconscience need for these.

Good luck and great shooting!
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