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06-02-2004 | 10:42 AM

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Len in Maryland

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From: Baltimore Maryland USA

RE: Shooting practice question

Allen: Yes, I do use a wrist releases. Scott Rhinos to be exact. I have a release on each hand at all times in the woods. The releases stay attached to the grip of my bow and I put them on when I get settled in the tree. I have also stalked with them on; but, stalking will usually not demand this tactic.

Having to get my bow off the holder, turn 90+ degrees, and come to full draw cost me one of the biggest bucks I've ever seen in the woods last year. He was upon me (about 8-10 yards) from the rear before I noticed him. I had to be VERY careful/quiet getting into position for the shot. By the time I got to full draw, he was 30 yards into the thicket. Due to the brush and considering it was a 'going away' shot, I let him walk. He's still there because I saw him later in the season.

I have been shooting with either hand for about 3-4 years. It was a fluke that I one day decided to see how I could shoot my left-handed bow right-handed. What I found is that there is sometimes a parallax that requires an adjustment. When you shoot, say a right-handed bow left-handed, your point of impact may be a few inches 'out'. In other words, impact to the right of the aiming point on a right-handed bow. All you have to do is learn, when shooting with the opposite hand, is to aim 'out' with your pin to compensate. The bow I have right now is the first one ever that hits in exactly the same spot. The only bow that presents an almost impossible situation in this regard is the Hoyt 'Tec' series. The 'Tec' part of the riser lays on your wrist and hurts.

I must say, however, that a very neutral 'grip' is necessary. You should practice this a lot and become very confident before venturing out for game.

On the last day of the season, Davidmil and another hunting buddy, Rob, went into the woods on a cold day. Rob told me that he really needed meat to fill the freezer. Because it was so cold, and Davidmil forgot his boot warmers, Dave got down to drive deer. He drove 18 deer my way and the only shot I had was 45 yards behind the big tree I chose. There was NO WAY that I could get a shot left-handed. I proceeded to shift my bow to the other hand and executed a great shot that dropped the deer almost instantly. I would NOT have had a shot had I not shifted hands.

The next time you stop by the shop, I'd be glad to help you learn this technique. I'll never forget the time I got Joella Bates to try it. She screamed so loud when she shot that the other PROs around thought I was being bad.

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