I have the same problem. If I would stop trying to take impossible shots at the range I would save myself some money. Last time we were there I tried a 35 yarder through a window about 6 inches around, past two trees and under another at the BIONIC bear, damned if I didn't miss by a C-hair. The other thing is I'm getting used to my new Patriot and it shoots a little faster and flater than my Martin did, I'm having problems with pass through on my bag target and some of the older bales at the archery club. I'm constantly having to re-fletch.