RE: Holding Pin Steady Problems
 

I'm interested in the posts that are saying that my drawlength is too long. Based on my height what should it be?

Also how do you know exactly how long your drawlength should be?

Also is your draw length different on different bows?

Thanks

Tom

RE: Holding Pin Steady Problems
 

Tom this is what i have been taught. Right or not it is how I do it.

I like the DL to come to my eye. I have draw a line to show you.

I also like to have a straight line from the arrow through my elbow, again I have a line draw.

I like to stand straight and notleaning back, again a line. Hope this helps

RE: Holding Pin Steady Problems
 

A rough way to get a close draw length is stand next to a wall put your chest to the wall and arms outstretchedpalms flat against wall measure fingertip to finger tip take that measurement and divide by 2.5 that will give you a pretty close draw length for you. Germs great pic thats what i'd call about perfect.

RE: Holding Pin Steady Problems
 

There are a number of things to consider in my opinion.It is certainly wise to make adjustments one at a time and to go back to where you started from if you do not see the desired improvement.Years ago I made sweeping changes that at the time were very hard to adjust to,I had the assistance of professional instruction and a very close friend who was a very accomplished 3d and indoor shooter.The point being,I had a safety net and lot's of available support to help me through the major adjustment.
I certainly have my beliefs as it relates to form,and I wouldn't attempt to or suggest to someone what they may be doing wrong without physically being in their presence or seeing a number of photographs of them at full draw.I would recommend that you get to someone who really knows their stuff,whether a pro shop for target archers or a trusted friend who is an excellent bow technician and have them help you.Getting set up correctly is the first thing you need to do,then you can deal with what may be the mental aspects of shooting.
I feel for you!It sucks when you are not comfortable and confidant about your shooting.Good luck!

RE: Holding Pin Steady Problems
 

Well I figured out what was going on. It was the sight. The failure of the sight was likely causing me confidence problems causing me to focus to much on holding my pin on the target. I changed my sight and I was stacking arrows again. It must have been moving some how. I know it would rattle every once in a while at the extension arm, but the extension has measured points. I would put the pin back in the divot and tighten it. I guess it was causing more of a problem than I had suspected. No more micro adjust fancy crap for me. Allen screws and lock tight.

Yesterday on my best groups I was about 1"-1.5" at 30 yards and my worst about 2-2.5" at 30. My 20 yard groups were scaring me because I just got new arrows. They were stacked.

I'm so relieved!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom

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That's good news!

RE: Holding Pin Steady Problems
 

Im 5' 7" and I have a 25" draw if that helps. I know what you mean I think I have the same problem.

RE: Holding Pin Steady Problems
 

I'm glad you're shooting better but if it's a form problem or a draw length problem your inconsistency might come back. I used to really struggle with consistency until I got these two things figured out. One day I'd shoot the lights out and the next day I was all over the place.

Is there any way to post of few pictures of yourself at full draw from different angles?

Another thing that really helped me was a longer stabilizer. I went from a Mini S Coil to a Sims modular with a stem, 3 modules, and a Mini S Coil on the end of it. It's long enough now to help me be more steady.