pictures are uploaded
06-04-2007 | 11:30 AM
#11
Boone & Crockett
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RE: pictures are uploaded
ORIGINAL: davepjr71
Swamp,
I PM'd Frank a picture of a better grip after looking at the pictures that I beleive will cure any torquing issues.Not me in the picture. it's from a Matthews Forum and I was shown the same grip from a guy at the range. Works great.
Swamp,
I PM'd Frank a picture of a better grip after looking at the pictures that I beleive will cure any torquing issues.Not me in the picture. it's from a Matthews Forum and I was shown the same grip from a guy at the range. Works great.
almost I have my fingures extended, I may try that also
06-04-2007 | 11:31 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: pictures are uploaded
Actually taking those pics was a good thing, I can see my stance and I need to roll my shoulder back a bit and change my grip as well, like you guys said.
I might try and change my peep as well, so I can place the string on the tip of my nose...
So, the girlfriend will have to take more pics then.....
Thx once again....
F.
I might try and change my peep as well, so I can place the string on the tip of my nose...
So, the girlfriend will have to take more pics then.....
Thx once again....
F.
06-04-2007 | 11:38 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: pictures are uploaded
Lebeau,
the first critter I shot on camera ( wish it was something else than a camera !! ) is a european moeflon or wild sheep ( Ovis gmelini musimon)
they're very rare around these here, so I'm glad I saw a healthy herd that day, three young bucks, two big adult bucks and maybe 30 goats....
to this day it's illegal to hunt with a bow here in Belgium, but you can in France, Spain and Italy ( they have Ibex you can hunt )
F.
the first critter I shot on camera ( wish it was something else than a camera !! ) is a european moeflon or wild sheep ( Ovis gmelini musimon)
they're very rare around these here, so I'm glad I saw a healthy herd that day, three young bucks, two big adult bucks and maybe 30 goats....
to this day it's illegal to hunt with a bow here in Belgium, but you can in France, Spain and Italy ( they have Ibex you can hunt )
F.
06-04-2007 | 11:47 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Balt, MD (orig: J-town,PA) The bowels of Hell!!!
RE: pictures are uploaded
Germ,
Iused to do that grip with my fingers open. I was told though that by keeping the fingers open the bow moves further into the V of my hand andI can still torque the bow. The other pictures from that guy showed how the arrow reacted with his fingers in diffrent positions.I guess keeping the fingers closed is allows you to feel the middle finger slightly touching the grip for consistant grip. Not sure about that since it's a new grip for me. MDBUCKHUNTER has the link to where the guy conducted the tests if you want to shoot him a PM.
It grip took a little getting used to (about 300 shots). However, it's made a big difference in my shooting consistancy wise. I did have to adjust my sights once I got used to the grip.
Iused to do that grip with my fingers open. I was told though that by keeping the fingers open the bow moves further into the V of my hand andI can still torque the bow. The other pictures from that guy showed how the arrow reacted with his fingers in diffrent positions.I guess keeping the fingers closed is allows you to feel the middle finger slightly touching the grip for consistant grip. Not sure about that since it's a new grip for me. MDBUCKHUNTER has the link to where the guy conducted the tests if you want to shoot him a PM.
It grip took a little getting used to (about 300 shots). However, it's made a big difference in my shooting consistancy wise. I did have to adjust my sights once I got used to the grip.
06-04-2007 | 12:02 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: pictures are uploaded
Dave,
Allright, I'm curious about the grip picture. My grip is similar but torqued more to the inside, where the center grip is about lined up with the lifeline of my palm. I usually draw with my fingers extended and then bring the fingertips of my first three fingers (not pinky) to rest with slight pressure on the front of the grip. Does this sound like an okay grip? I'm not sure about moving the grip more to the outside of my palm (on the thumb muscle) like in the picture.
Allright, I'm curious about the grip picture. My grip is similar but torqued more to the inside, where the center grip is about lined up with the lifeline of my palm. I usually draw with my fingers extended and then bring the fingertips of my first three fingers (not pinky) to rest with slight pressure on the front of the grip. Does this sound like an okay grip? I'm not sure about moving the grip more to the outside of my palm (on the thumb muscle) like in the picture.
06-04-2007 | 12:16 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Balt, MD (orig: J-town,PA) The bowels of Hell!!!
RE: pictures are uploaded
Will,
I'm not an expert on grips at all. I was shown this grip at the range and then sent the link by MDBUCKHUNTER which shows the same grip I was shown after we started discussing it.
I used to keep my fingers open except for the pointer fingerand hold the bow in the V of my hand but found I torqued the bow even with that grip. With this grip you'd have to squeeze pretty hard to actually torque the bow by squeezing with your hand. It's actually hard to squeeze and if you do it will cramp the heck out of your hand. i still draw back with my hand open and then go to this grip.
Hopefully, some of the guys on here with a lot more experience than me on this grip can shed some light?
I'm not an expert on grips at all. I was shown this grip at the range and then sent the link by MDBUCKHUNTER which shows the same grip I was shown after we started discussing it.
I used to keep my fingers open except for the pointer fingerand hold the bow in the V of my hand but found I torqued the bow even with that grip. With this grip you'd have to squeeze pretty hard to actually torque the bow by squeezing with your hand. It's actually hard to squeeze and if you do it will cramp the heck out of your hand. i still draw back with my hand open and then go to this grip.
Hopefully, some of the guys on here with a lot more experience than me on this grip can shed some light?
06-04-2007 | 12:23 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Dave,
Thanks "V" sounds better than lifeline (felt like some kind of tarot card reader). I see how it has the potential for more torque because you are basically between two muscle/bone groups with the V, but not if you have it on your thumb pad. I haven't had torquing issues (just the ocassional frustrating flyer due to lack of concentration), so I'll wait till I do to try it.
Thanks "V" sounds better than lifeline (felt like some kind of tarot card reader). I see how it has the potential for more torque because you are basically between two muscle/bone groups with the V, but not if you have it on your thumb pad. I haven't had torquing issues (just the ocassional frustrating flyer due to lack of concentration), so I'll wait till I do to try it.
06-04-2007 | 12:26 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: pictures are uploaded
ORIGINAL: davepjr71
Germ,
Iused to do that grip with my fingers open. I was told though that by keeping the fingers open the bow moves further into the V of my hand andI can still torque the bow. The other pictures from that guy showed how the arrow reacted with his fingers in diffrent positions.I guess keeping the fingers closed is allows you to feel the middle finger slightly touching the grip for consistant grip. Not sure about that since it's a new grip for me. MDBUCKHUNTER has the link to where the guy conducted the tests if you want to shoot him a PM.
It grip took a little getting used to (about 300 shots). However, it's made a big difference in my shooting consistancy wise. I did have to adjust my sights once I got used to the grip.
Germ,
Iused to do that grip with my fingers open. I was told though that by keeping the fingers open the bow moves further into the V of my hand andI can still torque the bow. The other pictures from that guy showed how the arrow reacted with his fingers in diffrent positions.I guess keeping the fingers closed is allows you to feel the middle finger slightly touching the grip for consistant grip. Not sure about that since it's a new grip for me. MDBUCKHUNTER has the link to where the guy conducted the tests if you want to shoot him a PM.
It grip took a little getting used to (about 300 shots). However, it's made a big difference in my shooting consistancy wise. I did have to adjust my sights once I got used to the grip.
thank you
06-04-2007 | 12:42 PM
#19
Nontypical Buck
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From: Balt, MD (orig: J-town,PA) The bowels of Hell!!!
RE: pictures are uploaded
I'm just passing along info that's shown and given to me. The first few times i shot like this i thought it was a mistake to change. But's it's natural now. Glad to help as long asI don't screw any of you guyss up.Sounds like you are already using this grip at times though.
06-04-2007 | 01:01 PM
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RE: pictures are uploaded