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Old 08-23-2007 | 11:22 AM
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i am always looking to become a better shot, so i was wondering if anyone had any tips that work for them or they no of. thanks for the help.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 11:29 AM
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Four off the top of my head.

1. Learn and practice a proper grip to lessen/help eliminate torquing.
2. Learn and practice proper form.
3. Practice to get a surprise release (Assume you would be using a mech release).
4. Practice, practice and practice some more.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 11:31 AM
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Watch the arrow flight through your sight, and hold your follow through.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 11:52 AM
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Default RE: Shooting tips.

Ill echo what has been said. Practice practice practice.

Ill add on to one of the tips.
"Watch the arrow flight through your sight, and hold your follow through. "
Hold your follow through until the arrow hits the target, and let the bow fall out of your hand. Let your sling catch it. That way you insure you are not torquing the bow. Do this only with a compound, I will not advise it for trad gear, you got to learn a steady grip with trad gear.

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Old 08-23-2007 | 12:09 PM
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Do what everyone else is saying, and once you hit the bullseye just do exactly the same thing you did. Repitition is big thing if you want good accuracy.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 12:24 PM
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I`ll add a little to what others has sead
How ever your plaining on hunting? Practice that way! If your plaining on hunting from a tree practice from a tree, if your plaining to hunt from a blind practice from a blind!ect.. And when you think you have practiced enough practice somemore.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 01:01 PM
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In addition to what everyone else has said: try to shoot every day. Even if only for five or six shots. In the final few seconds, after the bow is drawn but before the arrow isheading downrange, try to dial up your concentration and "think" the arrow into the spot you want it to go.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 01:37 PM
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Hit what you're aiming at.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 01:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: gutshot

Hit what you're aiming at.
NOW THATS A GOOD TIP
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Old 08-23-2007 | 01:47 PM
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keep challenging yourself
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