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GMMAT 03-31-2008 05:08 PM
Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
Ya gotta go read this.

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2734760

I did the little trick about using the fletch as another anchor point.......

'Bout 12 yds (basement)......but it's the first time I was seriously slapping arrow together consistently;)

GMMAT 03-31-2008 05:09 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
Same group...

MN/Kyle 03-31-2008 05:26 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
Nice Shootin'. Homemade target?

Myersbuck 03-31-2008 05:26 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
I dont know much about traditional shooting but after shooting a 3D course with a guy that used one that shooting is impressive

PA Hardwoods 03-31-2008 06:21 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
Jeff I do that with my recurve. I use my middle finger in the corner of my mouth and put my fletching to the tip of my nose as another anchor point. It also helps me keep my head down when aiming. What is your style of aiming?

GMMAT 03-31-2008 06:29 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
PA...I'm gonna be honest with you.

I have NO IDEA (style of aiming). I anchor the exact same way you do......but I just look where I wanna hit. No one's ever taught me anything really about aiming....and I'm afraid to ask, now.[8D]

PA Hardwoods 03-31-2008 06:34 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
LOL, I understand completely Jeff. Do you shoot split finger or 3 under? I shoot 3 under and I guess you can say I shoot point of aim. I gun barrel the arrow and sort of use the arrow like you would the barrel of a shotgun and use the point of my arrow as my aiming point. I know at 20yds I can aim directly at what I want to hit and be spot on. further than that and I have to start holding high.

It took me the better part of 1 1/2 years do develop my aiming style. I tried many different ones until one emerged as the clear winner. Just let it develop naturally. Don't try to force yourself into anything that feels unnatural to you. Trust me your body and your shooting and groups will tell you when you have found the right aiming system for you.

GMMAT 03-31-2008 06:37 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
3 under.

I don't look down the shaft I don't think. I'm gonna go check. You've got me curious....lol

PA Hardwoods 03-31-2008 06:39 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
ORIGINAL: GMMAT

3 under.

I don't look down the shaft I don't think. I'm gonna go check. You've got me curious....lol
I would be willing to bet you sort of do and your not even realizing it.

SwampCollie 03-31-2008 06:42 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
Alright PA since you are in a teaching mood... I'd love to reap the benefit myself.

I'm a three under shooter also... Jeff's post on having no idea what his aiming style is.... couldn't say it better myself... I have no clue... but I'm not afraid to ask... I have no one to show me this. I know that I have a habit of short/quick releasing the arrow.

So what you do is place your middle finger in the corner of your mouth and the index vane on the tip of your nose?

Do you always put your three fingers flush to the bottom of the arrow? I've noticed that at closer ranges if I shoot with my fingers an inch or so below, I can look right slam down the arrow, and I can nail what I'm shooting at, but past about 12-13 yards... all the shots go way low way fast. Is this a legitamate method or am I doing myself a diservice? Rather like using an offset faced golf club to correct a slice?

GMMAT 03-31-2008 06:44 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
[&:]I honestly dont know.....but it's going where I'm lookin'.

BowHuntingFool 03-31-2008 06:45 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
I pick a spot, CONCENTRATE, focus and when I draw come anchor, pause and release, I never even notice my arrow if I do I'm lost! I cannot look and even try to look down the arrow, I'll miss by a mile![8D]

PA Hardwoods 03-31-2008 06:52 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
ORIGINAL: SwampCollie

Alright PA since you are in a teaching mood... I'd love to reap the benefit myself.

I'm a three under shooter also... Jeff's post on having no idea what his aiming style is.... couldn't say it better myself... I have no clue... but I'm not afraid to ask... I have no one to show me this. I know that I have a habit of short/quick releasing the arrow.

So what you do is place your middle finger in the corner of your mouth and the index vane on the tip of your nose?

Do you always put your three fingers flush to the bottom of the arrow? I've noticed that at closer ranges if I shoot with my fingers an inch or so below, I can look right slam down the arrow, and I can nail what I'm shooting at, but past about 12-13 yards... all the shots go way low way fast. Is this a legitamate method or am I doing myself a diservice? Rather like using an offset faced golf club to correct a slice?
SwampCollie. I also struggle with releasing the arrow too quick sometimes. I have worked a method to make my self hold longer. It kind of goofy but it works for me. When I start my draw I say "Howard Hill" to myself then when I reach my anchor I say "Fred Bear" to myself and that allows me the extra time to focus on the arrow and my point of aim, and actually just lets my body do what I have trained it to do.

as far as my anchor's that is iexactly what I do. I put my middle finger int he corner of my mouth and the cock feather to the tip of my nose.

What you are doing with sliding your fingers up or down the string is called "string walking" it is a legitimate aiming method but illegal for most competitions. I have found that out to 20yds I can aim spot on and hit the bullseye, after that I have learned how far I need to hold High at each distance to hit the bullseye.

PA Hardwoods 03-31-2008 06:56 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
ORIGINAL: GMMAT

[&:]I honestly dont know.....but it's going where I'm lookin'.
I think your probably using a form of point of aim. Just let it develop naturally Jeff. I know some guys who use a combination of instinctive and point of aim. But take your time shoot lots of good arrows and let it develop on its own, and then you will be able to tweak it to get the desired efffects you want.

SwampCollie 03-31-2008 07:38 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
ORIGINAL: PA Hardwoods

ORIGINAL: SwampCollie

Alright PA since you are in a teaching mood... I'd love to reap the benefit myself.

I'm a three under shooter also... Jeff's post on having no idea what his aiming style is.... couldn't say it better myself... I have no clue... but I'm not afraid to ask... I have no one to show me this. I know that I have a habit of short/quick releasing the arrow.

So what you do is place your middle finger in the corner of your mouth and the index vane on the tip of your nose?

Do you always put your three fingers flush to the bottom of the arrow? I've noticed that at closer ranges if I shoot with my fingers an inch or so below, I can look right slam down the arrow, and I can nail what I'm shooting at, but past about 12-13 yards... all the shots go way low way fast. Is this a legitamate method or am I doing myself a diservice? Rather like using an offset faced golf club to correct a slice?
SwampCollie. I also struggle with releasing the arrow too quick sometimes. I have worked a method to make my self hold longer. It kind of goofy but it works for me. When I start my draw I say "Howard Hill" to myself then when I reach my anchor I say "Fred Bear" to myself and that allows me the extra time to focus on the arrow and my point of aim, and actually just lets my body do what I have trained it to do.

as far as my anchor's that is iexactly what I do. I put my middle finger int he corner of my mouth and the cock feather to the tip of my nose.

What you are doing with sliding your fingers up or down the string is called "string walking" it is a legitimate aiming method but illegal for most competitions. I have found that out to 20yds I can aim spot on and hit the bullseye, after that I have learned how far I need to hold High at each distance to hit the bullseye.
Thanks for the info!

I was semi-afraid that string walking might damage my bow from putting uneven stress on the limbs or something like that.... never know.

As long as its not illegal for hunting, I'm good to go! I don't look good in FITA pot hats anyway....face too round...ears too big...

Heck I think the rain just quit... I have flood lights on the house for a reason... I'm going out to play in the puddles.

Double Creek 03-31-2008 08:13 PM
RE: Hey Trad/compound guys.....
 
I use the same double anchor point that Rick teaches.....3 under, cock feather on nose and thumb knuckle behind my ear lobe.....

Just a tip, getting the feather to easily touch the nose works best for me using shield cut feathers.


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