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Old 06-01-2004 | 11:07 AM
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When shooting your bow do you look at your sight or your target? I have heard it both ways but wasnt sure which one you sould really do. thanks for the help
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Old 06-01-2004 | 11:09 AM
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don't know if I am right or wrong, but I look at the target, and naturally you can see the sight on it, like I am looking thru the sight.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 11:09 AM
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Target, you can't hit what you aren't looking at.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 11:16 AM
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thanks for the help guys iv always looked at the sight but will try looking at the target from now on.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 11:19 AM
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Default RE: sight or target?

I think I tend to focus more on the sight pin though the target does look blurry in the background. I have not thought about it lately but can see where focusing on the target and letting the pin instinctively center itself may be the better route to follow.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 12:19 PM
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Make sure you are shooting with both eyes open and focus on the target. You will find it much easier to shoot. At first use one eye to get level and open your second once you have. Pretty soon you won't even have to think about it.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 12:21 PM
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Target and let the pin start to fade over center.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 12:55 PM
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If you are shooting a pin and peep site method, focus on your site pin.

If you shoot pin and no peep, focus on your target.

If you don't shoot pins, focus on your target.
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Old 06-01-2004 | 12:59 PM
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ORIGINAL: MA Jay

If you are shooting a pin and peep site method, focus on your site pin.

I shoot like that but I focus on the target. Is this wrong?
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Old 06-01-2004 | 01:19 PM
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Target only, both eye's open! If you look at you sight the target will become blurry. Also you can't follow through with the shoot when focusing on the sight. With just one eye open you can't see your arrow flying strait or fish taling.
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