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Old 09-14-2005 | 05:26 AM
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Default shooting inconsistencies

Looking for a bit of help...
I started off my shooting this year with great groups (1st 3 arrows shot - 2 touching & the other 2" away). For the first month things were going smoothly. For the past few weeks I can't seem to get groups tight (originally my 3 arrow goups would be 2"-5" - now they are 8"-12"). I can shoot one arrow and it will be good, then try a group and they will scatter (not all the time but more so than not).

Do you think the bow is a bit out of tune?? The bow is a year old, could string stretch be an issue. Or is it just me and bad habits showing (and I do have bad habits, but normally shoot well despite them). Just I go to a range or have someone watch me to see what I may be doing wrong??

Getting a little frustrated a (and losing confidence). Season starts in a month. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 09-14-2005 | 05:57 AM
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Put the bow down and take a break from shooting. You may be shooting too much and as you stated, your bad habits are showing up. You may have a case of target panic going on. Take a couple of days off and when you pick it up again take your time and make sure everything is right: consistent grip, solid anchor and allow the pin to float. Don't squeeze the trigger until everything is right and when it is SQUEEEEEZ the trigger and follow through trying to hold the pin on target.

I found that if I start shooting inconsistent, by doing this it helps a lot. Remember in the woods it is the first shot that counts because in most cases it is your only so concentrate on drilling it on your first shot and if you do follow the same routine and drill it again.

Good luck to you!!!
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