Is this common
10-22-2005, 02:15 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Location: Crystal lake IL
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Is this common
I went to practice for the first time with a compound today,its a bear whitetail II(i know there is better out there but this is just my beginners bow)heres the thing i would put the pins on the target and every time i hit the release i would flinch and close my eyes,is this common or is it something that will go away in time or what can i do to fix it,i was shooting 15 yds and managed to keep the arrows on the target and only missed the target once,Ive shot recurved bows before and i dont remember having this problem,i feel like if something is going to go wrong and i close my eyes to protect them,any help
10-22-2005, 02:37 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Weatherford, TX
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RE: Is this common
Sounds like you have been used to shooting a rifle of shotgun !!!LOL!! You just need to practice and get over your flinching problem, the bow wont hurt you.. When you get your pin where you want it just start to squeeze ever so slightly on the trigger and let it be a surprise when it goes off and hold your form!!!! Practice, practice, practice!!
10-22-2005, 02:40 PM
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RE: Is this common
I agree with Tuffbroadhead and I would like to add one item. Try wearing a clear lens low profile safety glasses. This should help you get over the fear of missing up your eyes and you can keep them open???
Practice, Practice, Practice...
Practice, Practice, Practice...
10-22-2005, 02:44 PM
#4
Fork Horn
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RE: Is this common
Thanks Tuffbroadheadand Gadeerslayer,I will continue to practice and hopefully get over this little problem.
10-23-2005, 03:08 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Is this common
Sounds to me like your developing target panic. Get 10 feet from the target, draw your bow, line up your sights, close your eyes, and concentrate on squeezing the trigger. Do this at least for 500 shots or so.
10-23-2005, 09:21 PM
#9
Fork Horn
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RE: Is this common
Went out and shot a few more arrows and it seems to be going away,the more confident i become the less the flinching,thanks to all of you for the advise.I haven't tried what you said Josh but if the problem persist i will do as you stated.
10-23-2005, 10:58 PM
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RE: Is this common
ORIGINAL: Lunker hunter
i feel like if something is going to go wrong and i close my eyes to protect them,any help
i feel like if something is going to go wrong and i close my eyes to protect them,any help
You will shoot an arrow through your hand before you damage your eyes.
Feel better?
You shouldn't.
