Tink's 69
Big Bucks Special 2008
:: Register  Login ::

This is a link to the old forums.
www.buckmasters.com/forum

 Buckmasters Forums
Forums > Buckmasters Buck Talk > Bowhunting and Bow Help
Subject: new bow hunter
Prev Next
You are not authorized to post a reply.

AuthorMessages
no game - User is Offline
Button Buck
Button Buck
eatonton ga




03/01/2008 3:27 PM  
hers the problem i have im just gettin in to bow hunting. the problem im having is i find my self hittin all over the target. im only shootin at 26 yards. does anyone have any advise on how to steady my shots
tubby - User is Offline
Record Book
Record Book
Moundville,Alabama




03/01/2008 5:27 PM  
work on your form,check your sights and make sure your noc point and arrow rest is square.You may also want to have your bow tuned.Your local pro shop my be able to help you more
Tubby
The God of My Rock;He Is My Sheild;And The Horn Of My Salvation 2 Samuuel,Ch 22
frontrunner6 - User is Offline
Button Buck
Button Buck





09/14/2008 8:18 PM  
what has helped me as a new bow hunter is a kisser. It as sure made my shot a lot more consistant.
paulie - User is Offline
Button Buck
Button Buck





09/16/2008 10:34 PM  
As tubby said, go to your local pro shop. Have them watch you shoot, they should be more than willing to help you out! Good luck, let us know how you progress!!
Jenza - User is Offline
Button Buck
Button Buck

North Versailles & Mahaffey, PA




09/17/2008 9:34 PM  
I just started this year too.. and i was having the same problem for a good bit... what i noticed (for me at least) i wasn't consistent with my grip... id have open hand, closed, semi closed... and it really made my shots A LOT different. Once i finally caught on, i have really good groups now =]
Dakota Danny - User is Offline
4-Pointer
4-Pointer





09/17/2008 11:30 PM  
Another possibility is loose sights...every shot jostling things around...make sure things are tight, then get to the shop for some work...
rnwinter - User is Offline
Spike
Spike

Texas




09/18/2008 10:15 AM  
I gotta second or third what the other guys said and suggest you go to your local archery shop and get some pointers. I know that one problem I had was gripping the bow after I'd made my draw. Its kind of an odd thing, but when you grip the bow during your shot you have a tendency to torque the bow as you release the arrow. Its not much, but it is plenty to deflect your shot. If you can get a hand loop and open your hand after the draw, your bow will be doing all the aiming and you'll get more consistant shots. This is only one pointer, and there are lots others....so go to that bow shop and get some lessons...:)
dhart - User is Offline
Button Buck
Button Buck





09/18/2008 12:46 PM  
Repeatability and confidence is the key to tight groups. All of the suggestions above are about that very thing. Having the same stance, draw, anchor point, release sequence is the key to accuracy. Your local pro shop will have all the bells, whistles and advice you need to tighten up those groups.

Also, know that hunting is different than target shooting. you may not have time, space or ability to get into a perfect shooting stance. Practice shooting from all the positions you may find yourself in when in whatever stand/blind you are using. Confidence will build from that, and so will the meat in your freezer.
slayer_1993 - User is Offline
Button Buck
Button Buck





09/19/2008 7:04 PM  

First of all I would only work on shooting at max 20 yrds to start, possibly 10. And if that doesnt work then go to the proshop.

GONE HUNTIN'!
You are not authorized to post a reply.
Forums > Buckmasters Buck Talk > Bowhunting and Bow Help > new bow hunter

U.S. Army

Advanced Deer Diary

Sign up for Tip of the Week

Name:
Email:
Copyright 2008 by Buckmasters LTD.