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Offline CASE

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« on: July 08, 2004, 05:04:48 PM »
IVE A PROBLEM ...  I SHOOT . GREAT THEN MY ARROWS GO TO THE RIGHT A COUPLE OF SHOTS   THEN IT CLEARS UP    THEN I SHOT TO THE RIGHT AGAIN  FOR A FEW TARGETS ,, ANY ANSWERS ?????//      MY SET UP IS 2213.... 24        INCHES AT 60# WITH A  75 GR TIP AND 4 INCH FEATHERS   [/b]

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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2004, 06:43:30 PM »
Case:

First would you please use upper and lower case letters?  It is easier to read and on the internet, using upper case letters is considered shouting.

Thanks :D

1.  I would check over the bow first and make sure that everything is tight and nothing is moving at all. (Rest, sights...)

2.  Number your arrows with a marker and make sure that it is not the same arrows all the time.  Shoot at a target where you can mark on the target, the number of each arrow nect to the impact hole. Could be a bent arrow(s).

3.  Make sure that you do everything exactly the same every time. Bow grip, sight picture, follow through, anchor point.......

4.  If all else fails have someone watch you or record yourself shooting and see if they can pick up what your doing wrong.

Just some starting points.  I bought a BowTech this year and about returned it till I took one step at a time and worked out the bugs. I can now shoot 4-6" groups at 50 yards with out a problem.  Moose look out!

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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2004, 11:20:00 AM »
Is your bow string hitting your clothes or arm?  Are you getting your site pin to the same spot on the target everytime (left and right).  Sometimes without realizing it we can actually have the tip of the site pin too far one direction when we release.  Are you shooting with both eyes open or one eye open.  If with both eyes open are you aiming with your dominant eye.  I have seen guys have this problem because they are right handed but left eye dominant and never paid attention if they had their left eye closed or not on every shot. :eek:

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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2004, 03:06:11 PM »
Sounds like your torking your bow.Try shooting your bow with a open hand.[bow nesteld between thumb and muscle of first finger.]Make sure you have your bow sling on and you use it.Try it ,it does make a difference.Also how long have you shot your bow ?.It may be the string also,but from what you said i dought it.Seems like you hold it one way then change something,even a slite difference in holding is all it takes.pan.

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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2004, 04:22:18 PM »
All the info. given is good. Eye dominance and all. I would guess torque in your grip. Form is everything! If you get tired, stop shooting all your doing is hurting your form or developing bad habits. Right now I only shoot 18 or 24 arrows a session, usually every other day. Make sure you follow through, keep your bow arm up after the shot. It is sometimes so easy for a skilled archer to watch you and see what you are doing wrong.
 You did not mention wether you shot with a release or fingers. Years ago I shot with my fingers and found I would more less pinch the nock and cause the arrow to be off. A finger tab solved that problem. I now use a release and have never looked back.
 The more you shoot, the more you will get to know your equipment. I found that Easton's website has some very good info. on tuning your bow and other info. Get those bugs out now! Don't wait until the last minute.
Good Shooting,
Stan