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Tips for steadying my bow once drawn
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:18 pm
You guys have any tips for steadying while shooting with a bow?? I'm a fairly new bow hunter and can make the shot I want about 5 times out of 10. However, sometimes I have a hard time keeping the bow steady. Is there anything I can do besides practice more? I've heard trying to place the bow in the palm of your hand can help?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:29 pm to LSUfootball222
shoot more to build the muscles used.
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:31 pm to LSUfootball222
Shoot more to build strength, or lower the draw weight a bit.
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:32 pm to LSUfootball222
practice, practice, practice.
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:32 pm to wiltznucs
quote:
lower the draw weight a bit.
assuming this is a compound bow, lowering the draw weight won't make much of a difference with the let off.
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:35 pm to Hermit Crab
quote:
assuming this is a compound bow, lowering the draw weight won't make much of a difference with the let off.
Your arm isnt tired from holding at full draw when the let off has kicked in, its tired from the act of getting to full draw and thats where lowering the draw weight can help..
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:38 pm to wiltznucs
Thanks, ive been practicing. Just been watching a lot of hunting shows during the holidays and they make it look easy. Practice sounds like the best answer though. I just dont want to be practicing bad habits
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:39 pm to LSUfootball222
Do you even lift brah?
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:42 pm to Grunt Actual
here and there. Im not saying my arm shakes uncontrollably, i'd just like to get it as steady as possible.
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:43 pm to LSUfootball222
1. make sure to use same anchor point, EVERY time.
2. relax holding hand, maybe leave hand slightly open, keep wrist strap fairly tight and let fall forward.
3. Try not completely locking your holding arm.
4. Breathe normally.
5. YES, practice alot.
6. NO, don't shoot alot of arrows at one session. I always tried to shoot about 5 a day, and make 5 "perfect killing" shots.
2. relax holding hand, maybe leave hand slightly open, keep wrist strap fairly tight and let fall forward.
3. Try not completely locking your holding arm.
4. Breathe normally.
5. YES, practice alot.
6. NO, don't shoot alot of arrows at one session. I always tried to shoot about 5 a day, and make 5 "perfect killing" shots.
Posted on 12/26/12 at 2:51 pm to LSUfootball222
just messin with you manPosted on 12/26/12 at 9:55 pm to Grunt Actual
biggest problem I see with newbs that are self taught is they grip the bow too tight... and some even close their grip...a big no no IMO
just remember the seven steps and be consistent in your anchor point...
Draw
Anchor
Aim
Push
Pull
Squeeze(trigger)or release
Follow through
just remember the seven steps and be consistent in your anchor point...
Draw
Anchor
Aim
Push
Pull
Squeeze(trigger)or release
Follow through
Posted on 12/26/12 at 10:00 pm to LSUfootball222
I use a back pressure release . I had a bad tendency to kinda lean into my shot . It really makes you get into better shooting habits . Just my opinion and it helped me
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:45 am to Grunt Actual
Don't drink the night before.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 9:49 am to Uncs
it's already been stated, but there isn't a sub for daily practice, even if it's only 15-20 shots a day. You'll end up with better technique and a better archer.
When I first started shooting bows (albeit I was 12) I tired out quickly because I couldn't really grasp push/pull at the same time, and was just trying to muscle back the string with my right arm.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to drop the draw weight a few pounds until you are comfortable with a technique/muscle memory
When I first started shooting bows (albeit I was 12) I tired out quickly because I couldn't really grasp push/pull at the same time, and was just trying to muscle back the string with my right arm.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to drop the draw weight a few pounds until you are comfortable with a technique/muscle memory
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