Gap, Instinctive, split vision, all of the above

[Indian Creek]

Hello everyone. I know from the shoots Ive been to that there are some excellent Trad. shooters on this board and was wondering what sighting/shooting method you are using. Ive played with it all but keep coming back to instinctive because it seems to work best for me when hunting. I visualize the arrow arc, focus on the spot and let my release happen when everything is still. Past 30ish I change to split vision. Would like to hear what others are doing. Thanks for any comments

[Samiel2d]

i just started shooting archery period... roughly 5-6 months tops, and i shoot both a recurve and compound. when i shoot the recurve i find myself picking a spot that i believe the arrow will hit, when i anchor and look down the arrow im usually about 3-4ft to the right of the target. i slowly bring the bow onto the target, for some reason i dont really stop the bow when i release, i just sorta pause for a split second. i even do this w/ my compound, dunno why but it works. i can get fairly small groups w/ the recurve (4-6" groups) with the compound the groups are alot tighter, typically under 3". most of the shooting i do is 20-30 yards w/ both bows. my first real "traditional" bow will be here next weekish so i'll see how it goes w/ a longbow w/ a 60# draw @ 28"

[Wayne Meuir]

Watch the best shooters at the tournaments you attend and pay close attention to how they shoot. There is a reason most of them are good. They do everything the same way shot after shot. Pay close attention to their bow hand, it will almost always be very, very still when they release. Sometimes you can get away with a sloppy release if your bow hand is very still. Not so much if your bow hand is moving all over the place when you loose the arrow.

Wayne

[Deb]

Instinctive, 3 under, never look at the arrow only the spot I've chosen for point of impact.

[Tubby]

Instinctive, 3 under, never look at the arrow only the spot I've chosen for point of impact.

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[Cottonwood]

Originally Posted by Deb
Instinctive, 3 under, never look at the arrow only the spot I've chosen for point of impact.

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[Ol Man]

Don't know just pull up and shoot - hope I hit what it was I am aiming at!

[Kingslayer]

I do alittle of everything.

[Deb]

I do alittle of everything.

Like Wayne said in post #3- You have to do the same thing shot after shot. Both hands have to be still like a rock at release. Never take your eye off of your spot.

[Kingslayer]

Like Wayne said in post #3- You have to do the same thing shot after shot. Both hands have to be still like a rock at release. Never take your eye off of your spot.

I hear ya deb, Sometimes I get going alittle to fast..And have to put the brakes on myself...I always have a spot picked out..and locked on too, They just dont always go where I tell them to go..ha ha

[txpitdog]

The method that I've found comes most naturally to me is to draw, anchor, focus on the target, release, then spend 20 minutes digging through st. Augustine grass trying to find my arrow.

[Deb]

Ok, lets walk through the steps of building a shot. Point your bow arm at the target. Now look down and check out the rest of your body. Are your hips straight, or are they in a slightly diagonal position? Are your feet directly under your hip bones or are they spread out everywhere? Are your feet in the same position or is one pointing forward and one pointing the same way as your bow arm? Stand up straight. Shoulders, hips and feet lined up and square with one another. Now pick a tiny spot on the target and stare a hole in it - don't take your eye off your spot. Now begin your draw. Slow and smooottth for now. Anchor. Count 1 (just for now) Release and FREEZE until your arrow is in the target. There are many excellent archers who do it differently and I have no problem with that. I'm just saying that this is the way I build a shot.

[Samiel2d]

The method that I've found comes most naturally to me is to draw, anchor, focus on the target, release, then spend 20 minutes digging through st. Augustine grass trying to find my arrow.

lmfao, i know that feeling!!! it was funny last night my fiance was shooting my recurve. when she started shooting i spent more time hunting for the sticks she was shooting.. about an hr later she was hitting the target 5 out of 6 times. a little trick that i use to find arrows is to wait until night, use the light from my sight, the nocks and vanes literally glow under the light and it makes finding arrows ALOT easier.

[Indian Creek]

Thanks for the details Deb! I use a similar routine but hold for a two count and visualize the arrow flight/arc just before drawing. Having a routine and doing every step in a precise repeatable manner seems to be critical.

[JEFFRO]

guess I'm different. i'v allways had good vision, i see everything in front of my eye's.
but i do concentrate on a spot..... all way's figured if ya shoot instinctive, ya should be able to close your eyes and hit bull's-eye's... now that's instinctive

jmho
jeffro

now my son is a natural. pistol. rifle. or bow, he shoot's it WELL...
but is it god given talent, or good breeding...