Ready to fling some arrows !

[Ron Meloni]

No fair, I want that bow back. Wish I could shoot that well. Good job, looks like you're enjoying the bow.

[Ron]

I would say your off and running. Those shots look really good.

[deer99hunter]

No fair, I want that bow back. Wish I could shoot that well. Good job, looks like you're enjoying the bow.

no no no , ain't gonna happen just came back in from shooting, fingertips are about to bleed the glove I bought is a little too small, so I've been shooting bare fingered. Better quit until I can go get another. I did notice CMSackett uses what looks like a leather work glove ??

[muzzlebrake]

What is that suspicious looking plant in the lower right of the pic?
Not that I have ever seen a plant that looked similar to that

[deer99hunter]

My chiffalier (sp) ?

[deer99hunter]

I would say your off and running. Those shots look really good.

Thanks Ron , and thanks for the invite to shoot with ya I'm shooting from 10 yards and it's coming together pretty good. I'm sure added distance is gonna be tough tho

[Ron Meloni]

What is that suspicious looking plant in the lower right of the pic?
Not that I have ever seen a plant that looked similar to that

Now that's funny right there.

[deer99hunter]

Now what on earth drew your attention to that plant,hmmm ?? :sly: My mother always warned about porch shoppers, I just didn't figure ya'll were for real

[Yononindo]

Congrats on your shooting from Europe.


Either you learn very quickly - you are very talented - probably both ....

but then again - with the help of great people here giving you good instructions on how to do it right ... it makes it alot easier

Keep shooting straight.


Happy trails

Daniel

[deer99hunter]

Congrats on your shooting from Europe.


Either you learn very quickly - you are very talented - probably both ....

but then again - with the help of great people here giving you good instructions on how to do it right ... it makes it alot easier

Keep shooting straight.


Happy trails

Daniel

Thanks Daniel, and the next time you come to the States look me up.I understand you would like to do a little bow fishing ?

[caughtandhobble]

Patrick,

OK, Popeye the first rule of thumb always leave your closest arrows to the center
of the target then shot some more and pull the bad ones until it looks like you have a half inch group. Then always say that you're shooting at 40 yards...

Looks like your shooting great brother, on a serious note. Someone mentioned healthy shooting on here a while back. You're using way to many muscles, bend at the waste a little and pull back with three then drop or relax one and keep your elbow in line with your arrow. If you keep pulling with two fingers you're going to have knuckles that match mine and that's not bragging rites, Uncle Arthritis will visit and he's never in any hurry to leave. Looks like you are well on your way to becoming a great shot, I think that you're a natural brother!!!!

[deer99hunter]

Patrick,

OK, Popeye the first rule of thumb always leave your closest arrows to the center
of the target then shot some more and pull the bad ones until it looks like you have a half inch group. Then always say that you're shooting at 40 yards...

Looks like your shooting great brother, on a serious note. Someone mentioned healthy shooting on here a while back. You're using way to many muscles, bend at the waste a little and pull back with three then drop or relax one and keep your elbow in line with your arrow. If you keep pulling with two fingers you're going to have knuckles that match mine and that's not bragging rites, Uncle Arthritis will visit and he's never in any hurry to leave. Looks like you are well on your way to becoming a great shot, I think that you're a natural brother!!!!

Too Funny

Popeye, I love it ! Yes sir, I've been pulling with three then relaxing my ring finger . However, I do need to get a little more insight on bending at the waist ? Can anyone point me to an illustration of what would be considered a " proper " form ?

[Phillip Fields]

Ok Mrs Deb, my wife, Theresa Jo, hooked me up with some professional photography Isn't it funny how phonecameras make me look old, short, and fat ?

Your elbow is definitely too high. You should pretty much have a straight line from bow arm across drawing arm. It looks like you're not getting any back tension. If you get proper back tension it should drop your drawing elbow. As you get to full draw, try to touch your shoulder blades together. This will lower your elbow and make more of a straight line from bow arm through drawing arm.

[deer99hunter]

Your elbow is definitely too high. You should pretty much have a straight line from bow arm across drawing arm. It looks like you're not getting any back tension. If you get proper back tension it should drop your drawing elbow. As you get to full draw, try to touch your shoulder blades together. This will lower your elbow and make more of a straight line from bow arm through drawing arm.

Thanks PF , will try that today