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<blockquote data-quote="Oklahomabassin" data-source="post: 1619934" data-attributes="member: 1546"><p>Ridgehunter has a several good points. Its pretty late and I am not going to elaborate on all of them. But remember the farther you are from the deer, the more time the deer can move before your arrow gets there. Regardless of if it jumps or squats from the sound of the bow or just moves from natural urge. So at 30 yards if you are shooting a 6 inch group, and the deer squatted 4 inches at the sound, you could be quite low. </p><p></p><p>Some things to be really watching when practicing: Form, Anchor Point, Release, Follow through, Don't tight grip the bow.</p><p></p><p>Form-make sure you try and be as repetitive as you can. Hold the bow the same. All the other points are part of correct form. </p><p></p><p>Anchor point-This depends on style of release used, if a release is used, but if you put your pointer finger knuckle at the base of your ear, make sure you do this every time. If you don't, it will vary impact. Some people use different variations of anchor point, and that is fine, just be consistent.</p><p></p><p>Release-This also varies because of release style. But you shouldn't have to jerk to let your arrow fly, it should be a smooth fluid motion. </p><p></p><p>Grip- I would rather call it HOLD. Because if you wrap your fingers around the bow to grip it, you are more likely to torque the bow. (turn it by bending the wrist) This will cause your arrows to impact right or left generally. Let the bow rest in the fork of your hand as you draw, keep your fingers loose and relaxed. </p><p></p><p>Follow through-Upon release don't try and grip your bow quickly, don't jerk it down to see arrow hit. Let the bow rock forward and smoothly close your hand. </p><p></p><p>Many many good archers, can't shoot groups at 20 yards without ruining fletchings, nocks, and sometimes arrows. Many have the same problem at 30 yards. I wouldn't be comfortable shooting at a deer without being able to group within 3.5 inches. Take your standard 16 oz solo cup, (you know the kind all the kids carry around at a keg party) hold the big end against your target and take a black magic marker and make circles. You can make a 1" solid colored circle in the middle for an aiming point. If you can consistently put an arrow in that 3.5" circle at a given yardage, you should be DEADLY on deer. That given, remember the farther out, the more time a deer has to react (MOVE) before arrow gets there. </p><p></p><p>Ok, so I lied about not elaborating.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oklahomabassin, post: 1619934, member: 1546"] Ridgehunter has a several good points. Its pretty late and I am not going to elaborate on all of them. But remember the farther you are from the deer, the more time the deer can move before your arrow gets there. Regardless of if it jumps or squats from the sound of the bow or just moves from natural urge. So at 30 yards if you are shooting a 6 inch group, and the deer squatted 4 inches at the sound, you could be quite low. Some things to be really watching when practicing: Form, Anchor Point, Release, Follow through, Don't tight grip the bow. Form-make sure you try and be as repetitive as you can. Hold the bow the same. All the other points are part of correct form. Anchor point-This depends on style of release used, if a release is used, but if you put your pointer finger knuckle at the base of your ear, make sure you do this every time. If you don't, it will vary impact. Some people use different variations of anchor point, and that is fine, just be consistent. Release-This also varies because of release style. But you shouldn't have to jerk to let your arrow fly, it should be a smooth fluid motion. Grip- I would rather call it HOLD. Because if you wrap your fingers around the bow to grip it, you are more likely to torque the bow. (turn it by bending the wrist) This will cause your arrows to impact right or left generally. Let the bow rest in the fork of your hand as you draw, keep your fingers loose and relaxed. Follow through-Upon release don't try and grip your bow quickly, don't jerk it down to see arrow hit. Let the bow rock forward and smoothly close your hand. Many many good archers, can't shoot groups at 20 yards without ruining fletchings, nocks, and sometimes arrows. Many have the same problem at 30 yards. I wouldn't be comfortable shooting at a deer without being able to group within 3.5 inches. Take your standard 16 oz solo cup, (you know the kind all the kids carry around at a keg party) hold the big end against your target and take a black magic marker and make circles. You can make a 1" solid colored circle in the middle for an aiming point. If you can consistently put an arrow in that 3.5" circle at a given yardage, you should be DEADLY on deer. That given, remember the farther out, the more time a deer has to react (MOVE) before arrow gets there. Ok, so I lied about not elaborating. [/QUOTE]
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