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How many of you are like me and when you hit your anchor point, (mine is middle finger in the corner of the mouth) immediately release?
I have not had any luck with a static release or holding for a while. I seem to creep up when I hold or draw. I also get a better release when I pick a spot, draw, anchor and release. Ken
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Ken i don't hold either draw pick a spot and let it go i shoot tighter groups especially at longer ranges!
with my saluki longbow i can shoot 4 to 5" groups at 20 yds consistantly snap shooting,with my first arrow yesterday at 42 yds i drilled the kill zone!
i too have trouble getting off the string after holding and shoot left i know from not pulling thru the shot no apologies here i shoot quick lol
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I pick my spot, draw and hold the anchor for 2 maybe 3 seconds before releasing. I find after shooting alot I do have a tendcy to creep forward slightly.
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I pick a spot, then when I hit anchor I concentrate on my spot for 2 to 3 seconds, I then slowly complete expansion drawing another 1/2 to 3/4 inch and that triggers my realese, I had very bad target panic for 20 some years, and shooting like that cured me, I am very accurate with this shooting style, I'd say 8 inches @ 25 yards, I shoot 3 under, and have been shooting in this manner for about 6 months, I started by blind bail shooting in my basement over the winter. I learned most of what helped me after finding this site last fall, it has been a real God send! It is great fun once again to be able to shoot without target panic!
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Draw, anchor and release is pretty much all one motion for me. I anchor the middle finger in the corner of my mouth. I release as soon as I get to anchor.
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All one motion fairly quick like a snap shot or slow snap shots works to about 20 yd. for me, but after that I do more of a very slow draw, anchor short of full draw, and then expand for the shot. I never really stop, but just make the last part very very slow and about 2-3 seconds. If I stop and try to start again for the shot I tend to be inconsistent on release follow-through.
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It seems like my anchoring and releasing time is directly proportionate to how far away the target is. It is not the case on every shot, but for a large majority. I just know if I try to force it and shoot fast, I generally miss.
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I draw get everything together and then release..takes about a 3 second hold at least.
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How quickly you release after hitting anchor is not important. What is important is going through all the steps of your shot, in order.
Getting something out of order like releasing before completely hitting anchor will mess up your shot.
It's also better to not relax when you hit anchor. Relaxing results in creeping. Imagine drawing your bow to anchor as blowing up a balloon. When you hit anchor, don't let any air out of the balloon.
Some can do this quickly, others need a second or two to get things collected. Neither is right or wrong, just what works best for you.
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Ken I'm with you amigo!! If I point at a dog in the neighbors yard...I just do it! I don't take extra time to refine my index finger's location. I partially draw a bow and finish the draw with my bow arm fully extended and eyes locked on target, all in one continuous motion...that way when I find anchor, release follows approximately 1/2 second later, This is a very accurate and consistant form of shooting for me. I watched Fred Asbell's video and he does this as well. With bow shooting..it's whatever works best for you...but for me to hold and try and somehow "refine" my aim would definately feel alien to me. I'm already staring right at my target and arm is pointing there accordingly.....if it works....do it.....my opinion.....john
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quote:Originally posted by rnharris: i can shoot 4 to 5" groups at 20 yds consistantly snap shooting
Have you ever shot a 300 round, after 60 arrows this give a pretty good indicator of what kind of groups an Archer can shoot, I can shoot 4" groups if I shot 2 or 3 arrows at 20 yards but 300 round under tourney conditions tells a totally different story about my grouping ability.
Snap shooting seems to work for this short range 3D\Hunting game but I've yet to see anybody do it with any success in an IFAA 3D\Field arena where the 3D's are set to 60y and Field targets to 80y
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Guys......lets remember, this is a HUNTING site, not target archery. I've had to 'clean up' several posts. Also, make sure you read the posting guidlines at the top of the forum.
Also, if you have to slam another method to build up your own....find another forum to post on. It wont be tolerated here.
Thanks.
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Funny about the reminder that this is a hunting site. Recently I've had to remind myself that "hey, I don't shoot tourneys, I shoot animals" because I was becoming concerned with my 30-40 yard shooting abilities, i.e. I can't shoot very well at all at those distances! I'm a hunter and I'd rather be good at the dirty work up close so I went back and instead of trying to shoot 40 yards I'm practicing 20 and under but from all sorts of crazy positions. Wife thinks I've lost it.
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