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Title: split fingers for gap shooting...good?...bad?
Post by: deermaster1 on September 25, 2007, 12:29:00 PM
i have been trying the gap method and am shooting better than ever.  a deer sized target is in real trouble under 30 yards now!  my only question is that i use split fingers and anchor in the corner of my mouth and i have never seen a gap shooter do this.  i have always seen 3 under or a higher cheekbone anchor.  will i run into any problems using this in the future?  thanks for any info!
Title: Re: split fingers for gap shooting...good?...bad?
Post by: KodiakBob on September 26, 2007, 08:17:00 AM
I believe that Larry Yien shoots that way. He's not too bad. (three time IFAA Longbow World Champ).
Title: Re: split fingers for gap shooting...good?...bad?
Post by: Yellowsnake on September 26, 2007, 09:19:00 AM
I use a split finger and anchor at the corner of my mouth.  I usually shoot instinctive but I normally gap at 25 yards and beyond.  I have not noticed any problems with hitting the target.  In fact, I have been experimenting with gap shooting at shorter distances with good results.
Title: Re: split fingers for gap shooting...good?...bad?
Post by: BLACK WOLF on September 26, 2007, 04:24:00 PM
You shouldn't run into any problems at all.

Your Point On distance will usually increase by going from 3 under to split finger and if you're deadly at 30yrds. and under you're doing great.

My primary aiming techinique is Gap which has nearly become totally Instinctive and I shoot split finger with my index finger in the corner of my mouth and my Point On distance is at 90yrds.

Ray  ;)
Title: Re: split fingers for gap shooting...good?...bad?
Post by: deermaster1 on September 26, 2007, 04:31:00 PM
index finger? that pretty low and you got one  heck of a point on! i have been using middle finger/corner mouth and have about a 35 yard point on.  thats with 48 lbs and 650 gr arrows though... not bad and thanks for the info!