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Title: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: GMMAT on April 05, 2009, 11:38:00 AM

I shot a not so stellar round of 3D yesterday, and the biggest revelation that came from it was my inconsistency RE: windage.  I can live with elevation errors.  Windage errors are hard pills to swallow.

I realize I'm a pretty fledgling trad shooter, but I also realize I'm not using back tension as much as I should (if any, honestly), and I'm letting my bow hand drift.  

I'm checking alignment prior to beginning my draw, so I don't think that's it.

I'm gonna blank bail for a few weeks and see what happens.

Any thoughts any of you guys have would be appreciated.

Sincerely,

Jeff

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: reddogge on April 05, 2009, 12:34:00 PM

Jeff,
I have the same problems sometimes and I think I can nail it down to two things with me:

Failure to pull through on my release using my back (get tired at the end or stiff at the beginning of the session).

Failure to concentrate.

HTH.

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: BONE on April 09, 2009, 12:34:00 PM

Jeff, evaluate your grip,when I have a flyer it is usually because of a grip issue.(read not concentrating)-------------Bone

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: WestTnMan on April 09, 2009, 02:22:00 PM

I always correct my windage problems by remembering to keep pushing my bow hand at the target. After the release, keep your bow hand "on target" until the arrow hits. Sounds like you are either not keeping the bow arm on target or you are "peeking" to watch where the arrow goes. Either way you are moving your bow arm.

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: GMMAT on April 09, 2009, 03:22:00 PM

Im working on both of those things, right now, guys (since I posted that).  I've been BB shooting and working on my grip and BT.

So far, so good.

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: Ross on April 20, 2009, 12:20:00 AM

Get a copy of Jay Kidwell's book,"Instinctive
Archery Insights".Good information and it's a good
read too.
Ross

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: Bird Dog on April 22, 2009, 09:02:00 AM

I find that most of my windage problems occur when I let my anchor point move ever so slightly away from my face. It happens mostly when I shoot my heavier bows.

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: GMMAT on May 01, 2009, 10:19:00 AM

I'm slinging several (80?) arrows a day......all from 40yds. I'm working on nothing but making sure my bow hand moves towards the target on every shot. My thinking is (and it's proven to be true), when I do this, my windage flyers diminish, tremendously.

Now this isn't world-class, by any means, but from 40yds....at my experience level....I'll take it. This is my 3rd end of 10 arrows. 1st end was not as good. 2nd end was similar.

At where I am in trad shooting, I'll take it. The target is 20"x20"......but the elevation inconsistencies don't bother me, at all. I figure they'll come, with experience.

If your form is correct (my opinion), windage should be a constant. I have a LONG ways to go, but I'm satisfied with this, at that yardage.

 

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I always correct my windage problems by remembering to keep pushing my bow hand at the target.

That's good stuff, WTM....and I appreciate it.

Again....not great....but I'v only been shooting, seriously, for a few months.

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Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: Bird Dog on May 01, 2009, 02:56:00 PM

Just my opinion, but I would practice at a much shorter distance--10 to 15 yds. Get good consistency and then start to increase distance.

Title: Re: Windage should be a constant.
Post by: GMMAT on May 01, 2009, 04:12:00 PM

Different strokes.  10-15 yds don't show me the form errors.