Trad Gang
Main Boards => The Shooters FORM Board => Topic started by: Bullfrog 1 on November 25, 2010, 01:10:00 PM
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I have always been what I call a split vision type of shooter but I usually pretty much pre-aim. On the last few animals I shot I came to full draw and then "aimed" or picked my spot. This seems to work especially if there head is behind a tree or such? Any thoughts. BILL
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I find that if I look at the arrow tip at all I mess up the shot. I do see the arrow in the peripheral vision, but I just concentrate on the spot all goes very well. I must add in that is on targets as I haven't had a Trad kill in 13 yrs., recent reconvert from wheelers just 2yrs ago.
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If it works for you then stick with what works. I shoot instinctive myself or a hybrid Hill type shooting system I guess. I see my hand arrow bow and target all at the same time. I see less of my arrow and more of my spot when I shoot.
I think we all have a sight picture that our brain is able to recognize when all is right. I know when I shoot at a animal my swing draw is less pronounced it is more of point my hand at the spot and draw straight back. I guess I do this without thinking in a effort to remain undetected by the game I am hunting.
If it works for you I would not change a thing. Good luck.
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Njloco and SC Hunter are describing the paragraph above that starts with 'The key..' they have discovered IT.
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I pretty much just look at the spot on the deers side as I draw and let it go as soon as I hit anchor. Once I make the decision to shoot an animal the rest just happens kinda in one motion. It doesn't matter how you do it as long as the arrow ends up where you wanted it.
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Originally posted by waknstak IL:
I pretty much just look at the spot on the deers side as I draw and let it go as soon as I hit anchor. Once I make the decision to shoot an animal the rest just happens kinda in one motion. It doesn't matter how you do it as long as the arrow ends up where you wanted it.
I do it the same way. It works for me.
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I do the same as waknstak and Night Wing. If I think about it I generally miss. d;^)
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If I aim after coming to full draw I miss, so basically do it the same as throwing a foot ball.
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Im with Bjorn....if I aim or over think my shot I can't hit the broad side of a barn! Just concentrate on the spot an let er rip!
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Intentionally deviating from your practised adressing of the target and shot execution, significantly devalues practise sessions.
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I come to full draw and then aim for targets or hunting...Van
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Same as Van - probably not as well. :)
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I point my bow when I shoot. Aiming is for rifles.
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Some aim-draw-anchor-release(like me)
Others draw-anchor-aim-release.
Find which one works best for you and run with it.
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Same as Terry ,bow is already up and looking at target ,draw, anchor and release . dont even think of anything else during that process , practice is for thinking and working on form . during the hunt you dont want to think about anchor ,form, or "aiming". just let it happen !
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I get the bow up and start positioning on the target or the animal. Then final position during the last couple of inches of the draw so when I get to my anchor I release and continue to pull on thru.
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If it works keep doing it..As for me if I see the point of my arrow I would be better off throwing my bow at at the critter
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When shotgunning for bunny or grouse you point the barrel while concentrating on the prey. Same way I do it with an arrow. It's there, under my eye, but I'm focusing on where I want the arrow to end up.
I can't say I'm not aware of it, 'cause for certain I'd notice if I tried to shoot a deer without the arrow. I definately take the vertical position with my right eye while the left tells my bow arm where to be.
Subconsciously through much practice.
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Thinking is my problem
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Thinking is my problem
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What does split vision shooter mean?
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I release when my arrow is on target. If that's when I come to anchor, great. If I have to wait a few seconds to get there, than I'll do that.
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Originally posted by coachA:
What does split vision shooter mean?
I'll give it a shot. Gap shooting is focusing on the tip of the arrow and the target and aiming by knowing what the gap between the target and the tip should be for a given distance.
My understanding of split vision is this: The line of sight is one line. The line the arrow points along is another. Split vision is adjusting the line of the arrow to some imaginary spot above or below the target in your line of sight. i.e. If the arrow had a lazer pointed straight ahead out the tip - where would that dot be showing up if the target was two-dimensional on a flat surface?
But I may be wrong. Every time I read H.Hills description of it in Hunting The Hard Way I get more confused.
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use what works best for you.....like some have said ...when I decide to shoot, I just look at the spot I need to hit......never look or think of anything else.....works for me on game because I stink at shooting 3-D.....