what to do in a hurry?

[Ian johnson]

ok I have traded or sold all my bows accept one, a reverse handle massie longbow, its a little more wieght than I am used to, can stack arrows at 10 yards but past that the arrows go where ever, I have two bows that should be on there way, but dont know if I will get them before the season starts, what should I do to help with my form, any tips?

[wislnwings]

Ian it really depends on your shooting style.  I shoot instinctive, by feel.  I pick a spot and concentrate on it, draw my bow, and when my brain says the time is right, I release.  If the shot does not feel "right", I don't take it.  The way I work up with any new bow is to shoot one arrow at 10 yards.  Then move back a few steps and shoot another.  Then back a few more steps and shoot another.  I keep this up until I hit a range where I do not consistently hit.  My max comfortable range with most of my bows is 30 yards.  With that in mind I set most of my stands and ground blinds up with a max 25 yard shot distance in mind.  For example, I very rarely set a stand on the edge of a food plot or field.  I prefer to set my stand on a trail back off the edge of the field in an area where the longest shot I will be offered is 25 yards or less.

[freeman]

There's no "quick" fix. How many more pounds does your bow pull than what you're used too?

[Ian johnson]

8 pounds

[Ian johnson]

I think its my form, just need some tips to improve form

[b.glass]

My biggest problem with consistance at longer ranges is keeping my bow arm solid. I have to REMEBER to push through my shot because it is not second nature yet. I wish someone could tell me how to get it to be second nature.

[Danny Rowan]

8 POUNDS IS A BUNCH. Start pulling the bow to anchor with no arrow on the string and hold as long as you can. Do this several times a day, you will build up quick.

Once you are comfortable with the weight you shooting should get better.

Danny

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Some of you may need to avert your eyes or block your ears as you read this:

See what happens if you play around with using your arrow tip as a reference. It might not work for you, but it's worth a crack.

As one of the Wensels wrote, "There's no shame in aiming!"

[Ian johnson]

Ben aiming made my shooting a lot better thanks a bunch