Another anchor point question

[Hoytman]

I shoot a split finger grip.I have always anchored 1st. finger in the corner of my mouth.  (compund and recurve)
I have heard that 2nd. finger in the corner of the mouth gives a better sight picture. So I have been trying that. But I don't shoot as well.

Should I keep working at the higher anchor point or give it up and stick with what is more comfortable??  In the long run would the higher anchor be better?

[xia_emperor]

I would stick with with what already work for you.

Then get a note book and write bow everything you have tryed or trying. mark off anyhting that does not work, that way you can keep track of everything.  

[Three Arrows]

If you shoot better with your original anchor, why foul it up using another's ways?  Everybody is built different with our limbs, musculature, facial structures, and vision.  If you experiment with different forms or methods, you must give it the time it deserves to be proficient.  Most people try it for one or two sessions and go back to their old way.  Here's my example:  I experimented with a target form this year.  Bow straight up, hold for a second or two, and release.  I still aim, draw, anchor, release.  I prefer to cant some though like I used to.  I still aim, draw, anchor, and release.  I shoot the same both ways.  The target format gives me a slight edge in accuracy, if I don't blow up before the release.  The more fluid format gives me very consistent groups but not always dead accurate.  I am good until I rush the final draw to anchor sequence.

[Chimaster]

A friend of mine is trying to change to first finger in the corner of his mouth, but is grouping his arrows high. He likes to lock his thumb behind his jaw bone so he can pause instead of snap shooting. Any answers on why his shots are high? Should he keep doing the same thing? Will his shots drop in after awhile?

                           Gary

[Molson]

His shots are high because the rear of the arrow is now lower.  Lower the rear, raise the front.  Raise the rear, lower the front.

His shots won't drop.  He will learn the new sight picture and adjust.

He should keep doing it if he feels he can benefit from it.

[Three Arrows]

If he shoots instinctive he will definitely drop his groups.  Your shoulders will like the feel of a lower anchor.  For me it was like night and day.  One finger down made a difference in shoulder alignment and strength.  My 60 pound bows feel like 40 pounders now.

[laddy]

i would say that a specific targetis not one size fits all. I need to keep my index finger under my cheek bone for head allaignment.  that puts my middle finger just behind and below the corner of my mouth against my forward bottom molar.  Your molar may be different than mine.  If you get a point on of less than 60 yards why change?  With my Pierce Point longbow it is 62 yards, with my yew it is 55 and with my Schulz it is 66yards. At 30 yards the difference between all my bows is minimal. One or two practice shots and i have the bow grooved in for the day.