Different aiming style = different point of impact?

[Rossco7002]

Recently I've been working on form a lot and I've also been doing some more deliberate aiming. I have notice that if I bore a hole into my target the whole way through the draw I will release soon after hitting anchor. I'd like to be more accurate but I'm usually very good for elevation in using this style.

If I wait until I hit full draw and then start to consciously aim I am at anchor for much longer and my vision tends to drift to the point of my arrow to set wind age and elevation. For some reason this causes the arrow to move up slightly towards the target. I then bring it down until my brain says we're on target and make my shot. This method is great for my left/right accuracy but I have a distinct tendency to shoot high.

I'm not consciously gap shooting when I do this, just much more aware of the arrow in relation to the target.

Any thoughts on why this might happen and what I can do to fix it.

[Rossco7002]

Anyone? Lol

[reddogge]

I look at my target but draw the bow with the arrow in the approximate attitude I release it in, neither too high or too low. I used to draw with the arrow high and lower it but tended to overshoot a lot of targets that way.

[Terry Green]

I might not can help...all I know is instinctive.

How long you been shooting trad?

[Rossco7002]

4 years Terry. Can't figure this one out on my own.

[Thin Man]

I submit that your brain is still working out the calibrations with your new style of aiming.

Previously, you had the elevation calibrated. But you then begin seeking windage accuracy as you began your new aiming process.

You state that your windage is now working well with the new aiming system. This is success! Perhaps your brain allowed this adjustment to take place first for whatever reason.

As time goes by and many more arrows are flung, your brain will hit upon the windage calibration quickly, and then (hopefully) begin more efficiently adjusting the elevation sight picture. Your new aiming system has two distinct components with both windage and elevation. Perhaps elevation is, by unknown default, the second of the two to develop to your satisfaction.

I aim in a similar manner to what you are describing, and sometimes it feels like the brain is spiraling about the sight window and calculating the micro-millimeters between windage and elevation ... kind of like seeking the imaginary crosshairs in the sight picture's "scope" of view ... and all this within but a moment's time at anchor. All the while your body's machinery is manipulating the bow into that picture for the perfect moment of loose.

Hang in there, and good luck.