String blur. Who uses it?

I went to Cloverdale, IN last weekend.  I was having real problems with my rights and lefts.  I don't claim to be a "good" shot, but this was really unusual and became quite annoying. Never experience that much inconsistency.

I recalled an online conversation a few years ago with Rod Jenkins-- he was discussing string blur.  This past week I worked on using the string blur.  After a couple session it's almost become second nature. When I come to anchor, I set the string blur along the right side of the riser, then continue my expansion to conclusion.

The right and left problems have literally vanished.  It's made me curious... how many folks use string blur?  Am I just (very) late to string blur game?

[moebow]

Jim,

So many things can produce an aiming reference.  String blur is one and one I always am aware of.  If you are drawing well, string blur is a given since the string is directly in front of the  aiming eye.

Arne

[Sirius Black]

I am going to try string blur too Jim, Arne. I'm having the same issue Jim is.

[ThePushArchery]

Yes sir, string blur here for sure. Every bow I own I implement a different string blur on it to get it shooting down the line.

Once my fletched arrows and bareshafts are grouping together, regardless of impact compared to center of target, then I call my rig "Tuned".

I then use string blur to bring that group to center of target.

Some of my bows require a line to line match up of riser to string, some bows the string is 1" to the right of the riser. It all depends on the bow and how it reacts to my shooting process.

Matt

[Captain*Kirk]

I am unable to use string blur as a reference. Being strongly left eye dominant and a right handed shooter, the only way I can shoot instinctively with both eyes open is to completely focus downrange on the the target, otherwise the left eye takes over. Any peripheral reference to the bow, string or shaft requires closing my left eye (as with gapping) and gives me a 2D view rather than 3D....and depth perception suffers.

[Sirius Black]

I've been playing with string blur since this thread started, and I've noticed a positive difference. I have discovered though, it works best (for me) if I employ a vertical bow. If I cant the bow, bending from the waist, the arrow stays under my eye, but the string moves out away from the riser. It's not a "cross-eye dominance" thing, because if I close my outside eye (my left, I'm a right hand shooter)the same thing happens. Anyway, thanks for this thread, my rights and lefts are coming together.

[Rough Run]

I didn't know that it had a name, but I have always used it.  The string and point end of the arrow at the target.  Just sort of happened that way, for me.  I don't really cant very much, so the very slight natural cant I have still produces the same visual image for me.  Windage is not much of an issue - elevation is where I have to focus.

[fnshtr]

I had never noticed it in 50 years of shooting!! Since reading this thread, I've now been noticing it when I shoot, but can't seem to use it as any type of reference. Like they say, whatever works for you.

[TSP]

Consider that habitually depending on too many cues (visual or otherwise) while 'aiming' can create unanticipated problems...like for instance when hunting in dim light or under conditions where quick shots are necessary.  Consistent form (doing the same thing every time) is a key to shooting and it can be argued that the simpler the aiming process the easier/faster it will be to reliably repeat.  

Of course, if the time factor or shooting conditions are of no matter than neither are the methods and time frames used for executing the shot.  It's all relative.