Gap shooting or instinctive shooting, I have to make a decision

[CTaggart]

As the title says, I'd like to make a decision as to what shooting style to train myself on.  I'm very new to trad archery and would like to pick your brains as to what style you shoot and why.  

I'm also in the market for instructional reading on the topic.  What style would be more beneficial for somebody who would be hunting with their recurve?

[leatherneck]

I would suggest picking a spot and let her rip. I also shoot a recurve and shoot split finger(one over the knock and two below. I anchor with my middle finger in the corner of my mouth. This subject will certainly stir the kettle so I'll leave it at that.

As far as videos, Masters of The barebow is what you want. Several styles to choose from and excellent instruction. I liked #1 the best. You can get it on Trad Gangs store page.

Mike

[CTaggart]

That is another topic I hadn't thought of...I was instructed to shoot 3 fingers below the knock...  This was per my local bowshop employee.  (who is a pretty well informed fellow as well as a trad shooter)

As far as stirring the kettle, I certainly  do not  mean for a heated discussion.

[caleb7mm]

I shoot like leatherneck described, the main reason is I shoot good that way and when I try and gap shoot and cant group worth a flip. Whatever is the most comfortable and most ethical for you. If you shoot better and more consistant groups one way or the other I would stick with that, you owe it to the animal for a quick clean kill.

My .02


thanks

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[Danny Rowan]

3 under is a good way to shoot especially for newcomers. For hunting, instinctive is faster,look at where you want to hit and shoot, but some people do gap. Pick what works for you and go for it.

Danny

[Donnie Earl]

CTaggart - I would suggest reading the article "Instictive Shooting...Is It Really?" by Andy Duffy in the Oct/Nov 08 issue of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine.  I think it's a great article on the subject.  Essentially, I use the G. Fred Asbell school of thought, and I also recommend his video and books.  However, I think that there is a lot to be said about sight picture and this is where I sort of part company with Fred (no blasphemy intended Fred).  I believe that we all do a little bit of gap shooting whether we admit it or not...a lot of that has to do with our conscious vs. subconscious mind.  Donnie.