hitting high

[Jess Minish]

I have never heard anybody say shooting well instinctively was easy, quite the opposite. I shot for about 30 years before I even knew You had to have an aiming method to hit the target. I enjoyed shooting all that time and was even pretty good at it, pretty successful hunter too. I have always shot instinctively for enjoyment. If hitting the target every time was my only interest, I would put sights on my bow or choose a different hobby. That being said, I strive for accuracy and good form, and both can be attained while not using a specific aiming method. I believe everyone should shoot how they like and enjoy it.

[YosemiteSam]

Originally posted by the rifleman:
I put the "stink" in instinctive.

That's a good one.  Definitely an experience I can relate to!

[slowbowjoe]

...Or, having your anchor too far below the eye can cause this.

[Chain2]

Whether it be long range rifle shooting or golf, I used to always look for answers in my equipment. I've aged and learned that most times it's me not my 9 iron. When I miss high I think that just before releasing I peek or raise my bow arm just a bit. Then I bear down and focus, rather than stare and the arrow magically goes down. I still can't figure how my shotgun barrel got bent so I'm always shooting behind grouse though.