Post by williethewelder on Apr 19, 2007 9:58:54 GMT -4
Draw Weight. Too often bowhunters set up their bows with more draw-weight than they can handle. Speed can be forgiving but if you cannot hold steady on an animal while waiting for it to move into position, you will not be an efficient shooter. Find a draw weight you can manage -- which in reality, is probably much less than you think it is
Stance. Look at target while holding bow. Find a comfortable stance as you address the target. Experiment with open, closed or parallel stance. Find what feels natural when at draw without feeling twisted or jacked up.
Low bow shoulder. Extend bow arm out just above horizontal and lower your bow shoulder into you back or socket
Drawing. Bring bow to level and draw bow with release hand coming directly toward your chin. Keep bow shoulder DOWN.
Elbow. Have draw-elbow parallel to string or higher than string if possible. You want to be loading up your back muscles as you draw. A good instructor can help you with this.
Back muscles and bow arm. Ideally you will be holding the majority of the draw-weight with your back muscles and your release arm will not be too tense. Your bow-arm should be straight but not locked or hyper-extended.
Draw-length. Other factors to achieving a steady sight picture is finding the proper draw-length. You will need a bow press or archery shop to help you with this. It takes time and experimentation. Typically, a longer DL will offer a slower and wider sight float and a shorter DL will present a more solid sight picture with occasionally quicker movement. Here is more information on finding your draw-length LINK
Mass weight. Adding mass weight to the bow will help stabilize the bow and reduce movement. Only add small amounts at a time so your muscles can adapt.
Bow stabilization is important as well. Experiment with a variety of front, side and back weights to find what is ideal for your set-up. I like a bow that will sit level in my hand when not a draw and does not fall forward alot after the shot. Here is more information on bow stabilization LINK
A good coach can help you achieve the optimum technique and form and aid in fitting the bow to your body.
Stance. Look at target while holding bow. Find a comfortable stance as you address the target. Experiment with open, closed or parallel stance. Find what feels natural when at draw without feeling twisted or jacked up.
Low bow shoulder. Extend bow arm out just above horizontal and lower your bow shoulder into you back or socket
Drawing. Bring bow to level and draw bow with release hand coming directly toward your chin. Keep bow shoulder DOWN.
Elbow. Have draw-elbow parallel to string or higher than string if possible. You want to be loading up your back muscles as you draw. A good instructor can help you with this.
Back muscles and bow arm. Ideally you will be holding the majority of the draw-weight with your back muscles and your release arm will not be too tense. Your bow-arm should be straight but not locked or hyper-extended.
Draw-length. Other factors to achieving a steady sight picture is finding the proper draw-length. You will need a bow press or archery shop to help you with this. It takes time and experimentation. Typically, a longer DL will offer a slower and wider sight float and a shorter DL will present a more solid sight picture with occasionally quicker movement. Here is more information on finding your draw-length LINK
Mass weight. Adding mass weight to the bow will help stabilize the bow and reduce movement. Only add small amounts at a time so your muscles can adapt.
Bow stabilization is important as well. Experiment with a variety of front, side and back weights to find what is ideal for your set-up. I like a bow that will sit level in my hand when not a draw and does not fall forward alot after the shot. Here is more information on bow stabilization LINK
A good coach can help you achieve the optimum technique and form and aid in fitting the bow to your body.