Nice Curves

[Green Mountian Hunter]

            Looking great for no sights 

[ramrod]

lookin good jj.  it is quite the feeling when you can make an arrow go where you want it too using just your hand eye connection. i call them mind bullets

[CAPTJJ]

Mind bullets?? How about mind arrows.

Been trying to get back in the groove of shooting every day now that turkey season is over. Still shooting at 10 yds, can get a good group but need to concentrate on each shot. When I start scattering arrows I move close to the target to work on form without needing to think about aiming; seems to be working.

Best group yet:

[jlaclair]

nice group jj

[upstatehunter]

Very nice!!!

[Raquettedacker]

Nice shooting...

[Green Mountian Hunter]

Looking very good

[ramrod]

nice group. i fell into the nice weathe no shooting groove again..... if only it snowed all year. 

[CAPTJJ]

Seems like it's either raining or I have something else to do, trying to force myself to get a couple rounds in at least every other day. Heading out now.

[CAPTJJ]

Getting more consistent, with the occasional flier(or two) of course, you have to do everything right(exactly the same) every time. Today I changed my grip to a little firmer and I am wrapping my fingers around the bow now, this made a noticable improvement. I was using an open hand, like I do with compounds; which wasn't consistent enough with the recurve I guess. The most important thing I have noticed to be able to hit where I want is to make sure I am shooting with back tension, holding at full draw with the back muscles is the best way to relax the hand for a clean release. This also makes sure you hold at least a couple seconds before releasing and aren't snap shooting. Finding that my practice session go longer before I start scattering arrows toouch and need to take a break. Having fun mostly.

[ramrod]

i too found out that a more firm grip on the bow created more consistency.  i printed a form picture that i hung up in the basement so  i look at it every time i shoot.

flung 3 arrows last night at a turkey head cutout i put on the target. first two were right in the neck under the waddles an inch apart. the 3rd was a few inches to the left. guess i retained  a little of what i gained this winter.

[CAPTJJ]

The mind can retain a lot, with more practice that 3rd shot would have been on. Sometimes taking a break seems to help, as long as you don't take 6 months off.

Still getting some fliers after firming up my grip, so I changed my anchor a little and saw another improvement. I have been using my index finger in the corner of my mouth, and then extending my thumb(still bent) to anchor on the corner of my chin. I kept the index finger the same, but now keep my bent thumb lined up with my hand and anchor against my cheekbone. This helped in two ways: first off I noticed that that forced my elbow up for better alignment with the arrow, and secondly, I can get a much cleaner release because my hand is more relaxed without the thumb extended. Before I think I was plucking the string on occasion.

I was going to start with a glove but decided on a tab, I chose the Bateman cordovan leather tab after some research; it has a rubber finger separator for shooting split finger. The leather is pretty slick and strong, doesn't get a groove worn into it.

[CAPTJJ]

I think I figured out the last issue, holding the bow arm steady until the arrow hits. I was definitely flailing my arm leading to stray arrows; started thinking to act like a "statue" until after well after I hit the target. Big difference, it really became much easier to hit where I wanted. Hoping I can start moving back in distance soon.

The center of my target is wearing out, but these 4 arrows are touching in the bullseye.

[stka]

Nice group. Looks like that target lasted you a while so far, and it's still stopping them. Just need an empty feed type bag to put it in.

[Green Mountian Hunter]

Really nice looking groups wherein that Bullseye out keep up the awesome shooting