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Wanna make sure you are shooting level?

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by Bow String Depot, Aug 22, 2013.

  1. Bow String Depot

    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    A lot of you probably know this. But I see this problem a lot and thought it might be a good thread.

    But if you want to make sure you are shooting level?

    Make sure your bow is level as you draw your bow back with your eyes close.
    (Use a spotter to see if it is level if you need to)

    Then anchor in your normal position and open your eye.

    If you cannot see out of your peep you need to move it into the right place. (up or down)

    Then test your bow for accuracy, more than likely your pins might need to be moved (if your peep moved)

    This assures that you and your bow are shooting on the same plane as your arrow


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    chopayne Die Hard Bowhunter

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    do I NEED to see the level when I shoot? According to your topic, as long as my body knows I should be fine right? I was out shooting the other day with a friend and I told him I couldn't see the level, he said that should be part of my sight picture.

    Does this mean I need to move my peep?
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    Does this mean that it doesn't matter as long as I have the same sight picture and I keep it level with what my body tells me.
     
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    chopayne Die Hard Bowhunter

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    And, I found my anchor point again, however, the string hits my lip everytime I shoot, is this bad? Just a slight tingling.
     
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    This is not for tilting the bow left to right. It is for leveling it front to back. Level with the arrow. To make sure your peep it not too high or low.


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    R4ce Weekend Warrior

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    Great tip, this is how I have set peeps for a few years now and it works great.
     
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    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm not sure if this is related but I have always noticed that my sight level is never level when I shoot. I still fell that I'm consistent at different yardages. May be a form issue but to me it doesn't effect my shooting.
     
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    Its just how you hold the bow. I do the same even though I don't torque the bow its still not showing level.


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