Anchoring point?

Hi guys new on here and finally getting back into bow hunting, thanks to my step daughter. Anyway years ago when I shot I always had a kisser button, but my new bow I haven't installed one yet, due to one shop saying it slows down the smaller bows, to another saying it's just something to move around which I get. But it seems I am having a difficult time finding and using the same anchor point for my hand. Any thoughts that you guys may have on this subject would be very helpful.

 

Practice doing the same exact thing every shot, consistency is the secret.

 

I would rather have a cons88thistent anchor and be 10x more accurate than worry about losing a couple fps with a kisser. Use a brass kisser it weighs next to nothing. I tied my kisser in so I never have to worry about it moving. As for hand placement just find something that you always do, knuckle behind the ear, finger touching a certain part of the jaw.

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I agree 100%. The kisser button sounds like it is worth the loss in FPS in your case. And it isn't going to be much.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

 

You might lose 2-3 fps with a kisser, if that. If you think you can notice that difference you are mistaken.

I have shot both with and without a kisser. I have learned on extreme angle shots I much prefer having that extra point of reference to ensure I am in line for the shot.

 

Consistency > speed. You won't be missing those few FPS.

 

Thanks for the advice, I think I will have a kisser installed I feel like I just can't hit the same anchor spot, and when I think about it more then I'm really all over the place lol.

 

When I bought my current bow, the guy refused to install a kisser button on it, he said he couldn't make it work due to the angle of the string and my draw length. I have no idea why, I've never seen a proshop guy unable to make a kisser work. I do miss my kisser button but I learned to shoot with a consistent anchor point and get by okay with it. Personally I think he was full of it and just didn't want to install one but he's out of business now so whatever.

 

Definitely use a kisser button if you are just getting back into shooting. After a year or so you might find that you no longer need it. A lot of guys like to use the tip of their nose on the string which might be something you wanna try just to see how you like it. If you still notice inconsistency's then definitely use a kisser as it will put you in the same spot everytime.

 

I've never had a kisser because the string never lined up close to my mouth at full draw. I anchor at my jawbone and ear

 

you can always use a half of a D-loop tied in, also a very light option that wont put an eye out if it breaks loose...ive had a brass kisser pop off during a shot and struck me just below the eye, left a nice scab for a few days, woulda really sucked if it landed an inch higher

 

I agree with everyone. Get the kisser installed.

I will take this a step further. Now, this is something I wouldn't mess with now, but after this season is over, you may want to experiement with.

As others have already pointed out, consistent anchor is the key to consistent accuracy. Some use a kisser. Others, like myself use a modified kisser in combination with other reference points. The key is finding reference points on your face and hands that are always repeatable, meaning easy to draw and locate without any thought. For example, I draw and wedge the "crook" between my thumb and index finger into the corner of my jaw, just below my ear. I can do this without any thought and it a good starting reference point. I then touch the string to the center tip of my nose (your drawlength needs to be correct to do this). My modified kisser button is nothing more than serving thread wrapped and balled up enough to feel with the tip of my nose and I touch it. I never liked the corner of my mouth thing, especially back when I wore facemasks and couldn't really feel it anyway. The tip of your nose is more sensitive and I can easily feel that bump on the string with it.

Another key is peep location. Too often you see folks craning their necks up or down to see through their peep. This is wrong. Once you find good anchor points that you can close your eyes, draw and settle into consitently and comfortably, set your peep height. Do this with a friend. Close your eyes, draw and anchor. Now open your eyes. Can you see through the peep? If you can't move it and repeat several times to ensure its located correctly.

With a bit of practice and trial and error, you should be able to close your eyes, draw, anchor and when you open your eyes, you should be able to through the peep without moving your head, etc.

 

Like muzzyman said, if you don't use a kisser, then try to find a spot on your face/head that you can remember and feels good. I like to put my index knuckle right behind my earlobe. snug, Simple and easy to remember, but that's just my preference. After shooting with the same anchor point for a while you should be able to start to do it without thinking about it.

 

The couple fps you gain by not having a kisser will be pointless if you cant make an accurate shot

 

I don't use a kisser because the string doesn't come across my mouth. There are many other anchor points to use. I use my jaw, knuckle, and ear for reference point for consistant form.

 

As stated use the kisser I have better groups with a three point system kisser nose and peep for years I used two points the peep and my anchor I still use the anchor as a check not the primary set