Hunting Jacket Hits String - Help

I am hoping someone has some good advice for shooting in the field with a cold weather hunting jacket on. I am left handed and my shots push right when I wear my jacket. It is not overly bulky, but just enough to touch the string and move the bow. I even went to a shorter draw length just so I could put a little more arc in my bow arm, but the problem still persists. My current cure is just to aim a little to the left depending on the distance. I have tried a guard but all that does is add extra bulk. Today I was contemplating a binder clip on the back side of my arm to pull the jacket tight on my forearm or maybe some sort of seamstress surgery on the coat itself. Any helpful hints would be appreciated.

 

take a pocket full of rubber bands hunting with you, they work great

 

it may be a form issue. if you hold the bow in the wrong position with your hand it will force your forearm to close to the string. Just food for thought.

 

yeah i have a tight sleeve i wear when im using my gillie suit...it kinda gets the way..but when i put the sleeve on it...helps out a ton..im also left handed...but the sleeve seems to work out great..kinda like what basketball players where on their arms..but its black..

 

#1: Fix your form
#2: Use an arm guard

 

i would go with some type of arm guard to keep all material tight.

 

Look at the Buckwing saveyur armguards. Do a search on it, it looks like the ticket to me. I'm thinking of ordering one.

 

a full length arm guard for the winter duds :D

 

Dont aim differently because of that ...!!!!


Get some rubber bands , Velcro straps , Hockey tape , A sock with the end cut off -- Get something vs. Aiming wrong.........

 

Thanks for the help all. it sounds pretty simple to me. i guess i just needed to hear it from someone else. fix form and arm guard.

 

You need one of these. They work great and simple on strings cables or anything to mess with.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20082&hasJS=true

 

This is what I use http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/Products/EZ-ARM-GUARD__9994NC.aspx

 

Look right here on BH.com they have a big selection of armguards, I'm sure you'll find one you like

 

You may not like the idea, but try a Heater Body Suit.. http://www.heaterbodysuit.com/ all I wear is a T-shirt and my UA when sitting ( and pants, socks etc :P ).. But it does take some practice getting your arms out quietly with your bow. just wear a jacket out then when you get up in your stand take it off and climb in the suit. I enjoy it, because I absolutely can't stand shooting bow with bulky clothing on my arms.. Good luck on your hunts and I hope you find your solution to this quickly so you can get out there