Joined a lil while ago and have been lurking around taking in all the info out here on the forum. If any one saw my first post I mentioned that Ive been shooting since I was about 10 on handme down bows etc. and have been hunting since I was about 15. So Ive got some questions for all of you that ive been wondering about lately. Floating the pin? I have heard people talking about this in proshops and gun stores. Basicly letting the sight pin float around on the target and releasing the arrow when it floats on to the desired target. So what is the general conconsience here about floating the pin? Second is shooting with both eyes open? I have always shot with my left eye closed because im right eye dominate. does it really matter if you shoot with both your eyes open. From experience when I was about to make a shot on a 8 pointer last year when I drew my bow and put the pin on him I closed my left eye because I dont know if it was buck fever but all I could concentrate was on the buck everything around him faded into a blur. Releases? Ive gotten conflicting thoughts about them, some say to use a thumb release because it will give you a more consistent draw point. While other say to use a trigger release. Ive always shot with a trigger release and its the most comfortable for me, somthing about not having to turn my hand. and the last questions is about string loops? Ive always used them and haven't had a problem, but the suggestion was made to just shoot off the string. Also single cam vs dual cam. I've only shot single cam bows but ive been looking to move up the ladder with my next bow purchase maybe this offseason or next. How much of a chance is there for the two cams to come out of timing? And because I never posted it before heres my setup Bow: Fred Bear Lights Out Release: Tru-fire Arrow rest: Quik tune Sight: G5 optix XR (4 pin) Quiver: Alpine archery Stablizer/dampener: Limbsaver (short version) Arrows: Easton N-fused (400) Fletching: Blazer vanes String silencers: old fashioned rubber one and Rizrjax dampeners
That's a lot of ?'s.... 1. I always float the pin on my target. 2. Never tried shooting with both eyes open 3.As far as releases go I feel you should use what is comfortable. 4.not using a string loop can put pressure on the arrow as well as uneven pull on the string. I don't reccommend it. 5. I've only shot single cam so far.
1. I always float...for me, it causes too much tension trying to hold pin perfectly still. 2. My left eye is usually either closed or just barely open. I tried with both open for a while and it just didn't work as well for me. Maybe I'll give it a try again during the off season. 3. You gotta go with the release that fits you best. If you're not comfortable with what you've got, try out a bunch till you find one you like. 4. Never used a loop, but I have always used an eliminator button...keeps your release from "pinching". At least this has always worked for me. 5. I've only used a dual cam. Haven't had any problems "that I know of".lol When my arrow doesn't hit where I want it to, I think it is the result of a "failure in form" or "punching" the release.
1. I too float, but without looking at the pin directly. I'm looking through the pin, my concentration is on the target. The pin is just convienantly in the way. 2. I've always shot both eyes open, bow, open sighted gun, scope etc. I imagine closing one eye is fine as long as you are sighting through your dominant eye. 3. Agree with others, whatever your comfortable with. I think 'd first learn on a trigger type release and then experiment from there though. (dunno why I say this I think it's just easier to get the feeling of a good anchor??) 4. I've shot both ways and found no issues either way. 5. A bow shop can easily check the timing of your cams, it takes mere minutes.
Good questions and welcome to the forum... Here are my thoughts on your questions. 1. Float - I'm not sure who on here coined the phrase a couple of years ago, I think it was at the NE GTG but they said "trust your float." Basically, rather than straining to hold your pin on an exact spot (which can cause punching the trigger when the pin crosses the spot) focus on keeping your pin very close to the spot and have a smooth trigger pull with your pin "in the area" not necessarily covering your mark. As you practice this, you'll learn to trust your ability to keep the pin in the right area. 2. Eyes - I shoot both ways, generally I shoot with one eye closed but indoors or in darker situations I'll shoot with both eyes open to gather more light. It's totally about what is comfortable for you. 3. Releases - Again this is totally personal preference for each individual but if you're comfortable with a trigger then I see no reason to switch. There is a lot more opportunity for operator error with a thumb style or back tension release. 4. Loops - The only reason that I can personally think of NOT to use a d-loop is to gain the extra half inch of draw length that you would lose with a loop. Other than that, I find no advantages in shooting off the string. D-loops eliminate the need for brass nocks, limit nock pinch, reduce string wear and help with peep sight alignment just to name a few.
i'm not an expert by but i do know this you have to be comfortable w/ your equipment to be sucessful that said it doesnt hurt to try things to perfect your form and experience if it doesnt work then you know this is a trial & error sport we are all getting something different every time we shoot from our dominate eye to the sway of our body while we hold our bow right down to the way we control our breathing i mean alot goes into but basic gut feeling is a good indicator if it doesnt feel good you will know and that goes a long way
Great questions!! I brought these up at my sportsmans club meeting the other day and this is what I got. 1. I believe most everyone floats, I shoot 3D competition as well as hunting and I and most other I have talked to float the pin because it is almost impossible to hold steady continuously for a extended period of time eventually you must float. 2. I shoot with one eye open its how I learned, I have heard that shooting with both eyes open gives you a wider view but I think it just depends on how you learn and whats comfortable, I say if it works for you stick with it why change something that works. 3.Releases? easy use whats comfortable and you have trust in... I like releases because they strap to your wrist and give you more reassurance and it makes it easier to draw my bow, I like having the trigger its like shooting a gun. 4.String loops all the way.. Quieter more accurate due to the tension on the string and arrow nock. 5. Single cam. this subject got a lot of attention, resulting in unless your a die hard mathews solocam guy the new Binary cams are the future of compound bows. I have talked to multiple proshops on this subject and have found the the single cam is a thing of the past the new bianary cam bows are just are just as forgiving as well as easier to tune and adjust than a single cam. I have shot Mathews solocams for the past 6 years and switched to the Monster last year and liked it just as much. I think that the bianarys are the way to go for now...
