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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by alenhard15, Aug 20, 2015.

  1. alenhard15

    alenhard15 Grizzled Veteran

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    This summer has been great for me shooting, since fixing my target panic last spring I have been shooting a lot better. Towards the end of the summer I started shooting low and left, it isn't horrible at 20 yards it's about 3 inches left but at 30 yards it's about 3 inches low and 6 inches left. I tried adjusting my pins because I was doing this very consistently. Does anyone know how I can fix this and what the problem is? I need to fix this before the season starts in a month.
     
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    If you are right handed it sounds like you are torquing your bow.
     
  3. alenhard15

    alenhard15 Grizzled Veteran

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    Thank you, how can I fix that?
     
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    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Might your bow have gotten knocked around which might have moved your rest, sight or both?
     
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    Blarney22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    After ruling out problems with your equipment look up some videos on you tube about how to grip your bow. As mentioned before you may be torquing the bow. Practice makes perfect, if you are still struggling try your local bow show during non peek hours and they would be glad to help you out.

    Best of luck to you.
     
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    Jeffrey Jones Die Hard Bowhunter

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    This about sums it up if you torque. Good tip!!!
     
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    JasonOhio2018 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Honestly I think you have a tuning issue. Google walk back tune. It's adjusting the rest. Is it even further left at 40yds? Sounds like your rest needs to be moved to the right just a hair, and I mean a hair. Start by shooting from about 10 yards and don't worry about up and down. Adjust your rest to hit center. Then move back to 20 and see how it is. Then 30 and 40. Good luck
     
  9. alenhard15

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    Thanks guys, I'm gonna try both of these out tomorrow and I will let you know how it goes!
     
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    make sure none of your limbs are cracked or a cam might be leaning. if this problem occurred suddenly all at once then it has got to be mechanical failure. if gradually then operator. make sure everything is tight.
     
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    Worzeth Weekend Warrior

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    ^^^ Yep... that's what your doing. I had the same problem a few years ago.
     
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    To learn proper grip...(these are not my pictures)

    Do this:
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    Then this:
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    Finally something like this:
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    hey thats how i grip the riser
     

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