You're probably having an issue with putting the pin on the target and making the shot. That's the only thing I could even imagine that would cause those kind of groups at 20 yds. I would also sight that top pin in for 20yds rather than 10yds.
Well I had the bow checked out, and of course it was user error. The gentleman at the archery shop noticed I was blinking or shutting my eye for a split second, and also I was being a little too jerky with the release. I have concentrated on watching my arrow, having a good follow through, and not jerking the release, and now I am grouping arrows at 20 yards much better, not perfect yet, but not horrible either.
Agreed, and with that bow, Ultratec w/ XT2000 limbs anda 29" DL, I'm certain that you should only need to start a pin at 20 or maybe even 25yds depending on the arrow weight. Here's something no one else mentioned that I know helped me when I started having target panic issues, that I believe will likely help you as well. Drop the weight of the bow about 5-6#, 1.5 to 2 turns out on each limb bolt, and practice drawing and holding, find where you anchor most comfortable, and make sure you come to that precise spot EVERY time. Also are you gripping the bow or using an OPEN hand grip. Start GRIPPING that bow and you'll torque it all over the place. Use a nice relaxed open hand grip. I generally place my finger tips on the FRONT ridge of the grip/riser when "gripping" the bow as a measure to prevent me from "grabbing/torquing" the bow when I shoot, similar to the grip shown in this video ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBPgPyiYEA&feature=related ...... On that follow through, as others said, hold that bow in the same position while watching right "through" the string the arrow hit the target. And don't get frustrated, many archers were destroyed early on because they got frustrated before they could ever become "good" archers. You're starting in a good place, now keep at it.
I use a loose grip with all the pressure basically on the meat of my thumb. I will try the single pin for 20 yards, right now, I have a 10 yard pin, and a 20 yard pin just below it. I am shooting the bow at its minimum right now, its set at 60lbs, it actually pulls on the scale at 59.5lbs. Any exercises you guys do to strenghten for very lengthy draws, so far I am just drawing back, taking aim, and shooting, not holding an anchor point for extended periods, and I need to get stronger knowing that I will have to do this in a hunting situation.
You might try creating a "shooting sequence" to make sure that your shots are consistant and repatative. Example is - #1-loose grip #2 tip of nose touching the string #3 release against cheek #4 sight centered in peep or something to this effect. That has really helped me over the years. Good luck and hang in there!
I appreciate all the support from everyone, I am dead set on getting this right, practice will make perfect like they always say.
