I have noticed I tend to hold my pin a few inches below my spot before the shot and then just before I shoot I pull up and punch the trigger on my wrist release. I still have a two inch group at 30 yards, but notice a big change when getting out to 50. Anybody know of some drills or things to do to help me learn to settle the pin on my spot then squeeze. Thanks.
There are a few things that will help. First off,make sure your trigger finger is over the trigger and not reaching for it. Something like this. This allows you to pull through the shot(back tension) Now for drills.You will hear blank bail mentioned alot and it will help. Get real close to the target and close your eyes and concentrate on squeezing your shots off,not punching. Aiming drills probably help more than anything.Draw bow and just allow the pin to float across the x ring. Let it float for a few seconds and then let down.DO NOT SHOOT. Repeat several times. If you have a bad case do not do any shooting for a few days.Just alternate blank bail and aiming drills. A back tension release might be needed to take it to the next level as well. For most this is a big learning curve and for most it is beneficial.Even if you don't intend to use it for hunting,it is a great teaching tool. When your ready to shoot,trust the float and allow the shot to go off while the pin is floating.Do not try to force the pin to stop.This will force the pin to jump away from the center instead of floating across the middle. TRUST THE FLOAT
Needed Reminder Sometimes going back to the basics is the way to go.... I appreciate this post, I now know what it is I am doing wrong.
One thing that helped me tremendously years ago was using my middle finger as my trigger finger, rather than my index. Because it's a bit unfamiliar, it seemed to help me decreased my trigger punching, and helped straighten out my shooting.
EXCELLENT POST! I've had target panic a few times in my life, and had a very bad problem with trigger punch. These techniques are the only ones that helped get rid of it. Took awhile, but if you stay with it and quite anticipating the shot, or trying to punch the trigger when the pin hits the center of your target, it will work.
tfox hit it on the head! Blind bailing or shadow shooting is a great practice, and something I still do routinely. Plus, having that muscle memory built from your shot takes that much more out the equation in a hunting situation. The best advice I can give to anyone with accuracy issues is allowing the pin to float, mentioned above. Don't force it, it will settle right where you want it, always.
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I will definetly be putting those drills to use. Thanks tfox. Do you think it will fix my problem of my shots drifting to the left as i get out to 45, 50, and 55 yards? I am pretty dialed in out to 40.
It might if the left isn't a tuning or sight in issue. Check centershot. Draw a plum line on target with a carpenter level. Shoot at 3 yards and set 30 yard pin dead center of line. Then move to 30 and shoot the same line. If off to the left or right, adjust REST until the arrows impact line. Repeat process until you are hitting the line at both distances. Then set pins. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2
Something else to check. If using a level on your sight, make sure it is square with the pins. Easy to check. Use same plum line and draw bow. Looking through peep, line pins up with line. Look at bubble, it should be centered. If not, it needs to be adjusted so it is. Sometimes the bubble needs to be heated and removed and reinstalled correctly. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2
Excellent advice tfox! A sight level is something too commonly overlooked and taken for granted. Most assume that is was installed in factory so it must be right. Just a little bit off with level can make a big difference downrange
Thanks for the great advice, will be puttin it to use when I get home from vacation. and welcome to the forum lanshan75, this is the best place for both hunting tips and gea,r but also the best online fraternity of hunters I know of.
I use to have the same issue but I switched to a Carter Chocolate lite thumb release and since then I have had zero issues with punching the trigger. I also like this release cuz i can attach it to the loop when im in the stand and its ready to shoot quickly if need be.
Todd is a WEALTH of knowledge, and when he posts, it would do MOST of us much good to read and heed the advice given.
Thanks ,just trying to help. Oh and it's plumb line not plum.:what: Trying to post at work while machine was running. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2
tfox is spot on. I had an issue a few years back where I mentally couldn't get the pin to drop down into the bullseye of a target. It wanted to float just above. I shot well, but it bugged the heck out of me. I blank bale shot for quite a while. It helped some but didn't eliminate all of it. The aiming drills fixed my issues. I would start out every session with just aiming and letting down. i'd do this for 20 arrows, then shoot one. Kept this up for a couple of weeks and before I knew it, I was able to aim properly again and my scores and confidence soared. I actually still do it from time to time, just to keep me honest.
I was having the same issue so this read was a great help to me for the information! So glad I joined this website to start learning more! Just out of curiousity does anybody have an opinion on whether the thumb release decreases your ability to punch the trigger? I have actually been wondering this for a while now, but I suppose it would depend on the tension of the string versus the trigger on the release no matter what would it not?
