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Random Misfire Question

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by LittleJohn, Dec 17, 2012.

  1. LittleJohn

    LittleJohn Weekend Warrior

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    Recently while practicing, about 1 out of every 10 shots is flying way high and to the right (about a foot and a half at 20 yds.) Now I'm not the greatest shot, but I'm decent enough to know that this has got to be some glitch w/ my equipment. This summer I ditched my W.B. and put on an Apache drop-away rest which I really think improved my accuracy over-all. But I've got to think it has some thing to do w/ this. Maybe it's not getting out of the way, or it's bouncing back up? Thankfully it didn't malfunction when when I shot my doe this year, but it's gonna start effecting my confidence if I don't get this fixed. Any ideas?
     
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    Slider46 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Do you know if it's the same arrow or broadhead that's missing? Narrow it down to arrow or bow problem first.
     
  3. LittleJohn

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    It's only happened with field points but with several different arrows.
     
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    Schuls Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Sounds like form to me, I know if I've been shooting several that I get tired and form starts to get sloppy and I have an arrow or two be off the mark.
     
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    Sounds like you are anticipating the shot and pushing your bow forward.
     
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    crxwolski Weekend Warrior

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    Great answer
     

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