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sighting bow issues...

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by Bryan Jeffrey, May 4, 2015.

  1. Bryan Jeffrey

    Bryan Jeffrey Weekend Warrior

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    Im not sure what is going on with my bow, or what might be moving or what. here is whats happening. Ill sight my bow. Ill be shooting well. everything will be good for a couple days, or even weeks of shooting every day. then ill go outside to practice. and its shooting off to the left or right by at least 6". I know my string stretches because the peep is always off in different directions. but would that effect my left to right? Could my whisker biscuit be to blame? Iv got no idea.
     
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    If your string is wore out, your cables more than likely are too. That can cause left/right issues.
     
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    Strings are most likely the issue. Could also be poor form and follow through and the biscuit isn't helping. I'd try strings first.


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  4. Bryan Jeffrey

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    Defiantly not form issue. the groupings are always tight. just off some times
     
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    Change the string first. Stretching is a big problem. It also means your how is definitely out of tune. But don't totally rule out form.

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    Seems odd you can be shooting well repeatedly then all of a sudden, something is randomly off and not consistent off (you mention left or right by 6"). I would focus on form and anchor. When I don't anchor like I should, my shots suffer as well. When I don't follow through and drop my bow arm too soon, my shots suffer. A stretched string/cables should show consistency one way or the other, not back and forth. I could be wrong though.
     
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    Yeah I would get a nice set of strings, 60x, winners choice, from hutch on the site, etc. and make sure your bow is in tune.
     

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