EastonBowhunting Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 My name is Easton and I have a bowhunting question. When I draw my bow I can hold very steady on the target. But when I go to put my finger on the trigger my bow slowly goes down. Dose anyone have anything that could help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COEngineer Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Do you mean "down" as in pointing down to the ground or do you mean that you start letting off on the string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 some people want to tend to "collapse" before and during the shot. what I mean is when you first pull back your using lots of back tension. then you try to put your finger on the trigger and subconsciously use less while trying to relax and settle in. more holding weight and mainly the use of back tension is what helps you keep your bow arm up and steady. another thing is too much weight up front will make your bow dip down while aiming. also make sure when you go to put your finger on the trigger you're not changing your anchor point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I agree with dbhunterny. When you put your finger infront of the trigger you relieve some tension from clenching you fist from pulling back. Learn how to be relaxed while having the bow back from the second you settle in and it should help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COEngineer Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 When you put your finger infront of the trigger you relieve some tension from clenching you fist from pulling back. You shouldn't be clenching your fist to draw, all the tension should be on your wrist. Maybe just need to adjust the release so it's tighter around the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 You shouldn't be clenching your fist to draw, all the tension should be on your wrist. Maybe just need to adjust the release so it's tighter around the wrist. +1 Try laying your trigger finger on top of the release. Then ease it down once to are ready to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastonBowhunting Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 bowhunting question I'm talking about my sight drops to the bottom of the target and it seems impossible to get it where I want to aim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 it's a natural tendency to grasp the barrel of the release when you draw but clenching is the wrong term i'd say. most if not all the pressure should be on your wrist strap while pulling back. what RangerClay said might help you. only you will know. just make sure it stays on top and not in front of or on the trigger. your hand and wrist should be pretty relaxed the whole time as have it tense will change the way it comes off your wrist or cause the strap to shift or pinch when coming to full draw. you shouldn't be reaching with your finger to get to the trigger either. the trigger should be there with your index finger relaxed and thus slightly curved. then as long as you maintain back tension and the same anchor point it shouldn't drop other than float around in random circular motions where you're aiming. another thing don't shoot when you're physically tired from shooting. your bow arm will tend to drop and all kinds of other bad stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 bowhunting question What's your dominate hand and eye. What hand bow are you shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) I didnt mean clenching. I just didnt know how to phrase it. Maybe i'll say this. the muscles used in the hand that react from the wrist when you pull the bow back. Then when you get it back relax your back. Edited June 6, 2013 by bowhunter97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 bowhunting question I had the exact same problem I did two things and cured it. First I moved my finger from top of trigger to front of trigger as I was acquiring target not once I was on target . that way I'm ready to squeeze off the shot once target is acquired. Second problem was fatigue, I started shooting less arrows at a time ie instead of shooting say 6 arrows then retrieve I started shooting 3. Remember everyone is different you may have to try a few things to find your cure. When I switched bows this year I started having problems I NEVER. Used to have and long story short I was over thinking my anchor and shot, and boy was I getting aggravated. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastonBowhunting Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 bowhunting question Well I just got done shooting and I tried all of your tips and nothing seemed to work. Do you think it may be target panic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'd say its possible. Maybe try this. If when you draw back you have to lower the bow a little to get it on the dot then maybe keep it up a little then once you get your finger on the trigger it and it drops then you will already be set for the shot. I know that once it gets low it feels impossible to bring the bow back up but dont feel that you HAVE to shoot. Just take your time and bring the pins back up as you do it it gets easier. This same thing used to happen to me and i cant remember what i did but i got over it and now if it drops a little for some reason i can bring it back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COEngineer Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Also sounds like maybe the bow's draw length is too long. Have you been measured at a bow shop? Most bows have adjustable draw length, but some require a bow press to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I didnt even think about that COEngineer. Thats a good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastonBowhunting Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 bowhunting question Yes I went to a bow shop and I got my draw length figured out. I'm shooting a Mathews creed at 29in and 70lbs it all fits very well and I'm very comfortable with it. I've asked them (at the bow shop) and they say it's most likely target panic. Dose anyone know of a cure to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Take your time, breath, fight your urge to pull the trigger and take that little extra time to bring the bow back up and most of all just stay out there doing these steps. It will come naturally after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Sounds to me like you are lifting your head to see where the arrow is going. That will cause your bow to drop down during the shot. When I had that problem I trained myself to watch the arrow all the way to the target through my sights. That way your bow won't go down till after you hit the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) I would have to agree with buckhunter97 practice and in time it will come natural to you. Rodger clay how can you see your arrow hit the target through, the sights, my bow tilts forward after I release the arrow, you hold it kinda tight? Edited September 2, 2014 by sskybnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnich226 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 bowhunting question Yes I went to a bow shop and I got my draw length figured out. I'm shooting a Mathews creed at 29in and 70lbs it all fits very well and I'm very comfortable with it. I've asked them (at the bow shop) and they say it's most likely target panic. Dose anyone know of a cure to fix it? Hey man i have the same problem but what I'm finding is it's cause I try to relax once I've pulled bow back. I found that if I can keep my pin right below my intended target and I push pull to get my shoot off right as my arrow releases my push pull brought my pin right onto my target and my arrow hits where I want it to. Make sure your not just pushing with hand make sure your pulling back with release hand because it will cause your front hand to drift up. Try that and let me know how it works for buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKstate Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 You may want to try reducing the lbs your pulling until you get comfortable holding on the target. Once you get used to holding steady and your stamina is improved you can start working back to the full weight of the bow..... just my opinion. Other than that, it sounds like everyone is suggesting practice, practice, practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Also sounds like maybe the bow's draw length is too long. Have you been measured at a bow shop? Most bows have adjustable draw length' date=' but some require a bow press to adjust.[/quote'] yep, or pulling back too many pounds. Try letting off the weight and check the draw length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Also sounds like maybe the bow's draw length is too long. Have you been measured at a bow shop? Most bows have adjustable draw length' date=' but some require a bow press to adjust.[/quote'] yep, or pulling back too many pounds. I may get my BUTT chewed, however, there is no reason to be pulling 70 lbs unless you are hunting Africa. I've hunted many years and 58 - 60 is plenty to kill a whitetail. Heck in Iowa they even allow 45 lbs in an archery set-up. Try letting off the pounds and then work up to 70 if that is what you really want. I see no need for it. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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