Tony Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? i aim by concentrating on the spot i want to hit and then let the shot happen. but there are times in deer hunting that we need the shot to happen right now. i find if i punch the trigger to make the shot happen i shoot right about 3 inches. do you know what happens to your shot if you punch the trigger? Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? Yeah, I know, my arrows are ALL OVER the place....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I'm not sure that I am on this list. Maybe choice #4. I am not able to hold on a point like some individuals. I am just plain unsteady. I pick my point and let the pin "float to that point" and then squeeze the release. To do this I have a release that 1: is very sensitive and 2: has a very, very short release distance. Seems to work for me. Good luck to all & God bless the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I'm a puncher by nature. So I know where my shot will hit if I punch the trigger...pretty close to where I want it to. But as far as where my arrow hits compared to where I wanted it to when aiming at a live deer?? I really have no way of knowing for sure. Most of the times the yardages aren't exact and there are too many variables that I can't control, like the deer and my instability.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? Dog, I think thats probably inline with 4. Thats exactly what I do. I lost a good GT Xt shaft the other night becuse I tried to pressure the shot. If I let it float around im dead on but when I try to push the shot I am off every time. (sorry, I typed three above and meant four) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? i picked #4..not really sure if what i do falls into that catagory....i start off with the pin above where i want to hit...then sort of let the pin float down and when i get to my spot, i squeeze the trigger...and i make sure to hold my bow up until the arrow hits its mark...i had a bad habit of dropping it to quick and it would cause my shots to be off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I go into auto-pilot and try not to think too much because when I think, I shoot bad. That's one reason why I don't "over practice" with my bow because when I'm practicing my arrows are all over because I think too much. But when I hunt, I let my instincts take over and all is good with the shot. All deer I've taken with my bow, I don't even remember releasing the arrow. I just let it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? PDR, the pin float and squeeze technique. thats pretty close to number 4 anyways. i do that most times i hold on spot, concentrate on the spot and then let the shot happen. it seems that my target side takes over when i have to make the shot. most times i dont even remember squeezing the release. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? [ QUOTE ] most times i dont even remember squeezing the release. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly what I do. I will draw and settle in. The next thing I know the arrow is headed downrange and im reaching for another. I try not to think about it all. Again, thats why there is a perfectly good arrow in my field somewhere. I tried to think about a shot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I used to focus on my pin and then put it on a spot on the target. Now that I've moved my focus to the spot, I allow the pin to "float" to the spot and squeeze it off. I've noticed a great improvement in my shooting since the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I voted on how I shoot most of the time, I picked #1. I know I should take #4. I do shoot much better if I just let the shot happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? When I am target shooting or 3-D..I KNOW when I am going to trip the release, it's more like an aggressive squeeze rather than a "punch", it's more gradual. When I am hunting and taking a shot at a deer, I never remember actually pulling the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I picked the last one. I try my best to do it but somtimes i dont do it because of jumping im getting better at it. Like everything it takes practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? oh thats great! now i will think about this post everytime i draw the bow!LOL i picked 1. but after reading the other posts i geuss i do let the pin float around to the target like mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingduckhunter Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? i pick out a small spot and squeeze it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? [ QUOTE ] i pick out a small spot and squeeze it off [/ QUOTE ]I do the same. 3-D will teach you that in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffett1 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? Never really thought about it...it just happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbowhntr Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I chose option 4, but then again I shoot a longbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? [ QUOTE ] do you know what happens to your shot if you punch the trigger? [/ QUOTE ] Cant say I do Tony....I shoot a "Relax Release" so I dont punch the trigger or even squeeze the shot off. I aim at a spot...when I'm holding fairly steady(actually floating the pin) on that spot I've trained myself to just slowly relax my finger(which is holding back the trigger) which releases the string loop from the caliper. I have become so used to this style of release that the shot happens automatically when my brain recognizes that I've floated on the intended target fairly steady for a short length of time. When I've said to myself "OK"...the shot has left already sometime inbetween the O and the K What I believe I like the most about this style of release is that I dont risk the shot going off early because I've bumped the trigger. I actually can put a heavy amount of pressure on the trigger holding it back and since it does not "Fire" until I let go of it any mental instinct to hurry up and "Punch It" has been completely eliminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? it's concentrate on the spot...and let it happen for me just feels right that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I'm closest to #4 I guess. The most important thing for me to remember for good accuracy is to FOLLOW THROUGH. If I do that, I'm usually a pretty decent shot. Anyway, that's my thought process, PICK A SPOT - FOLLOW THROUGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? With Traditional you had no choice to consintrate on a spot and let your form and practice take you threw the shot. I find with sight pins now I hold my choosen pin on that spot and squeeze the trigger. (Choice #1) If I punch it I shoot about 3" to 4" left but my elevation is still on. Not good IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I concentrate on the spot and let it happen. That is why I really like the Carter Two Shot release so much. I don't know of any other caliper release on the market (besides other Carter's) that have the super heavy, no travel trigger. You can shoot it with a push/pull style. I've been shooting a lot better with the Two Shot than I used to with a Tru-Fire and Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I concentrate on the spot, make sure my arms are right, I look at the bow sights level as it has a bubble and make sure the bow is not tilted, I then pick the spot, look at the correct pin and hold it steady and slowly put my finger on the trigger with a slow release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinArcher Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: How do you aim ? I concentrate on the spot and slowly let it happen. If I punch it it usually goes a bit left. I have found the best results with telling my mind what to do, and then letting my body do the rest. Seems when I overconcentrate things dont flow as well as I think they should. Would be much more accurate if I could get the pin to settle down a little bit more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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