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This is Masons. We all have different ways of doing things, but as he describes will work for anyone.
Shot process
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Wiley E Coyote
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I hold my bow the same every shot. Relaxed hand and arm with my life line pushing into the center of the grip. My draw arm and release fingers also relaxed. Muscles that have developed between my shoulder blades draw the bow. A traditional shooter needs to maintain a continuous push pull motion during the draw and release through out the shot cycle. Very important as you anchor to keep that push pull tension for clean release and a strong shot toward your target. I shoot split fingers so I need to maintain even pressure on all three. Split finger if you have more pressure on your top finger you will have issues keeping the arrow on the shelf. My anchor is middle finger the corner of my mouth . That's my mechanics been doing it for decades it's as natural for me as walking. The most important thing for myself is picking a very small spot on my target and seeing nothing but that very tiny spot! I don't see the end of my arrow in my shot process. I only want to see a tiny little spot and I will hit very close to it. If my focus is only on the rib cage at best I'm probably going to make a pour shot! I don't try shooting groups when I practice. I shoot one arrow and move. If I miss on that shot I will shoot another arrow and correct it. My brain always knows why I missed and I fix it. Im not a archer I'm a bowhunter. I've always wanted to be a bowhunter my whole life. The challenge of getting close to wild animals is what attracted me to bow hunting and this style of shooting works really well for myself. There are lots of ways to shoot traditional bows. Don't get yourself locked in to thinking you have to shoot like someone else. Follow your own path and perfect your technique. Having fun learning and finding success is what makes shooting a bow so rewarding and fun! Anyone can do amazing things with this type of equipment it you have the want too. Good shooting y'all!
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The part about a “psycho-trigger” is applicable for Levy. The tendency for most is to slam the trigger. Not knowing exactly when the bow will go off does lead to better shooting. When you anticipate the shot, you will subconsciously brace for impact and flinch. Ever seen someone misfire a muzzle loader? Joel Turner makes a living describing this. It makes sense and works for Mason. I’ve been shooting the way I do for 45 years… I’m not changing. Mason cannot do things as I do and I have no interest in doing things the way he does.
It would be a good idea for Levi to watch Joel turner on YouTube. I do believe it shortens the learning curve and the principles work the same with firearms.
Sure does make me want to sling some arrows that’s for sure! Even though I wouldn’t be able to hunt deer with it i think I’m going to look into like a 30 pounder just to shoot again. Could still hunt small game with it.
Thanks, I just shared the entire thread with him. Some good stuff being said. I'll have to watch the video at some point if I decide to go forward with a stick.
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After my latest hospitalization, I couldn’t draw my 40lb bow effectively for weeks. My regular hunting bow… no chance. But a month and a half later, I was ok to shoot my 40 so I went to the woods and sent an arrow completely through and deer and stuck it in the dirt. I’ve probably killed a half dozen deer with that 40 lb bow over the years, and a big spring turkey. 40lb is the minimum, legally, but switch hitter and I know a young lady that killed some this year with less. They are just as dead as any shot with a gun.
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