Compound bow practice

[GBR66]

I appreciate the other thread is probably in the wrong place seeing as it's now more of an archery thread.

Just a quick update after a couple of sessions and circa 100 arrows.

I'm only shooting at 15-20 yards and I'm trying not to adjust the sights continually until I flatten out some of my inconsistencies and am just focusing on grouping, but wow, it's hard not to fall in love with it!

I'm starting to see the groups close up. Nothing beats just spending the time, but the biggest difference I've noticed is shooting both eyes open. That helped me alot!

I have a longbow I haven't used for a couple of years - may have to get it out - very satisfying

 

[Bouncingoffthelocks]

A useful link

Getting started in UK field archery - Bow International

Alex Tyler offers some valuable advice on getting started, or getting back into field archery in the UK

www.bow-international.com

Weather's finally turned here although we seem to have skipped spring. Looking forward to getting regular practice in again, and probably fettling with unnecessary adjustments to the bow!

Sooo i took the plunge, in my excitement stringed the bow set knocking point and started flinging arrows at an amazon box against a dirt bank. Advice to any one dipping their toe in, get at least a dozen arrows, you will break or lose some whilst "getting on target".
Next lesson is to pay attention to the set up. I stung the bow, and quickly set up a nocking point - what I didn't do was ensure the brace height of the string was correct, should have done this first! This meant that i was shooting about a foot high from point of aim, getting some vibration through the bow and getting a bit of slap on the arm. Now obviously I am also working on some kind of form and consistency but starting in the right place would help.
It is a highly addictive hobby and cant wait to practice more on these longer evenings.

 

[Smellydog]

Aye, the higher the brace height the more forgiving the shot will be.
I like a high knock position too and also like shooting three fingers under. It brings the arrow closer to the eye.