Draw Length & Form Check

[palmettoswamp]

I, so I will get the bow all back together and start from the ground up.

I'm open to all advice, the good, bad, and the ugly

[palmettoswamp]

something went wrong...will repost

[TrophyTracker]

Tim,I saw the pics last night. The intensity in your eyes alone was enough to kill a deer, you don't even need to use the bow.:D

[palmettoswamp]

Gonna put a good effort to get proper form down this summer...Shoot very well out to 25 yards, but 30+ yards I'm not happy w/ my shooting. Try to get the photos up again. Trying to extend my effect range. I got a lot of work to do.

dont know why the post got all messed up:confused:

[palmettoswamp]

Here is the deal. Since I hardly bought any new turkey calls/gear this spring, I thought I would trade out some accessories on the bow and drop some hard earned cash. I'm going w/ a new sight, string, stabalizer, string supressor. I dont shoot my bow all year long and I do not shoot any 3-d events ect....Up until this spring, I really never cared about proper form or really knew anything about it...I basically got my draw length in the ball park and started slinging arrows. At the end of spring I started to read up and watch clips of videos on proper form, good anchor point, bow torque, and correct draw length.

I was sitting around last night and had my wife take some photos of myself at full draw at different angles. I learned a lot just by the photos below. I know by the photos that I need to learn to stand straight and stop leaning back. I dropped my bow ## back down to 60 lbs and I think that has helped me greatly w/ a smooth draw and not leaning back to get the bow drawn. I think my draw appears 1/2 too long, but that might be my posture leaning back. I'm working hard on standing straight and some folks at AT provided some exercises too help me with that issue. Some folks stated that my bow shoulder is too high to my ear. How do you lower your bow shoulder? Why is my bow shoulder high anyhow?

Any advice or comments would be great. If you have a photo of correct good form, post it up. Thanks Paul for posting that article on the stabalizer, interesting read.

**This photo was one of the first photos taken---did not realize my anchor was so low**
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/palmettoswamp/DSCN4788.jpg

**Leaning back**
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/palmettoswamp/DSCN4789.jpg

**In this photo, I have moved my anchor up. My nose is touching the string and my index finger knuckle is in the hollow behind my ear; A lot more repeatable anchor to me**
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/palmettoswamp/DSCN4795.jpg

**Another photo of my anchor moved up**
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/palmettoswamp/DSCN4799.jpg

[palmettoswamp]

Thanks Paul. Since I'm waiting on my new sight, I went out this afternoon and just shoot at 15 yards w/ no sight focusing on squezzing the trigger using back tension. I'm practicing daily and trying to correct that lean in my form. Going back to basics again. Really just love shooting the bow, even in 99 degree weather. Thanks for the links.

[FlHunter23]

Im not sure how great my form is either. Ive heard people say not to grip your bow to tight. I just put an arrow in and shoot it... Im comfortable at 20 yrds and all over at 35. I moved into a bigger yard this year and cant wait to start shooting again. Ive been afraid to shoot the bow i got cause the string is in bad shape. Id like to be shooting comfortable at 50 yrds. Do you practice from a stand? I Wish i didnt put all my stands in the woods. I think i might practice from the roof of the house.

Anyone know what a bale of hay goes for?

Im gonna have to go over to palmettoswamps house, looks like he gots an indoor range :P

[TrophyTracker]

Back in the day, hay was cheap! Now because of the decline in production due to overdevelopment taking up the fields that used to be cut for bailing, the price has gone through the roof!:eek: I'm seeing square bales that used to cost $3 selling for $20 apiece. I'm seriously considering buying my own used hay equipment and branching out:rolleyes:

[palmettoswamp]

Sam,

If you want free targets, go to your local Tractor Supply and ask for their foam blocks that are shipped w/ the utility trailers. They are good for field points, but cannot withstand broadhead punishment.

I'm due a new string and will ordering a complete set (string and cable) from a guy over on GON named Reylamb...DaddyPaul recommended him, plus folks over at GON have said nothing but good things about his strings. His prices are very affordable to boot

[FlHunter23]

I have one of those square target blocks I shoot at. was looking for a back stop. I seen your post on those foam blocks. they would be perfect for a back stop. ill have to look into it. thanx

[TrophyTracker]

I have never seen a roadside hay service, perhaps you are on to something big, Paul..:cool:

[FlHunter23]

Exactly how important is draw length? Ive never measured to find mine until yesterday. According to my measurements my draw length should be 27.6, Ive been shooting at 29 for the last 3 years! I'm gonna adjust and see if it improves my game. Dude over at gon is hooking me up with 2 modules for my cam for 20 dollars, dont really need two but they were cheap. I didnt know the posts in the cams were for 1/2 or 1/4 inch increments, or that some have modules for 1inch increments. Crazy!

[TrophyTracker]

Tim,

How are you making out with your bow string? I'd like to catch up with you and shoot one of these days, if you were up to it. Check out this link, I am going to order one for my wife's bow

http://www.mikes-archery.com/id1.html

[palmettoswamp]

Sounds like fun Chad. Reylamb(Jeff) stated that the string should be done by this weekend and mailed out hopefully Monday sometime. Bear Archery wants me to bring the bow up to them in Gainsville to string it so they can check things out, since I was having some issues w/ the serving on the cable wearing so quickly. Hopefully I can get up there by the end of next week and then get it tuned and ready to shoot. I am not happy about only having 4 weeks prior to the opener to get things in order w/ the bow, but I doubt any shots in JC will be over 20 yards anyhow.

I think I have seen Mike's Strings over on Archery Talk...they look like good strings!!

[FlHunter23]

I did some digging on string making. Doesnt look like it would be to hard after some training. Looks like it would be fun to do. Would definately have to be a hobby, a string jig is like 300 bones and the string is expensive too. Wouldnt be to economical to make your own strings if you only shoot a few months out of the year like me.