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first group of 6.split finger.. second group 3 fingers under. the arrow at top on the step angle i pulled out then remembered to take pic and put it back that angle isnt correct.
 
FOX FIRE said:
Good deal, your in business, whats your first thoughts on it all ??
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love it, really hope i can get good enough to hunt with it someday. i may never pick the mathews back up if i do. lol
 
Oh yeah, you'll be in fine shape by next season, just have to stay after it & when you make a less than stellar shot dont stress over it, just part of it.

I still have my compound & was on fire for it this fall but after drop'n a hundred ++ bucks on a few upgrades & a lot of time I realize why I got away from it, the hassle factor took the fun out of it, plus my eyes cant deal with a peep,sights & my target, it all gets blury.

Glad your enjoy'n it.
 
I think I was plucking the string bad , it went off like a base guitar lol . Can't wait till nice weather so I can really practice .
 
southernhunter said:
I think I was plucking the string bad , it went off like a base guitar lol . Can't wait till nice weather so I can really practice .
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Looks like you are really practicing now. 5 steps is a good starting point.
Remember, 5 GOOD shots are better than 50 BAD ONES.
My suggestion: take 5 of those arrows and put them up. Take that 1, make a shot, concentrate on that one shot. Pull . Start over. Continue from that same spot until you are consistantly hitting that spot BEFORE you take one more step father out.
With all the arrows in your hand, it's too easy to shoot quickly. One shot at a time, keeping in mind your form, aim and release.
 
eddie c said:
southernhunter said:
I think I was plucking the string bad , it went off like a base guitar lol . Can't wait till nice weather so I can really practice .
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Looks like you are really practicing now. 5 steps is a good starting point.
Remember, 5 GOOD shots are better than 50 BAD ONES.
My suggestion: take 5 of those arrows and put them up. Take that 1, make a shot, concentrate on that one shot. Pull . Start over. Continue from that same spot until you are consistantly hitting that spot BEFORE you take one more step father out.
With all the arrows in your hand, it's too easy to shoot quickly. One shot at a time, keeping in mind your form, aim and release.
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good advice , I'll try it
 
It's not the only way to learn. It's just one of the ways I was taught. That method was given to me after I was trying on my own for a couple of years. It helped me the most.
 
eddie c said:
It's not the only way to learn. It's just one of the ways I was taught. That method was given to me after I was trying on my own for a couple of years. It helped me the most.
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Good advice, relax, dont get tore up & take your time, its all new to you but it'll improve as you go.
 
If you find yourself "plucking" the string on your release try this. When you reach your anchor and start to let go pull back with your draw arm a little. This will allow the string to slide off your fingers instead of rolling down them. You will only actually only be drawing about 1/4 inch or so past your anchor. In time you will find that by the time you hit your anchor you are already releasing the string thus giving a smoother release. This helped me a lot when I started and was having issues with my release. If you have or shoot a lot with a compound bow breaking the habit of hitting your anchor and holding it can be a hard habit to break as with traditional is more to the point of picking a spot to hit (aiming), draw, anchor, and release all in one act. Hopes this helps a little.
 

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