GMMAT

Ya gotta go read this.

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2734760

I did the little trick about using the fletch as another anchor point.......

'Bout 12 yds (basement)......but it's the first time I was seriously slapping arrow together consistently

GMMAT

Same group...

MN/Kyle

Nice Shootin'. Homemade target?

Myersbuck

I dont know much about traditional shooting but after shooting a 3D course with a guy that used one that shooting is impressive

PA Hardwoods

Jeff I do that with my recurve. I use my middle finger in the corner of my mouth and put my fletching to the tip of my nose as another anchor point. It also helps me keep my head down when aiming. What is your style of aiming?

GMMAT

PA...I'm gonna be honest with you.

I have NO IDEA (style of aiming). I anchor the exact same way you do......but I just look where I wanna hit. No one's ever taught me anything really about aiming....and I'm afraid to ask, now.[8D]

PA Hardwoods

LOL, I understand completely Jeff. Do you shoot split finger or 3 under? I shoot 3 under and I guess you can say I shoot point of aim. I gun barrel the arrow and sort of use the arrow like you would the barrel of a shotgun and use the point of my arrow as my aiming point. I know at 20yds I can aim directly at what I want to hit and be spot on. further than that and I have to start holding high.

It took me the better part of 1 1/2 years do develop my aiming style. I tried many different ones until one emerged as the clear winner. Just let it develop naturally. Don't try to force yourself into anything that feels unnatural to you. Trust me your body and your shooting and groups will tell you when you have found the right aiming system for you.

GMMAT

3 under.

I don't look down the shaft I don't think. I'm gonna go check. You've got me curious....lol

PA Hardwoods

I would be willing to bet you sort of do and your not even realizing it.

SwampCollie

Alright PA since you are in a teaching mood... I'd love to reap the benefit myself.

I'm a three under shooter also... Jeff's post on having no idea what his aiming style is.... couldn't say it better myself... I have no clue... but I'm not afraid to ask... I have no one to show me this. I know that I have a habit of short/quick releasing the arrow.

So what you do is place your middle finger in the corner of your mouth and the index vane on the tip of your nose?

Do you always put your three fingers flush to the bottom of the arrow? I've noticed that at closer ranges if I shoot with my fingers an inch or so below, I can look right slam down the arrow, and I can nail what I'm shooting at, but past about 12-13 yards... all the shots go way low way fast. Is this a legitamate method or am I doing myself a diservice? Rather like using an offset faced golf club to correct a slice?