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Old 27-02-06, 01:59 PM
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Riser: Winact -original version
Limbs: Samick Extreme
Sight: Arc Systeme SX10
Stabilisers: Spiga Scorpion rods
Button: Shibuya DX
Bow String: 8125/Angel Majesty
Arrows: Triple 700s, 110 gra

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Quote:
Originally Posted by LineCutter
Observations:
  • Shooting as normal I'm about as accurate as ever
  • Coming to full draw, with the sight on the gold & then closing my eyes makes me less accurate, but I still hold the red ring on a 40 cm face
  • Getting to the pre-draw aiming phase & then shutting my eyes makes the arrows go left (enough to miss the paper of the 40cm face & sometimes 40cm beyond that)
Okay. There's an issue with closing your eyes to shoot. How are you maintaining your head angle? You have a reference point on you face. If you're not looking at the target your head may drift out of allignment. I'd expect the drift to be towards neutral (facing forwards) which, for a right hander, would result in leftward shots. You might notice this if you have a side anchor, as the string would be scraping your chin more than usual... Coming to full draw then closing your eyes, would probably remove some potential for variability, as you find the allignment before closing your eyes. Just something to consider...
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