Clout tips...

[djthompson]

Any tips/advice/techniques out there in terms of how to get good consistent distance shooting clout?

Rgds, D

[englishwarbow]

That depends on what kit your using and under what rules you are shooting.

[djthompson]

double clout - one way - 180 yards with a GNAS class longbow.

I'm interested in tips on stance, sighting, and arrow release; all to get those few extra yards...

D

[moley101]

Pick a cloud to aim at that isn't moving.

Bend using your back leg rather than from the waist.

[Furface]

Can't say about longbow, but from a Barebow/Recurve point of view what I find trickiest is consistently "bending" to the same degree, whether from the waist or the rear leg. Because it is a much greater angle of elevation than in target, it is much harder to maintain stability and stay consistent. It is so tempting to add the elevation by raising the arm instead of bending that little bit more. So practice your stance like fury.

[Anna K]

Make sure you're pulling back the same amount every time. I've shot good clout scores with recurve and compound (sorry not longbow) and the thing I've noticed most (picked up from using/not using a clicker with the recurve) is that it is really easy to think that you've fully drawn back when you haven't, due to raising your arm rather than bending from the back leg as moley said. It really makes a big difference to getting any sort of groups if you can make sure you're fully drawn back.

[Trunkles]

I try to draw the pile up to the bow so that I have a consistent draw length

[cloutman360]

Originally Posted by djthompson

double clout - one way - 180 yards with a GNAS class longbow.

I'm interested in tips on stance, sighting, and arrow release; all to get those few extra yards...

D

Are you having trouble reaching the clout or just unhappy with your scores?

[Tropicalshot]

Originally Posted by djthompson

double clout - one way - 180 yards with a GNAS class longbow.

I'm interested in tips on stance, sighting, and arrow release; all to get those few extra yards...

D

only tips i can give is consistant anchor and draw,
draw like you were sighting a target then bend back at the hips,
use line of sight method, pick a patch on the ground that is distinguishable and try and line the bottom limb up with that, not sure of your rules but a well placed golf/tennis ball is used here as well for line of sight.

[cloutman360]

My ideal sighting arrangement at a clout tournment is rubber band 3 turns down from bottom of handle,aiming on a flat horizon which has many spaced out distinctive landmarks.
It helps to find the best position on the shooting line before the tournament begins, taking advantage of the available marks, leaving yourself with plenty more both sides for windage adjustment.
A good skill to develop is the art of watching the arrow.You must first complete the shot,I wait at least 2 seconds in follow through postion before I attempt to look for the arrow path.