× The author shot this Arizona mule deer while waiting patiently in a ground blind. It can also lead to overtired muscles and even shooting problems like target panic. Such shooting form quickly dismantles repeatability and brings about “shotgun” arrow groups. This is not good, as it’s nearly impossible for your body to duplicate this type of posture on every shot.
If you are not relaxed at full draw, you’ll find your arms, elbows, and draw-hand squirming around as a reaction to the bow-holding awkwardness. Draw LengthĬomfort is at the heart of repeatability. Here are five factors that can make your setup work against you, rather than in your favor and promoting consistency on every shot. Does it fit you just right? If not, it will disrupt smooth-shooting performance and a high degree of repeatability. One of the most important elements for achieving shot-to-shot consistency is found in your bow setup. As with anything good in archery, the key is in the details.
The concept is simple, but the mechanics for achieving this level of consistency are a bit more complex. If you do this, you’ll find perfection and nock-splitting accuracy. In other words, you must shoot your bow the same way each time. Ask any top tournament pro and they’ll tell you, if you want to shoot well you must learn to be repeatable.