My first 40 Yard group (5 arrows) using traditional archery.
Posted below is the result after two ranging shots. The circumference is 38-1/4" (12.2 inches average diameter).
About four weeks ago I removed any sighting devices from my bows and joined the traditional archers. It was time to take off the training wheels and go for it.
Since last fall, using sights, I have identified many ways of how not to shoot accurately. Shooting with fingers and no sights has been an interesting journey. My arrows have taken a beating. As the groups got smaller at each distance the feather/nock repair time increased.
My last adjustment on the plunger to correct the horizontal spread looked ok at 30 yards. When I shot the arrows at 40 yards it appeared that I need to adjust the plunger to the right for target center. A three piece bow with riser has a threaded hole for an adjustable plunger to handle the archer's paradox. The wood bow maker cuts this shelf to a pre-determined dimension. If your arrow diameter or spline doesn't match the shelf dimension then cutting more or adding padding to correct the cutout dimension, then offset shooting is your best option.
My goal is to shoot 5 arrows at 40 Yards, grouping them into a 15 to 20” circumference. I’ll work on refining the preparation, breathing, anchor, forearm alignment, release, and follow through, Also arrow spline, plunger position and spring tension, string nock location, brace height and tiller.
At 40 yards you are basically starting to pick the fly doo-doo out of the pepper. A small change in the launch system means a big change at the target!
Having fun.
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Pointfocus (P.M.O.E.)
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