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Post by deerdude on Oct 29, 2006 21:04:37 GMT -5
guys i missed a real nice 8-pointer this eve.again,im talking huge.last year at this time i had two deer down already,ive never had the problem of shooting high until this year and cant for the life of me figure out what im doing wrong.shooting on the ground my groups are fine and tight out to 30 yards.but when i get in the stand and draw it feels like my draw lenght is too long.my son says he dont think im bending at the waist enough.could this be the problem?i need help fast.ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY!
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Post by davepowers on Oct 29, 2006 22:09:23 GMT -5
That would be my guess. Are you using a compound? It helps to have a bow with a solid back wall so if it feels soft you know your not a full draw. There are a few tricks to make sure you are holding the same as on the ground it just depends on your shooting style and setup.
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Post by switzerland on Oct 29, 2006 22:59:08 GMT -5
Buy a pendulum sight and as the TV ad says, set it and forget it.
Rod
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Post by indianahick on Oct 29, 2006 22:48:43 GMT -5
Since I have never seen you shoot from a stand or on the ground I would guess that you are shooting short of your target. First get off of the ground and up to practise. You would be surprised at how much difference there really is. Second get a range finder. You do not need one the goes out to 800+ yds unless you are planning to go out west and hunt mulies or elk.
Also keep your stand heigth within reasonable distances, you really do not need to go up more than 18 feet. But if you can set your home range up for shooting down.
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Post by solohunter on Oct 30, 2006 3:48:54 GMT -5
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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 30, 2006 5:35:55 GMT -5
I agree about the rangefinder. Go up a tree and check your guesses. You'll be surprised how often you are wrong. Also, how high are you? If the trail is real close to the stand, there can be such a thing as too high. These situations make the bending at the waist thing critical. Also, If your sight has a bubble level, don't be afraid to check it if there is time. It can be done very fast, and I have checked mine a few times before shooting. Good luck!
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 30, 2006 6:57:58 GMT -5
You are more than likely not bending at the waist enough.
If you do use a range finder, range trees at the same level you are at. Do not range the bottom of a tree. That will give you a false reading as to actual shot distance.
Better luck next time.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Oct 30, 2006 9:11:54 GMT -5
Bend @ the waist & do your practicing from an elevated shooting platform. I assume you are using a range finder in your hunting stand to confirm the "actual" shot yardage.
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Post by daworz on Oct 30, 2006 9:48:33 GMT -5
Deerdude, Dont fill to bad i just plain and simple missed a Shooter yesterday about 9:30 am, I wish i could have that shot again, I just missed though, What was nice about the whole thing i hunted a different part of the woods today and man iam glad i did passed on a small 8 that in a couple years makes someone a real trophy, And got to meet Deertracks! You know we talk to alot of people on here and get too be friends but its nice to meet face to face,Give it a try?
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Post by davepowers on Oct 30, 2006 11:57:54 GMT -5
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