Help !!

sounds like it to me. Try drawing above the circle, let it settle and lower to the spot.

 

It is called TARGET PANIC!!!! I suffer from it too, but I am much better now. Took a while and I am still working on it!!

 

i had it too. Doesnt bother me much anymore. I noticed that by changing and trying different releases until I found the right one made a world of difference to me.

I tried several different ones and even some thumb triggers and dabbled with backtension (decided not to) I think I finally got it figured out. I think the releases I was using didnt fit me properly. I noticed by shooting a youth sized release that I was actually shooting much better and not punching the trigger at all. Then I got a scott mini-mongoose I believe and I am shooting better than ever.

This may not help you at all but it may be worth a try. It sure helped me. I just had to find the right size release.

Rick

 

You are using big muscle groups to make fine adjustments. It's very hard to do. Just stick with it and don't spend too long on the line. Shoot three, retieve, take breaks, and when you get sloppy, leave. Don't try to overcome it. With high poundage in this heat, with multiple shots the body can only make fine adjustments so long. Stay Hydrated

 

Nip it in the Bud!! Target Panic can be hard to cure. I use a lot of different releases when I practice so I don't get too accustomed to how one goes off. You can always take your sight off and learn to just hold steady and let the shot happen, naturally you wanna be close if you don't have a sight on. You can also let a friend trigger your release for you. You just concentrate on drawing the bow and aiming, then the shot just happens.

That's the way it's supposed to feel

Dan

 

Good point Dan. I have several releases now and I would switch to another if I started having problems again. When you get too used to them you can anticipate the shot and that can cause alot of the problems. If you arent used to the release, then you cant anticipate the shot.

rick

 

Try turning your bottom limb bolt 1/4 -1/2 turn.

 

dont feel bad. I used to do the same thing. Sounds like you are in the right direction. You have to try different things until you find out what works for you.

chris had some good advice as well

rick

 

bring it up as close as you can to where you want it and then take a real deep breath and hold it, the bow should naturally rise a little bit and then release

 

I too suffer from this from time to time. I blame it on 8 years in the Army aiming over iron rifle sights. I am so used to seeing the target just over the pin, that my brain tries to do the same thing with a bow.

My solution was to start close to the target, aim over the x, let the bow come down and try to hold on target. If I dropped below it, I would let down and start over. After enough let downs, you brain should get the message. I also use a true spot lens for indoor shooting. It has not pin and has helped me a ton..

 

How long did it take you to get used to using it? I've wanted to try one ever since they came out but I have never seen one in person. I really like the concept. :thumb:

 

About 5 seconds.....:laugh:

That lens has been the most valuable piece of archery gear I have ever bought. I dropped the first one I had and it shattered on the concrete floor of my garage. I didn't hesitate to buy another one as soon as I could. I used a #2 clarifier in my Superball Peep and I doubt I will ever switch lenses for indoor.

All that and I'm not PTP.....eace:

 

Try pivoting at the waist instead of trying to raise your arm. Once you centered the sight ring with the peep adjust aiming by pivoting your upper body.

 

I change the trigger tension on my Scott release quite frequently. This tends to help me with not anticipating the release. Also, as mentioned above, try starting above the target and settling in (let the pin drop down to the target). It is natural for the pin to drop as you hold. It works well for me.

Michael

 

Yep its definately TP. Get it taken care of before you start drive by shooting. For me blind bale and BT release helps. Good luck I hope you get rid of it soon.