Shooting a compound bow is not only a fun and rewarding activity, it’s also a great way to develop archery skills and stay in shape. It’s essential to know how to properly draw, aim and release your bow, however, to ensure accuracy and safety. There are a few key steps to follow to make sure every shot is safe and on target.
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Step 1: Set Up
Setting Up the Bow
- Check the manufacturer’s instructions: Make sure you have read and understood the manufacturer’s instructions for your compound bow.
- Attach a sight: Attach a sight to your bow. The sight should be bolted to the bow riser and must be properly sighted in.
- Attach a stabilizer: Attach a stabilizer to your bow to reduce the vibration and recoil as much as possible.
- Attach the rest: Attach the rest to the bow to give the arrow a place to rest after it is released.
- Attach the peep sight: Attach the peep sight to your bow string to assist with accurate shooters.
- Attach the quiver: Attach the quiver to your bow to hold the arrows.
Preparing Your Arrow
- Check the shaft length: Make sure that your arrow shaft is at least as long as the bow itself.
- Attach the nock: Make sure that the nock is properly attached to the arrow and the nock ring is the same size as the arrow shaft.
- Attach the point: Make sure that the point is firmly screwed into the tip of the arrow.
- Check for balance: Make sure that the arrow is properly balanced for flight so that it will fly straight and accurately.
- Check the fletching: Make sure that the fletching is square and the feathers are evenly spaced so that the arrow will fly true.
- Check the arrow rest: Make sure that the arrow rest is in the proper position so that the arrow is not resting on the bow string when the bow is drawn.
Step 2: Draw and Aim
Drawing the Bow
- Get into position: Stand in a comfortable, relaxed stance with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Secure the bow: Grip the bow firmly with your off-hand and secure it in the proper position for your draw.
- Nock the arrow: Place the index finger of your draw hand just above the nock of the arrow.
- Bring the bow to full draw: Draw the bow back steadily and evenly, stopping at full draw.
- Check your anchor point: Make sure that your draw hand is in the same spot each time you draw the bow, usually at the corner of your mouth or your chin.
Aiming
- Relax: Take a few deep breaths to relax and slow down your heart rate.
- Focus: Focus on the target by closing one eye and aligning your sight with the target.
- Raise your bow arm: Slowly raise your bow arm until it is aligned with the target.
- Make sure your strings are in the right spots: Make sure that your fingers are in the right spots on the string, usually at the corner of your mouth or your chin.
- Make sure your bowstring is aligned with the target: Make sure that your bowstring is in line with the target by adjusting the angle of your bow arm.
Shooting a compound bow responsibly and accurately requires practice and patience. Make sure to learn the proper techniques, so that you can improve your skills and accuracy with each shot. With practice and dedication, you can become a successful and accurate compound bow shooter.
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Last update 2021-01-05. Price and product availability may change.