Traditional Archery Bow Instinct Shooting Demo Video

Are you advising that you learn to pull the string back different distances, in accord with the distance to the target? And not to hold your anchor?

I was a little confused but neat video.
 
Runsalone said:
Are you advising that you learn to pull the string back different distances, in accord with the distance to the target? And not to hold your anchor?

I was a little confused but neat video.
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No. Just while you are getting the feel of it and “practicing”. When your just getting started with instinct shooting, start practicing at a short distance, then move back as you get better hitting your target. No reason to pull at full draw when your practicing. Each time you fall back you can draw back more.

With self bows you do not want to hold your anchor. It’s probably best explained from my “care package” page, so I’ll just copy it in here:

For those of you that began your archery using “modern material” type bows, the speed at which you are use to bending your bow, must be decreased. Wood bends much slower than fiberglass, and the wood itself needs to be broken in slowly, to train the wood. Users of compound bows are taught to pull the string back fast to get beyond the break-over point. However, this method on a wood bow will cause them to explode.

Anchor time (Length of Time the Bow is Held at Full Draw) is an important factor in proper maintenance. A wood bow is not able to hold a long anchor time, without causing damage. A lot of the archers began using bows with the type of product that was implemented to allow for long anchor times. However, it is extremely important that, for our wood bows, and every wood bow in general, to not follow the long anchor extension times. Seven to twelve seconds anchor time is very wearing on a wood bow. Each second of anchor time creates more stress on the bow and thus, slower arrow speed. Therefore, it is strongly suggested you change your anchor time habits you have been using.

Sorry if I wasn’t real clear. Still new at videoing.
Chris
 
Its all good AH. That makes more sense! I cant imagine learning to shoot without learning your anchor point though, I would shoot different every time. I was taught to focus on proper form every shot and then focus on your target spot and then accuracy would follow.


BUT! I didnt learn with wood bows either;) I started with a Howatts Mamba, and am starting to get into self bows the last 4 or 5 years so this is good info for me. Thanks!

Speaking of good form, as you can see mine still needs plenty o' work:D

 
Instinctive shooting can be a controversial topic. Go to www.stickbow.com and hang out at the leatherwall forum and you will see what I mean. There are a couple of guys there, namely Brian Sorrels and Viper who have written books on the subject.

I have to agree with Runsalone as far as anchoring. I was taught the same way. Always anchor to the same point each time you shoot. I often practice with AH's approach and start at 10 yards and then move back. One of my archery coaches had me do an exercise, shooting at various distances from 5 yds. to 20 yds. It is very helpful.

When I teach instinctive archery, I use the same analogy that AH used, just like throwing a ball.
 
MBTull said:
Instinctive shooting can be a controversial topic. Go to www.stickbow.com and hang out at the leatherwall forum and you will see what I mean. There are a couple of guys there, namely Brian Sorrels and Viper who have written books on the subject.

I have to agree with Runsalone as far as anchoring. I was taught the same way. Always anchor to the same point each time you shoot. I often practice with AH's approach and start at 10 yards and then move back. One of my archery coaches had me do an exercise, shooting at various distances from 5 yds. to 20 yds. It is very helpful.

When I teach instinctive archery, I use the same analogy that AH used, just like throwing a ball.
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MBTull,
Sorry, I guess I'm being confusing. I'm not saying that you shouldn't anchor at the same point. It's just, where I'm coming from is hunting... Technique is usually thrown out the window. Especially when hunting from the ground or stalking. That's why I will sometimes practice shooting from my knees and turn my body around toward the target. I will tell you there is not much perfect technique there. Also, if you are hunting from a tree stand, and that 10 point buck is behind the tree, or straight below you, you cannot rely on the perfect technique there, that's for sure. That's all I was meaning. Now, if you're target shooting, I agree. Strict form is the what I recommend also.

Hopefully I didn’t raise ruckus. Just trying to give out how I do it, but it doesn’t mean it’s the only way. It just works for me.

Chris
 
I'm no bow expert, but one of my friend's dad had a major bow hunting/hunting mail order company when we were growing up. Most of today's folding tree stands, look like his original patented design (expired). He was a traditional bow hunter (no pulley's) and relied on instinctive bow shooting.

We of course played with it as kids. Instinctive shooting is a lot of fun and is good for mental agility, especially in kids development.

Take the kids out and try it. A lot of fun for everyone. :thumbup:
 
Archer Here said:
MBTull,
Sorry, I guess I'm being confusing. I'm not saying that you shouldn't anchor at the same point. It's just, where I'm coming from is hunting... Technique is usually thrown out the window. Especially when hunting from the ground or stalking. That's why I will sometimes practice shooting from my knees and turn my body around toward the target. I will tell you there is not much perfect technique there. Also, if you are hunting from a tree stand, and that 10 point buck is behind the tree, or straight below you, you cannot rely on the perfect technique there, that's for sure. That's all I was meaning. Now, if you're target shooting, I agree. Strict form is the what I recommend also.

Hopefully I didn’t raise ruckus. Just trying to give out how I do it, but it doesn’t mean it’s the only way. It just works for me.

Chris
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Hmmm. A visit to the scorpion bows homesite has been very.........enlightening:cool:
 
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