Can’t really help with the arrow problem.

With the anchor point I would suggest using the corner of your mouth as an anchor point and either your mid finger or pointer finger connecting with this spot. Head position plays a role also. Try drawing the bow with your eyes closed and anchor. This will give a feel as to which way is more comfortable. The amount of cant on the bow will give proper alignment with the arrow and the target.
Now is the time to get a book or video on the subject of shooting the bow. It will be money well spent.:wink:
Hope that helps.
Some body will soon be along with input on the arrows!
Bruce

BB –

I’m going to venture a guess that the reason why you’re not quickly getting a ton of responses is because it’s hard to give you definite answers, without knowing the particulars of your bow and your shooting. From an online forum, at best you can expect some general guidance in the right direction, but traditional archery requires experimentation and adaptation to/of your personal style. What one person swears by, might not work for another at all, even with an identical bow, string and arrow set up.

As far as arrow particulars go, some of it is undeniably going to be just pure, objective performance, but some of it will also come down to personal preference, and what your goals are for shooting. Are you only target shooting at fixed distances, or are you training to hunt at variable distances? These sorts of things might affect your choices and what you are looking for in terms of performance. For example, there is a particular arrow that I like to shoot with (and I like it at 29-1/2″), and many people recommend a 125gr. point for it. Personally, I prefer the way it shoots with a 145gr target point, but then that changes a bit with different broadheads. You’re going to have to play around until you find the right combo that works for you.

Also, you say you shoot a 31″ arrow, but how have you arrived at that length? What’s your draw?

I know it can seem like a daunting number of variables to figure out at first. I’d say pick up some inexpensive target points in a variety of weights and try them on some different arrows and note the differences, just as a place to get started. And, as Bruc recommended, see if you can get your hands on some videos for basic shooting form (“Masters of the Barebow” is a good one for this, imo). Asbell’s book, “Instinctive Shooting” is another good resource for getting started. I hope that helps and most importantly, experiment and have fun with it!

Bunnybuster wrote:
I am figureing out shooting form has more impact on the flight than I expected. It is hard to get out of the upright compound style that I have shot for the last 20 years. Thanks for the comments.

Yup.

Try bumping up your point weight to 125 and see what happens. And if you can get your hand on some 2016 shafts, it might make for an interesting comparison. Good luck.