Sighting Question

[LongArrow]

#4280

Hello.
I am new to trad archery, my dad pointed me in this direction because we are both unsure of how to sight with a tradtional bow. Both my father and I will be getting recurve bows though he is only familiar with a compound bow with a peep sight. We would like to know how to aim the bow/arrow at the target effectively. Thank you.

LongArrow

[William Warren]

#29180

Longarrow,
There are those on this site that can answer to this better than I can but I will say that the practice of form plays an important role in ones accuracy with traditional equipment. That is drawing and anchoring the same each time and concentrating on a spot on the intended target. Maintaining that form and concentration will result in the arrow consistently going where you are looking. After this is realized it only takes minor adjustments to form to make the arrow hit the target.
Having someone to show you would be great. I learned by trail and error lacking a suitable mentor. Start at 10 yards and work your way out. Shoot at 10 yards for a few days before moving farther out. Good luck and good shooting.

Duncan

[Buzzard]

#33606

Longarrow, I 2nd what Duncan says, starting out with consitent form means everything. There’s really only 2 ways to direct your arrow. What some people call “instinctive” and “gap or point of aim”. Instinctive shooting is similiar to throwing a baseball or football, only your shooting an arrow instead. You look where you want it to go and “shoot-throw” it there. However, for beginners it’s much easier to use the point of your arrow as a site pin and adjust the gap to the range of your target. Don’t try to make this to complicated. It’s all to much fun for that. Good Luck, Buzzard

[SteveMcD]

#34287

I am going to avoid the “Instinctive” Versus other Methods, only to say that over time, I and many others use components of all three methods, when it calls for it.

I would recommend two books:

Brian Sorrell’s – Begginer’s Guide to Traditional Archery.
Byron Ferguson’s – Become the Arrow.

[Bert]

#34438

I concur with SteveMcD’s picks- great minds think alike!
Another I’ve found a veritable font of info is Anthony Camera’s ‘Shooting the Stickbow- A Practical Approach to Classical Archery’.
Get a large Hefty construction or yardwaste bag and stuff it to the gills with visqueen. Place or hang it about shoulder height, stand an arms length away, close your eyes, shoot one arrow with a fieldpoint, concentrating solely on your form or various aspects you wish to improve- for me that’s everything! And when you’ve perfected your release you will have accomplished what no archer has ever done.- Good shooting-Bert

[Jason Wesbrock]

#35077

If you’re looking for a comprehensive breakdown of different aiming methods, the Masters of the Barebow DVDs are excellent. Volumes I and II get into the nuts and bolts of aiming. As far as books are concerned, T.J. Conrads’, Traditional Bowhunter’s Handbook is hard to beat.

[deaddrift]

#35157

thank you all who responded ,he is a very eager 14 yr old with big dreams ,and I appreciate the info ,we are looking forward to the friendships we will build between ourselves and others here .
he has got it bad to hunt turkey ,we will keep poking around and learn every day,thanx again gentleman
deaddrift
long arrows Dad

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