[Hiram]

in reply to: Target Panic #9118

Rock, heres what you do. Get close to the target like 3 yds. Draw the Bow not trying to aim, just work on your form sequence. If you do not have a sequence, form one and stick to it. Here is a simple sequence, stance,grip,fingers hook the string, draw, seat into anchor, relax and maintain pulling while in the “Balanced pulling” area of anchor. Now pull through the shot with your back muscles and follow through. Do not try to aim for a few days, just develop your shot sequence and talk yourself through it until you have it memorized. You can shoot (only at three to seven yards)during this initial phase but if you screw up do not let it upset you. Archery is one arrow at a time and each shot is a new one. Now for the second phase (a week later or so) You have your sequence down at this point, Ok you may start aiming. The most important thing I could stress for you to incorporate into this training back (rid yourself of bad habits which lead to TP) to good shooting accuracy is that you learn to not aim while drawing. Thats why you can shoot the compound and not the stick, you are aiming while you draw and the brain is saying “shoot now” but there is a problem with this, You have not reached anchor or you are at anchor and have not started the back tension (expansion) into the shot. Big problem! Do not aim until you have arrived at that point in your shot sequence. OK, STANCE,GRIP,HOOK,DRAW.ANCHOR.ENGAGE BACK MUSCLES,AIM.EXPAND,and follow through. Now you see why you are having trouble with plucking and releasing too fast. You have not followed the sequence. Now that you are following the proper sequence, you can start aiming only when you arrive at its chronological order in the sequence! Guess what? Thats why a clicker works! It will not let you shoot until you are in the expansion phase of the sequence! Thats why you develop a sequence and stick with it until it becomes ingrained into the sub-consciuos mind. Thats why you use the bale, to re-program your brain. Ok, SO NOW YOU HAVE NO DOUBLE MINDEDNESS causing you to want to shoot pre-maturely. OK, no double mind? you can now just concentrate on AIMING when it arrives in the sequence. Yes I said again, let it sink in! Back to step two. You are still close to the bale and still working on this thing going through your new sequence and new world of shooting. You may now aim, but not shoot until you have arrived at that part of the sequence. You move the arrow in a figure eight on the target, NOW LET DOWN! This will teach you immense control. You will yearn to shoot, but do not. Now incorporate this exercise into your shooting before and after every session. You may do this more than once if want more control. This will be a little challenging the first few times you do it but, will get easier to the point of total control if you stick with the sequence. Why does this work? Well because of course it shows that you are “Improving” and will train the mind that”YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SHOOT!” You do not shoot this way any longer because the sequence runs the shot and you have not finished the back muscles expanding into the shot, therefore you will not shoot because “You” have choosen not to run the sequence to finality. Now if you have a bad day do not give in and just back up and start shooting. Start over and do it right, discipline is what it takes to be a good archery shot! You must relax but, you must stay with the practice regiman. Remember, STOP AIMING as you draw the Bow, wait till it arrives in your sequence. then aim and expand into the shot. You do this, and you will get deadly with a Bow and gain back (retrain your mind) or begin to come out of this dreaded thing which is a culmination of bad habits that initiated your double-minded way of shooting. The sequence will permanantly keep itself programed if you do this execise the rest of your archery days! Yes, no matter how well you overcome these bad habits you must continue this routine. Now go beat it!:):):)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Target Panic #8731

Most important thing to know. Rid your mind of the two things at once dilemma. Set yourself up a shot sequence. Stance,grip,hook, draw keeping both shoulders low, anchor, relax and keep pulling, engage back muscles and scapula, aim, pull through the shot, follow through. Never stop pulling and do this on the bale until its sub-conciuos. Then you achieve your goal of this: No consciuos thought of the the shot happening. You only aim. The shot runs itself. Your mind does not have to aim and release consciuosly. No conflicts occurr in the mind that you have to say, OK, I,m aiming and now I think I will release. No, only aiming. Its simple, just run your sequence on the bale till its ingrained, then the shot will run itself on auto mode and all you have to do is aim. Never stop pulling! Back tension surprise release is “Enlightment” and will make you a killer shot.No dead releases! Dynamic back tension!

[Hiram]

in reply to: How much bow and arrow for hogs? #8696

King, would be very interested in your future findings on your Hog Hunting. Appreciate your efforts to share your knowlege.You obviously understand what it takes to be successful on these large California animals. The size of these hogs you are hunting is amazing. Dangerous if one turned on you I bet.Bet the set-up you are using corresponds with what is needed to penetrate and kill these monsters.

[Hiram]

in reply to: How much bow and arrow for hogs? #8691

Plains Indians used short Bows on Horses up to the 70,s range. WHERE did you read that they used 15? I would appreciate it if, You would research more before you talk.
Your a great fella! Now let it go, and learn from others.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Steve J, the Bow #64071

I am glad! Go kill sumpin.:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: How much bow and arrow for hogs? #64018

GT, careful, you are blowing some with the firearms stuff.
NATO round? 5.56 or 762×51, or 30-06? Depends on what year it was to know what rifles were availiable. Hathcock started with a Mod 70 Winchester in 30-06 and ended with a 308 win. rifle,Remington. The 500,s are accurate along with the all the Nitros, HH.s and magnums. MOA accuracy, no problem.
Scopes make a rifle more efficient? Depends on the use. CQB? No. Long distance shooting? I guess. Civil war documented confirmed in the thousand yd. realm with the Whitworth rifles etc. 22 LR is a small game round. 30-30 is a Deer cartridge, which was the first smokeless cartridge Winchester introduced. No need for any confirmation on its ability. We should keep our posts as factual as possible! We do not want to mislead anyone into trying something stupid.

[Hiram]

in reply to: How much bow and arrow for hogs? #64003

6,s will not penetrate a groundhog at 25 yds.? You missed him.
22 LR kills at 280 yds.? Wow!
Guy kills umpteen Hogs with archery tackle=Knows what he is doing and warrants credibility.
45 vs. 55 ? We know given equal Bow efficiency in the system comparison will yield more energy to the arrow.
No argument here. The “Hog killer” King definitely speaks from experience on understanding Hog anatomy.
He did not say 45 was not enough. I understood it that: More is better if one can shoot it accurately relatively.
I know that the reference to firearms was only an analogy. The Bow kills by cutting internal organs. The bullet kills by hydrostatic shock. Bows and arrows are amazing tools for performing such tasks by simply cutting.
Great thread with a lot of factual information and a lot of BS added, LOL.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Elevated rests and instinctive shooting #63972

No problems Snuffer. I use AAE vanes and have no problems with that. It will take a while to get used to the ER but in time you will adjust. I use the arrow to aim with so its not a problem.The ER gets a bad rap sometimes but all it does is give the vanes a little clearance. I am not saying its the way to go, I,m just saying that I began shooting them to get vane clearance and got used to them. The flippers work good but the Bear weatherrest or Hoyt stick ons work good too. I usually just tape an extra to the inside of the quiver just in case and have my Bow marked with a reference to replace to same position. I do not even fletch mine helical, just a little off-set and my Zwickeys fly just fine. I recently changed to four fletch but cannot tell much diff. Tuning is the basis for good flight.

[Hiram]

in reply to: VANES or FEATHERS ?? #63288

Vanes is what I use, even on Longbows. I cut a flipper rest down and stick it on. I have a DAS recurve which I use the replacable flipper on for hunting. Longbows are a little harder to use vanes on due to the site windows. Got one cut out enough and a flipper or elevated stick on and the difference is only getting use to the rest being a little higher. I use the arrow so its not a biggie.

[Hiram]

in reply to: String Tuning #63140

No! The tab is superior for several reasons! If it was not the Olympic Archers would all be shooting gloves.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Going to switch to 4 fletch #63139

It works!

[Hiram]

in reply to: your opinion on proper form #63138

Snap shooting is the worst thing anyone can do to ruin their shooting! I started out this way and it almost ruined my shooting accuracy. It is rare that one needs to snap shoot at anything unless he is shooting at birds flying or running or moving animals. Bad decisions to shoot Deer running. Deliberate sequence of form is ruined by not aiming whether you use the arrow or not, it does not give you time to seat in at anchor and pull through the shot. It also is a side note that most I have observed snapping are suffering from Target Panic and may or may not know it. I think I shoot too fast and notice my accuracy and form suffers when I do this. I try to pull through the shot and hold for at least a second or two.

[Hiram]

in reply to: What to do? #60456

I would send him a certified letter requesting a date for the replacement. See if he answers. No answer, then file a civil action with the court and have him served. Small claims court usually is not costly to file. File the action in your juristiction first and get a judgement. Then file one in his. You do not need a lawyer to do this.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Custom Knife Handle: A Work In Progress #59578

Excellent work!

[Hiram]

in reply to: The Line In The Sand: Traditional Equipment #59552

I like it Snuff! (The Bow) also a good pic! I dip stuff, and never want to quit.:)LOL!

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