Can't get the bow to tune??

[HighCountryHill33]

I started shooting traditional about 3 years ago and have harvested 5 whitetail with it. It is a 1972 Bear Super Grizzly. Regardless of what I do, or what spine arrows, I have to aim waaaay right. I shoot point-on and I'm about at my wit's end with it. At 20 yards, I'm having to aim about 8' right of where I want impact. Is it me, or should I start over with a more modern bow? I'm shooting off the shelf with a tab release.

 

[nevadabugle]

Hmmm...

Whats your arrow recipe?
What is your draw length?
What is the poundage at your draw length?
What is your knocking point set at?

Let's start there.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Are you right or left handed shooter?
Do you know another trad bow shooter, maybe have someone else shoot the bow. ?
Any archery shop close by?

 

[BRDHUNTER]

It could be your release form. Try over exaggerating the following and see if it makes a difference: press the string into your face on your anchor and then on your release follow-through, drag your fingers along your face to your ear and then to the back of your neck. Also keep your bow arm strong, don't let it fall down to the left after the shot.

 

[Beendare]

Hmmm...

Whats your arrow recipe?
What is your draw length?
What is the poundage at your draw length?
What is your knocking point set at?

Let's start there.

Yeah, need your specs and I bet folks here can get you close.

I'm a lefty and when I shoot right it's due to arrows being stiff....... OR I'm not lining up the shaft exactly with the center of my eye.......OR I'm not pushing directly at the spot- weak bow hand

Try this no matter the stiffness of your arrow; Before you draw cranks your head hard toward the target so your nose points directly at it with tension in your neck. Then draw the string so the arrow is directly in line with the shaft and not even slightly off to the side.

You will need to do this anyway to diagnose whether you have the right spine and the different conditions.

 

[SouthernCharm]

Which eye is dominate? I’m a lefty, left eye dominant, however shoot right handed. Exactly what you’re talking about.

 

[bisblue]

You might have a bad bow. That's an old one, twisted limb? Can you borrow another bow of similar specs.

You can use masking tape to draw center lines down the bow then sit it in the corner and check if it's straight.

 

[kcormack]

Which eye is dominate? I’m a lefty, left eye dominant, however shoot right handed. Exactly what you’re talking about.

Bingo! This has got to be it, or you have some serious issues.

 

[LostArra]

Which eye is dominate? I’m a lefty, left eye dominant, however shoot right handed. Exactly what you’re talking about.

This is the likely culprit

 

[SouthernCharm]

My pins are set way off to the side,funny to see someone shoot my bow and can’t hit the barn door standing on the inside,lol…

 

[Megastink]

I just started shooting a 1953 Sears Hawk (Bear Kodiak Magnum) and it flings them right where I'm looking. That makes me confident that your issue isnt the bow- its probably you. Granted I shoot instinct and its taken me time to get here. Its probably not the bow. Every one of my issues I've ever had is because of something I did; mostly not setting up the bow properly.

I'm curious if your arrows are hitting plum to the target. Did you shoot it bareshaft before shooting fletched arrows? IF you never bareshafted it, you might have too stiff a spine for your point weight, which would cause groupings to the left of aim, which would explain for 8" of compensation.

Please explain your process for tuning your bow, I'm very curious and want to help.

 

[Wrench]

Close your left eye and try again.

 

[nevadabugle]

Starting to think OP was just a troll. Lots of replies, but they have not responded to any of them. OP, you for real?

 

[roosiebull]

I started shooting traditional about 3 years ago and have harvested 5 whitetail with it. It is a 1972 Bear Super Grizzly. Regardless of what I do, or what spine arrows, I have to aim waaaay right. I shoot point-on and I'm about at my wit's end with it. At 20 yards, I'm having to aim about 8' right of where I want impact. Is it me, or should I start over with a more modern bow? I'm shooting off the shelf with a tab release.

Is 8’ a typo? Did you mean inches?

 

[nevadabugle]

Is 8’ a typo? Did you mean inches?

I think we are being trolled...

 

[HighCountryHill33]

Is 8’ a typo? Did you mean inches?

Sorry I'm just now replying everyone, and thank you all so much for the input. I'm in the middle of a DIY remodel, that is taking place from 5pm-late night, so I've been away from my computer.

It's close to 8' at 20...all my shots have been under 12 yards and I've still had to "aim" back into or behind the hind quarter on deer facing to the left. I'm right eye dominant and shoot right handed, knock just behind and under the corner of my right eye, every time. The grouping is very consistent, so I guess that is a plus. I had to have strings made for it from a guy in Michigan and my brace height is 6", could that be it? No one around me does anything with trad bows and I don't know anyone else that shoots trad (I've always been a compound guy)
I'm shooting-
125gr Stinger Broadheads
600 Spine, full-length 3 Rivers Traditional Only Arrows
44# at 28" draw

Thank you all, so much, again. I'll try to be more aware of getting back to replies, because I am thoroughly enjoying shooting it, but want to be alot better, for myself and the game.

 

[nevadabugle]

Apologies for the troll comment I was out of line. sorry about that.

With that said I have shot a trad bow for a lot of years and I cannot explain why you would have to hold 8 ft off of Target to hit Center Mass. That is far beyond a tuning issue and I would likely have to see a video of you shooting to help troubleshoot what is going on.

 

[nevadabugle]

Looking at your arrows and bow specs I would say that arrow is likely very under spine but I don't think that would cause you to have to hold 8 ft off of Target

 

[nevadabugle]

If you don't have a video of you shooting, try this. Crank That brace height up to 8 inches grab a 400 spine Arrow and tell us what the outcome is.

 

[HighCountryHill33]

If you don't have a video of you shooting, try this. Crank That brace height up to 8 inches grab a 400 spine Arrow and tell us what the outcome is.

I will! And I'll get some shooting videos. I'd like to put the compound down and go traditional only, so everyone's help has been a huge boost! Thanks @nevadabugle !