jmez
WKR
Like a lot of the arguments in archery, all the technology in the world can't over come the laws of physics. The correct length, weight, and stabilizer setup matched to you and your equipment will improve your accuracy. Counterbalancing weight will decrease the movement of the bow prior to and during the shot. The question isn't whether or not they work or help, the question is are they necessary.
There is a huge difference between hunting accuracy and target accuracy. The target archers decreasing their zero by 1/4 of an inch is a huge difference. Hunting accuracy we have many inches to play with. A deer will have a vital zone of 10-12', holding dead center you still have 5-6' of leeway. Most guys aren't going to notice much of a difference using those types of numbers.
The other big factor is distance. Pretty easy to hold the pin relatively still at 20 yards. You also have a lot more room for error at closer distances. 1/2 inch of pin drift doesn't have a huge effect at 20 yards, 1/2 inch of pin drift at 70 yards is a big deal.
There is a huge difference between hunting accuracy and target accuracy. The target archers decreasing their zero by 1/4 of an inch is a huge difference. Hunting accuracy we have many inches to play with. A deer will have a vital zone of 10-12', holding dead center you still have 5-6' of leeway. Most guys aren't going to notice much of a difference using those types of numbers.
The other big factor is distance. Pretty easy to hold the pin relatively still at 20 yards. You also have a lot more room for error at closer distances. 1/2 inch of pin drift doesn't have a huge effect at 20 yards, 1/2 inch of pin drift at 70 yards is a big deal.
