Wirehair18
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- Sep 16, 2019
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So I was in the deer stand earlier this week with perfect conditions- about 30 degrees when I got out, no wind, a wet snow falling and near peak of the rut. After sitting for 2 hrs in the stand I had a buck step out at 26 yards. I drew back and fired. My bow made the loudest ting upon release that I’ve ever heard. My nock felt like it struggled to release from the string and I completely missed the buck. At 26 yards a broadside shot it usually a chip shot for me. I picked up my arrow and when I got home I looked further and noticed my nock had pulled loose about 1/8” from the arrow shaft. I should note that while sitting I had to have my bow resting horizontally rather than hanging vertical, so I did have snow built up on the cams, drop-away, site, etc.
There were no branches obstructing my draw back and nothing I’m between me and the deer to deflect off. Only thing I can think of is I had snow/ice built up on my cams that would have thrown off the timing of release. Any thoughts?
There were no branches obstructing my draw back and nothing I’m between me and the deer to deflect off. Only thing I can think of is I had snow/ice built up on my cams that would have thrown off the timing of release. Any thoughts?
