Shooting to the right

[RyeGuy74]

Hey,

I am relatively new to archery but it seems like I have developed a problem of shooting to the right. We have double and triple checked the sight and our outdoor conditions lately have been almost perfect. So we are confident that the problem is something I am doing. Does anyone have idea on what could the situation be. When I am shooting, it seems like I get good streaks of amazing shots and then I get a streak of shots that are much farther right. They are usually straight over, not much up-or-down movement in the arrow. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Deleted member 20812]

With broadheads or field points? Are you punching the trigger on your release?

 

[RyeGuy74]

I am using fixed broadheads, I could be. I will keep on eye on that to make sure its a smooth release. Thank you

With broadheads or field points? Are you punching the trigger on your release?

 

[mdhunter]

You have a level on the sight? Twisting the wrist surely won’t help.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

I am using fixed broadheads, I could be. I will keep on eye on that to make sure its a smooth release. Thank you

With BH I’m going to say it’s like either your grip and/or torquing your wrist at the release.

 

[RyeGuy74]

You have a level on the sight? Twisting the wrist surely won’t help.

I do have a level on the sight. I have made sure the bow is level before the shot is taken. Thank you

 

[Nick87]

Like @JLS Said my guess is your torquing your wrist.

 

[Deleted member 39961]

Depends on your release style.

Low right misses with a tension release are different than the same with an index trigger.

 

[golfer]

have you broadhead tuned? Do your field points hit where you’re aiming? A small rest adjustment may get your fp and bh to hit together.

 

[WapitiBob]

Shoot field points till you have an idea of what you're doing.

 

[Dan O]

Maybe you're peaking which will cause impact to the right. Concentrate on your aimpoint and follow thru.

 

[BackofBeyond]

Maybe you're peaking which will cause impact to the right. Concentrate on your aimpoint and follow thru.

My thinking as well, could be a combo of no follow through and death gripping the bow. Relax that front hand and follow through on your shot.

 

[grizzly63]

lightly touch your index finger to your thumb on the grip and make sure your hand is centered naturally on the grip. No pressure except in the y of your hand where it rests in the grip. Follow through and don't peek.

 

[Northwoods]

How are you gripping your bow? You probably know this but your bow is not a baseball bat.

 

[ammo]

 

[shannerdrake]

Scenario 1: I see a lot of people hit right because they aren’t comfortable floating the pin and slap the release which usually pushes arrows to the right because it bumps the string left.

Scenario 2: If broadheads hit right and the field points hit spot on then you just need to micro tune (1/16th inch) your rest to the left.

 

[MtsPSU]

Hey,

I am relatively new to archery but it seems like I have developed a problem of shooting to the right. We have double and triple checked the sight and our outdoor conditions lately have been almost perfect. So we are confident that the problem is something I am doing. Does anyone have idea on what could the situation be. When I am shooting, it seems like I get good streaks of amazing shots and then I get a streak of shots that are much farther right. They are usually straight over, not much up-or-down movement in the arrow. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

All of the above suggestions are good ones.

Is your bow paper tuned with field points? If not, this will help tell a tale of your nock point and rest alignment.

Try this exercise so that you "know" what a good shot feels like. Of note, be sure you have a wrist sling on your bow for this exercise. Set up within five yards or so of your target. Go through your checklist of coming to full draw, level, etc. then close your eyes to focus on your muscle movements (back tension) and have a buddy gently trigger the release once settled. You will be surprised which is essentially what you're looking to accomplish with each shot. Doing so will prevent gripping the riser and distorting the arrow launch resulting tighter groups.

 

[Trial153]

Your draw length is too long. Drop it by and inch and those right misses will clear up

 

[Gunner46]

Relax your grip, open hand it into the web of you thumb and palm, Don't Grip it ! See if that works.