Many enjoy archery and bow hunting because of the increased challenge and heightened sense of accomplishment through taking game with a bow. What makes archery such a challenge? I think for the most part it’s that you have to put much more time and effort into developing the necessary skills for consistent success, and the skills can come in many forms and methods for many people.
When on the course to develop these skills, some of the most-important areas to look at are your anchor point, peep alignment, form, follow through, trigger control and sight picture.
Here are some things to think about as you develop your own shooting technique:
Anchor Point
Your anchor point should be something distinct and easily reproduced. I prefer to use the feel of bone, as it is much more concise than flesh. I use a double anchor with my thumb and index finger forming a closed “c.” The first knuckle of my thumb is dug into the point of bone in the rear of my jaw, and the knuckle of my index finger is dug into the rear of my cheek bone. My third anchor is my string running across a spot on my nose that I’ve become accustomed to.
With this in mind, have your peep positioned comfortably based on YOUR anchor point, rather than looking through your peep and finding anchor points that coincide. Whatever you choose, if you can find two to three points to hit, you will develop more consistent shooting.
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