What I love about bowhunting is how much of a hunter I feel when out in the fields. When using my bow and arrow, there’s something about holding my bow and using it to the best of my abilities. While using a reliable gun is awesome, I make sure to utilize my bow and arrow to improve on my skills on target and shooting. There are so many things to learn about bowhunting than what most people realize. It isn’t just about purchasing the best bow stabilizer or knowing what to screw your broadheads with, but it’s also about known the proper positioning and making sure that you find what’s comfortable. That’s why it’s recommended to find the best anchor point for drawing a bow to make sure you target and shoot correctly.
But the question is, what is the best anchor point for drawing a bow in the first place? Read on as I show you all about the anchor point and what you can do to find your perfect point.
What is an Anchor Point?
Before we get into finding your anchor point when bowhunting, what is an anchor point in the first place?
An anchor point is an area around your face, particularly on your chin, nose, or mouth, where your string or draw hand touches when you are ready to shoot your arrow, or when you are in a fully drawn position.
An anchor point is beneficial with precision and consistency. When finding a solid anchor point that works for you, you’ll be able to stay accurate and repeat each shot with the accuracy and precision you need.
But take note: The anchor point isn’t the only way to ensure you have proper form. It will take more practice to have you stay consistent with your target and shooting. An anchor point is crucial to learn more about consistency rather than just proper form. Like what I always say, practice makes perfect!
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The Best Anchor Point for Drawing a Bow
Before finding the anchor point when drawing your bow, the first thing you should learn is that there is NO exact actor point everyone should follow. It depends on one’s comfort and skill in bowhunting. While some people find it better to show by their nose, some like it by their chin. It takes a bit of practice until you find what’s best for you.
So, how can you find the best anchor point for drawing a bow? Here are the tips you can follow:
- When looking for your anchor point, it’s best to have a video camera or experienced friend to view the way you take your shots. That way, you know how consistent you are when shooting your bow since even a half-inch away from your anchor point will alter the way you shoot.
- Archers would typically draw under their chin, while hunters and beginners like to draw around the corner of their mouth. So you can start with drawing and have the string or draw hand touch the corners of your mouth and see how it goes from there.
- If you are using a peep sight, ensure that you do NOT move your head away from it. If you do need to move your neck even by just a bit, then you are using the wrong anchor point. From your anchor point, you should still be able to use the peep sight accurately without adjusting your head. You’ll need to change your anchor point for that.
- It will take a few days to find your anchor point. Nock your arrow consistently and then fire from a distance, preferably around 30 yards. Then keep tally with your successful shots and your missed ones, figuring out what anchor point you used to shoot successfully. On the second day of practice, try a different anchoring point. Repeat this process again for the next few sessions, until you have taken enough shots and have the sufficient data to determine your anchoring point. Whichever has the most successful shots is your ideal anchor point.
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Here’s an excellent video that shows you all about finding the anchor point:
Tips for Finding the Anchor Point When Drawing Your Bow
Now that you’re familiar with finding the best anchor point for drawing a bow, what are some other tips you can follow to have proper form after finding the solid anchor point? Here are some tips to follow:
- Like what I mentioned, finding your anchor point does NOT mean you’ll be able to have the best target and precision you need. It will also take a lot of practice to ensure that you have the proper positioning to utilize the anchor point for consistency in your shots. So keep on practicing and following the rules on how to shoot a bow.
- While practicing or hunting to improve your hunting skills, do NOT dry fire. It WILL ruin your bow, in the long run, making your warranty void as well.
- I encourage you to find your anchor point while practicing at home rather than on the hunting field. That way, you’ll be more familiar with how to shoot for comfort and security. After all, practicing for proper form and finding your anchor point won’t happen overnight. It will take a lot of tests and experimentation until you find something that’s efficient and comfortable to work with.
In Conclusion
Planning on going bowhunting? Whether you’re a beginner or advanced hunter, it’s crucial to know about finding the best anchor point for drawing a bow. Not only will it help you become a better hunter, but it keeps you safe from any harm you may do from wrong positioning.
I hope that this article shows you the proper anchor point for drawing a bow. So what are you waiting for? If you’re going bowhunting soon, polish your skills and practice your positioning today.
If you have any questions or would like to share your tips when bowhunting, then comment down below. I would love to hear what you have to think.
From one hunter to another – thanks
Thanks Osvaldo