How To Shoot a Compound Bow

Shooting a compound bow sometimes needs lots of practice to get right however, as a shooter, there is nothing better than using a compound bow. When done right, shooting is made a lot easier than it would be using a traditional bow and arrow. Being made of modern compound design, a compound bow is more powerful ,faster and accurate.

A compound bow uses mechanical advantage as the lever. This helps to store energy in the limbs.At the end of a draw,the big wheels on the end of a compound are cams which their profile is designed in such a way it creates a let off.

For a perfect shot, hold your draw for longer and aim the targeted item clearly. With a compound bow,less effort is required. A shooter is able to increase accuracy and hold the bow steadier. Bow designers are able to determine how much of the bow's power is needed to allow a perfect shot. This is determined through the cams profile.

Accessories of a Compound Bow

A compound bow can have various accessories added to it helping to become more and more effective. The following accessories can be very important and sometimes essential. 


Release

A mechanical release helps to wrap your wrist tightly. a release transfers weight directly to the arm. This release is sold as either being one-sided hook or two-sided pincers. The common thing between them is the operational trigger, which is either a pointer or the middle finger. The release also help in boosting accuracy during a shot.


A stabilizer

A stabilizer help in balancing the bow in one's hand to enhance more stability as the shot is taken. A long stabilizer is mostly used for maximum stability. Other target archers use secondary stabilizers that can take both back and side shots.

Shooting a compound bow

The most important thing to do when taking a shot is getting enough stretch out of the string. Other important things to think about is ensuring you have a suitable number of arrows with you, and be sure to align your sight correctly.

When practicing with your compound bow, beginners will often start about 20 yards away from their target. Be sure you've got your bow set up and your arrow ready. Stand with your feet aligned at a perpendicular position to the target. Let the front toe point forward a bit and the feet should be about a shoulder width apart. Don't fully extend your bow arm but try to maintain a flex in it. Avoid gripping the bow tightly.

Draw the compound bow with your elbow high ,with your hand flat and relaxed. Trigger the release smoothly after finding consistent anchor points on your face for the string.

Do not be discouraged if your arrow doesn’t hit the target directly right away or every time you shoot it. Some things need practice and even the best of the archers will admit that they sometimes miss. If you keep practicing over and over, you’ll find the chance of hitting your target will get better as your shooting improves