Acronym for shooting - for me anyway

[Bud B.]

Consistency is the name of the game in shooting accurately; we all agree on that. I'll take luck any day but rather to reply on skill and consistent accuracy. I don't want to rely on luck when shooting at game.

I needed and continue to need to work on everything falling into place for a good shot.

I came up with an acronym to help me...

GEAR

Grip on the bow. Just enough and no death grip.

Even pressure on both of my draw fingers - two under shooter...without even pressure I get poor releases.

Also for Eye on the target

Anchor - every time the same place

Release - no plucking please


In my line of work acronyms are a part of training to help keep it fresh if possible.

Maybe someone else has one they can share or expand on this one.

Shoot straight guys and gals.

[Mike Vines]

Sounds like you are getting serious about our hunt.  I find myself shooting the "Gnat Assassin" every night now, and that acronym of yours goes right along with mine...K.I.S.S

[Bud B.]

I shot last night for a few minutes after a hot day's work. I have a life size deer flat cardboard cutout in front of my straw bales. If I get a 20 yard shot or under at a hog at Rays I stand a good chance of getting some ham.  

My new Lost Creek will be here soon.

My Zona has yet to be born.

[petertschantz]

I'd say your chances of a shot at 20 yards or less at Ray's are pretty darn good!

Pete

[Chucky]

I like that-it's helpful. Thanks.

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by Chucky:
I like that-it's helpful. Thanks.

I can say it has helped me out to 20yds. I practiced last night at 35. I didn't miss the 18" x 20" manufacured target with a broadhead. But unless I were shooting at moose or bison I wouldn't shoot at anything deer in size at that range. My margin or error at that range is 12" +/- in any given direction. (gotta work on a smoother release)

[reddogge]

For yardwork and practice the 4 letter ackronyms work fine but for the moment of truth during a hunt I try to keep my shooting thoughts to a maximum of one. Same with golf.

[Bud B.]

But if you practice enough it becomes second nature and the thought process is automatic.

Mental preparedness pays off in many things.