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Favorite Anchor Points?

Am I the odd 1 out that doesn't use anything? I just got a string and dloop. I've sat here and tried to think about how I anchor and realized I don't even know. I know the string touches my nose and the back of my knuckles touch my ear/face area but that's all I got. I know that I consistently do whatever it is that I can't describe hahahaha.

I think my brain may understand consistent hold and wrist/ hand control a little more than the average bear.....tig welding as all about consistent grip and wrist angles. I know I do what feels most natural so when in the heat of the moment, all twisted up and off balance, hanging off the platform, trying to stoop so I can get the arrow to fly under the limbs that are obstructing my line of flight to the vitals....hopefully I can get a good anchor
Sounds Like a Good Trad Shooter!
 
I was recently gifted a recurve.with a set of arrows that were tuned to the bow from the last owner...I'm ok but I haven't decided to dedicate myself to learning it just yet. I'll just grip it and rip it every once in a while and I'm not horrible
On Any Trad Bow, I Like My Middle Finger In The Corner Of My Mouth, Much Like a Kisser Button. If You Want to Be More Consistent, Touch It to Your Tooth. That Will Get You The Same Anchor Every Time. I Cannot Get That Consistency w/a Release.
 
I have my compound set up real similar to a trad. I see the benefits to the lightweight and quick shooting of the stick and string.... But on the flip side, being able to hold draw with the compound is pretty nice. I have my compound set to 50pd draw weight so it's real easy to draw and I can hold for a really long time if I needed to. No hurky jerk movement if I do have to let down. My arrows are like most trad guys and high foc and heavy. I shoot 760gr arrow that flys at a blistering 170fps......anyway

If I remember tonight I'll shoot my bow and pay real close attention to the anchor cause I'm kinda curious now to see what it is I do
 
Second week of indoor league. I've settled on tucking my trigger finger knuckle in the notch behind my earlobe. Settling in nicely, shot poorly, then realized the scope tube on my sight had come loose and was flopping around. And my Allen wrenches can't reach the bolt because my pin is in the way. No way to go but up!
 
You pretty much covered all the do dads for anchors. Peep rotation is not super difficult. Set the peep where you want it then tie your d loop on. Maybe a half twist after that or even just a piece of 550 cord above. If it’s always twisting, you have a string issue.
100% agree, if a quarter to half twist of the string doesn't fix peep twist one way or the other or your peep won't stay straight even after you corrected it your strings need replaced or at the very least reserved. A center serving that is too tight will also cause peep twist issues. This is a string/bow setup/tuning issue not a peep issue.
 
100% agree, if a quarter to half twist of the string doesn't fix peep twist one way or the other or your peep won't stay straight even after you corrected it your strings need replaced or at the very least reserved. A center serving that is too tight will also cause peep twist issues. This is a string/bow setup/tuning issue not a peep issue.
I appreciate the feedback. I think the primary issue was how my peep was tied in (or rather not tied) and having an older string. I'm still on the fence about whether to keep the peep since it's just one more thing, but I know I shoot well with it. I wish I was more experienced in tuning/working on my own bow, but I'm not so even simple stuff can get intimidating and/or time consuming which means I'm oftentimes back at the shop (20 minutes away). But it's something to keep in mind moving forward. I'll definitely be getting a new string this winter/spring, hopefully well before turkey season (assuming I even have time to go turkey hunting).
 
There is a lot to be said about no peep but there is a reason why the pros use it. I mean it’s a thought about piece of equipment with a defined benefit and use.
 
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