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J05H:
Hi. I've only been shooting for about 3 weeks now and I've noticed that most of my shots end up 5 or so inches to the left of the target at around 15 to 20 yards. Is there a specific problem that I should work on that could correct this? I think it may be my loose. I've been working on it but I can't seem to get it right.

Hillbilly:
That's a very common problem with right-handed shooters. Other causes could be arrows that are spined too stiff for the bow, especially if it has a wide-ish handle, or your stance and alignment. If you are shooting with the bow held straight up and down or almost vertical, try canting it to the right at at least a 45 degree angle. And get your arrow under your eye. I had the same problem when I started shooting many moons ago, and it eventually worked itself out so that now I can miss in all directions equally instead of just to the left. ;D

cooksomerice:
I had the same problem with my osage selfbow.  You should try canting the bow more.  I don't know why, but just doing that fixed my problem.  Now if I just knew how to fix the other 27 problems.

J05H:
Thanks for the help guys. I'll definitely try that.

woodstick:
repeat check arrows for the bow, cant and make sure you aint jerking your bow arm out of the way to see the arrow. iam perfect so i really cant help alot. i mean perfect at missing. it just takes alot of shooting and you will figure out your style. one day it will click. keep the wood slangin.

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