Comments on: Uphill and Downhill Shots, How to Adjust for Proper Arrow Impact

By: Aritfact

Aritfact — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:25:15 +0000

I have seen the effect on arrow impact with downhill shots as I do most of my hunting in steep canyon lands. I shot a buck at 37 yards. My rangefinder said to shoot for 25 yards, but I thought that was a little off, so I shot for 30. The result was a high lung shot that resulted in longer suffering than should have been. He did not go far as I did not push him, but it took about 5 minutes where as a good center lung shot only takes about 30 seconds on average. I talk more about it at my website http://www.bestforhunting.com

By: Michael Larsen

Michael Larsen — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:27:16 +0000

Russ,
I can fully guarantee you that the only effect that gravity has is on the horizontal path. What often happens with shooters is that they feel that there is more of an impact on elevated targets, but in reality they are usually doing something to change their shooting form and that has a larger effect on the impact position of the arrow. When shooting at elevated targets or from an elevated position, it is critical to bend at the waist and keep your anchor point identical, otherwise the vertical impact point will be affected.

I’m not saying this is the case with you, but I do know that gravity’s effect on projectiles is well known and understood.

By: Russ

Russ — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:52:48 +0000

This sounds logical, but I have an issue. I need to drop point of aim by 6″ when shooting a target levated 6 yards and the total distance to the target is 20 yards. But If I shot on the ground I can 19.1 yards and 20 yards with no measurealbe difference. 6″ below my sight picture at 20 yards is more like 16 yards on the ground.

So, I think the angle of the gravity’s pull to the line of site must alos have an impact.

By: Michael Larsen

Michael Larsen — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:55:23 +0000

Craig, the numbers are all in yards. While you may not find it normal to be 30 yards above a target, it is possible (though hopefully not from a treestand!) Especially when hunting out west in the mountains, steep slopes are often encountered and can present such situations. Not to mention that at many of the 3D tournaments long shots with large elevation changes are regular occurrences to really test your ability.

By: Craig G.

Craig G. — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:29:15 +0000

Are the numbers in the HEIGHT column represented in feet or yards? I could not imagine being 30 YARDS above a target… Thank you…

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