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Title: Anchor at corner of mouth
Post by: acollins on March 04, 2016, 12:13:00 PM
What finger to you use to anchor at the corner of your mouth. I recently went from my index finger to my middle finger and had better accuracy. Just curious what others do.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2016, 12:16:00 PM
Middle finger, three under.
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Post by: Biathlonman on March 04, 2016, 12:26:00 PM
Index.
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Post by: K2 on March 04, 2016, 12:34:00 PM
Middle/split.
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Post by: TradBrewSC on March 04, 2016, 12:35:00 PM
middle finger and shoot split.
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Post by: fnshtr on March 04, 2016, 12:39:00 PM
Middle, but I have to have a second to be accurate. I lock my second thumb joint behind my jawbone.
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on March 04, 2016, 12:44:00 PM
Split , middle .....

,,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: acollins on March 04, 2016, 01:10:00 PM
I guess I should have mentioned I shoot 3 under.
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Post by: maineac on March 04, 2016, 01:31:00 PM
Split middle, index three under.  That keeps the perspective the same if I switch.  I also lock my thumb behind my jaw bone and my index knuckle is under my Occipital bone.
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Post by: kill shot on March 04, 2016, 01:44:00 PM
split, middle.
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Post by: flyguysc on March 04, 2016, 02:04:00 PM
I was going to take a selfie of my middle finger and post but thought better of it. So I will have to say middle finger.Thumb knuckle back of Jaw bone.
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Post by: Terry Green on March 04, 2016, 02:05:00 PM
middle but also use a double anchore
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Post by: kat on March 04, 2016, 02:37:00 PM
Middle- 3 under
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Post by: dbd870 on March 04, 2016, 02:43:00 PM
Middle, split
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Post by: tradarcher4fun on March 04, 2016, 03:40:00 PM
Middle finger, 3 under
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Post by: shedhunta on March 04, 2016, 04:00:00 PM
Middle 3 under but also feather on my nose for second anchor.  Got to the point I can't release unless that feather is touching my nose.  I had to adjust where my feathers are on arrow.  Slightly further back than most.
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Post by: smokin joe on March 04, 2016, 04:14:00 PM
After experimenting around I settled on index with 3-under. I get a better feel of the anchor that way -- but that's just me.
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Post by: NBK on March 04, 2016, 04:28:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by maineac:
Split middle, index three under.  That keeps the perspective the same if I switch.  I also lock my thumb behind my jaw bone and my index knuckle is under my Occipital bone.
Same here.
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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on March 04, 2016, 05:29:00 PM
3 under, middle finger.
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Post by: Sam McMichael on March 04, 2016, 05:50:00 PM
middle finger, shoot split.
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Post by: stagetek on March 04, 2016, 06:01:00 PM
Shoot split, use my middle finger.
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Post by: Bowwild on March 04, 2016, 06:37:00 PM
Index 3-under. Thumb knock fits behind jawbone.
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Post by: T-Bowhunter on March 04, 2016, 07:13:00 PM
Middle- split
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Post by: T.P. on March 04, 2016, 07:23:00 PM
Middle split
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Post by: Possum Head on March 04, 2016, 07:32:00 PM
index 3 under
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Post by: mt-tom on March 04, 2016, 08:43:00 PM
Three under.  Index finger.

Tom
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Post by: drewsbow on March 04, 2016, 09:00:00 PM
middle , three under
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Post by: Matty on March 04, 2016, 09:15:00 PM
Middle three under. This post would have made a nice "poll"
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Post by: Mr. fingers on March 04, 2016, 09:46:00 PM
Split finger. I anchor with my middle finger on  my upper canine tooth. It is bone and cannot move not like the soft tissue at the corner of the mouth that can move or,stretch. I also touch my cheek bone to my third knuckle of my index finger and my first thumb knuckle on the corner of my jaw.
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Post by: acollins on March 04, 2016, 09:58:00 PM
I had never locked behind my jawbone. Tried it tonight and seemed to work good. it felt very natural.
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Post by: sticks&stringz on March 04, 2016, 10:00:00 PM
index-3 under
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Post by: durp on March 04, 2016, 10:13:00 PM
split middle
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Post by: elkhunter-27 on March 04, 2016, 10:58:00 PM
Middle/Split   :archer2:
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Post by: hitman on March 04, 2016, 10:59:00 PM
Middle/split.
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Post by: Arctic Hunter on March 05, 2016, 02:04:00 AM
Index finger, shooting split....guess I'm the odd ball on this one.
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Post by: Msturm on March 05, 2016, 04:01:00 AM
Here is a real odd ball one for ya. I anchor with my thumb knuckle in the corner of my mouth and my index finger on the tip of my nose.  3 under. no weight on the top finger at full draw. (screwy right?? Works for me though. ...
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 05, 2016, 07:51:00 AM
I'm with you Arctic Hunter.  I shoot split, Index in corner of mouth. Thumb gets anchored under jaw.

It works for me when I can keep my head in the game.

Michael, I have a hard time picturing that anchor.  But at least its working for you, thats all that matters.
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Post by: SlowTurtle on March 05, 2016, 08:02:00 AM
Split, middle...not sure what I do with me thumb if anything.   :confused:
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Post by: longbow guy on March 05, 2016, 08:15:00 AM
Index, split
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Post by: Car54 on March 05, 2016, 08:53:00 AM
Middle...split
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on March 05, 2016, 09:08:00 AM
Middle/split.
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Post by: dirtguy on March 05, 2016, 09:10:00 AM
index, split
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Post by: jt85 on March 05, 2016, 09:25:00 AM
Middle, split
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Post by: RedStag5728 on March 05, 2016, 09:46:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by sticks&stringz:
index-3 under
X2
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Post by: fujimo on March 05, 2016, 11:00:00 AM
none-
thumb knuckle behind jaw/under ear lobe- head tipped forward slightly- touching cock feather- ala Rick Welch method- great 2 point system - ensuring consistent draw and proper back tension for me.
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Post by: fmscan on March 05, 2016, 11:23:00 AM
ANCHOR!!! Mostly out in the air, but have been known to do split w middle finger at corner... varies depending on how empty my mind is....
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Post by: MnFn on March 05, 2016, 11:51:00 AM
Middle with second anchor  behind jawbone, split
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Post by: pinky on March 05, 2016, 12:26:00 PM
"Middle with second anchor behind jawbone, split"
Me too!
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Post by: rix2 on March 05, 2016, 09:25:00 PM
Middle  split
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Post by: Firstlight on March 05, 2016, 11:54:00 PM
I anchor with my index finger touching the sharp end of my upper canine tooth, three under...
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Post by: KyStickbow on March 06, 2016, 12:02:00 AM
Middle finger/ 3 under
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Post by: 9 Shocks on March 06, 2016, 12:35:00 AM
middle 3 under
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Post by: slowbowjoe on March 08, 2016, 06:51:00 PM
Split, and I have no idea where my mouth is. Second thumb knuckle to just under earlobe, and nose down 'till it touches the feather. Or if I shoot cock feather in, till sight picture duplicates that.
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Post by: WVbowhunter on March 15, 2016, 09:29:00 PM
Index shooting split, also my hand snug under my cheekbone.
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Post by: LongbowArchitect on March 15, 2016, 11:17:00 PM
Index, split, thumb under jaw bone.
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Post by: LongStick64 on March 19, 2016, 06:53:00 PM
Split finger, index right under cheekbone.
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Post by: Producer on March 19, 2016, 10:53:00 PM
Split middle finger. When i am horsing around
with shots of 40 or more yards I use my index finger.
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Post by: Wild Bill MCP 808 on May 31, 2016, 09:11:00 PM
Middle finger always
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Post by: jackdaw on June 20, 2016, 01:47:00 PM
Index......3 under