How to Grip a Compound Bow for Better Hunting Accuracy

A grip like this induces a ton of torque and creates accuracy issues. Photo by Alex Robinson

If you want to shoot better this fall, you better get a grip

By Alex Robinson – Outdoor Life

In the complex formula of compound bow shooting form, grip is the thing that bowhunters mess up most often, and it’s also the factor that can have the most dramatic impact during a high-stress shooting situation involving steep angles. Put more simply, if you don’t get your grip right, you’re going to have a helluva hard time shooting accurately from a treestand when a monster buck steps out.

This is my main takeaway from a recent interview with Paige Pearce, a competitive archery champion and dedicated bowhunter. Pearce is a phenomenal teacher and a total grip geek. She says that grip style and angle all boil down to personal preference and comfort. If it feels good to you, promotes accuracy, and is repeatable, then go with it. However many bowhunters have a haphazard approach to grip that is not repeatable and therefore not accurate. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY