I have a Wicked Ridge with the Tenpoint 3X Multi-line scope. I have heard that the aimpoint is lower from an elevated stand than on ground level. I have not shot the bow from an elevated stand as of yet. If this is true, what is the aimpoint on a deer from a stand that is 16 feet high?
skipper34
I use a rangefinder determining yardages and go by that. Just remember to visualize the exit wound when taking the shot and youll be alright,
You are correct, the bolt will hit a tad high out of an elevated stand. That has been my experience over the years anyway. Gravity has a lesser impact on bolt drop with a steep angle. If you were to shoot an arrow straight down what would the arrow drop be ? probably zero, not as much as a horizontal shot
Simple answer. No. More complicated answer follows.
When judging distance do it from the base of the tree. If it is 20 yards from the base of the tree to the target, it will be roughly 20.5 yards from 16 feet up. However when shooting across that 20.5 yards you are only crossing 20 yards of horizontal distance. So if you were to adjust and shoot for 20.5 yards you would hit high. At these short distances and low angles it will have basically no effect. But if you hunt the side of a hill where downhill from the tree is sharply lower the deer could be 30 yards from yourself in a straight line, while it is still only 20 yards horizontally. Gravity only effects the arrow over the horizontal distance. So if you mistakenly use the 30 yard straight line distance you will hit high. This is why they sell rangefinders with angle compensation.
If you do not have an angle compensating range finder, estimate your distance by looking straight out to a tree that your target is standing next to instead of down to the target. This will give the horizontal distance to the target.
For people shooting a vertical bow this can also happen due to poor form. Lowering the bow arm instead of bending at the waist changes the sight lines from the peep to the pins causing a higher shot. So even if they get the horizontal yardage correct, they may still hit high.
When judging distance do it from the base of the tree. If it is 20 yards from the base of the tree to the target, it will be roughly 20.5 yards from 16 feet up. However when shooting across that 20.5 yards you are only crossing 20 yards of horizontal distance. So if you were to adjust and shoot for 20.5 yards you would hit high. At these short distances and low angles it will have basically no effect. But if you hunt the side of a hill where downhill from the tree is sharply lower the deer could be 30 yards from yourself in a straight line, while it is still only 20 yards horizontally. Gravity only effects the arrow over the horizontal distance. So if you mistakenly use the 30 yard straight line distance you will hit high. This is why they sell rangefinders with angle compensation.
If you do not have an angle compensating range finder, estimate your distance by looking straight out to a tree that your target is standing next to instead of down to the target. This will give the horizontal distance to the target.
For people shooting a vertical bow this can also happen due to poor form. Lowering the bow arm instead of bending at the waist changes the sight lines from the peep to the pins causing a higher shot. So even if they get the horizontal yardage correct, they may still hit high.
for a simple answer..
Climb up on top your garage, drop your tape measure down and see how high you are. next place targets at random spots in your yard. Use whatever range finder you have if you want to cheat. Or just educate your eyes and start practicing. The more you shoot from the elevated position the easier it will be to remember your aim point for each distance.
Same goes for shooting up hill if you are a mountain hunter. There is no substitute for practice.
Climb up on top your garage, drop your tape measure down and see how high you are. next place targets at random spots in your yard. Use whatever range finder you have if you want to cheat. Or just educate your eyes and start practicing. The more you shoot from the elevated position the easier it will be to remember your aim point for each distance.
Same goes for shooting up hill if you are a mountain hunter. There is no substitute for practice.
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