I read on another thread, that aiming with a band is more accurate than the knuckles; or at least it was considered to be an advantage.
One reason offered was that with the knuckles or arrow, any variation in the hand position on the bow would change the impact point of the arrows.When using a band, the band stayed in place shot to shot.
But, if the archer has a variable hand position and uses knuckles or arrow for aiming, then decides to use a band for a sight, the hand position will still vary, as that fault isn't addressed by adding a band sight.
If I relate this to recurve archery as I know that better, the variable hand position, moves the arrow as if the arrow rest was moving up or down. Aiming with the hand or arrow at least compensates for the hand movement as regards sighting. Aiming with a band, means the arrow is moving up/down in relation to the band,but with no compensation.
Am I missing something?
One reason offered was that with the knuckles or arrow, any variation in the hand position on the bow would change the impact point of the arrows.When using a band, the band stayed in place shot to shot.
But, if the archer has a variable hand position and uses knuckles or arrow for aiming, then decides to use a band for a sight, the hand position will still vary, as that fault isn't addressed by adding a band sight.
If I relate this to recurve archery as I know that better, the variable hand position, moves the arrow as if the arrow rest was moving up or down. Aiming with the hand or arrow at least compensates for the hand movement as regards sighting. Aiming with a band, means the arrow is moving up/down in relation to the band,but with no compensation.
Am I missing something?