Just getting in to archery
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Just getting in to archery
A close friend is really big into bows. I never made the time, even though he has always tried to get me too.
Well, he went in halves on a nice PSE Brute X and accessories with my wife for my birthday.
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I had always envisioned bow use as a difficult task to master, imagining it would be more like a longbow, but I could not have been more wrong. I took the bow to the outfitter it was purchased from, explained that I was ignorant about its use and needed it set up for me. a few minutes to test my draw length, set the draw weight, adjust my release and we were shooting at the indoor range adjusting my sights.
I was thrilled.
Easy to operate, easy to shoot and with the sighting system I was hitting tight groups (relative term I know - at the indoor range I shot a 3 arrow group of about an inch at 20 yards while determining if my sights needed adjustment). The brief, but professional instruction on HOW to shoot is really all I needed and I would recommend it to anyone looking to start with a compound bow. I avoided learning bad habits from unskilled shooters (not that my buddy is unskilled, but he refused to show me the basics until I got the bow set up and had a 'professional' show me and critique my fundamentals). The rest is similar to gun work. Breath control, site picture, smooth trigger control, and practice.
Did a '3D Shoot' recently. Really had a great time. 27 targets at various distances, with various difficulty (hazards, shooting from stands and such). Scored a 220. My buddy (the guy who got me started in this and has been shooting for awhile now) got a 230. He did shoot at the 'advanced' stake while I shot the 'beginner' stake. My max range was about 30 yards, his max range at any station was about 40. Some targets were shot from the same distance by both of us. I did a couple shots from those ranges and got as good (or better) scores than I shot from the beginner stake. Really good time. Going to do it again next time it comes around.
Best part, so far, is that I can set up my target in the backyard and shoot out to 25 yards in my own backyard. Easy to practice the fundamentals.
Well, he went in halves on a nice PSE Brute X and accessories with my wife for my birthday.
http://pse-archery.com/c/main-line-comp ... p-infinity
I had always envisioned bow use as a difficult task to master, imagining it would be more like a longbow, but I could not have been more wrong. I took the bow to the outfitter it was purchased from, explained that I was ignorant about its use and needed it set up for me. a few minutes to test my draw length, set the draw weight, adjust my release and we were shooting at the indoor range adjusting my sights.
I was thrilled.
Easy to operate, easy to shoot and with the sighting system I was hitting tight groups (relative term I know - at the indoor range I shot a 3 arrow group of about an inch at 20 yards while determining if my sights needed adjustment). The brief, but professional instruction on HOW to shoot is really all I needed and I would recommend it to anyone looking to start with a compound bow. I avoided learning bad habits from unskilled shooters (not that my buddy is unskilled, but he refused to show me the basics until I got the bow set up and had a 'professional' show me and critique my fundamentals). The rest is similar to gun work. Breath control, site picture, smooth trigger control, and practice.
Did a '3D Shoot' recently. Really had a great time. 27 targets at various distances, with various difficulty (hazards, shooting from stands and such). Scored a 220. My buddy (the guy who got me started in this and has been shooting for awhile now) got a 230. He did shoot at the 'advanced' stake while I shot the 'beginner' stake. My max range was about 30 yards, his max range at any station was about 40. Some targets were shot from the same distance by both of us. I did a couple shots from those ranges and got as good (or better) scores than I shot from the beginner stake. Really good time. Going to do it again next time it comes around.
Best part, so far, is that I can set up my target in the backyard and shoot out to 25 yards in my own backyard. Easy to practice the fundamentals.
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Re: Just getting in to archery
I recently picked up a new bow. I hadn't had one since I was a kid and decided it would be fun to shoot in my backyard. I originally was going to get a pse brute x as well. I found one on the bargain cave at cabelas for a good price. Went to go shoot it and upon drawing it, the top limb shattered in my face. Needless to say, I quickly figured out why it was in the bargain cave. I decided then I was only going to purchase a brand new bow. I shot a couple and decided I liked a couple of Bear bows. I ended up getting a Bear encounter as it felt good to me and I shot it well. Plus at $400 I wouldn't be out to much if the bow ended up not getting much use. I started shooting everyday and have continued over the past few months. I have gotten pretty good and decided I'm going to give bow hunting a whirl this fall. Ill probably pick up a high end bow next spring but for now the encounter does everything I need it to and is a ton of fun.
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Re: Just getting in to archery
I was into archery twenty years ago.
In fact my father and I sold as many bows as gun back then.
I still have my arrow fletcher and a big bow press.
My bow is a four wheel Bear Whitetail hunter.
Have not pulled it back in years.
Arrows are missing fleching etc.
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In fact my father and I sold as many bows as gun back then.
I still have my arrow fletcher and a big bow press.
My bow is a four wheel Bear Whitetail hunter.
Have not pulled it back in years.
Arrows are missing fleching etc.
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Re: Just getting in to archery
ssracer wrote:I would love to get a bow
Go to cabelas and shoot a bunch of different ones before you buy one
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Re: Just getting in to archery
Haven't shot mine in years.
I need to remedy that.
I need to remedy that.
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Re: Just getting in to archery
Just got done shooting 50 arrows. That's what I do just about every night after I get the kids in bed.
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Re: Just getting in to archery
Did a little shooting this evening. These were my last 4 shots I took from 25 yards.
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Re: Just getting in to archery
Nice
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Re: Just getting in to archery
Didn't see many carp at rough river so I was shooting at 2"-4" bluegill. Stuck 2-3 of them and knocked about 5. Was fun going for the small targets.
Really impressed with this older Mathews MQ32 that I gave $100 for.
Really impressed with this older Mathews MQ32 that I gave $100 for.
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