Recurve tips

[Calvin Rayborn]

Never have watched a single how to... just shot shot and shot some more. Pretty soon it becomes as natural as chewing. You don’t even think about it.

Boneaddict, I'm trying to get to that level...but I didn't start until I was 48, so I gobble up as much "coaching" as I can get, hoping to develop good habits. I have days shooting where I feel like I can't miss, I'm not even thinking about the shot cycle. Then I'll have crappy days where I'm trying to remember what I was doing right, when everything was going right.

I agree with what you're saying, Boneaddict. Sandberm, just keep shooting, eventually your mind and body know what to do. Have fun...there is something mystical and entertaining about learning to shoot a recurve bow, a wrist rocket, a basketball, or even throwing a rock at a beer can.

I didn't start till well into my 20's and now anything at under 40 yards, LOOKOUT! PS another common one that can mess up a newbie that started out with a compound is never hold at full draw for any length of time, trying to aim, etc. You will begin developing fatigue within seconds with a full weight hunting recurve which will affect accuracy. Once you master the muscle memory with practice it's all one fluid motion drawing the string to the cheek and, BAM let 'er fly
Here's an example: http://i.imgur.com/t49fX.gif

[Cab]

Best advise I can give you as someone that has been recurve hunting for a few years now is to practice if your arrows are going off center left to right it is likely your release is the cause and if it's up or down it's your bow arm that needs to adjust. I shoot purely instinctual so when I pull back hit my anchor pause for a sec then the arrow flies. If my fingers after I release aren't on the side of my face slightly behind my anchor spot I mostly likely "plucked" the string. It's great that you started with 40lbs and not more that is a common mistake a lot of new guys make. Practice, practice, practice, practice and if you take a break for even a few months you'll notice it takes a bit to get back to shooting X's again. Recurve for me is the truest expression of archery, there is nothing better then letting an arrow go and just having that feeling you did everything perfect as it hits a perfect bullseye. I would also say that if you plan on hunting with a recurve you should look into judo points and go stump shooting. Which might be my favorite thing to do other then hunting in the woods. Hit me up and PM me on here if you have any questions, I'd be more then happy to help. Below is a slow-mo of me shooting and you can see what I mean about my release https://www.instagram.com/p/BX_PoVOD4a6/?taken-by=jason207burnell

[n_mathews13]

Just got 8hr 4 DVD series of Fred bear hunting adventures. Cool video

[tlbradford]

One of my favorite drills was shooting a lighted target at night.  It helped me go from relying on using the tip of the arrow as my aiming device to being more instinctual.

[n_mathews13]

What do you guys use or do to make bow quieter

[tlbradford]

Muskox hair.

[Cab]

Bear brush buttons, they help with making it quieter but also gives a few extra FPS

[n_mathews13]

Muskox hair.

I'm using coyote right now. Where do you get yours?

[n_mathews13]

Bear brush buttons, they help with making it quieter but also gives a few extra FPS

I wondered about those.

[n_mathews13]

Second arrow split this week. Errrr

[Cab]

Bear brush buttons, they help with making it quieter but also gives a few extra FPS

I wondered about those.

They are super easy to put on and you can adjust them if need be. Beaver Balls are also very effective but I like the durability of the Bear Bruch Buttons. Wait till you try stump shooting........I bought very cheap Chinese arrows off amazon (a dozen for like $35) just so that when I mistake a moss covered rock for a stump it's not as big of a deal.. I rotate my arrows, the older ones become stump shooting arrows and the new ones target/hunting arrows. I always enjoy put on that Fred Bear DVD and making some cedar arrows on a rainy day.

[Calvin Rayborn]

Just got 8hr 4 DVD series of Fred bear hunting adventures. Cool video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAyXhK9d300

"You've got the spirit of the wild deep in your soul my friend!"

Uncle Ted

[tlbradford]

Muskox hair.

I'm using coyote right now. Where do you get yours?

I got mine from my Brother in Laws mount.  The hair was recommended to me.  They say any wool yarn is as good or better, and much cheaper.  I haven't priced it out since I am still on my same string from 1997.
 I know 3 Rivers Archery carries them or did.  I have seen guys use moleskin at the string notches as well.  I haven't tried that yet as the Musk Ox wool made it really quiet.

[branches]

When I use to shoot a recurve I was told by a long time recurve guy to use the Bear Brush Buttons. I am glad I put them on. I also shot a glove or should I say two gloves. I got my first one broke in and that became my back up glove and then I got my main glove broke in and it was in one of two places. It was on my hand when shooting or on my bow when the bow was put away. Never ever leave it anyplace else. Keep watching the Fred Bear Videos and they will help until you find what works for you.

[n_mathews13]

Anyone shoot using only 2 fingers ?