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[seth30]

I would be careful not to try too hard and hurt yourself before you lower the draw weight.     But then again, I'm getting old....   

    good thing Im only 32. 

[seth30]

Seth, take it in and get the draw length set first and the poundage lowered.  WHat brand compound is it?  Next thing you need to do after that is ncome on out and join the WHidbey Bowmen's club.  WE have a practice range from 20-80 yards and an indoor 20 yard range.  To go along with bthat we have a 32 target 3D course.  Of course joining the club will also puit you next to a lot of people that will help you with your bow, your shooting form etc... including making sure you are shooting the right spine arrows etc.. There are 2 pro shops in our area, Wilderness archery in Bow, Wa and Riverside in Mt Vernor, either one will help you get set up right.  

its a PSE bow, and I will ask the boss if I can allott the required funds to join the Whidbey Bowmen's club .  Its not to far of a drive from my place, and that is a bonus I received several arrows, but they have broad heads on them.  I plan on going to wholesale this weekend and getting some target tips(nomenclature ) Is 125 grain a good start?

[seth30]

I saw a workout device made for archers at Cabelas, It was made by Bowfit & was like $ 20. It had a couple of handles with bungees in between & you could chose how many bungees for how much pounds. Go to Cabelas & type in Bowfit, I think they have a video also. Seems like a good idea, you will be glad when you are at full draw on that bull & have to wait 2 minutes for him to turn. Have fun with your new bow. Mike

  I will add that to my wish list thanks!

[seth30]

you may not need to reduce the poundage if you can shoot 15-20 times now with it before you get fatigued but you said it was set up for a guy with longer arms than you so you might consider taking it to a pro shop to get the draw length set for you and paper tune it so its right for you....small initial cash outlay but will benefit you in the long run....a properly tuned bow for you should shoot broadheads similar to your field points and the confidence shooting the broadheads at game will far outweigh the slight cash spent now.....IMO confidence in your set up is the biggest factor you have working for you initially...good hunting

  Yes I understand that, when I pulled the bow back the first time, I realize that if I actually shoot it now I could take a ear off if my head is cocked at the right angle.  Cnat wait for next pay day so I can get the  bow in for some fine tuning.

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Tip weight will depend on arrow spine and your draw weight.  WHat arrows do you have and what length?  Tips are cheap get some 100's and 125's....

[seth30]

not sure what length and weight, when I get home I will look at my arrows.

[seth30]

Tip weight will depend on arrow spine and your draw weight.  WHat arrows do you have and what length?  Tips are cheap get some 100's and 125's....

I have the gold tip XT5575 which are 31 1/2" and model 90529A no name on the arrow and they are 29 1/2".  The bow is a PSE  Mauradar.