Bows arrows and broadheads

[BOWHUNTER45]

I am sure some of you take me serious when I start going off about broadheads but seriously there are so many good broads out there... just keep them sharp and they should get the job done... we all have are favorite  bow broadheads and arrows if it is working for you then stick with it ...When I was a kid I hunted with a recurve and the old bear broadheads and have killed a few whitetail back then and I never worried about all this crap you listen to today ...I never worried about my recurve shooting 300 fps ....it was all about tradition for me ... to me if you are a bowhuntin fool you should know how to shoot a bow instinctively because some day you may which you hve practiced more this way due to your bow braking or what have ya ..most guys I know who are recurve shooters know they have to get in close and thats what its all about to them ...Now days we have much better bows so guys think they can take 100 yrd shots and do not have to have the ability to get super close but in all reality you should always get as close as you can for the sake of the animal you are pursuing .....

[halflife65]

Good post.  I need to learn to shoot a recurve.  Just because.

I was at the broadhead shoot at Cedar River this weekend and wanted to keep shooting a bit more so went to the flat range when I was done.  There was a guy there teaching a couple of kids how to shoot recurves - despite bouncing the arrows off the target (sure makes them easier to pull  ) it looked like a lot of fun.  Something I should definitely have as a skill.

I have my old Mathews Outback in the garage with no site on it but otherwise in good working order.  I should get that out and learn to shoot instinctive with it.  I'll probably wait until after season so I don't screw myself up because I'm shooting pretty good right now, though.

[jyerxa]

Right on bowhunter!

[BOWHUNTER45]

Another good tip when shooting fingers or a recurve is to shoot 3 fingers below the knock instead of one above and 2 below ... you get alot smoother release and you can look down the arrow better ... it took me almost 20 yrs of my bowhunting career to switch over to a release ...I always loved finger shootin and I was dang good at it back when I shot that way ... I still shoot fingers and bare bow just to keep in check but I have gotten used to a release now so thats how I run now but one thing I have never bought was a range finder ...I always been good at judging yardage and I just like running old school ....I used to always say by the time you get out your range finder I would have already killed it  now I am not mocking range finders , maybe some day I will quit being so hard headed and buy one ....

[halflife65]

When you're sitting in wait, range the trees and brush around you, not the actual animal.  Although I've done that, too.

I have a Leica 1600 and was out scouting yesterday afternoon.  I was ranging stuff at 1300+ yards just in case I need to take a shot that far.  That's when having sites and stacking pins comes in really handy.     I have the 275 Deadly Pins by Spot Hogg.

[jyerxa]

I'd fling a few judo points out there to judge elevation and distance. Man those were the good o'l days.

[halflife65]

I'd fling a few judo points out there to judge elevation and distance. Man those were the good o'l days.

At 1300 yards a lighted nock would come in handy, though.

[sebek556]

When you're sitting in wait, range the trees and brush around you, not the actual animal.  Although I've done that, too.

that's what I do,  I always have TRP's (target reference points for non-millitary) for every stand,blind,spot I just decide to hold up and wait at. saves time when the shot comes and makes for a cleaner shot.

[jyerxa]

I'd fling a few judo points out there to judge elevation and distance. Man those were the good o'l days.

At 1300 yards a lighted nock would come in handy, though.

1300 yards!!!  What do you shoot?! I know I'm old school too. I've worked with satellite communications. But GPS AWAX (Maybe that is AWACKS) guided laser arrows I have not heard of.

[SniperDanWA]

Good post.  I need to learn to shoot a recurve.  Just because.

My son and I belong to Skookum in Puyallup.  We took up archery for confidence and skill building.  Maybe next year we will try bow hunting.  He shoots both a PSE recurve and a PSE compound.  I shoot a PSE compound and my 8 year old daughter shoots a Hoyt lefty compound and a Mathews recurve.  Great fun!  Great people at Skookum.  Lots of opportunity and space.  I lok forward to a bow hunt soon and maybe with both my son and daughter.

[halflife65]

I'd fling a few judo points out there to judge elevation and distance. Man those were the good o'l days.

At 1300 yards a lighted nock would come in handy, though.

1300 yards!!!  What do you shoot?! I know I'm old school too. I've worked with satellite communications. But GPS AWAX (Maybe that is AWACKS) guided laser arrows I have not heard of.

With today's modern bows, I don't see any reason at all you shouldn't take a 1300 yard shot.

SniperDan - I've seen some people shooting some recurves out there at insane distances.  I think that they were practicing for competition but they were really good.  I like Skookum, as well.  I wish I lived a little closer - Ellensburg is a drive.  My dad lives near there, though, so I'll go over and shoot once in awhile and I usually make a 3d shoot or two.

[colockumelk]

1300 yards that's as far as you can shoot?     The other day I made a 2100 yard shot with my Longbow. 

[halflife65]

Yes, but you're the only person on this site that has a Longbow that shoots missiles.   

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

Compounds shoot faster & I believe more accurate at close range as well.  I use compound for the sake of the animal.

[colockumelk]

Yes, but you're the only person on this site that has a Longbow that shoots missiles.   

Shhhh  The BMM is listening.   

Compounds shoot faster & I believe more accurate at close range as well.  I use compound for the sake of the animal.

I don't think he got my little joke 

[BOWHUNTER45]

I shoot at stars too !!!! 

[colockumelk]

In fact the last time I shot my Longbow I made a running shot at night at 1200 meters.  In all fairness the first shot was a little long but the second burst I mean shot hit dead on.   

[Stilly bay]

bowhunter why did you stop using traditional? just curious since I was a super hardcore traditional guy, took a five year break and now I find myself with a compound of all things. the compound gets the job done but its no recurve, something about having no sights and staying focused really floated my boat.

[tlbradford]

I learned on an old recurve when I first picked up a hunting bow.  I had a longbow for kids, than a kids compound bow.  I bought a used Hoyt compound with a spring rest and shot it instinctively.  I could turn it horizontally, shoot it laying down, etc, because I didn't use sights, and because of the type of rest I used.  I have always shot fingers as well.  If you do use the three fingers under the nock, use it on a longbow or recurve.  With the shorter length of a compound, you can get a lot of finger pinch, unless you have a really short draw length.  I like traditional for the greater challenge, carrying a lot lighter weight, and the peace and quiet when target shooting.