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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: hunter93 on March 23, 2011, 08:22:59 PM

Title: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: hunter93 on March 23, 2011, 08:22:59 PM: hey everyone, last weekend i bout a bowtech extreme solo, with a 5 pin trophy taker sight, and alll that other good stuff. haha it all came together its used. and i am starting to figure this out. i have it set at 70lb draw. and after that first day i have no problems pulling it back. i have been shooting it at least 50 times a day, and one the first 2 days i shot it proball 100 times, and im starting to figure out how to shoot it, when the block i have i angled a diffrent direction. for me to hit it with decent groups. oh i have one question i am not quite sure when i need to get it re strung since this is the first bow i have ever really been, around. well thanks everyone for reading me blab on about this. but i just had to tell some one that in figureing it out and having a blast.
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: lokidog on March 23, 2011, 10:29:04 PM: Might not be a bad idea to take it to a bow shop and have it looked over since it is a used bow. They should be able to tell you if you need a new string, cable, or any other maintenance.
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: toe-jam on March 23, 2011, 10:35:02 PM: :yeah:
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: Instinct on March 23, 2011, 10:56:30 PM: Ide just have it all re done, that way ya know everything is legit.
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 23, 2011, 11:43:30 PM: I would get it redone if there is any signs of ware. As much as you will shoot it before the season. Any signs right now, will be a problem come hunting season. Then it will be a pain to get it changed and get everything set back up. If everything looks good. Shoot away :archery_smiley:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 24, 2011, 10:01:16 AM: Can't hurt to have it checked out
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: hunter93 on March 24, 2011, 10:03:26 AM: alright thanks for the help
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 24, 2011, 10:06:41 AM: Wondering, do you have previous experience shooting? If not you should maybe think about a quick lesson. The fundamentals for shooting are pretty important. And greatly increase your accuracy right off the start.
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: BlackRidge on March 24, 2011, 10:11:16 AM: Quote from: Instinct on March 23, 2011, 10:56:30 PM
Ide just have it all re done, that way ya know everything is legit.

Yurp, can't hurt for sure. It's definitely one of those things that can be dangerous if not maintained properly, and if you dont know the history, it's probably best to have an expert check it out. Until then, I'd check for any wear on the string and wax it up

Congrats on the buy!
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: lewy on March 24, 2011, 10:26:15 AM: Don't wait till august when the bow shops are smashed either, if your gunna have it gone threw do it now. Most the guys are cool and will give you some tips so that you dont start with bad habits.....
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: alwinearcher on March 24, 2011, 10:26:48 AM: Quote from: wildmanoutdoors on March 24, 2011, 10:06:41 AM
Wondering, do you have previous experience shooting? If not you should maybe think about a quick lesson. The fundamentals for shooting are pretty important. And greatly increase your accuracy right off the start.

:yeah:

One of the smartest posts Ive read on this site!
If more archers went to pros (like golfers get lessons from golf pros) archers in general would be MUCH better shots!
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: WSU on March 24, 2011, 10:28:37 AM: Quote from: wildmanoutdoors on March 24, 2011, 10:06:41 AM
Wondering, do you have previous experience shooting? If not you should maybe think about a quick lesson. The fundamentals for shooting are pretty important. And greatly increase your accuracy right off the start.

Also, might not be a bad idea to back off on the poundage while you are developing muscle memory and good form.
Title: Re: kinda getting the hang out shooting my bow
Post by: hunter93 on March 24, 2011, 10:37:35 AM: no i dont ahve any previous shooting experince, so i have just been learning as i go, but that is a great idea i will deffentally look into that