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Offline ljsommer

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Why did I get into this
« on: November 17, 2018, 05:35:16 PM »
Finding the right arrows? Rocket science and everyone's got a different opinion. Same with broadheads.
Setting up a compound bow? Rocket science and everyone's got a different opinion. Hours upon hours and I still can't get a bullet-hole on paper. Arrow is traveling all over the place. Videos, guides, nothing's working.

The good news is that at this rate I'll be able to take an ethical shot at an animal in about 3-4 years.

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2018, 05:49:11 PM »
I understand your frustrations. Happened to me when I first dove into archery.

Take it in to a bow shop. Have them give it a once over. If it's shooting fine at the shop or the bow technician is able to shoot bullet holes then it's probably your form.

As far as equipment... Shoot what you can afford and shoots good for you. Don't sweat the small stuff, you'll drive yourself crazy.

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2018, 06:23:15 PM »
I understand your frustrations. Happened to me when I first dove into archery.

Take it in to a bow shop. Have them give it a once over. If it's shooting fine at the shop or the bow technician is able to shoot bullet holes then it's probably your form.

As far as equipment... Shoot what you can afford and shoots good for you. Don't sweat the small stuff, you'll drive yourself crazy.

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2018, 06:34:41 PM »
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It's a style of hunting that takes a lot of patience.
Have someone record you taking 10-20 shots and compare what you're seeing to videos of pros shooting form.
There are tons of reasons for an arrow to not give a good paper tune.
Incorrect spine, rest set incorrectly, nock point off, fleching not oriented correctly, etc etc.
What is your set-up?
Maybe we can narrow down the possibilities.
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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2018, 06:50:33 PM »
Finding the right arrows? Rocket science and everyone's got a different opinion. Same with broadheads.
Setting up a compound bow? Rocket science and everyone's got a different opinion. Hours upon hours and I still can't get a bullet-hole on paper. Arrow is traveling all over the place. Videos, guides, nothing's working.

The good news is that at this rate I'll be able to take an ethical shot at an animal in about 3-4 years.


Where do you live?


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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2018, 06:53:20 PM »
I'd be calling nock point. Ask for cost to basically break your bow down, put it back together and tune. Then shoot with them and paper tune. A cold beer says you walk out shooting bullet holes.

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2018, 07:53:55 PM »
I wouldnt worry about getting a perfect bullet hole.  Just get it close.  You will likely end up finding true center shot when you walk back or french tune.

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2018, 07:56:36 PM »
Its all part of the fun. Enjoy the process and hard work that goes into it!

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2018, 08:50:24 PM »
Lots goes into archery.! I love the challenge. It’s an accomplishment when you figure it out. Then go out and get it done. Nothing better. Every year I get to within 80-100 yards of deer and elk. Sometimes it works more times it doesn’t. I have lots of cool videos on my phone of my stalks. That could be part of the reason it goes array. But I love it. This year I had the muti season deer tag. Shot a 4x4 opening day rifle. Fun. But not the same.

Good luck. Lots of people to help


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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2018, 09:05:50 PM »
Yeah. Try to have fun with it. You don’t have to be able to get a 4 inch group at 50 yards to have fun and kill some game.
I dont think it’s possible to perfectly paper tune a recurve or longbow. There have been lots of animals killed with them.
Figure out what your maximum effective range is and try to get that close before you shoot.
The shooting is just a part of it. Getting yourself within range is the hard part.
Nothing beats the thrill of getting one with your bow. It might/will take a couple years to make it happen. That makes it sweeter when you do. Good luck.
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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2018, 09:15:54 PM »
Its all part of the fun. Enjoy the process and hard work that goes into it!

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2018, 09:41:36 PM »
Finding the right arrows? Rocket science and everyone's got a different opinion. Same with broadheads.
Setting up a compound bow? Rocket science and everyone's got a different opinion. Hours upon hours and I still can't get a bullet-hole on paper. Arrow is traveling all over the place. Videos, guides, nothing's working.

The good news is that at this rate I'll be able to take an ethical shot at an animal in about 3-4 years.


Where do you live?


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University Place. I went to Great Northwest Archery a couple times but they didn't look at my bow either time. I thought that paper tuning would be easy. 40 sheets of paper later...

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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2018, 10:07:58 PM »
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Re: Why did I get into this
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2018, 10:31:44 PM »
For new shooters Pro shops are a God sent. I wouldnt get too hung up on the kind of arrow the length spine and poundage often can be looked up. finding a compentent shooter to show you the ropes will help. some times its YOU not the bow. I know it was when i first started.
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