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Title: New here
Post by: camoman45 on February 07, 2008, 06:48:00 PM
love bowhuntin, and i'm suprised there's so many traditional archers outthere, i've got an impala recurve, what's your opinion on this bow?? glad to be here and hope i learn alot
Title: Re: New here
Post by: BRITTMAN on February 07, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
Glad to have you ! I dont know much about the impala but if you shoot it well keep on shooting . You can and will upgrade as you get more into it .

Mike
Title: Re: New here
Post by: pseman on February 07, 2008, 07:24:00 PM
Welcome!  :campfire:
Title: Re: New here
Post by: camoman45 on February 07, 2008, 07:36:00 PM
thanks guys, i've even taken to shooting inside when it's raining, love bowin
Title: Re: New here
Post by: The Whittler on February 07, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
Welcome to the gang.

Alan
Title: Re: New here
Post by: deadpool on February 07, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
welcome,
and the impala is a good starter bow,

thats the bow I convinced a friend of mine to buy because he wanted to be more like me.

the more you get into it the more you will be upgrading to much better bows!
Title: Re: New here
Post by: La. bowhunter on February 07, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Welcome to the gang stick around listen and you will learn a lot.
Title: Re: New here
Post by: BleekLight on February 07, 2008, 08:28:00 PM
welcome to trad gang friend! I have shot the impala for 3 years now. It is a good bow for the price.I wouldn't consider myself a beginner but the impala is with in my price range. It does what its supposed to (assuming your talking about the Ragim impala), granted not the best bow on the Marget but it is advertised as a no frills bow witch is exactly what it is.
Title: Re: New here
Post by: akbowbender on February 07, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Welcome to the TradGang, Christien.....
Title: Re: New here
Post by: portugeejn on February 07, 2008, 10:08:00 PM
Welcome!!!  I have shot the Impala.  They have (had) one at the Boy Scout camp where I was the shooting sports instructor.  It was a good bow.

Ron
Title: Re: New here
Post by: Frank V on February 07, 2008, 10:12:00 PM
Camoman45, Welcome sorry I can't help with your question about the Impala. Pull up a chair,grab a cup of coffee, & enjoy. Frank
Title: Re: New here
Post by: vermonster13 on February 07, 2008, 10:38:00 PM
:wavey:     :wavey:
Title: Re: New here
Post by: longbowben on February 07, 2008, 11:00:00 PM
Welcome
Title: Re: New here
Post by: JEFF B on February 07, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
welcome.  :campfire:    :campfire:    :archer:
Title: Re: New here
Post by: camoman45 on February 08, 2008, 06:48:00 AM
wow , i sure don't feel like an outsider here, thanks for your time and welcome's
Title: Re: New here
Post by: GrnMtnTradNut on February 08, 2008, 07:17:00 AM
Welcome you can learn alot here lots of good helpful people
Title: Re: New here
Post by: Gatekeeper on February 08, 2008, 08:42:00 AM
Welcome to the gang.  :thumbsup:  I bet it won't be the only bow you will own.

What draw weight did you get?
Title: Re: New here
Post by: camoman45 on February 08, 2008, 03:13:00 PM
45-50 lbs, definitly not big enough but i need to learn how to put all my arrows in a quarter at 60yards before i worry about getting a bigger bow, my dad used to shoot alot and i'm about 1000 percent sure he could show robinhood or anyone else up, he used to shoot 100 lb recurve. no joke. he shot competition and i'mtrying to match his reputation lol wish me luck
Title: Re: New here
Post by: Big Dave on February 08, 2008, 03:24:00 PM
:wavey:  Howdy    :wavey:
Title: Re: New here
Post by: Gatekeeper on February 08, 2008, 05:08:00 PM
Camoman45,

There is nothing wrong with a 45# - 50# bow. That is plenty of bow to hunt with. You will want to shoot arrows that are 8 - 12 grains per pound of bow weight. A heavier arrow (12 grains per pound) will help quite the bow also.

I shoot a 45# Black Widow and my arrows are 580 grain total weight. With an accurately placed arrow I can drop a Whitetail.

Glad to see that you are focusing on accuracy. Consistency is the key to stick bow shooting and light bow will allow you concentrate on your form. Keep us updated with your progress. I want to see some footage when you start putting your groups in a quarter at 60 yards.

100# bow!  :scared:
Title: Re: New here
Post by: legends1 on February 09, 2008, 02:21:00 AM
Welcome
Title: Re: New here
Post by: Bone lake on February 09, 2008, 07:24:00 AM
Welcome camoman, It's alot easier to shoot lighter weight bows  accurate than heavy ones. Saves on shoulders too. Got pass thrus onmy last two elk with 52# and 530 grain arrows, 45-50 is good if its tuned up.