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Title: New to traditional
Post by: Kmaddox2a on May 19, 2021, 11:15:47 AM

Well i sold my compound and going to try out traditional, been intrigued for some time with it. Ive shot a few traditional bows over the years and loved my fiberglass longbow when i was a kid, been shooting a compound for close to 20yrs and decided i wanted to go traditional. Got an Old Mountain Mesa 64" longbow and everything needed to get started. Bow is about 34lb @28" will be shooting Black Eagle Vintage arrows with brass inserts and will be playing with point weights and tuning more as i get my form down. Grouping pictures are my last group at 15yds during first shooting session with just a general ballpark setup on the bow with 175 points on arrows. Im looking forward to the journey ahead!

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Wudstix on May 19, 2021, 11:25:21 AM

Nice "starter" bow and fairly good shooting<as well.   There will be plenty of advice coming to you.
 :coffee: :campfire: :archer2: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: durp on May 19, 2021, 11:53:40 AM

Welcome !  ur off to a good start...enjoy the ride  :bigsmyl:  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Pine on May 19, 2021, 12:35:48 PM

Welcome to the Gang  :archer:

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 19, 2021, 12:43:59 PM

Welcome to trad gang.

Very sweet bow and really good shooting..

Hang out in here and you will love it...

And for your first post, you did very well posting the pictures..   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Possum Head on May 19, 2021, 12:49:01 PM

Fine Whitetails in your neck of the woods. You are starting at a choice time to get ready. My buddy has a Mesa and it’s a great stick for the money and handles well! Happy Hunting!

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Ron B on May 19, 2021, 01:08:25 PM

It really is a journey. Lot of fun and good times ahead. Huge amount of knowledge here so feel free to ask questions and advice. Welcome.

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Kmaddox2a on May 19, 2021, 02:10:32 PM

Thanks everyone for the welcome and i will def ask questions if needed. Ive been reading a lot, watching a lot of videos and browsing here and other forums as well.

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Friend on May 19, 2021, 04:29:29 PM

Welcome...enjoy a most fulfilling journey...

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 19, 2021, 04:40:11 PM

Here is some good info on tuning a bow.

https://www.fenderarchery.com/blogs/archery-info/basic-tuning

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Bugguy1511 on May 19, 2021, 04:45:44 PM

It’s a challenging and fun journey for sure! Best advise I could give is get you a coach or buy Tom clums online class! You’ll thank yourself later! Best of luck!

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: GCook on May 19, 2021, 10:10:05 PM

There ya go.  Jumped in with both feet and no safety net.  That's the way to ensure you'll make it!!! :archer2:

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: blacktailbob on May 20, 2021, 09:28:31 AM

Your shooting looks like you're off to a great start.
 Plus selling the contraption was smart so there is NO looking back.

Title: Re: New to traditional
Post by: Terry Green on May 20, 2021, 10:37:35 AM

 :wavey: