Post by: Pine on February 08, 2023, 11:29:27 AM
But I just pulled the trigger on a 35# Bear Super Grizzly.
Hope that will get me shooting again.
I just can't do the possible alternative shooting methods.
I'm hoping :archer:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 08, 2023, 11:50:20 AM
Friend of mine had to drop down to 25 pounds to keep shooting.
He shot super light arrows and he hung right in there with the rest of the guys at 3D shoots.
Post by: supernaut on February 08, 2023, 12:00:18 PM
Keep a positive mental attitude and don't give up!
If you feel yourself getting down, depressed, feeling defeated or surly come here and b**ch to us, hopefully someone can pick you up and help you out of the funk. Don't EVER give up!
Good luck and keep your chin up.
Post by: Maclean on February 08, 2023, 12:30:28 PM
I hope the new bow works for you. Keep us posted.
Post by: Deno on February 08, 2023, 01:12:53 PM
Deno
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Post by: Pine on February 08, 2023, 11:41:05 PM
Thanks for the encouragement everyone.
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Post by: Pine on February 11, 2023, 01:30:04 PM
Now to get it setup and figure out what arrow it likes.
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Post by: Pine on February 11, 2023, 02:23:39 PM
I set the brace at 8" and the nock point at 1/2".
Grabbed a 35# - 40# cedar shaft full length.
At about 5 yards, nock left about 2", up and down is perfect.
I backed off to 20 yards and just slight fishtailing.
And I still have 4" I can cut the arrow back.
I think I will have a winning combination.
:archer: :goldtooth:
Post by: Maclean on February 11, 2023, 02:40:25 PM
Post by: Pine on February 11, 2023, 04:28:40 PM
Guess what, my draw length is 28".
And I have such good arrow flight, at 20 yards I can't see the arrow, it's like a lazer beam.
And the best thing; the arrow goes where I'm looking.
:goldtooth: :archer2:
And if anyone is interested, it's dead in the hand and very quiet.
Oh, and the arrows turned out to be just over 500gr.
Post by: Pine on February 11, 2023, 11:00:25 PM
There, now it's one of my bows.
Post by: GCook on February 11, 2023, 11:07:23 PM
I guess it just depends on what it means to you. If it's just a pass time then I guess you can find something else to interest you and spend your time on.
But I suspect that's not the case. I suspect archery is part of how you define yourself. So doing what it takes to feed your soul a little bit of what gives you peace and satisfaction should be pursued. Even if it isn't what you once could do, it's what you can do now.
Hang in there. Don't let go.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 12, 2023, 07:40:34 AM
Glad you are shooting it well.
Anymore 35# is a comfortable weight for me to shoot.
Post by: Pine on February 12, 2023, 12:15:52 PM
I'm actually excited about getting time to shoot.
I need to setup some arrows with Hex Blunts so I can do some roving.
Post by: Maclean on February 12, 2023, 03:03:17 PM
I can't remember when the last time I was enthused about archery.
I'm actually excited about getting time to shoot.
I need to setup some arrows with Hex Blunts so I can do some roving.
What a difference 4 days and a new bow can make. It's so great to hear the positive excitement of your last post compared to the first one. Bravo! :clapper:
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Post by: Gun on February 12, 2023, 06:04:55 PM
And YUP, don't give up!
Post by: Rollie on February 12, 2023, 07:03:02 PM
Nice looking bow by the way!
Post by: Pine on February 21, 2023, 02:00:44 PM
So far so good but after about 10 minutes of shooting, I'm missing to the left about 8"-10".
I think it's from getting tired and my draw is collapsing.
But, no sholder pain. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Captain*Kirk on March 03, 2023, 11:23:55 AM
Atta boy! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Pine on March 03, 2023, 04:15:48 PM
Got them from Larry at Lost Nation Archery.
Plane Jane arrows, no Crest but still beautiful.
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Post by: tippit on March 03, 2023, 10:42:13 PM
Like I stated in the first page, My come back started with a 30# on a bow I reduced. I've taken about 30 of my old bows down to 35-40# and really enjoy shooting them again. Plenty of power to hunt hogs with that weight. Keep up the good recovery!
Post by: Pine on March 04, 2023, 04:03:29 PM
Figured this bow would look better with a Brown and Yellow string. :saywhat:
Post by: Pine on March 04, 2023, 04:06:32 PM
This bow looks like it belongs on my shooting range (aka) The Pinerange. :archer:
Post by: Pine on May 13, 2023, 04:56:03 PM
I got my Javaman Helms Deep 45# @ 28" out yesterday and I was able to do this.
Now it was only 15 yards but it made me feel like I might be coming back. :archer:
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Post by: Maclean on May 13, 2023, 05:58:21 PM
Gotta love Gregg's bows. :archer2:
Post by: Wudstix on May 13, 2023, 10:18:40 PM
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire: