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Title: New member
Post by: ymountainman on December 23, 2010, 06:23:00 PM
Hello bowhunters.Just bought a bear super kodiak been shooting the limbs off it. My first trad bow. Im hoping for a nanny before season closes.Got me some 2216's, tried to get zwickeys but ole man at the store said they would'nt fly good? I got some Magnus stingers, bought all he had. I hope this works. I started anchoring with my top finger to corner of my mouth is this what yall do? I never shot a trad bow before i shot a compound a long time. Im hittin pretty good at 15 yards. Thanks for any help!
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Post by: Bobhat on December 23, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
You're going to love this place.  :campfire:
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Post by: Huntschool on December 23, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Welcome... you'll like the change..
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Post by: slivrslingr on December 23, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Welcome the 'Gang and the trad world.  Nothing wrong with Zwickeys but nothing wrong with Stingers either.  I anchor with my middle finger in the corner of my mouth, not too much different.  If it's working for you, don't change, consistency is the key.  Good luck getting after the does!     :wavey:
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Post by: Lin Rhea on December 23, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Welcome to tradgang Cliff.

I shoot split finger. It just seems natural to me, but some like three under better. Do lots of reading and practicing you'll be out shootin me in no time. Lin
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Post by: Mudd on December 23, 2010, 07:10:00 PM
Welcome to the tradgang family!

Enjoy the journey with the rest of us.

I also shoot split finger but use my middle finger on the tip of my eye tooth as my anchor point. It puts the arrow closer to my eye.(IMHO)

I can suggest taking a look at Masters of the Barebow I,II and III.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: BOWMARKS on December 23, 2010, 07:12:00 PM
Welcome aboard your hooked now!!
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 23, 2010, 07:14:00 PM
Welcome and good luck.
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Post by: 59Alaskan on December 23, 2010, 07:14:00 PM
Welcome!  You'll have to soak in all there is about shooting etc...and decide on your own about many things.  This is a great place to learn about the options though.

Check out the Shooters Forum for more hints/tips on shooting.
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Post by: ymountainman on December 23, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
Thanks for the advice!
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Post by: greyghost on December 23, 2010, 07:28:00 PM
Welcome aboard Cliff. No looking back now. Enjoy and have fun.


Earl
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Post by: GrayRhino on December 23, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Welcome, and Merry Christmas!
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Post by: Rick Butler on December 23, 2010, 07:35:00 PM
Welcome!  There's a wealth of information here!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Traditional-Archer on December 23, 2010, 07:41:00 PM
welcome to the gang.
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Post by: straitera on December 23, 2010, 07:54:00 PM
Ymtnmn, I've always anchored w/middle finger in the corner of my mouth. Get after it son. You;re quite welcome here with your enthusiasm especially. Merry Christmas.
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Post by: joe skipp on December 23, 2010, 07:58:00 PM
The "Ol Man" at the store don't know jack about Zwickeys and arrow flight. They will work fine out of your setup.

Stick around here long enough and you will learn everything you need about Trad Bowhunting. Good luck in your new trad venture.
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Post by: magnus on December 23, 2010, 08:24:00 PM
Welcome to the Gang. You'll learn more here than you  can imagine.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus
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Post by: bro-n-arrow on December 23, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
Welcome, And good hunting.
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Post by: bad arrow on December 23, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
Like Joe said. Zwickeys have "flown good" right into the vitals of many thousands of animals. Anyway...Welcome!....Phil
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Post by: carbonflyr on December 24, 2010, 12:48:00 AM
welcome aboard, pull up a stump and stay awhile.
you've come to a very happy place to enjoy everything about traditional bowhunting,  :wavey:
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Post by: Doug in MN on December 24, 2010, 01:15:00 AM
Welcome !!!!
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Post by: Friend on December 24, 2010, 04:27:00 AM
Pleased to have you join us!!!!!!!!!!

You may have to wade through some goup to find out what works best for you. The TG family will do their best to provide support and to make your travels in the traditonal style the most pleasureable experience imaginable.

Note: Once you consitently achieve proper alignment, the anchor point should be much easier to establish.
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Post by: Fischman on December 24, 2010, 06:56:00 AM
Welcome and Merry Christmas !!
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Post by: Terry Lightle on December 24, 2010, 08:12:00 AM
You are going to get addicted to this site
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Post by: on December 24, 2010, 09:01:00 AM
Hi Cliff!
Sounds like you are off to a good start.  The guys here will help you a lot.

Welcome and have fun!

Tony
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Post by: joe ashton on December 24, 2010, 10:37:00 AM
I'm hate to tell  you this,  but your life is over as you knew it... Welcome...
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Post by: KYArcher on December 24, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
Welcome!..........KY