Hello all.  It's my first post, and I am fairly new to traditional shooting (though I have been shooting bows on and off for years, mostly compounds, though).

First, I have a homemade longbow, about 40lbs at my 26" draw.  I just bought a Bear Montana which is about 45lbs at my draw (50# @28").  They have similar feel, and when instinctive shooting, are pretty close.  I was wondering how important it is to practice with just one bow, the one I will use for hunting?  Will going back and forth hurt?  Further, if I were to also try a recurve with more power/speed, would I confuse myself so I couldn't trust my judgement?

Second, I am shooting 2016 aluminum with 150gr points.  This works for the bare shaft tuning.  Should I find a way to add more weight to my arrow?  If so, how?

Thanks for anything you can offer, and sorry if this has been covered - I'll admit I only did a couple of searches.

Thanks again.

Here is my take.  Yes it hurts to go from bow to bow.  But not all that much, at least within bow hunting ranges.  

I think that it takes a bit of time to get the brain zero'd in on the new trajectory, but it does do it.

If you are just getting started, I actually advise against jumping from bow to bow except to see which one feels better to your senses.  After that, stick with one for a while until you start to develop your shooting style and expertise.

Shoot straight
ChuckC

Thanks Chuck.  I sort of suspected that.  I think I'll use the Montana for a while, as it is just a hair more powerful and for some reason, just a hair smoother (greater center-cut? tiny deflex/reflex? somewhat indexed grip?).  I expect it will take a deer or small black bear out to 20 yards come fall.

That sure was a quick reply.  I like this board!

I have 4 bows that are all 50@30 and i shoot them all and for me i can shoot them all pretty good. That being said my Widow PSA X is my go to bow at the moment.

The more you shoot the better you will get at seeeing the sight window that suits you best.

Good luck

IMHO you first need to focus on your form (with the same bow) and do some blank bale shooting if you have good form you can shoot most other bows pretty good. I would stick the one bow as chuckc stated but you must focus on the form and the accuracy will follow.FORM