Newbie........BIG TIME!

fido dog · February 10, 2009, 08:31:00 PM

Well, let's start by introducing myself. I'm Andrew Banks, I live in Odessa, TX. I've never hunted before (Jack Rabbits don't count). I just bought my first bow...........ever.

I got sucked into this whole bow thing by a buddy of mine...Tim Shoenborn. I was at his house in MI and watched him shoot his 75# Schafer bow. I was in awe. I've been a firearms enthusiast for years. This is a whole new, beautiful world.

I bought a 50# entry level recurve and really enjoy it and I'm getting better for sure. Hopefully after I'm back working again I'll be able to go on a pig hunt near me. I know they're here. The first week (16 years ago) I was in TX we went spotlighting. Another guy and I were skinning rabbits and in the distance you could hear my brother and another dude hollering, screaming and shooting behind them............HOGS! Those SOB's came flying over the pasture fence like they had springs in their shoes! I still crack up when I think about it!!

NorthernCaliforniaHunter · February 10, 2009, 08:43:00 PM

Don't worry my fellow "stupid newbie from hell", I'm right there with you. After a month at it, the pain has stopped, and I'm hitting the heart/lung area of a target with enough consistency to feel just about up for a hunt, but still can't figure out for the life of me how to tune my arrows!

(ANY HELP IN THIS DEPT. WOULD BE APPRECIATED :D
55#, 29.5" draw, 6" brace, Carbon X Term. 4560
150grn tip alum. insert. Please PM

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NorthernCaliforniaHunter · February 10, 2009, 08:45:00 PM

WELCOME BY THE WAY

Real great bunch of guys here, they'll answer your questions and so far have spared me their criticism

fido dog · February 10, 2009, 09:00:00 PM

Welcome to you NCH! I actually introduced myself like a month ago, but it got deleted. I guess I didn't mention I have a sick sense of humor.......LOL!!

longbowben · February 10, 2009, 10:33:00 PM

Welcome

hormoan · February 10, 2009, 10:43:00 PM

Welcome guys, go to www.acs.com which is also on the banner over head. A&H Archery. Click on there tuning link. You may have to read it a couple times if your a little thick like me :D But it will give you a real head start and understanding tuning your setup.

With out criticism.

Wannabe1 · February 11, 2009, 12:03:00 AM

Welcome aboard fellas!

As Hormoan says, a great family site and a great bunch of people. There is a world of knowledge too just about anything you can think of archery related. Pull up a

fido dog · February 11, 2009, 01:56:00 PM

I like family oriented boards. There's usually a whole lot nicer and HELPFUL folks.

Kip · February 11, 2009, 02:51:00 PM

Welcome to our

tradtusker · February 11, 2009, 07:30:00 PM

welcome. there'l be about 13 of us trad shooters hunting pigs and javies just out of crane in a few days. keep your eye on the "time to Sweat" thread here on the Pow Wow.

TRAD JOE · February 11, 2009, 07:33:00 PM

From one newbie to another, you landed in the right place. You`ll find great people and advice here.

placlair · February 11, 2009, 07:45:00 PM

Welcome to the board. New as well. You can learn a lot here (and spend many an hour.) Good shooting.