New Guy

Fleatrap1 · March 30, 2013, 10:17:00 PM

Hello All,

New Here, and new to stick bows as well. I have hunted using a compound but never really got to excited by it. For the last 10 yrs I have toyed with the idea of returning to traditional archery, like when I was a kid. I'm drawn to it by its simplicity in such a complicated world. I can say I am more interested in archery and secondly in hunting, I nice buck would be a pleasant by-product of my new hobby!

I have a friend who has kind of steered me in the right direction, he shoots longbow and recurve. My purchase was a 45# Bear Super Grizzly. I held several bows but it seemed so well balanced I just had to have it! I am just beginning at about 8-10 yards and I manage to keep most of the arrows in about a 6-9 inch grouping...most being more than 50%. It seems when I just look at the target and let an arrow fly I have my best results, however I feel my form might be sloppy when I do that. So when I concentrate on form, anchor point and such I missed more often. I guess I am just wondering should I spend my time hitting what I am aiming at or perfecting my form?? Also can I expect any natural improvement as I continue.
I am currently shooting 400 carbon arrows and have not done any paper tuning as of yet. Looking forward to all your thoughts and lots of learning.

Fleatrap1

Converml · March 30, 2013, 10:21:00 PM

im sure you'll get alot of help here Welcome

Stump73 · March 30, 2013, 10:27:00 PM

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your journey. At first don't worry about where you hit the target just focus on good form. It's a lot easier to learn if you can master form first that way you don't have bad habbits that you have to break. Trust me some of those bad habbits are hard to break. After you get your form down then worry about shot placement. You will see you are more accurate if you have good form.

jarradmears · March 30, 2013, 10:30:00 PM

Welcome!

Gen273 · March 30, 2013, 10:32:00 PM

Welcome to the Gang!

McDave · March 30, 2013, 10:33:00 PM

The best way to concentrate on form is when you're not trying to hit anything. This is why a lot of archery instructors will have you shoot into a big target with no bullseye from about 5' when they're teaching you form. If you can find an archery instructor or class, that would get you off to a good start.

Probably you will find that 400 spine arrows are too stiff for your bow, assuming you are drawing somewhere around 28" or less. No reason to worry about that at this point, but something to think about when you need to replace them.

McDave · March 30, 2013, 10:34:00 PM

threeunder · March 30, 2013, 10:35:00 PM

Welcome aboard.

I am a huge believer in perfection of form yields more than anything else to a trad shooter.

Fleatrap1 · March 30, 2013, 10:45:00 PM

Thanks for the replies,

Sounds like proper form is most important at this point, so thats what I will work on. I have noticed the 400 spine arrows leaning to the left as they hit the target, my next purchase of carbons will be 500's.

Happy Easter Everybody.

Fletcher · March 30, 2013, 11:02:00 PM

Welcome to the Gang! Congrats on the SG, they're a great bow.

Head over to Spfld and shoot with us sometime.

Mudd · March 30, 2013, 11:17:00 PM

Welcome to the best traditional campfire bar none.

Don't hesitate to jump in as you're a valued and valuable member here.

God bless,Mudd

nineworlds9 · March 31, 2013, 12:24:00 AM

Welcome! Remember, that one bow is all you NEED. The other 12, well... Steer clear of the classifieds!!!!!!

legends1 · March 31, 2013, 12:26:00 AM

Welcome!!!!!

Milk River Stickman · March 31, 2013, 02:16:00 AM

Welcome! Stay positive!

Richie · March 31, 2013, 02:43:00 AM

Welcome

T-Bowhunter · March 31, 2013, 05:37:00 AM

Welcome to the gang, you will met a lot of great people!

Elkchaser · March 31, 2013, 06:43:00 AM

Welcome aboard Fleatrap. Let the fun begin!!

drewsbow · March 31, 2013, 08:38:00 AM

welcome

Fleatrap1 · March 31, 2013, 09:28:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Fletcher:
Welcome to the Gang! Congrats on the SG, they're a great bow.

Head over to Spfld and shoot with us sometime.

I live just south of Panther Creek Bow Hunters Club. I've been in touch with them, might see you in the future, I have so much to learn.

March 31, 2013, 09:39:00 AM

I don't know what your draw length is but if you are shooting 45# or less at your draw length, and you do not have a BUNCH of weight in the front of those arrows, a .400 shaft is probably way too stiff.

In my opinion, perfecting your form is the most important thing you can do. Consistency is what makes good shooters good, and very few people (if any) can ever achieve the consistency needed to be a good shot without good form.

Welcome to the fire. Trad Gang is a great place to hang out.

Bisch