How hard is it to switch bows?

Tazman · 12-20-2002, 11:05 AM

If you are in practice and you get a new bow that is tuned properly is it hard to shoot consistant groups quickly?

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club

Stealth_Force · 12-20-2002, 11:14 AM

Depends on a lot of things.If going from a 2 cam/round wheel bow with a soft back wall to a solo cam with a solid back wall...it'll take longer than if you simply went from brand "A" solo cam to brand "B" solo cam (could be 2 cam bows as well...you get the idea).Double that if shooting a back tension release.
Also, it might take a while if you drastically change ATA or weight of the bow.
IF your not changeing too much (say going from a Mathews to an Alpine solo cam) you should be able to get on target pretty quickly (1 day or less)

basserman · 12-20-2002, 11:34 AM

As SF said, it depends. IMO it depends more on the person though. I shoot 3 bows alot and even though the SQ2 groups better they all group well. This is the main reason for someone to try different bows before they buy one.

I can drive nails with my SQ2 but cannot with the Hoyt. This can and is, visa/versa for others.

"Semper Fi"

Tazman · 12-20-2002, 11:50 AM

I am not sure what type of bow I am getting yet, but I am pretty sure with a 20 year leap in the development of compounds it should shoot a lot easier than my old bear black bear! I am hoping that all the improvements will make it easier to get up to speed on, I have until Jan 4 when our season closes to try and be ready.

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club

Sitter · 12-20-2002, 11:58 AM

As long as the bow fits you, and as you mentioned, its tuned correctly, it wont take long. I'm assuming you wont be making any major form or technique changes. Once your anchor point is consistent (it may change slightly) you'll be shooting good groups pretty quick. Especially since you have so many years of experience.

Edited by - sitter on 12/20/2002 13:00:32

bogobble · 12-20-2002, 12:45 PM

Taz, in IMO, the main thing is gettin used to the grip. if the
grip is a lot different from your old bow, it will take a little time gettin used to it. but it won't be long before your drivin tacks<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
you have any idea what bow you might want. we could be on the look out for a good price for ya.

daytona 500 winner- Ward Burton
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wimp · 12-20-2002, 01:11 PM

I don't think it should be difficult at all. Probably mostly depends on the person. I bought a bow and had it all set to go in week once.

borealboy · 12-20-2002, 02:03 PM

I not only switched bows (from recurve to compound) but also switched hands so I could shoot with my dominant eye. I found the compound so easy to shoot that I was actually shooting better with my non- dominant hand. Todays equipment is so good I don't think switching brands will be any more traumatic than buying a new toothbrush

dick_cress · 12-20-2002, 04:42 PM

I waited until a month before hunting season to switch from my Martin Lynx to a Mathews FX.

It would have been easier if I had changed when the previous hunting season closed. This would be my recommendation.

Bowhunter

jetblast · 12-20-2002, 06:08 PM

Mechanically, it shouldn't be hard. But if it is mentally, it could be.