Four questions from someone getting back into bows
I just had my bow restrung and I am shooting again for the first time in about 8 years. I used to just aim off my knuckle, no front sight or peep sight. The only thing I ever shot was fish.
Now I am planning on deer hunting in October and I want to get good. I had a peep sight and a front sight put on. The problem is that when the peep sight gets in front of my eye its like looking through a wholahoop. I feel like there is too much give in all directions to get really accurate. Is there any special way to use one of these things?
Second question, do I REALLY REALLY need a release to get good enough to shoot deer? I seem to remember being fairly accurate just using my fingers.
Third question, where is the best deal on carbon arrows? Cabelas has some for 54 per dozen.
Fourth question, if I use a 100 grain field tip to practice and a 100 grain broad head to hunt, do I need to worry about being off much?
RE: Four questions from someone getting back into bows
No sir, as for as the peep sight. You have to findthat sweet spot in that hulahoop. If you shoot good with fingers just do what you are doing. The broadheads shooting the same as your fieldtips, that is where tuning comes in an using finese to shoot.
RE: Four questions from someone getting back into bows
Is there any special way to use one of these things? - Is your front sight round also? If so, line the round peep sight around the round housing of the front sight, leaving just your pins in middle. This is why have a good anchor point (the same place every time) is so important.
Second question, do I REALLY REALLY need a release to get good enough to shoot deer? I seem to remember being fairly accurate just using my fingers. - There are some people out that can shoot really well with fingers. However, most people see improved accuracy with a release aid. Start shooting now with fingers, if you are not happy with your accuracy then purchase a release and learn to shoot it.
Third question, where is the best deal on carbon arrows? Cabelas has some for 54 per dozen. - That seems like a pretty good price. Just be sure that you get the correct spine for your DW and DL.
Fourth question, if I use a 100 grain field tip to practice and a 100 grain broad head to hunt, do I need to worry about being off much? - It really depends on what BH you end up shooting. Mechanicals are noted for flying like a FT. There are some fixed blade BH that say they will fly like a FT. I always practice with whatever BH I plan on hunting with before I go into the field. Almost all of the BH's on the market today will either have a practice head, practice blades or replacement blades. I would suggest you practice right now with FT's, decide later on which BH you will shoot and then practice with them when season is closer.
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RE: Four questions from someone getting back into bows
Learn to shoot with a release! It may take a little bit of time to learn how to properly execute a shot with a release aid, but learn correctly and you'll be glad you did for many reasons.
IMHO buy the best carbon arrows you can afford. It's money well spent. If you are trying to save a few $$ Beman makes a very good/economical arrow shaft.
If your bow is tuned properly your broadhead flight should be right there, but I still always check and I shoot Slick Tricks which are arguably the Best flying broadhead on the market.
RE: Four questions from someone getting back into bows
I don't use a peep or a release, still use aluminum arrows and shoot 125 Thunderheads...Using a release takes away from bow hunting in my experience, just isn't natural...Sure, you can get plenty accurate with finger shooting to kill deer...
I'd get a broadhead target and tune your bow for broadheads now...I don't shoot but one arrow at a time as I cut feathers and split nocks when shooting multiple arrows to the same spot...
Four questions from someone getting back into bows
