Starting out

Busch7596 · 03-09-2005, 12:48 PM

I have had a compound bow for about 6-7 years and have only used it for target practice. At first I was not confident enough to actually hunt, and then I just did not have the time. Now I have learned how to make time for what I want to do and I want to get this bow set up and hunt this year. How do you go about setting up a bow? I really don't know much in the way of terminology. I just practiced with what the bow came with and wasn't too bad, but I know there are a few things I could do, like a peep sight, that would improve accuracy (and confidence!) Any advice would be great. Thanks. Oh I think the Bow is a Bear with 50 lb draw

nodog · 03-09-2005, 01:30 PM

1.) I learn most things by trial and error.

2.) 2 places you could try for help. 1 is doing a search on the net, a lot of information. The second is your local library. Books, videos and magazines are all there. Most libraries in a state are hooked together making it possible to get any info avalible in the state, sent to you.

3.) Also, I learn a lot about equipment by just reading the adds on Ebay.

The more you know******

ijimmy · 03-09-2005, 01:48 PM

Go to a pro shop , have them measure your draw length , and go from there , if you find a good one paying for their knowledge is worth it . Get help from someone whos been doing it for years .

jmac_or · 03-09-2005, 02:03 PM

I agree with ijimmy, go to a pro shop and get set up. Also, since it is offseason, join an indoor league or go to local 3D shoots. You will meet tons of great people and practicing at the same time. Your confidence will soar, as will your knowledge of equipment, tuning, and archery in general. Take us blowhards on the net with a grain of salt, the rubber hits the road when you practice and work with people face to face.

JMAC