New to traditional

SalCucco · 07-16-2005, 05:37 PM

Just looking for a little advice regarding the types of bows and arrows to get into traditional shooting just for fun now and maybe hunting in the future. My question is this what poundage should i get i shhot a 70# jaguar magnum compound so what is an appropriate draw weight ot start at...but i want a bow that i could hunt with maybe next year if i do well. I was thinking of getting a recurve but my question is about arrows. Where would i start. Something in aluminum or carbon to hold up better in the beginning with misses. What spine length weight etc??? any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been surfing the net and on this site for the past months and haven't found any info regarding arrows. Thansk sal.

mysticguido · 07-16-2005, 09:58 PM

Lighter...way lighter.. Traditional Bow's don't have any kinda letoff. A bow 40# @ 28" is 40#'s at fulldraw ( if your draw is 28") . Most will say 40#'s to start with
As you shoot you'll gain some draw length back and then be able to go up in weight. Using the lighter bow You can work on your forum, you less likely to blow out a shoulder, elbow, back, and Your Forum.

As for bows a recurve is closer to a compound then a long bow, The best I can yes is try as many as you can.( Shoot's, shop's, bow/hunting club's).

Welcome SalCucco......

Wingbone · 07-17-2005, 03:59 AM

I started with a 45# recurve, and at 30" shot 2016 aluminums. When I went to 50#, I went to 2018's. When that bow delaminated, Iwent to 55# and could shoot2018's or 2117's. Now I'm at 60# and holding and can shoot 2117's or 2216's interchangeably. Recurves are pretty forgiving about arrow spine.

Longbow Bowhunter · 07-17-2005, 08:28 AM

I used to shoot a 65 pound compound and started with a 50# bow. I gaurantee if you by a 70 pound recurve you will regret it. If you want a recureve get it with 45# set of limbs and maybe a set of 55# limbs maybe 60. start with the 45# limbs, get your form down then move up. I stated with Aluminum and now shoot wood so I can't help much on this anymore.

BobCo19-65 · 07-18-2005, 07:01 AM

Allright, another convert. Welcome, you won't regret it! And I'm sure you will have a lot of fun.

As others have mentioned, start with a moderate weight, 45#'s is about perfect. And don't worry, it wil take down a whitetail.

A recurve will be closer to a compound and many prefer the recurve when going from a compound. I'd say get what you prefer though.

As far as arrows go, I prefer aluminums. I still shoot gamegetter (the plain green arrows) that I can get for about $30 a dozen (shafts). You may want to go that route cause you may loose/break a few at first.

Try OL Adcock's chart to find the correct arrow size for whatever you choose. The first number will indicate the aluminum size. I don't recommend the easton regular chart. The easton legacy chart will also get you close though.

http://bowmaker.net/index2.htm

Guss · 07-19-2005, 03:59 PM

I have a bear griz 45 at 28 and I can shoot 2018s all the way up to 2216 and they all fly good, as good as I can tell with just my eyes. I would say start with a 45, I shoot a 60 lb compound and moved to a 45 recurve with ease. Good luck and I will guess that if ya start shooting the right way ya wont go back.