new to archery, need some advice.

[paulyseggs]

i;ve had a bow for awhile, it;s a 50# browning recurve. although i haven;t shot it in about 4 years i want to start hunting with it. when i did shoot it alot i could keep a dozen or so shots in a 8 inch dinner plate at 35 paces. i do shoot fingers off a fuzzy rest. what kind of arrows should i get? how about quivers? and finally broadheads?

[Grey Taylor]

Trad shooting isn't like wheel bows where it's necessary to have some certain kind of gear to make it all work.

For arrows it's your choice. Some folks shoot carbon, some aluminum, and some wood. It's whatever suits you. I like wood and wouldn't have it any other way. But I'm not you.

Same same with quivers. If you see it in a catalog someone probably likes it. I made a hip quiver for hunting because I don't like the idea of a bow quiver. But many archers like and use bow quivers. Your choice. And don't forget Cat quivers and back quivers and all the other designs out there.

For broadheads I would suggest a cut on impact two blade head like the Magnus, Ribtek, Zwickey, or Grizzly. But again, that's just what I'd suggest. I'd definately stay away from the fancy chisel point replacable blade things that compound shooters use, though.

[paulyseggs]

thanks for the info, i was thinkin of those same broadheads, i remember readin a old article written by fred bear and he suggested using them too. i like tradition archery cause it is a no frills way to hunt, it;s probably the same reason i hunt with a open sighted 30-30 or my 20 gauge single shot. i just like to do things will more skills and less fashion.

[Wahya]

Paulyseggs, welcome to the trad board. Good to see you here.

Firstly, is the old Browning still in good enough shape to shoot? Meaning, it doesn't show signs of delamination or have any cracks or twists in the limbs.

Second, What is your draw length? You will need to know that to figure the actual poundage of the bow at your draw. You will need the actual weight of the bow at your draw to choose the properly spined arrows for the bow.

You will need a brace (arm guard) and either a glove or tab to protect your fingers. A few archers go without, but chances are nerve damage can occur so best protect them as not. The proper quiver is whatever you decide to settle on. I use both bow and back quivers for different shooting situations.

Once you have the info to order your arrows and have them, then you need to start practicing in earnest. I wouldn't recommend hunting until you are completely confident that you are efficient enough with the bow to hit the animal in the vitals for a clean kill, everytime you release an arrow. You should also be compitent in tracking and reconvering the animal after you hit it. Which means getting with experienced bowhunters and learning the skills necessary to complete a successful hunt. If you already have these skills, you got a small part of getting ready for the hunt done.

Most of all, have fun. That's what it's all about.

[Lilhunter]

one last thing...go to the doc and raise your right hand....you will be an addict <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>! Yes hehe! Great advice guys!