c903 - Why is that sad ??
Budbowhunter - On a differnt topic altogether ... if a convicted felon is release from prison, all rights should be restored to him/her. If that person is still a threat, then kepp them locked up. if they're release, then it means the public is safe, correct ? Static debated that one at one time .. very good arguments he posed there.
Stealth_Force - Some of the very best shooters fall apart with buck fever or get target panic. Irrelevant point I think. Really - is it that difficult to draw a compound 18"-20", with you at anchor being 85% letoff ?? And then compare that to the "holding" a longbow/recurve shooter has. Big difference between all three isn't there ? I have missed an elk and a whitetail with my longbow this year (my rookie season). Its different, WAY different, than a compound. Had I been using a compound I can guarantee I would have a new elk on my wall and a big KS whitetail rack.
pdq 5oh
" stealthy, hang a trad bow, compound bow, crossbow, and rifle on the wall. See the similarities and differences? Shoot each. See the similarities and differences? "
How about if I type them ?
rifle - stock, sights, accurate at long ranges, trigger, high energy, plastics/metal/wood construction
Crossbow - stock, limbs/wheels/string, sights, accurate at short ranges,trigger, high energy (short range KE) plastics/metal/wood construction
Compound - riser, limbs/wheels/string, sights, acurate at short ranges, trigger, high energy (moderate ranges KE) plastic/metal/carbon construction
longbow/recurve - wood riser, limbs/string, no sights, accurate at short ranges, no triggers, moderate energy ( low end KE) wood contcution
I am sure I missed some comparisons, but just looking at them, a rifle looks different, the crossbow and compound looks very much alike and the recurve/longbow looks different. Agree ?
" The real challenge/fun is getting close."
Is it ? Does equipment have that little to do with it ?
Charlie P - No, I am 0 for 2 this year. I am very humbled with shooting a longbow.
" Yea sure he could. He shot four whole arrows and no broadheads and he is ready to go hunting."
Absolutely. He can shoot as good as anyone here can out to 20 yards. Throw on mechanical Shockwaves and yes, he's ready to go.
What other requirments need to be met CP ? He can shoot well enough, the bow packs plenty of punch and shoots a staright arrow ?????????
" It would get more people in the woods which is good and bad.Good- increases revenue into hunting and strenghthens our numbers. Bad-it puts more people into the woods during bow season."
Agreed. The last point - isn't that a selfish one though ?
" You know I am going to have to try traditional equipment.Just to find out if it's as hard to master as you say, or if you just are a slow learner."
I tell ya, if nothing else you WILL be a better hunter for it. Why ? The stand locations have to be more precise, better angles, more concealed I think. You WILL learn to focus or you'll blow every shot that comes your way. The focus is the part that amazed me. I never HAD to focus with a compound - put the pin where you want the arrow to go and release.
Slow learner ? No, I don't think so. I am not gifted with a natural ability to shoot a longbow/recurve. I would LOVE to shoot with some of the guys on here - especially JRW, LBR, Sagitarius, Shrewshooter and others. I think I could learn a lot. But I do work at it, i practice and my arrows fly very well. My form isn't bad although my release probably is. My consistant anchor always haunts me too. Over Thanksgiving I think I have a realistic chance at shooting at a deer. If I do and kill one, it will be my greatest trophy yet.
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