roscoe, you're right and wrong at the same time - right for you - because 2000 shots isn't much, but i do work for guys that put that many shots on a bow in 2 weeks. heck, sometimes i do.point is, some guysshoot that much for 8 months of the year, 1000 shots a week, or more.

other thing - hunting arrows vs. target arrows. lighter, closer to 5gr/lb arrows like what's used for target - they wear strings out faster than heavier hunting arrows. the heavier arrows take more of the energy than the lighter ones. the energy that isn't transferred into the lighter arrow is dissipated (sp?) through the bow and string. anyway, i just noticed it happens- and this is my theory as to why lighter arrows wear out strings faster. i think its correct.

so, to me, its a 3 way relationship between time, shots, and arrow weight. i'd do it every 2 years on a hunting bow even if i only had 500 shots on the bow, that's me.

target bow gets them at least twice a year.

if i shot my hunting bow year round - it would get them at least twice a year.