RE: New to Trad
Killed a few deer myself with flint heads and osage...have fun.....here are my opinions....
1. I’ve already purchased a string, but I am afraid it is not an appropriate one. I would estimate the brace height with this string to be over 10”. How would I go about determining the correct brace height / string length? Find the right oneon the internet...look around
2. I have low end carbon arrows with vanes. Do you think they’d be worth a try with the recurve? I have my compound set around 55 lbs or less. Naaa....Get yourself some good cedar....give your recurve what it really wants.
3. Any advice about setting up the bow, arrows, etc. would be appreciated. I intend to shoot bare bow / instinctive, no sights. Ask someone on the web about shaft diameterof cedar based on your setup
4. I am committed to sticking with my 145 gr. screw in bear razorheads. I have a good supply of them, and they’ve worked really well for me. Good Heads...Hold them tight...they are legends...
5. Do you hold your draw for any length of time, or pretty much release the instant you hit your anchor point?Release +1 or -1 second at anchor....roll your fingers and use just the tips of your fingers to avoid plucking....Aim small...pick a hair out of that target..
6. The reason I'm doing this is that a very high percentage (almost all) of my bow kills are inside of 20 yards, and I figure this will simplify and maybe even improve the shot process. I have shot 5 feet over a deers back at 9 yards with my stick bow...and double lunged a squirrel in the same night at 20 yards....Aim small and focus on the smallest spot...get in the zone with your eye and picture the arrow hitting that very small spot...GOOD LUCK!!