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Old 12-29-2003 | 02:09 PM
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Arthur P
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Default RE: Traditional bow question

I wasn't gonna tell on ya, longbowman. Really! [&:]

I would like to hunt with both but not if it going to mean not being able to shoot both at any given time with great accuracy.
For someone that has already put in the time and effort learning to shoot a traditional bow well, going from traditional to compound is generally VERY easy to do. For someone that started with a compound and has never shot a traditional bow, going from compound to traditional is generally very hard to do. I don't know very many guys that made traditional a part-time hobby and ever got really good at it.

If you want to learn to shoot a traditional bow with great accuracy, then you have to dedicate yourself to training and learning how to do it. What you MUST realize is you are a baby, learning how to walk. You don't just jump up and start running. You crawl at first. Then you learn to stand up without falling on your arse. Then you learn to take a few steps before falling on your arse again. But you stick with it and eventually wind up walking like you were born doing it, with complete confidence.

Same thing with a traditional bow. Start out re-learning the basics. How to hold the bow, how to anchor, where to anchor, how to grab the string, how to turn loose of the string. All your shooting should be between 5-10 yards at first. Only when you're hitting good up close should you begin moving back. It's not likely to be easy for you. You will fall flat on your arse a dozen times, but if you've got the mental toughness to work through the frustration and not give up, you can do it.

Once you've acheived your goal, then you can switch back and forth from traditional to compound without any problem.
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