really want to get into archery
04-15-2013, 05:51 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 1,035
i just purchased a bear archery shadow on ebay for $150. my draw length when i measured was 26 1/2", this bow is set at 28", doesnt say if its adjustable. hope that wont make it to difficult to use. weight is adjustable from 40-50 lbs. this should be sufficient. ive done some research but cant quite grasp the matching arrows to bows deal. grains per length, then figure arrow heads. would carbon arrows be ok with this bow? should i just get field heads for practice? sorry for the questions like this just want to get the best kick at the cat i can get to start off. hope i made the right choice in this bow. thanks a lot guys
Have him adjust it for you (if possible) and look for some cheapy aluminum arrows. Easton XX75 aluminum arrows are pretty reasonable and you won't cry if one gets bent or lost. The outfitter should be able to tell you the correct spine weight needed, and field tips are what you want for practice.
Check this out if you don't mind making your own target... it will save you a ton and takes all of 15 minutes.
How to:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/4048564-post13.html
Completed:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/4048600-post14.html
Works like a dream for my 45# recurve.
04-15-2013, 06:06 AM
#12
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 96
If I were you, I would take the bow straight to your nearest outfitter.
Have him adjust it for you (if possible) and look for some cheapy aluminum arrows. Easton XX75 aluminum arrows are pretty reasonable and you won't cry if one gets bent or lost. The outfitter should be able to tell you the correct spine weight needed, and field tips are what you want for practice.
Check this out if you don't mind making your own target... it will save you a ton and takes all of 15 minutes.
How to:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/4048564-post13.html
Completed:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/4048600-post14.html
Works like a dream for my 45# recurve.
Have him adjust it for you (if possible) and look for some cheapy aluminum arrows. Easton XX75 aluminum arrows are pretty reasonable and you won't cry if one gets bent or lost. The outfitter should be able to tell you the correct spine weight needed, and field tips are what you want for practice.
Check this out if you don't mind making your own target... it will save you a ton and takes all of 15 minutes.
How to:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/4048564-post13.html
Completed:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/4048600-post14.html
Works like a dream for my 45# recurve.
04-19-2013, 06:00 PM
#13
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 4
the closest outfitter to me is 3 hours drive. ill have to check it over for sure. what should i look for. i know the obvious like any fraying of string or cable is a no go, hairline cracks in the limbs. but what other stuff should i be looking for. i purchased some carbon express aluminum arrows and 100 grain field points, almost seem to lite. i was making a target from cardboard but the styrofoam idea is way better. ill be making one tomorrow. my son was saving his canadiantire money for the last 2 months. he finally had enough to purchase his bow tonight. he bought a barnett lil banshee. it has 18 lbs draw and 22" draw length. he cant wait to shoot it. when he draws it back he has perfect form. i think hell be a natural.
