Newbie question
04-05-2006, 04:10 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 36
Newbie question
I'm new to bowhunting so i was wondering if someone could help me out. I have a Hoyt Ultrasport and the draw weight is set at 52. If i increase it to say 55 or 60 is that gonna effect arrow placement or anything? Or should i just leave it at 52? In another words, does increasing the draw weight effect any other parts of the bow?
04-05-2006, 04:11 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Milford, Delaware
Posts: 1,919
RE: Newbie question
Yes,it will more than likely affect impact point,but more importantly it may affect the spine of your arrow and ultimately the tune of the bow.Doing soshould also shorten your brace height,which may or may not be a problem depending on your form.WELCOME by the way
04-05-2006, 07:41 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Middletown PA United States
Posts: 3,625
RE: Newbie question
You have the answer to your question. Now some advice. You are new, right? Leave the bow wher it is for now and just learn how to shoot it well. This is easier with the weight turned down. There is nothing more frustrating for a new shooter than trying to learn to shoot when he's struggling with the bow.
You have all summer to work up to a higher weight. As for possible retuning? It should only take a few hours at most.
You have all summer to work up to a higher weight. As for possible retuning? It should only take a few hours at most.
04-09-2006, 02:08 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Winnipeg MB Canada
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RE: Newbie question
Don't worry meatismurder?, although your name is questionable I understand where you are coming from. I knew things would change if the draw wieght was changed butI didn't know why. And BGfisher, I have had my bow for 5yrs, been shooting habitualy for 3yrs and have hunted 1 season. You say keep the draw wieght down and shoot for the summer, My draw wieght has stayed the same and this year it has become almost too easy too draw.... accuracy is still a problem so I limit myself in range but I would like to becomea more effctive hunter. Is tuning a prblem or should I shoot more? Should I increase my draw wieght? yet?
04-09-2006, 06:45 AM
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: Newbie question
"Don't worry meatismurder?, although your name is questionable "
LOL
Hey sandilands.
If your not hitting a certain spot most likely it's you and not the equipment. A not tuned bow is one that is tuned to be not tuned and should produce some similar results (at the same distances). If they go all over it's a good bet it's you. Improve your form and you'll see what equipment changes need to take place. Try some tuned bows and let someone who shoots well giveyours a whirll.
LOL
Hey sandilands.
If your not hitting a certain spot most likely it's you and not the equipment. A not tuned bow is one that is tuned to be not tuned and should produce some similar results (at the same distances). If they go all over it's a good bet it's you. Improve your form and you'll see what equipment changes need to take place. Try some tuned bows and let someone who shoots well giveyours a whirll.
04-09-2006, 06:45 AM
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 36
RE: Newbie question
ORIGINAL: sandilands
Don't worry meatismurder?, although your name is questionable I understand where you are coming from. I knew things would change if the draw wieght was changed butI didn't know why. And BGfisher, I have had my bow for 5yrs, been shooting habitualy for 3yrs and have hunted 1 season. You say keep the draw wieght down and shoot for the summer, My draw wieght has stayed the same and this year it has become almost too easy too draw.... accuracy is still a problem so I limit myself in range but I would like to becomea more effctive hunter. Is tuning a prblem or should I shoot more? Should I increase my draw wieght? yet?
Don't worry meatismurder?, although your name is questionable I understand where you are coming from. I knew things would change if the draw wieght was changed butI didn't know why. And BGfisher, I have had my bow for 5yrs, been shooting habitualy for 3yrs and have hunted 1 season. You say keep the draw wieght down and shoot for the summer, My draw wieght has stayed the same and this year it has become almost too easy too draw.... accuracy is still a problem so I limit myself in range but I would like to becomea more effctive hunter. Is tuning a prblem or should I shoot more? Should I increase my draw wieght? yet?