New to all of this
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 4
New to all of this
I recently purchased a new bow and plan to begin to learn archery and later hunt for whitetail. I've hunted deer all my life with a rifle and muzz and need a new challenge. I am excited about this whole deal. My bow is pretty much fully equipped as far as accessories, but when I take it to the range to get sighted in, what else should I ask them to check? Should I let them sight it in for me and then practice at home on a target? I guess I just need general recommendations on getting moving from this point! Thanks in advance...
#2
RE: New to all of this
Ask someone that works at the range to help you get sihghted in.
Heres how i start people out my not be the right way but it works for me.
1. paper tune.
2. start at 10 yards. and adjust windage and elevation. (I usally set it alittle high at 10)
3. once you have constantly shot good groups at 10. walk back to twenty and adjust. (most high end bows there wont be much difference from 10-20.
4. set 30, and 40.
5. Practice Practice Practice. I can not stress that shooting all year long not just 2 weeks before season is the most affective way to put the odds in you r favor when the buck of a life time comes in and hangs out at 45 yards.
Heres how i start people out my not be the right way but it works for me.
1. paper tune.
2. start at 10 yards. and adjust windage and elevation. (I usally set it alittle high at 10)
3. once you have constantly shot good groups at 10. walk back to twenty and adjust. (most high end bows there wont be much difference from 10-20.
4. set 30, and 40.
5. Practice Practice Practice. I can not stress that shooting all year long not just 2 weeks before season is the most affective way to put the odds in you r favor when the buck of a life time comes in and hangs out at 45 yards.
#3
RE: New to all of this
ORIGINAL: footdocbutler
I recently purchased a new bow and plan to begin to learn archery and later hunt for whitetail. I've hunted deer all my life with a rifle and muzz and need a new challenge. I am excited about this whole deal. My bow is pretty much fully equipped as far as accessories, but when I take it to the range to get sighted in, what else should I ask them to check? Should I let them sight it in for me and then practice at home on a target? I guess I just need general recommendations on getting moving from this point! Thanks in advance...
I recently purchased a new bow and plan to begin to learn archery and later hunt for whitetail. I've hunted deer all my life with a rifle and muzz and need a new challenge. I am excited about this whole deal. My bow is pretty much fully equipped as far as accessories, but when I take it to the range to get sighted in, what else should I ask them to check? Should I let them sight it in for me and then practice at home on a target? I guess I just need general recommendations on getting moving from this point! Thanks in advance...
#4
RE: New to all of this
ORIGINAL: 2droptine
No one can sight it in except u. I'd check to see if they got someone givin lessons at the local pro shop that way yoursure to get off on the right foot
No one can sight it in except u. I'd check to see if they got someone givin lessons at the local pro shop that way yoursure to get off on the right foot