Got my first bow!
10-03-2003 | 09:48 AM
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Got my first bow!
I took the plunge and bought my first bow. I purchased the Parker Hunter Mag with the Outfitter package. Seemed like a good deal and Parker seems to be highly regarded. I have only been able to shoot it once and what a blast it was! I was able to get a 2" group of 3 arrows at 15 yards within about a dozen shots. I did not get limb savers or a stabilizer with the package. Do you think I need them immediately or should I wait a while until I have shot it some more? Any recommendations for each? I also have not purchase broadheads yet.
What other accessories should I be thinking about? Thanks in advance for your help.
James
What other accessories should I be thinking about? Thanks in advance for your help.
James
10-03-2003 | 10:06 AM
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RE: Got my first bow!
If you are getting any " hand shock" of lingering vibration in the bow, limb savers will help reduce this as well as quiet things down a bit. A good stabilizer will also help reduce noise/vibration, as well as provide a better balance to the bow to steady your aim.
Personally, if it were me and money were no object, I' d add the limbsavers, and try different weights/lengths of stabilizers to see what combo balanced MY bow best. Then I' d get a Stealth...
Assuming the bow is well tuned, accuracy is ALL about repeatability. Practice makes near perfect. You need to shoot and shoot that bow for a good couple hundred shots to set the string and cables (they' ll most likely stretch a bit) then take it back to your pro to fine tune it back up.
Shoot lots of arrows, get proficient out to the distance you are comfortable shooting, and have a blast. As far as broadheads, depends entirely on your set up, arrows/fletch combo and quality, and tune job. There' s lots of good ones. However, this late in the game, I' d go with something proven to fly like field tips, say the Wasp Boss Bullet or Slick Tricks. If you want to use mechanicals, Rocket Steel heads would be a good choice, depending on your KE levels.
Good luck, and stay within your comfort zone. Remember, in the woods the targets are live...
Personally, if it were me and money were no object, I' d add the limbsavers, and try different weights/lengths of stabilizers to see what combo balanced MY bow best. Then I' d get a Stealth...
Assuming the bow is well tuned, accuracy is ALL about repeatability. Practice makes near perfect. You need to shoot and shoot that bow for a good couple hundred shots to set the string and cables (they' ll most likely stretch a bit) then take it back to your pro to fine tune it back up.
Shoot lots of arrows, get proficient out to the distance you are comfortable shooting, and have a blast. As far as broadheads, depends entirely on your set up, arrows/fletch combo and quality, and tune job. There' s lots of good ones. However, this late in the game, I' d go with something proven to fly like field tips, say the Wasp Boss Bullet or Slick Tricks. If you want to use mechanicals, Rocket Steel heads would be a good choice, depending on your KE levels.
Good luck, and stay within your comfort zone. Remember, in the woods the targets are live...
10-03-2003 | 11:06 AM
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RE: Got my first bow!
60#, 27.5" draw, 4 Super Carbon arrows that came with the package, 100 grain field points. Not sure when I' ll get to hunt with it. Depends on how proficient I can get and when. I may be albe to get out next year during the special urban archery season which goes until March 27 (depending on property access). Thanks for all your advice.
JK
JK
