Backstory,
I followed the principle, practice at double the distance of the longest shot you would take on a live animal. So I never plan to take a shot passed 25 yards (maybe 30 if the situation call for it in good conditions).
I was shooting my compound bow yesterday. I was able to get a fist size group at about 50 yards (yes, from a saddle at different positions at different target). Even with different types of arrow builds I was still grouping as long as I adjust the sights for each arrow based on weight/FOC/etc. Not bragging, just stating what lead to my decision. I just felt that I was at a good point in my skill level when it comes to accuracy, that I'm at a good point in what my bow and I can do before I have to seriously invest in time and money for major improvement (like a bow press, fletching jig, etc).
So I felt like I was at a decision point. Do I want to dedicate anymore of my limited hobby time to practicing shooting my compound bow or focus on another aspect of bowhunting. There were a lot of factors that I had to decide, because family come first and I couldn't just be gone hours in the wood 'doing stuff'. But It wasn't hard to take 15-20 mins here and there to fire a few arrows then go drink imaginary tea with my girls.
At first I considered moving toward improving my archery skills beyond hunting. Like get those target bows that have 3 ft. long stabilizers and lizard tongue arrow rest and magnifying peep sights. But wow just looking at some of the prices and the attention to details required for fine tuning bow to shoot pennies at 50 yards, I don't think I have the passion for that, I admired people that do because you can tell they care about every ounces that improve their balance and they can tell what is better simply based on how a bow 'feels'. I honestly have never been able to do that.
So I look at traditional bowhunting and I think its going to be my next focus. Its going to be a lot of research but I just have a renew zest just thinking about it. So I'm on a look out for a entry level bow like the Samick Sage on Ebay. Good/bad thing about being a lefty is that good deals on used bows don't happen a lot because there is not much out there and if someone has one, they have trouble selling it for high value!
So right now, I stripped by backup compound bow to bared and dialed all the way down to 25 lbs. Shooting at 10 yards with gloves until I find a traditional bow. In the mean time, what should I focus my research on to get a good starts?
Are common plastic vanes really that bad? If feathers, would I get decent performance from Amazon/eBay full feathered arrows?
What is a good beginner aiming technique? Fixed crawl is what I'm considering, instinctive sound like something that just HAPPENS as you keep shooting.
I'm 5 ft 8 in with 27.5 draw length. What size bow should I look into that 'stacking' feel the best?
Are the forms in shooting a trad the same as compound except a cant to the bow? I see a lot more head leaning into the bow compare to keeping head straight.
would using a biscuit in the beginning ok or will it teach me bad habit once I start shooting off the shelf?
Any and all help is appreciated! Thank you again to the great community.
I followed the principle, practice at double the distance of the longest shot you would take on a live animal. So I never plan to take a shot passed 25 yards (maybe 30 if the situation call for it in good conditions).
I was shooting my compound bow yesterday. I was able to get a fist size group at about 50 yards (yes, from a saddle at different positions at different target). Even with different types of arrow builds I was still grouping as long as I adjust the sights for each arrow based on weight/FOC/etc. Not bragging, just stating what lead to my decision. I just felt that I was at a good point in my skill level when it comes to accuracy, that I'm at a good point in what my bow and I can do before I have to seriously invest in time and money for major improvement (like a bow press, fletching jig, etc).
So I felt like I was at a decision point. Do I want to dedicate anymore of my limited hobby time to practicing shooting my compound bow or focus on another aspect of bowhunting. There were a lot of factors that I had to decide, because family come first and I couldn't just be gone hours in the wood 'doing stuff'. But It wasn't hard to take 15-20 mins here and there to fire a few arrows then go drink imaginary tea with my girls.
At first I considered moving toward improving my archery skills beyond hunting. Like get those target bows that have 3 ft. long stabilizers and lizard tongue arrow rest and magnifying peep sights. But wow just looking at some of the prices and the attention to details required for fine tuning bow to shoot pennies at 50 yards, I don't think I have the passion for that, I admired people that do because you can tell they care about every ounces that improve their balance and they can tell what is better simply based on how a bow 'feels'. I honestly have never been able to do that.
So I look at traditional bowhunting and I think its going to be my next focus. Its going to be a lot of research but I just have a renew zest just thinking about it. So I'm on a look out for a entry level bow like the Samick Sage on Ebay. Good/bad thing about being a lefty is that good deals on used bows don't happen a lot because there is not much out there and if someone has one, they have trouble selling it for high value!
So right now, I stripped by backup compound bow to bared and dialed all the way down to 25 lbs. Shooting at 10 yards with gloves until I find a traditional bow. In the mean time, what should I focus my research on to get a good starts?
Are common plastic vanes really that bad? If feathers, would I get decent performance from Amazon/eBay full feathered arrows?
What is a good beginner aiming technique? Fixed crawl is what I'm considering, instinctive sound like something that just HAPPENS as you keep shooting.
I'm 5 ft 8 in with 27.5 draw length. What size bow should I look into that 'stacking' feel the best?
Are the forms in shooting a trad the same as compound except a cant to the bow? I see a lot more head leaning into the bow compare to keeping head straight.
would using a biscuit in the beginning ok or will it teach me bad habit once I start shooting off the shelf?
Any and all help is appreciated! Thank you again to the great community.