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[kbetts]

Didn't mean to hijack.

Beautiful bow!

 

[Jagger0502]

Well fellas, I couldn’t put an arrow anywhere near the center of the target with the 45 lb limbs…. It was frustrating and I think I just didn’t have the right spine arrows and needed to get used to the bow, but, I put the 60 lb limbs on and from the first shot I was doing much better. I talked to a buddy who is much more knowledgeable and he said the heavier limbs make a cleaner release. I had some 340 spine arrows for my compound and was able to get them to bare shaft tune so I ended up getting some Black Eagle tradition 350s and a little fiddling I got everything set up and flying straight. 350 spine, 50 grain of inserts and 150 grain up front. I have been shooting it often and am getting great groups out to 30 yards. It took me a bit to get used to the Jager grip which at first I was really disappointed in my choice but now I think it was the best decision I made on the bow and it settles in great with my form (not good form).

one thing I do plan to do is take the antler limb bolts and set them in a pot with some black walnuts overnight to take the white out of them. They seem to stick out like a sore thumb even though they look great.

I thought I would shoot my compound along side this bow to use on a few trips I have planned this year but I haven’t touched it. I have enjoyed shooting this bow so much that I decided to only use the longbow this year. The fella I am hunting with said I am putting a handicap on myself but I just can’t seem to put the bow down, it’s such a fun bow to shoot.

 

[BTaylor]

Well fellas, I couldn’t put an arrow anywhere near the center of the target with the 45 lb limbs…. It was frustrating and I think I just didn’t have the right spine arrows and needed to get used to the bow, but, I put the 60 lb limbs on and from the first shot I was doing much better. I talked to a buddy who is much more knowledgeable and he said the heavier limbs make a cleaner release. I had some 340 spine arrows for my compound and was able to get them to bare shaft tune so I ended up getting some Black Eagle tradition 350s and a little fiddling I got everything set up and flying straight. 350 spine, 50 grain of inserts and 150 grain up front. I have been shooting it often and am getting great groups out to 30 yards. It took me a bit to get used to the Jager grip which at first I was really disappointed in my choice but now I think it was the best decision I made on the bow and it settles in great with my form (not good form).

one thing I do plan to do is take the antler limb bolts and set them in a pot with some black walnuts overnight to take the white out of them. They seem to stick out like a sore thumb even though they look great.

I thought I would shoot my compound along side this bow to use on a few trips I have planned this year but I haven’t touched it. I have enjoyed shooting this bow so much that I decided to only use the longbow this year. The fella I am hunting with said I am putting a handicap on myself but I just can’t seem to put the bow down, it’s such a fun bow to shoot.

Anybody that thinks hunting with a traditional bow is a handicap, doesnt truly understand bowhunting.

 

[GCTerpfan]

Well fellas, I couldn’t put an arrow anywhere near the center of the target with the 45 lb limbs…. It was frustrating and I think I just didn’t have the right spine arrows and needed to get used to the bow, but, I put the 60 lb limbs on and from the first shot I was doing much better. I talked to a buddy who is much more knowledgeable and he said the heavier limbs make a cleaner release. I had some 340 spine arrows for my compound and was able to get them to bare shaft tune so I ended up getting some Black Eagle tradition 350s and a little fiddling I got everything set up and flying straight. 350 spine, 50 grain of inserts and 150 grain up front. I have been shooting it often and am getting great groups out to 30 yards. It took me a bit to get used to the Jager grip which at first I was really disappointed in my choice but now I think it was the best decision I made on the bow and it settles in great with my form (not good form).

one thing I do plan to do is take the antler limb bolts and set them in a pot with some black walnuts overnight to take the white out of them. They seem to stick out like a sore thumb even though they look great.

I thought I would shoot my compound along side this bow to use on a few trips I have planned this year but I haven’t touched it. I have enjoyed shooting this bow so much that I decided to only use the longbow this year. The fella I am hunting with said I am putting a handicap on myself but I just can’t seem to put the bow down, it’s such a fun bow to shoot.

Tell that fella:

 

[woodsdog2]

I can’t get enough of them… I want one so bad but I’m a fricken weakling… I shoot a 50# compound but struggle with a dang 25#stick bow..

All during high school football my coaches lied and told me I was 5'10" and 195 to beef up the roster for intimidation. I swear the Doc giving physicals that day said the same thing?? But almost 40 years later whenever I go to get a physical I always look at them strangely when they yell out: "67 inches tall" I'm like, What the??? Anyway, I pull 60lbs on my compound and have bows that peak at 70. For trad around 43 at my 27.5" DL is about ok for me. I probably would do better with 35lb limbs to work up to a smoother fingers release.

 

[Petrichor]

Well fellas, I couldn’t put an arrow anywhere near the center of the target with the 45 lb limbs…. It was frustrating and I think I just didn’t have the right spine arrows and needed to get used to the bow, but, I put the 60 lb limbs on and from the first shot I was doing much better. I talked to a buddy who is much more knowledgeable and he said the heavier limbs make a cleaner release. I had some 340 spine arrows for my compound and was able to get them to bare shaft tune so I ended up getting some Black Eagle tradition 350s and a little fiddling I got everything set up and flying straight. 350 spine, 50 grain of inserts and 150 grain up front. I have been shooting it often and am getting great groups out to 30 yards. It took me a bit to get used to the Jager grip which at first I was really disappointed in my choice but now I think it was the best decision I made on the bow and it settles in great with my form (not good form).

one thing I do plan to do is take the antler limb bolts and set them in a pot with some black walnuts overnight to take the white out of them. They seem to stick out like a sore thumb even though they look great.

I thought I would shoot my compound along side this bow to use on a few trips I have planned this year but I haven’t touched it. I have enjoyed shooting this bow so much that I decided to only use the longbow this year. The fella I am hunting with said I am putting a handicap on myself but I just can’t seem to put the bow down, it’s such a fun bow to shoot.

Imo you buddy is half right. Heavy bows tend to mask release issues. The heavier pull for many rips the string out cleaner for sure. But then they shoot a light bow and everything goes to crap in and hand basket. Best thing I ever did for my shooting was shoot a 40lb bow for a few seasons. Light bows can really help you work the kinks out of your form. They will also show you the flaws more easily.