dbHunterNY Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 So last night I bought my first target bow. A Hoyt Pro Elite 40-50#, 29" draw. It came with an Axcel 3000 sight/scope, Fuse Carbon Connection stabilizer, Fuse Carbon Connection VBar set, a tuner rest, bow case, sight case, and a half dozen Easton X7 arrows. ... I took it right after I bought it to the club spot shoot next door to my house. It's my first time ever shooting a target bow and have only shot spots a few times before. I figured out how to get it put together and got it sighted in after a handful of ends. I shot horrible too. I was told I shot a 402 out of 450 round. I should do better after I change how it's setup and shoot it some more. I'm also shooting 2315 arrows, so they're a little small. I'm just going to go with them though, it'll only make me better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Quiver or Release Recommendations? I've still got to pick up a quiver and I'm thinking about getting a back tension release. Right now I'm just using my Scott index trigger hunting release. Any suggestions on a quiver or release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Nice looking set-up...have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I've ended up picking up an Easton hip quiver in red (all that was left).... http://www.eastonarchery.com/products/accessory/111 I also ended up not getting a back tension release or a hinge style release that I was originally looking at. I ended up getting a thumb trigger style release. I got a blue Stan ShootOff Quattro, which works very well. Travel, break weight, and trigger barrel rotation can all be adjusted and I did play around with them. I've got things set and that release has the one nice trigger.... http://ishootastan.com/index.php/trigger-release-aids/shootoff-release-aid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Sweeeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I was going to get a new hunting bow to use for IBO outdoor 3D that I want to start doing, but I picked this up instead. I've always wanted a target bow and this came along. my current hunting bow shoots 318 fps IBO now so it won't hurt me too bad to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 That is a very nice rig! I've have dropped the ball so far this year on doing any shooting yet. That new bow should suffice very well for tournaments and you gotta love those Hoyt's, they've really come a long way in the last few years. Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I've tinkered with some stuff and got things setup the way I want right now at the moment. ....moved the sight bar all the way out to maximize magnification. although somewhat personal preference. i replaced the large dot with a smaller circle. I noticed I'm not chasing the circle as much as the dot while aiming, and I can stare right through the circle at the X the whole time. ...also the Hoyt grip is a great shape but super smooth and slippery. I took some winter camo McNett tape and wrapped it once around toward the top of the grip. It stays in place and only sticks to itself, so no mess. ...I think my Stan release is good now. I had to rotate the barrel for the thumb trigger so it sits nicely in the pocket between my hand and thumb, and it contacts my thumb its entire width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 yeah, fine tuning your new setup is a pain but well worth it in the long run if you want consistancy in your shooting. I tweek and tweek until mine are exactly where I want them. You need that nail driving accuracy for spot shooting as well as hittting the 12 ring, I don't shoot a scope or clarifier but adjust on mine just the same. I shoot as small of a fixed pin as a can without giving up the light gathering ability for low light situations and the grip is crucial as well. The wrapped on the grip is a good idea to allow consistancy on your grip form and prevent ing torque or slippage during the draw and shot. Good luck to you and I hope to hear about some high scores with that new set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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