VTbowman Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Well I cobbled a sight onto the recurve for some testing. I had an old Proline alum sight plate that I used 3M 2 sided carpet tape to stick it on. I did not want to drill holes quite yet. I then used a couple old TruGlo plastic sight pins I stole off my son bow. LOL I had to stager the 20 and 30 yard pins to compensate for the canting of the bow. Vertically they are not lined up, but if I make then perfectly verticle, I will be at my proper bow cant. Here is a pic while not canting the bow. 20 yards before pins... 20 yards after pins installed. 30 yards after pins installed... You'll notice no 30 yards before pic. Thats because I could not hit the target 3 times for a group pic with no pins. LOL I did learn a couple things about my form now that I must hold longer to aquire a sight picture. Thats a lot of weight at full draw! I may be slightly over bowed still but with stepping up my practice I should be able to condition my "bow muscles". I also see in these pics that I have one arrow that does not like to fly well. Can you pic it out in all 3 target pics? LOL I think I am gonna keep pins on the bow for a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) I would say the pins are working!!! Good shooting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooter Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) very nice shooting. i would keep the pins on too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ILclimber Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Cool Pics, Cool information, and Good luck shooting! Great idea with the sights as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Nice shooting. Looks like the pins are doing the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricfirefighter Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) good shootin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) That at one huge change!! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) That should build your confidence Nice shooting. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) YIKES !! Watch out game...... HE'S BAAAAACCCKKKKK !!.... Great shooting Shawn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted June 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Definately nice to be flingin them out to 30 again. For 2 years my limit had been 20 yards and like I said in a previous post, I had good days, and relaly bad days, which concerned me when I went hunting. Which day would it be when out on stand...??? The pins really help. Not sure if its just a kick back from my compounds days or not. Who cares... Its working!!! I now have some work to do to get proficient and build those trad bow muscles to handle holding 56# at full draw... (Thats twice that of most compounds if it gives ya a clue on how tough that may be...) LOL Thanks for the kind words. ALL of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Great shooting Shawn... Some times ya just gotta do, what ya gotta do. The proof is in da puddin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdbowhunter06 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Great shooting. Keep the pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Good shooting. What works works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob_D Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Nice shooting Shawn. Who's been shooting at that turkey's head??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) [ QUOTE ] Who's been shooting at that turkey's head??? [/ QUOTE ] Well other then the one hole you put in it I have been wacking it regularly for turkey hunting practice... If you must know..... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) What a difference that made Shawn!!! It looks like you're confindence is back. Nothing like aiming eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Well I ordered the brass inserts and a bought a sight off Ebay. I will post pics when I get them both in and installed. Thanks to all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Nice shootin' Shawn. That should build the old confidence for this fall.......that is if Bob doesn't keep tearing it down with all the pickin on ya, LMAO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob_D Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Don't feel bad for him Josh....It goes both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Re: Putting a pin on a recurve Part II (pics) Don't worry, Bob.....he'll get no sympathy from me, LMAO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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