johnf Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I just started shooting in April. I shot for about 8 weeks and sent my bow in for heavier limbs, new strings and cables. It was gone for a month so when I got it back a couple weeks ago I was very inconsistant. I'm a little obsessive compulsive and practice every day for 30 minutes up to around 2 hours or more. Here's a few shots from 60 yards today. I'm only shooting 50lbs and will limit myself to 30 for hunting, but it sure is fun shooting out that far. I believe I'm ready to put some broadheads on and see what I can do with those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Good job. Shooting at longer range is good for your concentration. Fifty pounds is plenty of draw weight. You can figure that your modern bow is shooting at speeds that we only dreamed of 25 years ago. Good luck with the broadheads. I shot broadheads today out to 50 yards and was well satisfied with the results. I'll keep it to 40 yards myself. We'll leave to hunt mulies in Utah friday. Looks like your doing fine. Good luck. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Good luck with the mulies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Congrats on the shooting John, its really coming around for you. Just remember by going to heavier limbs it adds weight all the way around. Your holding weight at full draw will increase as well so you'll need to keep practicing to build your muscles up for that weight. Keep up the good shooting, your doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Congrats on the shooting John, its really coming around for you. Just remember by going to heavier limbs it adds weight all the way around. Your holding weight at full draw will increase as well so you'll need to keep practicing to build your muscles up for that weight. Keep up the good shooting, your doing great. I noticed the difference with the new limbs, but it didn't seem heavy. When I got the bow back it was set at 47lbs, but after a week I cranked it up a little, then I did about 4 days ago again until it stopped. Did have top pull my sight up and my 50 and 60 yard pins are a bit closer together. I shoot pretty much every day for an hour or more a day. Holding doesn't seem to be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 One thing to remember that I sometimes forget is that when the weather is warmer and my muscles are warmed up it's easy to draw and hold alot more weight. On that day that it's cool and rainy and the monster I've been waiting to see steps out I want to be able to draw and shoot well. I still have enough testosterone in me that I want to draw as much weight as possible but I know from experience that all those old injuries will prevent me from shooting well or even drawing the bow when it's cold and rainy. So I look down and touch the cartilege that still sticks out on my sternum and remember that I'm not immortal any longer and keep the poundage where it should be. Good luck John. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I noticed the difference with the new limbs, but it didn't seem heavy. When I got the bow back it was set at 47lbs, but after a week I cranked it up a little, then I did about 4 days ago again until it stopped. Did have top pull my sight up and my 50 and 60 yard pins are a bit closer together. I shoot pretty much every day for an hour or more a day. Holding doesn't seem to be an issue. My bad John...........I isread your post and thought you were going to higher limbs than the 50's. I should have read thoroughly, if your going to hang out at 50#'s then you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoytHunter5293 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I just started shooting in April. I shot for about 8 weeks and sent my bow in for heavier limbs, new strings and cables. It was gone for a month so when I got it back a couple weeks ago I was very inconsistant. I'm a little obsessive compulsive and practice every day for 30 minutes up to around 2 hours or more. Here's a few shots from 60 yards today. I'm only shooting 50lbs and will limit myself to 30 for hunting, but it sure is fun shooting out that far. I believe I'm ready to put some broadheads on and see what I can do with those Yea making those 60 yard shots makes you feel like 30 and under is nothin. When im huntin i feel comfortable out to 50 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Thats why you practice to become better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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