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Post by ScottC on Jan 21, 2006 17:45:44 GMT -5
The book Instinctive Shooting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Bowhunting arrived in the mail today. So far, it is a very interesting book about shooting traditional bows for bowhunting.
Bowtech, what are your thoughts on G. Fred Asbell's book?
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Post by bowtech on Jan 21, 2006 18:03:18 GMT -5
Some time ago gave it a quick once over and didnt get anything special out of it But.... That does not mean that I dont think you wont  When you are finished with that one , get Byron ferguson's "become the arrow"  ------------------- So....what have you picked up so far ?  |
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Post by ScottC on Jan 21, 2006 18:08:36 GMT -5
I am liking the book, so far. Seems pretty natural way of shooting to me. Thanks for the other book suggestion.
As for equipment: arm guard and a glove in the style you recommended: full palm, three finger, wrist strap. I need to get a bow stringer, and get measured for arrows. Is there a way to do that without going to a shop, or is a shop the best way to start?
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Post by bowtech on Jan 21, 2006 19:16:53 GMT -5
My suggestion is to add 1" to your current draw leagth as far as the arrows go. Therefore...if you are a 27" then have your arrows made up to 28". Also , get 5" helical feathers and stay away from vanes I would stay away from shops... traditional archery is (by and large) not a science known to pro shops. (I use Pro in the loose manner  ) As far as the stringer...I dont use one because I have never found a great one. You wont need one and it's $14. (on average) that you'll end up throwing in the box before long... more than likely  Now let me add this since I have said my piece on this A bow stringer may well be the best for you , if you do not have a great deal of upper body strength or cannot control the even application of pressure over the entire bow as it is strung. Twisting the limbs can and will hurt the bow and you will twist them if you do not pay attention to how you apply the force required to string the bow. Perhaps it would be better to start by useing a stringer and once you have that greater upper body strength developed from shooting it,try learning how not to use it safely |
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Post by ScottC on Jan 21, 2006 20:10:26 GMT -5
Currently, my draw length is 27 1/2", so I will get arrows cut at 28 1/2". I had planned on using feathers. No 2" Blazers on these arrows. Regarding shops: Get my arrows there, or order them (from 3Rivers, etc...)  I will get a bow stringer until I know what I am doing. Regarding field points/broadheads: how do you determine grain weight? Is there a difference from what I am shooting now (100gr.)? |
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Post by bowtech on Jan 21, 2006 21:08:02 GMT -5
You should be right on with the 100gr. 3 Rivers is a good shop or Keystone. Dont get crazy on the specs. for your trad arrows The GoldTip XT hunters will be fine or any arrow .005 to .003 As far as the cut of the feather...get what hits your eye |
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Post by ScottC on Jan 21, 2006 21:30:23 GMT -5
Thanks. I used Keystone for my Maxima hunting arrows. I was thinking of the CX Heritage for that wood look. |
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Post by bowtech on Jan 21, 2006 22:09:39 GMT -5
They are heavy but very cool. I had some that I got a good deal on due to a close out sale and they flew great |
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