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Post by biggame on Oct 31, 2006 13:26:22 GMT -4
Well after a year of trying despreatly to hunt big game with my recurve, I have finally become frusterated. Not hitting nearly as consistantly as I wanted and out of fear of not being able to make that one shot when it matters most, today I went out and bought a compound bow. This will allow me to continue bow hunting (with more accuracy and range) yet still continue to work on my traditional shooting at my own pace. But I do have a question, anybody know what the best rest to use on a compound when shooting with fingers? Right now I have a prong rest and the arrow sometimes falls off.
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Post by litekpr on Oct 31, 2006 22:35:51 GMT -4
I tried a prong rest on a friends bow before buying mine, when I got mine, I outfitted with a biscuit and I can't see using anything else.
KPR ;D
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Post by litekpr on Nov 1, 2006 8:43:39 GMT -4
Why not get a release BG?
I have the T-bar type...a cheap one about $15...lasts about a season and some, tried a wriststrap one but didn't like it as it always seemed to be in the way.
Saw a t-bar type that is about $60 with a pivoting head and much better construction/quality...I've misplaced two of the cheaper ones already...so $15 is fine for now....lol
Tighten your grouping alot more, then you can work on fixing arrows that you smash.
KPR ;D
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Post by biggame on Nov 1, 2006 8:51:25 GMT -4
I cannot seem to find a good solid anchor point with a release. Anybody have any idea/suggestions? I might try a kisser button and if that don't work I am going to try fingers.
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Post by alpo on Nov 1, 2006 11:36:35 GMT -4
I switched my compound from the prong type rest to a simple BEAR Weather Rest (which is just the litttle stick on plastic flipper rest, with a little plastic kisser tab too) because it is more like shooting off the shelf of a trad bow than the prong rest was. I also use finger release & found it very hard to consistantly draw the bow & keep the arrow in place, but the simple weather rest allows me to cant the bow slighlty while drawing & provides the solid strike plate/riser contact, allowing me to torque the string just enough to keep the arrow in place.
But i sure aint what you would call an expert & have only tried a couple of other rests before switching back to simplest option i could find.
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Post by POINTY STICKS on Nov 1, 2006 19:29:37 GMT -4
BG I can't help you with the compound problems your getting into. ;D I would like to say that no matter what type of bow you choose to shoot , YOU are the best judge as to what is the most comfortable. There are some very knowledgeable folks of visit this site to I'm sure should be able to help you find the answers your looking for.
Happy hunting.
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Post by archeryman57 on Nov 3, 2006 20:09:56 GMT -4
It sounds like you are serious about wanting to shoot the compound the way that you might shoot the recurve, BG. With a molehair rest and heavier arrows the wheels will help put those sticks on the spot every time. We need more info about the bow to do more. Please keep us posted.
AM57
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Post by litekpr on Nov 7, 2006 13:19:27 GMT -4
Any updates BG?
KPR ;D
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Post by biggame on Nov 7, 2006 15:11:06 GMT -4
Not yet Kpr. It's been so dark after work lately I haven't got to fire it much. I shot some on the weekend with a release and did okay but still haven't found a real good anchor point. Once I find this, I think thinks will fall into place. I am off to the camp on Thursday for a few days so I'll get to work on it there. If I can't find a good anchor oint with this release, I think I will try fingers. I will keep you updated. Thanks for asking.
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Post by POINTY STICKS on Nov 7, 2006 23:33:39 GMT -4
BG are you using one of those kisser buttons? I think if used propperly they always end up in the corner of your mouth giving you a consistant anchor point.
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Post by biggame on Nov 8, 2006 9:18:25 GMT -4
I haven't tried a kisser button yet PS, but I am thinking of trying one for that reason. Once I get some time to practice, I'll find out if I should get one.
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Post by buckknife on Nov 9, 2006 7:39:54 GMT -4
Try your index fingers' knuckle contacting your jawbone at full draw for an anchor,this worked for me,and it is good for quick shooting situations ,the anchor stays consistant.good luck!
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Post by biggame on Nov 9, 2006 7:56:44 GMT -4
Thanks BK, I will try it.
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Post by buckknife on Nov 24, 2006 19:46:57 GMT -4
Hows the shooting going BG?I can't wait for you to get a crack at an animal,test out those wheels.lol
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Post by biggame on Nov 27, 2006 9:24:30 GMT -4
It's coming along slowly. With the filed points, I am having no problems, but I can't get the braod heads to hit correctly...even after a trip to the archery shop. I still have more work to do I guess.
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