Shot a recurve today

[oldfarmsblueman]

Went to a friend today to ask about traditional bows.He
shoots a long bow now.I walked out after a great talk
with a 43# Wing recurve to play with.Also a copy of
Traditional bowhunter and 3 Rivers Archery catilog.I had to
try it out this afternoon and was at least smart enough to
be 10 yards from my target Wow did I suck .I had
very little control of the situation.I was using a regular
glove and my Beman arrows with 2"blazers.After 3 shots
I figured somthing was wrong .I am begining to think
you have to shoot feathers .Is that correct???

[Greg Krause]

Yes, especially if shooting off the shelf. feathers are the way to go. Stick with it, it will get easier with time

[smj]

You will like feathers a lot. If you like, there are several books that might help you out - let me know if you need suggestions. Anything we can help with, for that matter! Keep shooting!!!

[akdd]

Once you start it will be hard to stop. I picked up an older bear recurve to play with. Then I found a wing recurve that I had to have. Then came the Toelke Whip long bow. Don't hardly shoot the compound anymore.

[BT]

Jan 6, 2009 20:03:23 GMT -5 oldfarmsblueman said:

Wow did I suck .

I have a DVD of the original Judgment call that Greg and I did some years ago....that would help you get real good real fast.

Feathers...definetly!

If you want that DVD just PM me your address and I will get one out to you

[oldfarmsblueman]

I need to pick up a shooting glove and some arrows.I
got rid of all my things but they were old and outdated.
I'm sure it's like rideing a bike I should pick it up fast
with the right equipment.

[stevetkd80]

Does that dvd deal with form issues?

[smj]

Jan 7, 2009 10:45:26 GMT -5 oldfarmsblueman said:

I need to pick up a shooting glove and some arrows.I
got rid of all my things but they were old and outdated.
I'm sure it's like rideing a bike I should pick it up fast
with the right equipment.

Yes, sir. However, don't push to hard and be ready to think about form and consistency again! I still hold that compounds, due to the nature of the setup, tend to make form and consistency more of a natural happening. I mean, if you get off your lineup in any major way, it can get hard to use the sights. You always draw back the same as the bow provides a nice valley to rest in... Traditional takes all of that away and requires that you over-see each shot from your feet to the top of your head. Nothing is free, if you will, and shooting fingers can be cruel after much time spent with the release!!! ;D

Keep us posted how it goes for you, and let us know if we can help!

[BT]

Jan 7, 2009 19:58:02 GMT -5 stevetkd80 said:

Does that dvd deal with form issues?

Not so much...only what pertains to the shooting hand and positioning.