change or stay?

[newguy]

#5825

new to trad. i shoot a pse stalker @ 55#.i only have 26in draw .45/60 carbonfury arrow 29in long.145gr tip.can kill a turkey target to 22yd.only been shooting trad for 2month.would like to try new bow but dont if i need to.any advice please?

[Patrick]

#44923

Welcome! What gives you the impression you need a new bow? Just curious, plus the answer may help answer your question.

[newguy]

#46060

just feel like my stuff not trad. as it could be?i’m very new to all this.i just grabed this stuff and it seams to be working. thanks for your repley!

[P.J. Petiniot]

#46848

As a 45 year old guy that has been shooting all traditional since I was 9–Let me say this-

What you are shooting is a bent stick and string-It is traditional-

You have not been shooting traditional equipment for very long and if you make a major new bow purchase, you may not be happy with it-

I would stick with what you have-continue to shoot and improve your accuracy and your confidence.

Shoot as many of your friend’s and acquaintances bows as possible. Shoot bows from dealers and bowyers too-

After a while, you will have a much better idea of what you like and more importantly, what you do not like-

Then, you will know what weight range you are comfortable with and what other features you want in a bow-

Then, you will most like end up buying a new bow-

Most of us traditional guys have more than one bow-But I know a few that only have one and they make good use of it-

If you are consistantly killing a turkey sized target out to 20 yards after only 2 months, I’d say you are well on your way to being a fine archer and bowhunter-

Good luck on your Journey–

P.J.

[Patrick]

#46943

I COMPLETELY agree with everything P.J. said!

[Mark Turton]

#47891

Newguy, I agree with all of the above I would also add that using traditional gear has a life and pace of it’s own, relax enjoy what you are using you have a lifetime to try other bows, when it’s time to change you wont have to ask the question.

Mark.

[Patrick]

#47923

I COMPLETELY agree with everything Pothunter said!

[Sorry for being a moron…sometimes I can’t help myself, especially since I’m SO good at it! Practice makes perfect.]:wink:

[newguy]

#48290

guys thanks so much for advice!it means alot. pothunter perfect quote thank you.

[Patrick]

#48335

You didn’t say what you’ve decided to do though. Inquiring minds want to know.

[bruc]

#48376

Doesn’t really matter what he does! If he’s’ like all the rest of us he’ll listen to all the info, do some screening, and do it his own way anyway 😆
Bruce

[Larry O. Fischer]

#48384

Newguy,
just remember it’s the journey that is important. Move from aluminum to carbon to wood as an arrow material, learn how to make your own arrows, try a longbow or a selfbow, leave the camo at home when you go hunting next or stay out of the trees and on the ground one year. There is no right or wrong and somewhere along the way you will learn what is right for you. What each of us uses is where we are in relationship to our own journey.
Larry
PS Right now I am having a difficult time with my longbow, went back to the recurve last season, but will not let him beat me!!

[Patrick]

#48403

Amen Larry re: camo!

And it does matter to me, only in that I’m interested in what he decides to do. I was where he’s at not that long ago.

[newguy]

#50460

think i’ll stay with what is working for now guys. but i did get a bow give to me the other day.bear black-panther 52″ numbers on it kp28636 40/45# any one know anything about it THANKS for all the great help.

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