[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146509

The more i look into this with sources I trust (in particular Nusensei on YouTube), the more I see that hunting recurves really aren’t part of that chart. I suppose that’s more of a guideline for target bows. You guys are right, surprise, surprise. Lol

[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146478

MT and Steve, that is a great idea. I will definitely do that.

But yeah this chart I’ve seen on a few websites. I don’t know where the data came from initially. And I believe they were referring to recurves. They say it’s dangerous to shoot over those numbers on the chart but I’ve never had an issue with the bow itself (except my own accuracy over 10 yards) and people seem to use short bows with longer draw lengths, I’m reading in other places too.

With so much information online I’m beginning to realize that a lot of it contradicts itself!  I will try to get my paws on a bow with 5-10 lbs less weight and with a longer length to try, before I believe what I read, I suppose!

[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146456

Update: I was looking into my wasp today after a quick shooting session that I had my husband record for me. I think my form is ok, so I was looking into my draw length and bow size. The pictures showed a bow that was bending more than I was thinking it should, compared to when I watch YouTube shooters.

My bow length is 56″ and my draw length is 26.5″… I found a chart online that shows me what I’ve been suspecting. 

So basically I’ve been using a recurve that’s 6 inches too short. Ugh.

Haha well at least I know now!

[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146400

Yeah I was at a bit of a crossroads and I think I do have it sorted! Thank you for your replies, I needed a bit of encouragement and expertise and I feel I went to the right place 🙂

I’ll post back with updates at some point!

[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146397

Steve, you sure do have a way with words! That’s so true. I do want to get deer since I want to help our farm and it’s deer management and we give meat to people at the end of the season. But you’re right, I have guns for that.

I’m realizing there’s been a pressure I was putting myself under during bow season.

Huh. What a novel idea in this day and age…  To just let it be what it is and enjoy bow season… lol

I definitely prefer that idea! If I’m to choose now from the 2 worlds of modern convenience vs. the hunt on more even ground I’m finding out I’d rather strive for the traditional. I’ve been collapsing under my own pressure and enjoyed hunting less in the last few years.

I’ve always felt this way but have had a very hard time putting it into words.. so thanks everyone!

 

[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146384

Thanks Richard! That is a good option I may look into.

The only thing is a used bow may have issues, like maybe they didn’t use a stringer (mine was that way and has an odd twist to the limbs) or dry fired or something..

Darn TradBow magazine sends me Stalker and Black Widow catalogs so I get my heart set on how awesome those ones look, if you know what I mean! haha

[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146338

Hi Ray.

You are correct in that I don’t use a sight on the recurve and do use one on the compound.

I want to get a lesser poundage and practice like crazy and maybe then I won’t want to use my compound bow crutch! Haha

I wonder if it could mess me up to use both interchangeably but I feel like many people do.

 

[Laura Berkemeier]

in reply to: Outgrown Bow or Wasted Time? #146317

Thanks Stephen, I’ll definitely look into Samick bows. I’ve never heard of them.

Well my failure is big to me but maybe not to everyone else. It’s just that I have hunted 6 years and every shot with my recurve has gone either high or low. I gave up hunting with it except to try and peg a few squirrels which I miss as well. My compound is another story and I end up using that all the time instead.  I’m wondering if it’s all trust issues now haha

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