[Thomas Green]

in reply to: Re-Thinking old Thoughts on Woodies #36882

TradBoot wrote: I’m a newbie and I have a new Bear Super Grizzly @ 45#.

Using the “Yardstick” formula to determine “Draw Length” displayed on Page 73 of T. J. Conrad’s “The Traditional Bowhunter’s Handbook, my “length” is 26 inches.

My first question is: what length should my wooden arrows be with nock before they put on field points or broadheads, both of which are 125 grains?

My second question is that when I shoot a group of five arrows at “the box” they predominantly land to the left of my point of aim marker usually in a scattered up and down line. What or how do adjust? My body? My feet? point of aim?

Thank you,

TradBoot

I am/was also experiencing this grouping to the left of my point of aim. For me the correction for this is to focus on a clean release. When I simply open my fingers on my release the darn arrow goes where I look. (Most all the time)

[Thomas Green]

in reply to: Aluminum vs. Carbon with feathers #36306

I also am relatively new to shooting with a trad bow (1 year now). Based on my “learning experiences” I suggest you start off with the least expensive arrows that you can find until you settle on which spine and length of arrow fit your bow and give yourself time to develop your form. Once you become a relatively competent shooter (by your own standards)than try more expensive arrows. For me,in the beginning, I ruined quite a few arrows: fletchings ripped off, shafts bent, field points blunted and nocks went flying. Glad I started with aluminum.

It is all a great learning experience. I am new to this forum, from what I read folks seem helpful. Another good source is the “experts” at 3 Rivers Archery, they are always helpful in answering my questions, you may want to take advantage of their services. Enjoy your new found endeavor.

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