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Tips for a newbie?
Uploaded on January 26, 2012Next season will be my first bow hunting experience ever. I just got a HOYTUSA XT 2000, and I can't wait to take it out in the bush. If you guys could recommend any specific arrows or gear that a newbie should take a look at, plus any usefull tips, I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks a ton, Alex.
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Arrows need to be macthed to your bow in order to fly straight and true. Arrows with too much or too little spine will not fly well. I use gould tip arrows with blazer vanes and have been very happy with them. I Hunt with Muzzy MX-3 100 gr broadheads. They fly great, and cut great.
Some people like mechanical broadheads. They tend to be less affected by wind, and leave bigger wound channels, but mechanical devices can fail, and that can leave you with wounded animals. Check your state regulations too, some designs are illegal in some states.
There are alot of good arrows made, I prefer Goldtip. Buy your arrows from a good bow shop and not walmart specials. The guys at the shop will help with spine, weight and length for your draw weight etc.
Practice alot, join a league or a group of guys that are experienced. Paper tune your arrows and when you actually switch from field to broadheads re-tune and get enough heads to use for practice an re-site in
I second the motion on muzzy. I kept trying new broadheads every year just to go back to muzzy every time (wasted money)
Ron Lauber has a great book that I have, it is currently loaned out, I beleive it is Bowhunter guide to accurate shooting or something along those lines. A great resource for a beginner.
Go to a good bow shop and develop a working relationship with the owner or a professional there. Hang out there and you will pick up plenty of tips from the stories and general discussion. And, everything hengst said.
After you get set up by a professional, Practice, practice, practice. When you think you're good enough, keep practicing. Practice as you'll hunt, from elevated postions or a blind. Practice shooting through windows of brush or branches as you would when hunting. Only take shots at a broadside animal, preferrably one that is standing still. Practice at different ranges and limit your range when hunting to a reasonable distance, one that you know you can make the shot everytime. Have fun.
Thanks guys, you've been super helpful. I had no idea I had to get arrows that can be used specifically with my bow's characteristics. I don't know what I would do without my F&S family!
Rock, you're arrows should be the correct weight, stiffness and length for best results. also now is a good time to scout hunting spots for next year. Good luck
When you are doing target practice, run back and forth from the target to get your heart rate up so you get used to shooting with that rush and heartbeat you may have when you get up on your first archery buck!
Practice in all weather and in different types of clothing. The last thing you want is to get out in cold weather with lots of layers and blow the shot because you have only shot your bow with shorts and a tee-shirt on.
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Arrows need to be macthed to your bow in order to fly straight and true. Arrows with too much or too little spine will not fly well. I use gould tip arrows with blazer vanes and have been very happy with them. I Hunt with Muzzy MX-3 100 gr broadheads. They fly great, and cut great.
Some people like mechanical broadheads. They tend to be less affected by wind, and leave bigger wound channels, but mechanical devices can fail, and that can leave you with wounded animals. Check your state regulations too, some designs are illegal in some states.
There are alot of good arrows made, I prefer Goldtip. Buy your arrows from a good bow shop and not walmart specials. The guys at the shop will help with spine, weight and length for your draw weight etc.
Practice alot, join a league or a group of guys that are experienced. Paper tune your arrows and when you actually switch from field to broadheads re-tune and get enough heads to use for practice an re-site in
I second the motion on muzzy. I kept trying new broadheads every year just to go back to muzzy every time (wasted money)
Ron Lauber has a great book that I have, it is currently loaned out, I beleive it is Bowhunter guide to accurate shooting or something along those lines. A great resource for a beginner.
After you get set up by a professional, Practice, practice, practice. When you think you're good enough, keep practicing. Practice as you'll hunt, from elevated postions or a blind. Practice shooting through windows of brush or branches as you would when hunting. Only take shots at a broadside animal, preferrably one that is standing still. Practice at different ranges and limit your range when hunting to a reasonable distance, one that you know you can make the shot everytime. Have fun.
Thanks guys, you've been super helpful. I had no idea I had to get arrows that can be used specifically with my bow's characteristics. I don't know what I would do without my F&S family!
Rock, you're arrows should be the correct weight, stiffness and length for best results. also now is a good time to scout hunting spots for next year. Good luck
Practice in all weather and in different types of clothing. The last thing you want is to get out in cold weather with lots of layers and blow the shot because you have only shot your bow with shorts and a tee-shirt on.
Go to a good bow shop and develop a working relationship with the owner or a professional there. Hang out there and you will pick up plenty of tips from the stories and general discussion. And, everything hengst said.
When you are doing target practice, run back and forth from the target to get your heart rate up so you get used to shooting with that rush and heartbeat you may have when you get up on your first archery buck!
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