long bow question????

[TejasNW]

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=613070

Have you guys seen this thread in the classified? That is a great price on a longbow. 55# might be a bit much to start shooting; but worth a look.

[ghostgoblin22]

I would get an entry level priced bow first, roughly around 30-35# in poundage, somewhere in the 62-66'' range...you need to learn form first, this is a different animal to tame, so many new trad. newbies will start out to heavy in poundage and learn bad habits, destroy their fingers, and never build any confidence and quit traditional archery because lack of progress....It took me a full year to become confident out to 25 yards with a stickbow, and even then its still a everyday process...

their is several methods of shooting/aiming....do some research, look up jimmy Blackmon on youtube, and also look for jeff kavanaugh...they give various/tips/methods and mental help on guiding you thru the process

get full length arrows, don't even get them cut, get cheap ones too....I would look into the samick sage, samick journey or even something around 100-150$ to get you started

Ive been shooting a recurve for about 5 years and I still have frustrations all the time, so don't get courage...on your bad days, document in your head what your doing, re-configure, adjust and make the proper adjustments, trad. archery is a tough sport, it can make you cry, curse, smile, jump with joy in 10 mins.....

I wouldn't start with a longbow to be honest, id wait to get a form bow first, Ive been shooting stick bows for 5 years and I have a form bow that is in the 38# range

[SwampRabbit]

Yep, what GG said.

Since you should start of with lighter draw weight, start off with a lower end bow to gain form; then when you are going to up your draw weight into the hunting category... spend the $$ on a good bow that fits you... now that you know what fits and doesn't. In my opinion, recurves in this price range are more forgiving and are easier to learn to shoot on than cheap longbows... Nothing wrong with getting a $150 recurve, learn to shoot "bare bow" and then drop the coin on something better.

that is just one man's opinion of course.

Now what you really need to do is post questions like this in the trad forum... you will get more responses from folks that have made the transition (or some that never bothered to pick up a compound.)

[coy-ote]

I had rotator cuff surgery after a motorcycle crash at work and lowered the lbs on my compound and getting up to maybe cranking it back to 65, but liv always wanted to learn basic stick and string


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[ghostgoblin22]

I had rotator cuff surgery after a motorcycle crash at work and lowered the lbs on my compound and getting up to maybe cranking it back to 65, but liv always wanted to learn basic stick and string


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If you want to truly be successful with it, take it slow, buy the form bow, find a consistent, comfortable anchor, grip the string with a deep hook, have fun, keep learning




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[coy-ote]

Yes sir I will do just that thanx


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[duck'n]

FWIW Bob Sarrels frequents the Traditional page and is EXTREMELY helpful with questions regarding not just his bows but traditional archery in general. If you ask around over there, you can probably find someone in your area with some bows you can go shoot and start to get a feel for what you like....I am not sure all of them frequent over here.

[coy-ote]

thanx I shoulda asked over there too

[DoubleM]

LONGBOW Recommendations

Get on the "Traditional" section and you'll find a wealth of info from some very experienced shooters.
By the way, I've got a Sarrels Longbow, Bob makes an amazing bow.

Sarrels is probably your best bet for a great bow, honest people that produce an outstanding product.

[Draco]

Terry Dunn in Lavernia is a very knowledgeable trad shooter. I would try to look him up if I were you. He knows his stuff.

[Briar Friar]

Try and find yourself a used Sorrels longbow. Your still going to spend some money though you should contact Bob Sorrels and go visit him. He will have some bows you can test drive in different weights. Have you ever shot traditional bows?

Yes. Bobs bows are super sweet shooting. Save yourself time and money...dont skimp yourself. I was extremely happy to see Archery Country in Austin pimpin Sarrel Bows.

[berettadave]

Bob's a great guy too.