Frustrated

[Txnrog]

So just a little vent. I'm getting a little frustrated with my Tree's recurve. Have been shooting it since probably March (first trad bow), and was shooting it really really well for quite a while, now I've come back from a little hiatus (wedding/honeymoon) and I just can't seem to get consistant with it again - I'm all over the place with it - to the point that I think going to the 3D range with it will just be a bulk of lost arrows! The frustrating thing is that I swing by the local bow shop and pick up a bow (just about any one) from a local bowyer that I have been eyeing, and I'm shooting pretty darn well, much better than I am doing with mine in the back yard.

I'm really considering selling the bow. It's my first trad bow, an absolutely beautiful bow, and would be a shame to part with it so quickly. The grip just isn't quite right for me (medium grip), and it's tillered for split, so it's a little twangy for my 3under style (shoots much much quieter when I go to split). I have a Sarrels blueridge on the way (any day now) so hoping that's a shooter. What would you do?? I think the underlying thing is I have an itch to get one of these Ramparts (the local bowyer mentioned above), but I absolutely cannot justify another bow purchase without letting go of one. Obviously will wait till I get the Sarrels before doing anything. Do those of y'all who have multiple bows have some on the rack that fall in and out of favor, or to you 'unload' those that you're not shooting well?

[Ol Man]

I move em out! If the bow doesn't fit it's gone. Have you checked your brace height? Quite often that is the culprit.

Could also be mental trying to gear up for new bows arrival!

[muzzlebrake]

Yep, brace height got me too on a few occasions. String stretch does happen and it will gradually start not shooting as well. One thing I began to notice was the noise. It was louder than I remembered. Once I tightened her up it was quiet again and shot good like before.

[Kingslayer]

I think alot of it as said above is mental...I have got to shoot a bow now before I will buy it...I truely believe a Traditional Bow picks YOU!!! Not the other way around..

[Txnrog]

I'll try twisting the string down a turn or two - would be surprised if the string stretched that much - it's not a new bow. Anyway, I'll see when I get the new Sarrels what I want to do. If that becomes my go-to bow, this one might get let out to pasture to clear space for a new stud.

[muzzlebrake]

I think alot of it as said above is mental...I have got to shoot a bow now before I will buy it...I truely believe a Traditional Bow picks YOU!!! Not the other way around..

Well, there's truth to that. I went by Bob's and he happened to put one of those Blackhills II bows in my hand and I left broke. Best shootin bow I own however

[Txnrog]

I shot this Trees before buying, just was green enough that I wasn't 100% on what I liked - was pretty hot on getting A BOW, and it fit well enough and sure looks nice. Since have learned a bit more, and casually tried a number of other bows and formulated more of an opinion of what fits me better.

Looking forward to the Blueridge, and hope it shoots as well or better than the one I tried at Bob's before placing the deposit - which was a total impulse buy as well Muzzle - I walked in to 'check out' his bows and walked out with a custom order on file. First custom, and probably the last - as you pointed out Warrior - it's nice to shoot a bow before committing to the specific one - I'm sure this is going to be a great bow, it just nags you not knowing 100%.

[Bisch]

If you have a Blueridge coming any day, your other bows will be taking a long rest anyway.

Bisch

[Txnrog]

Well, I spent some quality time at the range, and shooting some 3D's, and am back in the comfort zone with my Trees, guess I was a bit rusty. Tinkered with my setup a bit to get a heavier head on there, so had to spend some time readjusting my 'sights'.

The suspense is killing me on the Blueridge though, supposed to be ready this week, but who knows. Probably won't have it in time to take elk hunting - it's getting awefully close to the season.

[flywise]

I had the same problem starting last week. I had been shooting pretty well then all the sudden I was all over the place. I finally figured out that I was drawing the bow back a little farther than I had been before. Once I noticed what I was doing and corrected it I am back to shooting pretty darn good again.

[rubydog]

I think you were just weak from that honeymoon thing!!! Just sayin..

Relax when you shoot and allow the shot to happen, don't force it. Slow down and practice good form and alignment. You will be better than before in no time..

[Chunky]

I have never gotten rid of a bow I have hunted with. I just keep collecting them. I do shoot some better than others, and it is not statement on the quality of the bow, but more the make of the bow matched to the style of the hunter...in my opinion.

I shoot my Sarrels, Bob Lee, and Widow all better than some of the others.