Archery Tips For A Beginner?
Written by Jaz on May 26, 2008 – 2:08 am -
Just recently I received a Fred Bear Element compound bow for a birthday present and it was set at 28 60-70lb draw. The archery shop where it was purchased from set the bow like 55lbs to start me out.
Could anyone say if this is this ok since the bow weight says 60-70lb. Any other advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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By Irv S on Dec 12, 2008 | Reply
Practice!
The lighter weight won’t hurt you or the bow
to start out on.
Learn a consistant release.
Learn to ‘finger shoot’ first.(The skill is valuable even
if you later go to a release.
Follow through, (that bow shouldn’t move till
you see the arrow hit).
It’s good that the bow is adjustable.
You will soon be comfortable with more draw weight,
and you might find that you stretch out and can use
another 1/2 to an inch of length.
Don’t cut your arrows too short too soon.
By Bill S on Apr 4, 2009 | Reply
The best thing you can do is just practice shooting at targets and get used to your new bow. I would suggest you wear what you will hunt in so you get used to it. As far as shooting just take your time, control your breathing and once your sight is on release and you should hit it. If you need to sight your bow you can go back to the archery store you bought it and they should help you since you are a beginner I would suggest it. A release is a lot better than trying to use your fingers but practice is your main objective right now.
By aceman1309 on May 26, 2009 | Reply
I would recommend a that you have more than one draw point. I use 3. I have my thumb that is by my jaw bone, a kisser button on my mouth, and my nose centered touching the string. I shoot on a 3D archery league, and when i just had my thumb by my jaw i would shoot a 210, after i switched to 3 points i jumped up to a 260. don’t worry about accuracy at first. just try to concentrate on your draw and your release. Some guys i know put up a target in their basement at 5 yards, pull to full draw, and concentrate on their release with their eyes closed to try to make them the same every time. They will shoot 50 arrows a night doing this. once you can draw your bow and release fleuently, then move the target out further and concentrate on accuracy.