Preparing for my first year of bow hunting

[Mossy-Back]

Practicing every chance I get. I’ve shown good improvement in my consistency over the last few months. I hadn’t shot a bow for about 20 years until this spring. Hunting blacktail deer in western Oregon this year, and if I like it buying a better bow and hunting elk next year.

35 yards


28 yards


20 yards


4 random yardages between 7 and 30

 

[Howie]

If your bow is quiet and they fly right where ya want em, why replace it?

 

[Rzrbck918]

Looks good to me. Im not a recurve guy but that looks great. Whats the poundage?

 

[NYSKIER]

Nice shooting good luck this season

 

[SBAHunts]

Nice shooting...what's to change??

 

[NYyotekiller]

Those are some impressive groups with a recurve. Them blacktails better beware this year. Good luck to you.

 

[3855WIN]

With archery, the highs are real high and the lows are real low. You’re shooting great. Best of luck this season. Will you use tree stands?

 

[Mossy-Back]

If your bow is quiet and they fly right where ya want em, why replace it?

The way the grip fits my bow hand isn’t the greatest. Thinking of trying an ILF riser.

 

[Mossy-Back]

Looks good to me. Im not a recurve guy but that looks great. Whats the poundage?

40 pound limbs. I didn’t want to go higher since I just got into archery again a few months ago. Should be good for deer under 30 yards.
I want to increase to 50 pounds next year.

 

[Mossy-Back]

With archery, the highs are real high and the lows are real low. You’re shooting great. Best of luck this season. Will you use tree stands?

No tree stands. I may set up a ground blind in a friend’s property who has deer coming through almost daily. Other than that I’ll be setting up on the ground or spot and stalk. It’s western Oregon, so thick lush vegetation and lots of trees to hide behind.

 

[Mossy-Back]

Here’s a video I put together going over my setup a bit.

 

[SBAHunts]

I have had both shoulders reconstructed so I purchased a Hoyt Helix Compound, adjustable from 50-60lbs, added a hamskea arrow rest and a Spot Hogg Hunter sight. I absolutely love it, shooting straight and ready for this years archery season.
Best of luck whatever you decide.

 

[Botch]

Crushin it man.

 

[gouch]

Good luck, maybe I'll see you out there.