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Q: compound bow?
I bought a Hoyt pro vantage compound bow over the summer and it came with a tattered string. I’m lost as to where to purchase a string for it, or what kind to buy. I plan on using it for this upcoming deer season if that matters. bass pro says it will cost about $10 dollars to put it on but i will need to supply the string.
any help would be appreciated
A: Call Hoyt (801) 363-2990 or Cabela’s. You will probably not find what you want on either of their websites. Hoyt can tell you what kind of string it is, and they may be able to sell you a replacement. Otherwise, Cabela’s can probably find it for you if you call their customer service department even if they don’t carry the bow.
Q: Compound Bow?
I am in the market for a New Compound Bow (No price Limit), Any Suggestions?
A: You are the only person your trying to satisfy, so forget about the brands, and start shooting. Go to an archery shop and shoot every bow you can get your hands on…..then you decide. There are plenty of quality bows on the market. You should expect to pay $400-$1000 range, that includes accessories.
Q: Compound bow.?
If i were to get a compound bow what kind sould i get. Are they hard to use. I have shot one before but i dont really remeber. my neighbor can help me he has one.
Are they any good
A: If I were you, a good entry level bow are some of the PSE bows. Nova, Durango, Deer Hunter etc. When I decided on a bow, I shot many different ones at an outfitter.
When you shoot these yourself, you will notice definte likes and dislikes. When you draw back, notice smoothness in the cams without graininess and the release should be the same. I prefer the PSE’s just for this reason. They are smooth! This means less distraction, and you can concentrate on your technique, form and accuracy with each shot.
After you have chosen the right bow for you, practice, practice, you might want to shoot with someone who can teach you proper stance and form so you can be consistant each time. That’s what causes 90% of people to stop hunting or using a bow, they can’t keep a constant form to stay accurate.
Hope that helps.
Q: Can a compound bow be shot without using an arrow release?
I’m planning on buying my own bow soon. But I was having trouble deciding between a recurve bow or compound bow. For the Compound Bow, is it possible to shoot an arrow without using a arrow release? (can I shoot a arrow with a compound bow just like how I shoot an arrow with a recurve?)
A: Yes you can. I used a finger tab for over 30 years shooting a compound bow.In the beginning it worked out great. But as the compound bows got shorter, faster, with lower and lower brace heights they became less and less forgiving. It became almost impossible even with a bow tuned to perfection to shoot a broadhead at a deer and hit the spot you were aiming at under hunting conditions. I finally went to a release 3 years ago and the accuracy problem with the broadheads completely went away. But if your goal is just to target practice with field points as you stand on the ground the release is not necessary. But if your goal is to bow hunt if you get a compound get a release for it before you even leave the archery shop.
Q: What is a good 32 inch draw compound hunting bow?
I need a compound hunting bow, but I have long arms that measure to a 32 inch draw, thus making finding a good compound bow very difficult.
I don’t have alot of money, so the cheaper the better. What is a good and cheap 32 inch draw compound hunting bow?
A: the closest i found to a 32 inch draw length is a ross carnivore 34 from bass pro shops which has a 31 inch draw length
Q: Is it legal to own a compound bow at age 12 without a license?
Ok. So im planning on buying a compound bow for my son because he really wants one. First We Live in New York. Second we need to know if you need a license for it. But he isnt going to kill anything he is just going to shoot foam targets.
A: its perfectly legal, im 13 and i have owned a compound bow since i was 12, owned it with out a license. I have also hunted with it. And a responsible law abiding citizen gifted it to me for no reason. It was his old bow. I oonly recommend that you buy one that he will be able to draw and shoot comfortably. DOnt forget a realease and arm guard……The relase is more accurate than fingers.
I live in P.A. Too, philadelphia, and i was hunting on a farm, people from the pgc were there checking the land and they siad nothing to me, and they saw me in my stand, alone
Q: What arrows should i use for my compound bow?
I got a PSE silverhawk compound bow, and i have no idea what type of arrows to buy.
A: Go to Bass Pro…D
Q: Can you shoot a compound bow without using a sights?
I am a HUGE fan of archery, but have never shot a compound bow before. I think that release aids and sights completly kill the whole idea of archery, so I was wondering if you can use a compound bow without using sights, just sit the arrow on my finger?
Thanks.
A: You absolutely can. The only difference you’ll see is actually getting a let-off at full draw length and not tiring out as fast.
Q: What size of compound bow would be good for me to start with?
I have a couple of years of archery and really enjoyed it. I am looking into getting a compound bow. I just don’t know how many lbs draw back I should get. I’m on 5′3 not sure that matters. I only plan on doing target shooting. Please send me any other information that I might need to know before I buy a bow. I’m looking at buying online. Oh yeh I’m also left handed. lol
A: A big factor is your age. If you are young you will want something with a good range of adjustment so as you grow you can change the bow to fit you. If you are 5′3” I would probably go with a 40-50#. To find your draw length you can take your arm span and divide it by 2.5 to get an estimate of your draw length. In a question I answered last week someone told me that this method is not accurate, I beg to differ. I have used this method to set up many bows and it is correct 99.9% of the time. If you are older and are done with major growing then you don’t really need to be worried with adjustment ability.
Q: What is a great Recurve/Compound bow to learn with?
I am interested in learning archery, not so much for hunting as for sharp shooting. Seeing as I am completely new to this field, I have no idea what reputable brands are, whether I should pick a recurve or a compound bow, and once I’ve decided that, how to pick the right model for me (height, pounds). Any advice?
A: For a beginner I always like recurve better than compound. You can go from recurve to compound with no problem but the reverse is not always true. Although, Brady Ellison started with a compound and now on his way to the Beijing Olympics. But he’s an exception to the rule.
Another thing to factor in is, what are your aspirations? Do you want to perhaps go to the Olympics one day? If so, then your only option is to go recurve, there’s no compound in the Olympics. As for there are more competition in recurve, this is not really true. There are just as much competition in compound if not more. Specially here in the US, more people shoot compound than recurve, during tournaments even on the NAA side of things, there are as many compound shooters as recurvers. NFAA is bound to have a lot more compound than recurvers.
Now bow brands, for recurve, Win&Win/KAP, Samick, Hoyt are all good brands. Compound you have Matthews, Hoyt, PSE, Bowtech etc. There are 2 schools of thoughts on this. You can buy a beginner bow and test out the water, see if archery is for you, if it is you upgrade to get the best model if not you sell it. Or you can go all out and buy the best model and it’ll stay with you forever, if it doesn’t work out the best model will fetch better resale value. It’s all up to you.
As others say, find a club near you. If you’re in the US go to www.usarchery.org. Under Directory Search you can do search by state. Some club will also offer equipment for you to use, this way you can also test the water, see if you’re into it.
The length of the bow depends on your drawlength, the weight though, if you start with recurve, it doesn’t matter how strong you are I always like to start people with very light bows 20# and under. It might feel like nothing to you, but when you start using the proper muscles, it’ll begin to feel like a lot of weight. You see, in day to day activity you rarely use the proper archery muscles. Most people don’t even know those muscles exist, somewhat akin to wiggling your ears. This is specially important if you want to do target shooting as you said. Start too heavy and you’ll be pulling with your arms and shoulder, the parts that are strong. Although they’re strong they’re not meant for the fine movements required in target shooting. So pulling with them will result in large jerky motions. Good luck, and welcome to the wonderful world of archery.
Q: Can a peep sight be installed on a compound bow string without a bow press? How do you find the right spot?
I have a PSE X Force compound bow, and I want to install a peep sight on the string. I have two questions: 1. Can I install the peep without a bow press? 2. If yes, how do I know the right spot to put it? I can’t imagine the peep being an easy item to move up and down the string, so I want to get it right the first time.
Thanks, in advance, for your help.
A: No, you can take a butter knife and use it to separate the individual strands on your string. Just slip the aperture into the string and make sure that you have an equal number of strands on each side of it. You will be able to slide it up or down to make it fit your needs before you affix it permanently. You won’t really need a vise.
Q: What kind of Compound Bow should I buy when I’m learning to shoot with a Bow I have shot a Fred Bear long bow?
in the past but want to get started shooting compound bows & want to know what a good bow to start with would be.
A: I would not sink a lot of money into the first bow justin case you don’t like it, I shoot a Mathews and would tell anyone it is the best bow on the market and I have shot PSE, Hoyt, Bear,ect, ect. I use them for both hunting and tournament. I own 7 or 8 bows and I guess the main thing I can tell you is how much do you wanna drop in one? The Mathews can run around 1200 by the time it is all set up.
Q: How much does a compound bow go for?
I have a compound bow that i haven’t used in awhile and its a Darton 20NX. I want to sell it but i can’t quite find it on any websites. Can anyone help me?
A: On e-bay they have one listed for $73 and one for $24.99. Evidently it isn’t a collectors item.
Q: what is the world record for longest shot with a compound bow?
Not a crossbow, not a composite bow, not a recursive bow, only interested in the World Record for the Compound Bow.
The one with the pulleys.
A: http://www.ask.com/bar?q=longest+shot+with+a+compound+bow&page=1&qsrc=0&ab=0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archery-forum.com%2Farchive%2Findex.php%2Ft-5009.html
DrRalph31-03-2004, 09:55 PM
the compound flight bow record seems to be around 1.2km by Kevin STROTHER, USA in 1992
I guess these are the ‘official’ records. Anything known outside officialdom?? I’ve heard claims up to 1.8km for footbows.
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Q: What poundage of a compound bow will penetrate a deer?
I was wondering what poundage of a compound bow will penetrate a Vermont deer.
A: In my state of Louisiana, the minimum draw weight of 30 lbs is legal. Deer have been killed with this amount of draw weight, with a well placed shot-just behind the front shoulder,in the heart-lung area.With a low poundage bow, you will need to shoot a sharp two blade broad head like the magnus stinger, and choose your shot well. Good luck!
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