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Call it, being a creature of habit, blame it on age, or what you will, ive discovered that for me a slower, consistent, bow shooting a heavy arrow suits me just fine, compared to some of the fast and furious bows out there. If your choice of bows is a screamer, i support you 100% , but for me, the gentle thump and the graceful arc of slower and consistent arrow hitting the mark is part of the enjoyment of archery. Speed dont kill but arrow placement does, no matter your choice in gear. Any other slower bow fans out there?
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I bumped my arrow weight up recently. Went from arrows that were 465 gr during hunting season to a 550 gr arrow now.....that's what i'll use this coming season. This is out of a 45# bow. Arrows are definitely slower but i like the way they're shooting. Nice quiet thump.
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You fellas brought up a good point, quiet is also a great attribute to a slower bow heavy shaft combo. For me its a great trade off for a little more speed.
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We shoot what pleases us .. Myself I like bows that are fast. As long as it is shootable and quiet. If it isn't than speed is for nothing. I've had bows that were slow,noisy and shocky also. Scott
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Your absolutely right Scott. Shoot what pleases you. I enjoy my faster bows too don't get me wrong but there's just something about my go to bow. It's all a journey and we are all on our own path. Enjoy the journey no matter where it takes you.
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Motherlode, I agree, shoot what pleases you, no matter what bow we shoot, its the enjoyment and challenge of trad. that brings us all together. Theres no wrong or right here, just a common interest for the challenge we choose to accept.
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I agree, shoot what you like. However, there seems to be the implication that slow is consistent and fast isn't. I don't buy that. I shot wood, mostly pretty heavy wood, for about 50 years. Have just started to dabble in carbon. The ones I'm shooting are lighter and faster than my woods, but no less consistent. In fact, as much as i hate to admit it, I think they're more consistent.
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I didnt say the are not consistent. I said i am not as consistent with a faster bow. I like to see the flight of my arrow. With a slower bow i can. I shoot heavy wood and aluminum. Im glad we can all shoot what we like.
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All about shooting the one that feels just plain awesome. How fast is it? If you asked me....I dont have a damn clue! I havent pulled out my Chrony in a long time. Shooting a combo of gap and point of aim though, I know I'd rather shoot a heavier arrow because I have to raise that bow/arrow point up closing "the gap". A very fast bow for my shooting style makes for a huge gap.
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Shoot the one you love...bows that is. We probably all see..or don't see the arrow or point from different perspectives..or views according to how we anchor, hold our head and how we aim or don't aim, etc.
I don't use gap or what I call point on when hunting. I see the shaft with peripheral vision while looking where I want to hit. My right eye is looking straight down the top of it focused on where I want it to go..flatter the arrow flies the less adjustment I have to make...the way I see the arrow. I add just enough weight to dampen.
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I shoot 690 grains on my 49# longbow.I agree with you!
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I like a fast bow because I can shoot a heavier arrow and still have a fairly flat trajectory out to 30 yards. That said I am shooting a 650 grain arrow off a 55# bow.
-------------------- James Kerr Posts: 3086 | From: LA | Registered: Feb 2011
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quote:Originally posted by Hoyt: Shoot the one you love...bows that is. We probably all see..or don't see the arrow or point from different perspectives..or views according to how we anchor, hold our head and how we aim or don't aim, etc.
I don't use gap or what I call point on when hunting. I see the shaft with peripheral vision while looking where I want to hit. My right eye is looking straight down the top of it focused on where I want it to go..flatter the arrow flies the less adjustment I have to make...the way I see the arrow. I add just enough weight to dampen.
I shoot exactly the same way. I've always called it gap/point of aim. I dont shoot point on because I cant. My arrow no matter how its set up will fly over the target point on unless I'm 40 yards + away. Since I hunt 25 yards and under, ....I'll never be point on.
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