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Title: Finally tossed the training wheels!!!!
Post by: Redux on January 24, 2010, 07:48:00 PM
I recently acquired two nice Fred Bear recurves and have fallen in love with traditional archery!!! I still have a ton to learn but hopefully with the help of you fine folks here on the forums I should be alright. As a wheelie bow shooter I never worried about things like fletching and right or left feathers, arrow weight, proper arrow length and the such. What can I saw all I thought I should know was how to shoot out to 20 or so yards. Now I'm ashamed, hopefully you guys can steer me onto the proper path!
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Post by: Horne Shooter on January 24, 2010, 07:53:00 PM
Good to have you Redux.  This is a whole new world but it's a good one.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 24, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
Yep, welcome aboard! It sure is fun hitting what your looking at!
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Post by: acadian archer on January 24, 2010, 07:58:00 PM
welcome, congratulations on having stepped into the light
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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on January 24, 2010, 08:01:00 PM
:archer:
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Post by: GREASEMAN on January 24, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
Welcome to the finest fraternity!!
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Post by: RUSTY1 on January 24, 2010, 08:09:00 PM
:campfire:  Have a seat and enjoy!!!!
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Post by: Jmgcurve on January 24, 2010, 08:11:00 PM
Good to have ya.... Man, what a ride!
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Post by: lpcjon2 on January 24, 2010, 08:19:00 PM
Welcome good to have you aboard.   :campfire:
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Post by: DannyBows on January 24, 2010, 08:22:00 PM
Welcome to our campfire!
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Post by: bowmofo on January 24, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
This is not the path for the average Bear! this is one less traveled! as we walk together we will enjoy the company of those who make the journey with us!
Title: Re: Finally tossed the training wheels!!!!
Post by: Redux on January 24, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Wow!! I feel welcomed already!!! Would it be too much to ask any of you fellows to help me out? The problem I am having is I can not find the information I am looking for(yes I have searched). I cant seem to find information on when to use right or left wing feathers, if I draw the string with my right hand it is a RH bow correct? Also if I am shooting a 50# @ 28"( that's what my draw length was on my wheelie bow) what overall arrow weight should I be looking at shooting..Broad head weight as well....If any of you could either e-mail or PM me with a link or just answers on this it would be appreciated!
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Post by: MarkE2006 on January 24, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
Welcome!

Right or left wing feathers doesn't matter as long as whichever wing you shoot, that the given arrows be just one way or the other (don't mix the wings).

I draw 28" like I did on my compound, but not everyone does.

At least 10 grains per pound (gpp) of draw weight at your draw is a great place to be.  Less gpp is more about speed than quietness or penetration.

The latest trend is to have much more point weight forward of center on the arrow than you probably did for the compound.  18 to 24% front of center (foc) is considered high foc, a good thing according to Dr. Ashby.

There is so much to learn and so much fun to have flinging those arrows with stick and string.
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Post by: Zach Mikita on January 24, 2010, 11:25:00 PM
Welcome man!  This is a second home...great atmosphere!
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Post by: Possum2 on January 24, 2010, 11:39:00 PM
Just a fair warning its addictive and I LOVE IT!!!
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Post by: scottm on January 24, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: BlacktailBowhunter on January 24, 2010, 11:52:00 PM
Welcome to the addiction, afflicition, obsession or whatever you decide to call it.

You found the right place to learn trad.

It sounds like you might want to hook up with a local trad club.

Good luck,

Paul
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Post by: ottertails on January 25, 2010, 03:13:00 AM
Congrats! Stop worrying and start shooting....

No turning back you know....Good luck & Welcome!
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 25, 2010, 03:19:00 AM
Bear recurves! Good man! All the best on your journey, and have heaps of fun!
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Post by: illianabowhntr67 on January 25, 2010, 10:54:00 AM
I've learned alot from this site.Don't hesitate to ask questions.It's a fun ride.
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Post by: thunder1 on January 25, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Welcome aboard and hold on tight it's going to one heck of a ride
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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on January 25, 2010, 11:12:00 AM
....o there you go !!!!!  Hang on !!!!!