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Author Topic: Finally a Trad shooter  (Read 680 times)

Offline snowbeast

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Finally a Trad shooter
« on: March 08, 2018, 01:51:00 AM »
After a couple years looking for an affordable bow and being let down I finally got my hands on a nice longbow.
Hand made in South Africa.
Was really happy with my purchase, with the rising cost of children I had to store the bow for 6 months.
Its a 45#@29 which is maybe a bit heavy for me to learn, but I'm super stoked
Finally found some bamboo arrows, a finger tab and an arm guard from a really cool dealer here in South Africa whose willing to hold stock till payday on the 15th    :campfire:
Proudly South African

45@29 Longbow

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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2018, 02:47:00 AM »
Congrats on your first !
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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2018, 05:50:00 AM »
Excellent....
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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2018, 07:54:00 AM »
Welcome to the fun side!

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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2018, 02:18:00 PM »
Congrats and welcome
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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Offline drewsbow

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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2018, 05:22:00 PM »
welcome    :wavey:   and have fun
Try to be the person your dog thinks you are :0)
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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2018, 09:17:00 PM »
That's cool! What will you attempt to kill with it first?

Offline snowbeast

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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2018, 01:56:00 AM »
Thanks very much.

For now I don't want to hunt until I know I can do it ethically. Even if it takes a while I will work on form and consistency.

I have a couple game birds on the property so I will have a go at them to start off with.
Proudly South African

45@29 Longbow

Offline Steve Jr

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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2018, 08:48:00 PM »
You are off to a good start, it's all about having fun.
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Offline OkKeith

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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2018, 11:31:00 PM »
Welcome Bruce!

Targets, game, rolling tennis balls... its all fun when you get that perfect release and a good shot.

Some of my most enjoyable days have been spent in the woods alone or with friends kicking a Nerf soccer ball. Kick the ball into the woods or across the pasture and everyone takes a shot (we use blunts or target points with washers behind them). Closest shot to the center makes the next kick. Its a great way to practice instinctive shooting since there are no known distances and the shot is always different.

Enjoy the journey...

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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2018, 04:13:00 PM »
:thumbsup:
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Re: Finally a Trad shooter
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2018, 06:07:00 PM »
Traditional Archery Is The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Clothes On!

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