newbie shooting

[MikeJMO]

Bought a Martin Savannah,55lb for deer and turkey. Had the local bow/baitshop guy make me up some 31 inch 2219's(I got a feeling the selfbow guys are gritting everything in their body knowing i didnt even glue the feathers on). This is my first traditional and as you might guess, I find myself slightly overbowed. I dont want to buy another bow right now+I have until September 15 to practice. Somebody on here said you can get used to this, and I find my arms getting stronger after a couple of weeks, trying to shoot everynight. Tradgang form videos have helped more than anything and this helpful Terry Green fellow too.

Cant say its going perfectly. I have to shoot from my knees because of the ceiling. If i dont pay attention its easy to send a 6 dollar 2219 into my basement wall.
The longest shot i can take is about 10 yards, and I dont know what a group looks like yet. Actually moved a little closer today...

[txcookie]

Yea I am over bowed too. I was doing great but Friday I over did it big and am pretty sore today. You are not alone  

[Terry_Green]

Anytime bow draw weight is something you start thinking about as yer shooting yer stickbow, well, yeah - ya probably got too much weight on yer hands (and shoulders).  You should be able to draw yer bow smoothly and hold yer anchor point without trembling for at least a few seconds.  If you can't do that on yer first and last shots, yer overbowed and yer gonna have shooting and bowhunting problems.  

If yer bow is marked 55#@28", yer gonna be pushing 60# at yer 30" draw length.  And if the bow wasn't designed for a 30" draw, it's gonna stack and be quite uncomfortable at anchor.  For deer and bird, 60# is a lotta draw weight.  Move back to 45# or 50# at yer draw length and enjoy the added accuracy, 'cause accuracy and sharp broadheads fills yer freezer, not bow draw weight.

Rob.

[Bob Walker]

Mike and Chris,

Rob is 100% right. The single worst thing that you can do when starting out, or anytime for that matter, is try to shoot a bow that is too heavy for you. Being able to consistantly hit what you are aiming at is far more importatnt. When you're overbowed, it's really easy to develop all kinds of bad shooting habits. IMHO

[MikeJMO]

Thanks guys. Another Tradganger, arrazona, is sending me a lighter bow to practice with.