somthing new for me today

[LinemanARK]

Here it is, I have bout 6 recurves and 7 long bows all with at least 45#s. So I'm at our 4H archery practice last monday, I am one of the insurctor's here in our town, anyway a girl brought in a samick recurve nice bow. Its 35 at 28"s so she started shooting my son's compound and told me she didnt like the recurve any more so I took it home to shoot. The thing is I had never shot a bow with that low of poundage. I am off work on mondays so I've been outside all morning shooting. Talk about working on your form, this is great. I am shooting a 30" GT with 100gn tips at 355gns total and you can shoot 27yrds no problem. Do any of you shoot a lighter bow weight to help with problems. I noticed first thing I was at anchor and holding with no effert. I always hold for 2 to 3 count but now I could let the bow settle down then start my count. Now I am looking for a lighter bow for me to keep all the time. I have a bow in the classifieds for trade if interested.  Mike

[Caughtandhobble]

Yes sir, I shot 60# bows until I found my 47#. I too held an anchor with the 60# bows. I have found that I shoot so much better with the lighter poundage bows. Although in the begining the release was a challenge due to the fact that the heavier bows just take the string. I learned to use the pull through release and I almost never have right and left issues anymore. It seems much easier to tell if my back is in the shot with the lighter poundage. I love my 47#er!!!

[Pete McMiller]

I shoot a 60# most of the time and this time of year - all the time.  I did pick up a 44# and had 48# made for me earlier in the year and I agree, I've learned a lot from them.  I did find that it was much easier to over draw with the lighter bows and getting a consistent release takes more concentration.  Going pack to the 60#'r it's much easier to diagnose any issues I'm having.  All in all the lighter bows are going to be a boon to my form in the long run.