I need some help getting started

[Fan of old bows]

Hi there. I have just recently started shooting and collecting traditional archery equipment and I am needing some help. There isn't anyone that I know personally that I can go to for solutions. The first bow I bought was an vintage Indian archery and toy company long bow. It was in the original wood shipping crate and had all the acessories still with it. I got it at a local flea market and ever since then I have loved these type bows. In just the past few months I have collected around thirty different types of vintage bows. The bows I have been shooting are some Bears recurves (Grizzlies and Kodiaks Magnums) and some Brownings. What I need help with is true arrow flight. I have been shooting three fingers under with a glove and I think I have found corect nock placement. I first started out with old aluminum arrows I had, but later found out about spine weight. So then I bought some cedar arrows from a local pro shop, but these fly erradicately as well. I am shooting a Grizzly at 45# and a Kodiak Magnum at 50#. I have read alot about types of strings, but cannot make any sense from it. Can anyone tell me exactly what kind of strings I need and where the best place to obtain these are? Anyone have suggestions about my arrow flight problems? Any thing else you can tell a beginner will be much appreciated. Also, what is a good overall arrow weight for these poundages?

[IB]

Mr. Gilliam......First let me say welcome and second fasten yer seat belt cuz yer in for a heck of a ride.

If you'll set tight for a few mins. the true experts in this field will show up at you screen.

Again welcome and enjoy

[Fan of old bows]

Thanks Vance for the warm welcome. I just wanted to add that I have shot compound bows for a long time so I under stand the very basics of archery, but I really need help with the traditional and instinctive shooting styles. I was also thinking about a quiver I saw on a black widow. It was a 1 arrow job that was a two piece. It was only a clip on the bottom and a broadhead sheath up top. Has anyone had experience with these and if so are they much pumkin? Does anyone live in the southeastern part of Kentucky who would like to give some guidance? Thanks.

[Killdeer]

If you are shooting old bows, you need to stay away from the fast-flight strings. Use the B-50 strings or "older technology". The arrow selection will vary according to your draw length and point weight. For a 45 to 50 pound bow I would start with a 1916 with a 125 grain point if it is cut to 28". You can go with a stiffer arrow, (2016 or 2018), especially for the 50 pounder, if it is longer, or use a heavier point.

Killdeer  

[vermonster13]

Killie is spot on. Stick with Dacron strings. Get you're draw length measured, that will help in arrow selection. DO you want to hunt these bows and/or shoot target? That gos a ways to deciding arrow weights. 1916s are a real good place to start as she said. Even the 50# might do well with those depending on your draw and how well the bow casts an arrow. Lots of info can be found in the Shooters Forum here.

Welcome and enjoy the ride.

[ChuckC]

Marty...the single arrow quiver by BW is a very nice piece of equipment.  I have several, actually one for each of my bows.  I really don't like bow quivers but the sad fact is, there is nothing that makes an arrow so readily available as.... a bow quiver.  So I use these and get the best of both worlds.  While the BW model is great, note that there are several other versions also available on the market.  Look at the 3Rivers catalog and you will see several.

Regarding the rest of your questions, others will respond better than I.
ChuckC