traditional equipment sugestions

[rambo1993]

I need some opinions on 4 things i want to buy but which are the best that you guys have found.
silencers: puffs or the old kwikee silencers
rests: elevated rest by satellite archery or the black widow rug rest
Misc.: kwikee tip protector and the original kwikee recurve kwiver.
if it helps I will be shooting a samick volcano recurve  I also had a qt. About poundage should I get a 45#-55# I'm almost 16 and have a 50# samick leapord t/d recurve. Thanks so much

[R H Clark]

As far as rests go just get some industrial strength velcro from Walmart.Use the fuzzy side.Put a little hump under it about toothpick size even with the deep part of the grip.

Unless you are just a very strong lad I'd go for the 45 lb.

Couldn't really say about the other.

[rambo1993]

 thanks, im very strong because my 50# bow is easy to draw and i feel comfortable with it.

[R H Clark]

That may be the case but there are still some benefits to shooting a lighter bow.It might help you work more exactly on form.There is also little ned for a heavier bow unless you plan on hunting very large game.If you go too heavy too quickly your form will suffer and you will develope bad habits.

[straitera]

Draw length? Hunter, target shooter, or both (with the same bow)? Too many variables to say one size fits all. Make your own silencers. Rests too if you choose. How about a feather rest. Ultra fast & quiet. If you shoot 50# now w/o problems, why drop down? You'll likely only get bigger & stronger. I shoot heavy bows. Some friends do/don't. Answer honestly and you're on your way. JMO.

[rambo1993]

thanks guys I may go with a lighter bow so I can hold a draw longer on a whitetail but what size arrow would I use on a 125gr snuffer broadhead and what would the FPSs be because I don't have a chronographer (45# bow)

[Bill Skinner]

Speed is not all that important at hunting ranges.  There have been a lot of critters killed with wooden self bows launching a wood arrow at around 150 feet per second.  Being able to hit the exact spot you want to hit is much more important.  The hold at full draw a few seconds longer can mean the difference between posing for the hero pic or spending many hours on your hands and knees looking for pinhead sized droplets because you rushed your shot.  Ask me how I know that last one.  Bill

[straitera]

Well said Bill. Wouldn't wish a bad hit for anyone and especially a wounded animal result. If you hunt, respect for the animal should be number one priority period. That means you'll do everything necessary to insure good clean (hopefully quick) kill including; woodskills, practice, shot selection, & most certainly tracking & recovery. Neither scolding nor preaching. You don't want ghosts in your closet. Trust me.

[rambo1993]

thanks guys how do you know bill.

[northener]

This has work for me


Rests---Velcro or leather, either work good

Silencers---cat whiskers,  puffs are ok, but can absorb water.

Quivers-- Great Northern, Kanati, Thunderhorn, not in any particular order, all are good.

Broadheads--2 blade zwickey, good as any and better than most.
 
Arrows--- I use alum, simple, cheap and durable as I need.

Stump shooting, this is very good practice, get some judo points and go practice, this is fun to boot.

Bow weight-- go with the 45lb.