Author Topic: Newcomer to traditional (Read 618 times)

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2014, 09:54:00 PM »

Thank you sir

Friend · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2014, 09:58:00 PM »

Welcome!!!

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:00:00 PM »

Much appreciated!

ishoot4thrills · « **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:01:00 PM »

Welcome! Lots of great advice so far, I see.

I can't add anything that isn't already covered so I wish you well.

Scott E · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:10:00 PM »

Welcome

beaunaro · « **Reply #25 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:31:00 PM »

You're going to have a lot of fun along with a million questions.

Don't be afraid to ask them.

I've learned so much here it's amazing.

Good folks here and they are willing to help and share info.

Welcome to the Gang.

legends1 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 08, 2014, 11:21:00 PM »

Welcome to the gang. You can learn a lot here. You can get some great info on youtube too. Feel free to contact the bowyers on this website under sponsors page. They can answer your questions. Use all these tools and you will end up with the right bow for you and not go through buyers remorse.

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 08, 2014, 11:44:00 PM »

What a warm welcome! Can't say I've found this on any other forum. Thanks for the welcomes! Asking sponsoring bowyers was a great idea, thank you.

mike g · « **Reply #28 on:** July 09, 2014, 11:31:00 AM »

Welcome..
You have found the right place to be....
We have plenty of people from your state....That will be willing to help....Go to some shoots and enjoy.

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:04:00 PM »

*update!
I'm finally back up north and I'm headed to Jays in the morning. Gonna try recurves and longbows to decide which suits me best. If its longbows, I'm gonna email Mike Mecredy and see what he can do for me. If recurves fit me better I will try the sage until I can afford one of Mike Mecredy's recurves.
Will let you know when I get back from jays.

Take care everyone!
Caleb

Stump73 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:47:00 AM »

Welcome

LB_hntr · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2014, 12:48:00 PM »

Jays has a good selection of bows. I live right around the corner from you in Houghton lake. Give me a call if you need any help or questions.

sticksnstones · « **Reply #32 on:** July 23, 2014, 05:02:00 PM »

Wow, I think a lot of guys here think you live up in Gladwin Michigan. If you live in Swartz Creek you've got lots of other stuff going on closer to home. Sorry I didn't see this topic when it first went up to say hello and welcome then!

Best way to switch over is to get to know some folks and go do some shooting. Elm Hall is coming up and you could meet a bunch of trad gang folks there. Here is the flier ELM HALL

After Elm Hall the longbow group holds the Great Lakes Longbow Invitational. Even if you buy a recurve you could show up to shop the vendors and try out some bows from some of the best bowyers around. GLLI event page. We just ask adults not to shoot recurves on the courses or in the contests. We can try to find you a loaner longbow if we know which hand and weight to look for.

Also over by Flint you've got a bunch of shooters and Land O Lakes Bowmen. Trad Gang will get you on the right track with everything, but sometimes it's nice to have someone check out your string or arrow setup. Let me know if you want me to ask around with some guys I know over that way to see if they'd want to meet up at one range or another.

Hey Killie, it's very safe to say Michigan is a hotbed!
Thom

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #33 on:** July 23, 2014, 05:43:00 PM »

I want to welcome you.

My 2 cents is.... I have shot a lot of custom bows but still gravitate to old bear Bows most of the time. My 3 favorites right now are from 1965, 1969 and 1960. Other old bows are good too, like Damon Howatt and Browning to name a few.

There are so many options out there. you have received good advice. Find out what works for you, have fun. Ask questions, and use our search function.

Most of all keep it fun.

KentuckyTJ · « **Reply #34 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:29:00 PM »

Welcome from Kentucky!

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:38:00 PM »

Thanks everyone!!!l wealth of knowledge here and good folks! and lb hntr pm me your number and if I need something or have any questions ill shoot you a txt or something.

Check out the new topic I posted for an update. It's labeled "Went to Jays!!". Will explain what I'm doing next to get started in that topic.

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:46:00 PM »

Sticksnstones--- I'd love to come out but I any make those dates. Hopefully I can have a bow of my own ready for some fall shoots

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:47:00 PM »

^* I meant "can't" make those dates. Not "any"

sticksnstones · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2014, 08:33:00 AM »

No problem. The last shoot I know of each year is the Fred Bear Memorial Broadhead Shoot. Looks like Sept 13th in Fenton according to the MBH website. MBH calendar. After that it's all about hunting. Check the Michigan Longbow Association section here on Trad Gang if you want to get details about the 9 day hunt on the Mason Tract up in Grayling. It'll be a good chance to meet a bunch of good guys!

BTW, my first custom bow was a 42# 64" RD Maddog longbow, it was a great place to get restarted in traditional archery! Mike is a top shelf guy for sure, be sure to post pictures when it comes in.
Thom

GladwinHunter777 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2014, 12:08:00 PM »

Ok thank you Thom, I didn't even know there was a mla section on here. Will check it out and will for sure post pics of the bow.

Take care
Caleb


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