Author Topic: What to do when your bow is out of commission? (Read 757 times)

halfseminole · « **on:** October 20, 2015, 07:08:00 PM »

I hunt with a horn composite, and after a fall in the woods while hunting it's gonna need strapped to a board in a heated box for a few months to reset the glue. My other bow isn't hunting weight, being used to get me back to shooting shape.

What do you guys do while your bow is out of commission? Kinda getting antsy here, and I can't rush this repair if I still want a bow.

Pointer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2015, 07:17:00 PM »

What weight do you normally hunt with?

halfseminole · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2015, 07:26:00 PM »

I'm back up to about 50# @ 32", RH. This wasn't so much about hunting for a bow (I'm saving for Hoyt Game Master II) as it was looking for ways to build my patience. When I had to switch to three under from thumb I had to leave some bows behind and I've just painted myself into a corner, so to speak.

Just feel kinda dumb for falling in the first place. Sroke still has me clumsy.

Yewbender · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2015, 07:27:00 PM »

That sucks, sorry to hear that but better the bow then you. I have 11 bows but only shoot 5 of them and they are ASL's. They are 52-58#'s so i have plenty of backups. I almost forgot i have a NM Classic satin finish coming Nov/Dec. I just got my satin finished bow back 2 weeks ago, limb issue but fixed now so i was using one of my backups and they are all high gloss finish. Hopefully you can find another bow to use, good luck.

Petrichor · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2015, 07:39:00 PM »

Maybe get something inexpensive and good as a backup?

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2015, 08:09:00 PM »

That stinks Ed, If I had a bow that would fit your specs, it would be in the mail tomorrow. I will ask around and see if anyone I know has one for you.

nkartscher · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2015, 08:19:00 PM »

What are your specs?

Sean B · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2015, 08:20:00 PM »

Oh crap!! I have that old hoyt that I promised you. I have be honest and tell you that i got into some stuff and I totally forgot!! My apologies!!! It's 66". I need to find a box for it.

2Knives · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2015, 09:55:00 PM »

Start bow shopping.

DennyK · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2015, 09:57:00 PM »

Sean: AWSOME!!!

Denny

woodchucker · « **Reply #10 on:** October 20, 2015, 10:10:00 PM »

I'll say it again... TradGang, is a FAMILY!!!!!

Nice, Sean!!!!!!!!!!

halfseminole · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2015, 01:23:00 AM »

I hate to say it but I could really use it. Prime coyote hunting and the first year I could do anything in 4 years.

I have three GT Expedition Hunters in 7595 with 125 Dirt Naps up front and 1/4" high by 7" long goose fletching. I spent my money on my wife's setup and it shows.

Maybe when I get paid for this last batch of electronics I sold I can pick up some more arrows. Least it's not drink, drugs or hookers.

dbd870 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2015, 07:41:00 AM »

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Originally posted by 2Knives:
Start bow shopping.

Yep - I'm there right now. OP was in the market as well, but it looks like that was taken care of - fantastic! I'm down to one now that my KMag is history. I'm debating on what to get though. Another KMag, a second Grizzly, a SuperK, a SuperMag...... I really want to turkey hunt from a blind next spring so not sure how long I should go.

Pat B · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2015, 10:24:00 AM »

Thatis a drawback with horn composite bows. Guys I know that have them are always messing with them to get the tiller right or something. Probably not many guys here can even imaging it.
I would think that only another composite bow would match the drawing and shooting. Another bow of similar weight will help to keep your muscles tones but you are still not using all the muscles you use to draw a composite bow.

halfseminole · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:19:00 PM »

True, but I also lost my thumb style ability in the stroke. Switching altogether might be good for me. It's not good to rely on a horn composite unless you have one for hot and cold weather. Mine is for hot only, really. Kinda hard to rely on a bow that can only be used for a few months of the year. I need to transition to an all-year bow.

old_goat2 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:24:00 PM »

Shoot a different bow!

Jack Skinner · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:35:00 PM »

When I am not hunting I am preparing to go hunting (that alone in great for my soul). When not hunting I am building new bows, arrows or other archery gear. You already use natural materials maybe you should try your hand at building a selfbow that isnt so temp/weather finicky. It may just be good therapy for all your current conditions.

Also should say that by constantly building I am never without a bow, always one or five in the rafters.

old_goat2 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:40:00 PM »

I don't see how you shoot any of the bows you mentioned with a 32" draw, could see it working with a thumb draw but not three under?????????

Homey88 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:46:00 PM »

I have some ice 400 spine bowhunters that are 29.5 inches with 4 inch parabolic fletch if you could use them.

halfseminole · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2015, 12:53:00 PM »

Old_goat, my natural draw is 36". That 32" draw is an affectation just so I can shoot normal bows. There are bows I can pull that far, I just don't own one. I don't own a bunch, but I am hoping to start a new one soonish. Got a big honey-do list.


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