bought new recurve

[tommyc50]

i bought a 60lbs take down recurve i love it but no problem pulling back i shoot a compound @ 60 lbs WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE i shot@10 yds good group my friend whos 81 yrs old and very old school said its too heavy wieght but iplan to hunt w/ it .ifeel i have to get my form down first . any help segestions ? thank you

[sweet old bill]

that a tough weight to start with, most refommend a weight in the 45 to 50 lbs for a new trad archer. Otherwise just take a few shots each day, and work on form. Otherwise you may start to have all kinds of issues, like short draw, or snap shooting. I now shoot a 49 lbs marting hunter bow for trad, the biggest issue for me is to take the time to ensure I come to a full draw, lock in, pick that spot and then release.

good luck

Bill

[SteveB]

Huge difference. With the compound you are holding like 12 lbs. Can you draw the recurve, hold for 5 seconds without creeping or collapsing and still make a good shot? Just like with a compound, you need to be able to control the shot.

For most, the learning curve is greatly shortened by starting with far less then 60# and a 45#er will have no problem shooting slap thru a deer.

[Doc]

Be careful. It's not unheard of to develop muscle and joint problems that can last years when stressing the arm, shoulder and back muscles and joints when pulling back a bow. The slightest error in coordination or form can instantly do damage ..... sometimes irreversible damage. Of course, only you can tell whether you are on the verge of too much body stress. I hate to hear about people that may be over-bowed because I know it can affect more than just your accuracy.

[Early]

Some thoughts on your exercise regimen: include pull-ups...bent rows...reverse flys...and buy a rowing machine.

[SteveMcD]

I have to agree. Getting good form practicing with 60 LBS is not a great way to start. You are way over-bowed coming from a 60 LB Compound. 45# maybe 50# would have been much better. The problem with being over bowed is your form will suffer, leading to bad habits that should not be part of proper form in the first place. And as DOC said, with a traditional bow in effect you're exercising your upper body muscles, particularly your shoulder and back muscles. So you have to be careful. The question is - Can you comfortably shoot an NFAA 300 Round with your new 60# Recurve and neither your shots or your shoulders deteriorate?

Anyway, Best of Luck,. Enjoy your new bow. But I would look for a 45# "Beater" bow on @bay and practice with that first. Then work your way up.

Edited July 8, 2012 by SteveMcD

[nyantler]

I've always shot 60#... never really thought it was too much.. I have a 45# that I mess with sometimes and wouldn't think twice about using it in the woods it shoots great groups as well... I guess it's aall in what you're comfortable with. Some fellas start to develop aches and pains from shooting the heavier draw weight... a good sign that you need to move to something lighter. I'm sure I'll be there someday.

[tommyc50]

thank you everyone i was @ my buddys house shot his 45# recurve i shot the same high and to the left shot bare shaft perfect [ w/ the 60#] but the recurve i bought is a take down and i can and will buy 50# limbs i have to get my form down and like what doc said my shoulders are killing me but im enjoying it though

[erussell]

thank you everyone i was @ my buddys house shot his 45# recurve i shot the same high and to the left shot bare shaft perfect [ w/ the 60#] but the recurve i bought is a take down and i can and will buy 50# limbs i have to get my form down and like what doc said my shoulders are killing me but im enjoying it though

Sweet deal, there is nothing more satisfying than shooting a deer with a recurve. You could go even lighter than 45#s to. I killed my first 3 deer with a 35# bear kodiak recurve that my dad got when he was 14.

[fisher2]

i personally shoot a 75# recurve at all times but i took my time going up in draw weight 10# every 3 months and i shoot 100+ arrows a night

my suggestion shoot me an email and ill send you how to workout with a heavy bow and not get hurt

[email protected]

[WNYBuckHunter]

fisher2, I removed your phone number, just doing you a favor. PM it to him if you like, just not a great idea to put that out there for all to see.