Really Discouraged!!!

[Bleitten04]

Man I can't believe this is happening now.  Anyways before the season I got my bow sighted in very well from 10 to 30 yards.  Every couple of hunts out my buddy brings his target and we will shot a couple of arrows before going out.  Well now my arrows don't knock right.  When I draw my bow back the arrow falls off.  These arrows are quite old (4 or 5 years) so the knocks might be worn out?  Also my bow string is the same (4 or 5 years old).  I know its about time to get new ones of each but my bow was shooting just like it always has so I figured I would be alright.  Well anyways I go buy more arrowsand get them cut to the right length.  Went out hunting today and shot a couple of arrows and they shoot about a foot lower then where I thought they would.  Well it was about 3pm and I didn't want to ruin my partners hunt so I said lets go out.  I figured if a deer came by I would just let it pass and atleast I would get to enjoy its company (nothing came by though).  I'm stuck up at college right now but I plan on going home this weekend and heading into Bass Pro and seeing what they say.  I'm guessing my string is junk.  I'm going to head there Friday evening and assuming that there will be some kind of "drastic" change to my bow I will head to the range on Sat. morning to shoot until I get back to where I was.  Hopefully be able to hunt this weekend some!!!  Just wondering if any body else might have an opinion on what could be wrong?  Also this is the best plan I have to getting my bow ready as fast as possible.  I don't want to head out and shoot at a deer when I don't know where my bow is shooting.  Would anybody do anything different in this situation? 

[Buckstopshere]

If it was me, I'd go to the closest archery shop and let the expert there watch you shoot. It would be the quickest way to get your bow tuned. Save you a lot of time and frustration.

[heatmizzer]

Yes where are you going to school? We could recomend a good shop. if we know where you are close to.

[crappyice]

I had a similar issue. Guy at my shop said my string stretched and just readhusted my site to match the stretch in the string. Dont know how the new arrows play into your change. I'm still shooting old aluminum hand me downs.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Dont take your bow into Bass Pro Shops, they are a 2nd rate shop at best. Find a local, reputable shop to take it to. They will be more of a help.

[Hoyt 300]

If you are near Auburn Bass Pro go in and see Cody. He is the best I have ever dealt with.

[Bleitten04]

I got to college in Brockport and I hunt in Batavia.  When on the way I pass though Leroy and there is an archery shop there.  Don't know the name of it and don't know if is good or not?  I live in Weedsport though so yes I would be going to the Auburn B Pro.  Does Cody work Friday?

[nybuckboy]

My first thought is the arrow weight is different and therefore you are shooting low. Weigh your old arrows with broadhead and new ones with broadhead. I doubt you had that much string stretch since you have hardly been shooting.

[gundeck]

I would disagree about Bass Pro.  They have some knowledgeable and professional people in there.  Cody does a great job.  You can also try Finger Lakes Pro Shop on Route 414 near Waterloo (just off Thruway exit 41).

[Bleitten04]

I heard the same that Bass Pro is very good.  I'm sure the Archery shot is also good to.  If I go home though I will have a range to go to and take all the time I need.  I do know this sting is very old and I feel it could be a combination of new arrows and an old sting.  My arrows before were not top line arrows and my new ones are carbon express mutiny's.  Thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it.  Hopefully get this fixed and be able to hunt the rest of the bow season.  Good Luck to you all!!!!

[Doewhacker]

What were your old arrows? I wouldn't think those new ones are that much heavier, the Mutiny's are only 9.4 GPI. The nocks being loose could be due to worn down serving on your string which is easily repairable. Just make sure who ever works on it does not move your knocking point a whole lot provided you are shooting good now and have good arrow flight. Other than that if the new arrows are grouping well just adjust your pins accordingly and have at it.

[Bleitten04]

My arrows before were wally world specials lol.  I know the upgrade probably isn't the best idea in the middle of the season but it had to be done some time and I wanted to get something good and not just something I'm going to replace again after the season. 

[Doewhacker]

Well that would do it then, I'm not sure what Wally world sells but I am willing to bet that CX are far better and heavier too. Sometimes you have to make a change no matter how bad the timing.

[nybuckboy]

Yeah just move your pins down and resight fro this year. You can have everything gone over next Spring and see if you need new strings, etc. I do bet it's the arrows are heavier and they just may fly different as well.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Would you be able to just swap out the nocks in your old arrows or are they glued in? I wouldnt be too afraid of swapping the string out if they can get it done quick. You can have it sighted back in within an afternoon. I still would stay away from box stores. I am just speaking from experience. Ask around the area, Im sure there is a reputable local shop. Ive overheard the guys in the archery dept talking about stuff at that particular BPS before and I wouldnt let them touch my bow. I actually bought my daughter's bow there, and took it to my local shop to get setup.

[Isles323]

I agree with what everyone else is saying........ it might be time for a tune up. I would definitely go with a new string for starters.

[Kieffer]

Indian Mountain Archery isnt too far from brockport and my father and I have nothing but good things to say about this shop. Look them up online he has some funky hours but does great work and spends a lot of time with you. My Father upgraded his bow and bought a Mission from them and they spent 3 hours with him after the purchase shooting. they are located at   

342 Walker Lake Ontario Road Hilton, New York 14468 ; Telephone:(585) 964-5880

[skyzmine]

if you know how long your string is you can get a zebra hybrid string on ebay for around $15 yo $25

that is the string i use and cant say enough about it.

hope this helps.

[nyantler]

I think this is why i went to traditional archery... even though I have always show instinctively even with my old compounds.. i didn't like all the moving parts.. I like a bow. a string .. and an arrow...the only thing i do occasionally is check my brace height.. and practice ... practice .. practice.

[Isles323]

That's pretty awesome..... I mean to take an animal with a compound is tough, but a long bow.... WOW.

[Bleitten04]

Hey thanks for the help guys again I really appreciate it!!!

[doulos]

Indian Mountain Archery isnt too far from brockport and my father and I have nothing but good things to say about this shop. Look them up online he has some funky hours but does great work and spends a lot of time with you. My Father upgraded his bow and bought a Mission from them and they spent 3 hours with him after the purchase shooting. they are located at   

342 Walker Lake Ontario Road Hilton, New York 14468 ; Telephone:(585) 964-5880

Cant tell whats going on without seeing your set up but phil at indian mountain is the man.  there is also Creekwood archery right in Brockport

[jhutch83]

Just my 2 cents but I enjoy creekwood archery. There open Mon -fri 4pm-9pm and sat &Sunday 10am-9pm. Grate people to work with address is 451 Lawrence Road, Brockport, NY 14420 -(585)-392-2030. Grate indoor out door range to work with to. Hope it all works out for ya. Keep us posted with what ya end up doing and how it works out

[Bleitten04]

Thanks guys.  I think I'm going to go home actually to Bass Pro.  This way when I go to sight it back in I can bring my muzzleloader to and just may sure its still on.  I sighted it in previously but that was a couple months ago and would like to make sure nothing got knocked.  But thank you very much for all of these places.  They maybe very helpful in the future!!!!1

[SteveB]

Greg's Archery is less then 15 miles south of Auburn in Moravia.

He does a nice business fixing things the Auburn Bass Pro has screwed up and

his prices are competitive with anything BP sells.

Pm me if you want details.