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Post by Huer-Ta on Nov 25, 2014 19:45:22 GMT
That's right, I'm super excited. I've got some spare time on my hands and decided that I'd like to take up archery as a hobby. I purchased a Rudder Bows Ranger Bow, 50# draw at 28". My cousin is a big archery nut, so we're going to go out and do some shooting either this weekend or next weekend and he's going to help me with my technique and such. I've heard that 50# seems like a lot for a beginner, but I dry handled and 70# recurve and was able to draw it with very minor difficulty so it was recommended that I go ahead and get a 50 pounder. Here's the bow I picked up:
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Post by bigpete on Nov 27, 2014 10:36:31 GMT
Welcome to the dark side :-) nice looking bow too
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Post by Huer-Ta on Dec 10, 2014 14:38:36 GMT
Haha, thanks! I did some shooting with it over the Thanksgiving weekend and it's a LOT of fun. Draw weight is just right, I just need to work on getting alittle more consistent with my shots. My nephew was all kinds of enamoured over the bow so I'm getting him a youth bow so he can start learning as well. I also made a back quiver over the weekend, I'll have to take some pics and post them up this week.
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Post by Seth C on Dec 17, 2014 21:36:35 GMT
Awesome looking long bow. Shooting any bows is fun, but traditional bows are the most fun.
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Post by Huer-Ta on Jan 29, 2015 14:19:16 GMT
Well, these pics are a bit overdue but here are some shots of the quiver I made. I'm not sure if it comes out well in the pics, but there's a couple of pouches for extra bowstrings and such, and a knife on the shoulder strap. It's pretty comfortable to wear and holds about a dozen arrows rather securely. I'm pretty happy with the result for my first go :)
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Jan 29, 2015 15:54:32 GMT
Well, that's just excellent, good work. Looking better than many quivers I've seen for sale.
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Post by Huer-Ta on Jan 30, 2015 4:48:44 GMT
Thanks vey much, gentlemen! Findlithui, I can't draw the bow overhead due to the length, but I CAN draw it from the underside (with my left hand). Drawing sword is okay, but it could definitely get cumbersome if I had to fight with this on my back. At some point I'll probably go back (and pick your brain) and do a quick release strap :)
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Post by chrisperoni on Jan 30, 2015 5:30:22 GMT
Excellent bow and rig! Loving the pockets - gotta add some of those to ours
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Post by bigpete on Jan 30, 2015 6:23:14 GMT
Very nice set up Mr ranger :-) just one question,are you shooting plastic vanes on those arrows? That will be a source of inconsistency and bad arrow flight when shot of the shelf or knuckles,unless you shoot them cock feather in. I know it sounds completely wrong,but it works !
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Post by Huer-Ta on Jan 30, 2015 14:24:19 GMT
Thanks guys! Bigpete, I will try that when shooting next time, thanks for the tip :) I bought some cheaper arrows to start learning with but plan on buying some wood arrows with feather fletching once I get a bit better and eventually learning to make my own arrows. DO you suggest going wood straight away then?
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Post by chrisperoni on Jan 30, 2015 15:04:53 GMT
Are those easton game getter 2216's? I would suggest you go with feather vanes no matter what you choose for shafts: aluminum, carbon or wood. If you're located in America contact Andover Archery and they can make you a set to your specs with lots of color choices for the fletchings. Or 3 Rivers Archery is suppose to be reliable too.
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 30, 2015 15:08:58 GMT
Welcome to the world of primitive archery. My friends shoot the modern compound bows but I just can't get into that. Your choice of 50 Lbs was a wise one for an all around bow. Both of my bows are 50's.
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Post by Mikeeman on Jan 30, 2015 18:19:39 GMT
Like Pete said, if you're going to shoot off your hand, you're REALLY going to want feather fletchings. Plastic/rubber fletchings will hit the bow on release and cause the back of the arrow to bounce to the left. You could try what I did and just cut of the fletching that will be facing the bow. It helps, but still isn't as good as having feather fletchings. You don't need wooden arrows. Any style will do (again, like Pete said), but just make sure to get fletchings that will fold when they pass your hand or the bow.
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Post by Huer-Ta on Jan 30, 2015 19:04:08 GMT
Thanks for th eadvice, guys. I definitely noticed that my arrows tend to veer to the left a bit and I've been trying to figure out how to correct it other than aiming a bit more to the right :) I'll definitely look into some feather fletchings.
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Post by Alex.Moranz on Jan 30, 2015 20:33:06 GMT
Gunnar who makes that static tip (horse bow) of yours?
Her-ta very nice quiver, I like it. My personal advice would be to get some carbon arrows for just starting out. I bought wooden arrows when I first started and promptly broke them all rather quickly. Carbons take a pretty good beating and are easy to change out the points when they get damaged. Wood arrows are awesome and I love shooting them but they tend to break rather easily. Check out BigJims archery, he's usually got Gold Tip blems in stock. Great carbon arrows for cheap. They are cheap because they are not perfect, but trust me once you get them you can't tell, it's usually something with the finish. That's what I use and I love them. Give them a call and they will help you choose the right arrows. hope this helps.
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Post by Rifleman Lizard on Jan 30, 2015 21:51:16 GMT
So long as you nock your index vane to the left, plastic fletchings shouldn't be a problem. Feathers are definitely better though especially on wooden shafts. If your wooden arrows are taking damage they may not be the correct spine suitable for your draw weight. Different woods show different traits but pine and cedar are very strong at the proper thickness.
Carbons are thinner being made of higher tensile material. They're usually more expensive than aluminium shafts which are also beginner friendly.
I went down the traditional route too and only use my recurves for competition (just Portsmouth ends and postal leagues at the minute). There's a lot to be said for the power of a crooked stick though and it's nice to get away from the target faces, bells and whistles.
Have fun and be safe. Enjoy your finger callouses ;)
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 30, 2015 22:11:32 GMT
Alex, it's made by Grozer in Hungary.
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Post by Alex.Moranz on Jan 31, 2015 1:57:10 GMT
That's what I was thinking Gunnar, I've been looking at their bows for some time now. Do you shoot Mediterranean or ring? Also how do you like it?
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Jan 31, 2015 3:00:28 GMT
I use the three finger Mediterranean draw. Love the bow, did a lot of research on them before I chose this one.
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Post by bigpete on Jan 31, 2015 6:28:50 GMT
Actually due to archers paradox nocking plastic fletched arrows cock feather in actually gets better clearance on shelf shot bows than the normal way . But feathers are way better and far more traditional :-) like I say,it doesn't sound right,but it does work. I tend to carry a couple of vane fletched arrows during winter for hunting just in case my normal arrows get too wet. Have done since I watched Fred Eichlers segment on masters of the bare bow 2. It works really well as long as you nock them cock vane in. With feathers I don't even bother either way most of the time, as long as my shafts are bare shaft tuned it seems to make zero difference .
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