By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Will_E_Riggs]Will E Riggs
The shaft and spine of carbon arrows are a very important addition to successful bowhunting. The "shaft" of the arrow is also known as the GPI or "grains per inch" on the bow. If you look in small letters, you'll see something like "7.3 GPI" or "9.5 GPI" or something greater or less. That is the grains per inch of the arrow you're using and has significant affects on the performance and results of your bow.
The smaller the shaft, the faster the bow will be; however, it will also mean the bow will produce less kinetic energy and the result is less penetration. If you take a small gravel and throw it against a fence, it will be quick. Sometimes, even so quick you won't see the gravel moving, but you will only hear a "peck" noise. If you would grab a much bigger rock, it might travel a little slower, but you will hear a much heavier "bang." That is because the heavier the rock, the more kinetic energy produced. Don't get caught up in too much speed. Kinetic energy is very important.
Kinetic energy is probably the most under-looked factor by archers to this day. Everyone is so caught up in how fast the chronograph measures their bow, that they lose the idea on how much penetration and kinetic energy the arrow is producing. In boxing, kinetic energy leads to knock outs, while speed leads to points.
Kinetic energy is measured in pounds per foot. And the formula to finding the kinetic energy your bow is generating is [speed * speed * arrow weight divided by 450240]. That's to say that speed is important for your total kinetic energy produced, but the arrow weight is also important. You want to produce fast speeds with a heavier grain arrow. Most people that are not seeing a lot of kinetic energy is due to lack of arrow weight; rather than lack of speed.
People often mistake the "spine" of the arrow to be the grain. The "spine" is the big number on the arrow often written "500" or "340" or "400" or somewhat. The heavier your draw weight, the lower the "spine" number should be. The spine number is nothing more than the total bend-stiffness ratio. The technique used to determine the "spine" of an arrow is to take a 29 inch arrow, hold it at 28 inches on each end and hold a 1.94 pound weight in the middle of it, the amount of bend determines the stiffness. A heavier draw weight arrow would have a harder landing and more impact, and the result is the need for less bend in the arrow, so that the arrow doesn't break or bend upon impact.
The reason for this is when the arrow is shot, the arrow flexes. The flex of the arrow needs to be consistent in order for the arrow to stay constant within the groups. If your arrow is too weak, it will generally favor the right side while if it is too strong, it will favor the left side. Stay consistent within the spine that you're buying. I would prefer to stick with a 340 spine arrow for 60 pounds and up. For 50 pounds to 60 pounds, I would use a 400 arrow. And for anything below 50 pounds, I would use a 500 spine or 400, depending on how close the weight is to 50.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Strength-and-Spine-of-Carbon-Arrows&id=6439789] Strength and Spine of Carbon Arrows
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Proper Draw Weight
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Todd_W_Lydell]Todd W Lydell
All of us have different levels of physical strength. What might seem an easy feat for one person, could be an impossible task for someone else. Form is also a factor when it comes to performing a physical endeavor. If he doesn't have the proper form, the strongest man in the world will drown if he doesn't know how to swim.
Sadly though, the public usually puts physical strength on a pedestal and forsakes the more cerebral approach. Some archery hunters will take the manly approach and draw as much weight as they possibly can. Not only can too much draw weight possibly cost you a deer, it could be hazardous to your health.
MACHO MAN
Ever seen this guy on the archery range? Just as he is about to draw his bow, he aims it to the heavens, spreads his feet into a wrestling stance, and begins to draw back his bow. His lips are pursed and his eyes bug out a little until the cams roll over and he gets into the valley. As he brings his bow on plane at full draw, his body quivers, he aims quickly, and at release, exhales loudly in relief of the pressure.
IS YOUR DRAW WEIGHT TOO MUCH? HERE'S THE TEST..
This guy could be big or small but it's obvious that he is drawing WAY too much weight. Chances are good that he will eventually pull a muscle but chances are even greater that if he goes through those gyrations on the stand, every deer within 100 yards will see him! So how do you know if you are drawing the right weight for your body style and strength level? Here's the test...sit on a chair with both feet flat on the floor. Hook your release and bring your bow arm up on the plane with your target. You are drawing too much weight if you are not able to come to full draw in that position while keeping your pins on the target.
CONCLUSION
You only need about 35 pounds of kinetic energy (KE) for the average whitetail deer and arrow velocity is part of the formula for determining KE. Arrow velocity is partially determined by draw weight. Don't suffer the fool well who is bragging that the draw weight of his bow is set at 82 pounds.....unless he can smoothly come to full draw and hold it there. Then you might want to consider just staying out of his way.
Check out my blog, videos, and lots of other stuff at [http://www.thinkarchery.com/]www.thinkarchery.com. If you would like to discuss this or any other archery topic with me directly, please feel free to email me at [mailto:todd@thinkarchery.com]todd@thinkarchery.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Proper-Draw-Weight&id=6477181] Proper Draw Weight
All of us have different levels of physical strength. What might seem an easy feat for one person, could be an impossible task for someone else. Form is also a factor when it comes to performing a physical endeavor. If he doesn't have the proper form, the strongest man in the world will drown if he doesn't know how to swim.
Sadly though, the public usually puts physical strength on a pedestal and forsakes the more cerebral approach. Some archery hunters will take the manly approach and draw as much weight as they possibly can. Not only can too much draw weight possibly cost you a deer, it could be hazardous to your health.
MACHO MAN
Ever seen this guy on the archery range? Just as he is about to draw his bow, he aims it to the heavens, spreads his feet into a wrestling stance, and begins to draw back his bow. His lips are pursed and his eyes bug out a little until the cams roll over and he gets into the valley. As he brings his bow on plane at full draw, his body quivers, he aims quickly, and at release, exhales loudly in relief of the pressure.
IS YOUR DRAW WEIGHT TOO MUCH? HERE'S THE TEST..
This guy could be big or small but it's obvious that he is drawing WAY too much weight. Chances are good that he will eventually pull a muscle but chances are even greater that if he goes through those gyrations on the stand, every deer within 100 yards will see him! So how do you know if you are drawing the right weight for your body style and strength level? Here's the test...sit on a chair with both feet flat on the floor. Hook your release and bring your bow arm up on the plane with your target. You are drawing too much weight if you are not able to come to full draw in that position while keeping your pins on the target.
CONCLUSION
You only need about 35 pounds of kinetic energy (KE) for the average whitetail deer and arrow velocity is part of the formula for determining KE. Arrow velocity is partially determined by draw weight. Don't suffer the fool well who is bragging that the draw weight of his bow is set at 82 pounds.....unless he can smoothly come to full draw and hold it there. Then you might want to consider just staying out of his way.
Check out my blog, videos, and lots of other stuff at [http://www.thinkarchery.com/]www.thinkarchery.com. If you would like to discuss this or any other archery topic with me directly, please feel free to email me at [mailto:todd@thinkarchery.com]todd@thinkarchery.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Proper-Draw-Weight&id=6477181] Proper Draw Weight
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Early Season Tactics
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Todd_W_Lydell]Todd W Lydell
Don't you just love those videos on TV where the unsuspecting victim approaches the seemingly normal birthday cake only to be totally surprised when the trap is sprung and it smashes into their face? The birthday person had seen lots of birthday cakes before where nothing out of the ordinary occurred and this cake was approached in a relaxed manner with no thought to a set up.
IT'S A PARTY
In the early archery season, deer are locked into their late summer / early fall feeding patterns. They haven't been harassed at all for many months and for the past several weeks, they have been leaving their nearby bedding area and travelling to the bountiful and easily accessible food source in the back corner of the roadside field.
SURPRISE!!!
But if you've done your preseason scouting, on the opening day of archery season you will be in a stand on the field's edge. If you've used scent control and are playing the wind correctly, our unsuspecting victim should be coming down the trail to the seemingly normal food source. And if you are patient and have been practicing, you should be able to spring your trap.
IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS
Some things to remember though... First, have an exit strategy. If a bunch of deer are feeding in the field you are hunting but the deer you want does not show up on the first night, you need a plan to get out of your stand and out of the area without disturbing the whole herd. You do NOT want to walk through the field and blow them all out of there.
Second, if the wind isn't right, don't hunt that location. Third, it won't take Mr. Big long to realize he's being hunted. If you don't get him on the first or second night, give the location a rest for a while.
Fourth, if the animal you want is not coming to the field until after legal shooting hours have expired, look for a staging area about 50-150 yards from the field. Sometimes bucks will find an elevated location to check out the field during daylight hours before committing to it after dark.
CONCLUSION
I'm not sure which is better to hunt... the first week of archery season when deer are relaxed and in predictable patterns or the pre-rut when calls, scents, and rattling can bring on an extra element of excitement. I will admit that early archery season is something I look forward to each year. The weather is agreeable, I'm excited to be archery hunting again, and the deer are somewhat foreseeable in their movements. Missing the early archery season is a mistake and could cost you the buck of a lifetime.
Check out my blog, videos, and lots of other stuff at [http://www.thinkarchery.com/]www.thinkarchery.com. If you would like to discuss this or any other archery topic with me directly, please feel free to email me at [mailto:todd@thinkarchery.com]todd@thinkarchery.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Early-Season-Tactics&id=6502183] Early Season Tactics
Don't you just love those videos on TV where the unsuspecting victim approaches the seemingly normal birthday cake only to be totally surprised when the trap is sprung and it smashes into their face? The birthday person had seen lots of birthday cakes before where nothing out of the ordinary occurred and this cake was approached in a relaxed manner with no thought to a set up.
IT'S A PARTY
In the early archery season, deer are locked into their late summer / early fall feeding patterns. They haven't been harassed at all for many months and for the past several weeks, they have been leaving their nearby bedding area and travelling to the bountiful and easily accessible food source in the back corner of the roadside field.
SURPRISE!!!
But if you've done your preseason scouting, on the opening day of archery season you will be in a stand on the field's edge. If you've used scent control and are playing the wind correctly, our unsuspecting victim should be coming down the trail to the seemingly normal food source. And if you are patient and have been practicing, you should be able to spring your trap.
IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS
Some things to remember though... First, have an exit strategy. If a bunch of deer are feeding in the field you are hunting but the deer you want does not show up on the first night, you need a plan to get out of your stand and out of the area without disturbing the whole herd. You do NOT want to walk through the field and blow them all out of there.
Second, if the wind isn't right, don't hunt that location. Third, it won't take Mr. Big long to realize he's being hunted. If you don't get him on the first or second night, give the location a rest for a while.
Fourth, if the animal you want is not coming to the field until after legal shooting hours have expired, look for a staging area about 50-150 yards from the field. Sometimes bucks will find an elevated location to check out the field during daylight hours before committing to it after dark.
CONCLUSION
I'm not sure which is better to hunt... the first week of archery season when deer are relaxed and in predictable patterns or the pre-rut when calls, scents, and rattling can bring on an extra element of excitement. I will admit that early archery season is something I look forward to each year. The weather is agreeable, I'm excited to be archery hunting again, and the deer are somewhat foreseeable in their movements. Missing the early archery season is a mistake and could cost you the buck of a lifetime.
Check out my blog, videos, and lots of other stuff at [http://www.thinkarchery.com/]www.thinkarchery.com. If you would like to discuss this or any other archery topic with me directly, please feel free to email me at [mailto:todd@thinkarchery.com]todd@thinkarchery.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Early-Season-Tactics&id=6502183] Early Season Tactics
Monday, October 24, 2011
Recurve Crossbow or Compound Crossbow?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tim_X_Zheng]Tim X Zheng
You might be sitting there at your computer wondering what the benefits are of buying a recurve crossbow verses those of a compound crossbow. Well, we're here to help you sort that out so all you have to worry about is the hunting. While compound bows are getting more and more popular these days as the technology keeps advancing, some crossbow companies, for example, Excalibur Crossbow, are still focusing on recurve crossbows because there are five key benefits of a recurve crossbow:
Lightweight - There is nothing worse that trekking through the woods lugging around a heavy bow. With the recurve, you are going to have less weight on your shoulder giving you more mobility while you are moving from one favorite hunting spot to another. On the other hand, compound crossbows are more sophisticated with more parts.
Accurate - With the recurve crossbow, you never have to tune it. Therefore, the accuracy always stays the same. You don't have to worry about tweaking a knob here and there in order to line up your shot.
Reliable/Durable - What's the old saying? A bow that's in the shop is a bow that's not making any kills. Ever notice how compound crossbows have a lot of pulleys and cables that need constant tweaking? With the recurve, there are a lot less moving parts which means fewer things to fix. They are extremely tough because everyone knows there's going to be unforeseen bumping and knocking going on as you walk through the woods.
Ability to change a broken string - If you're out there in the woods with your compound bow and a string snaps, your hunting day is over in an instant. If you had a recurve crossbow, all you would have to do is change out the broken string and replace it with a new one and continue on with your hunt-no need to have to take it into a shop for repair. The job can be easily done with the help of a stringing device.
Power - There is a myth out there that you might lose power when using the recurve. Well, that is just not the case. There is a ton of power with a recurve crossbow which will allows you to hunt after that big game.
There's a reason why the recurve crossbow has been around for thousands of years. It works! We hope that these five factors will help you with your decision when deciding between a recurve crossbow and a compound crossbow.
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You might be sitting there at your computer wondering what the benefits are of buying a recurve crossbow verses those of a compound crossbow. Well, we're here to help you sort that out so all you have to worry about is the hunting. While compound bows are getting more and more popular these days as the technology keeps advancing, some crossbow companies, for example, Excalibur Crossbow, are still focusing on recurve crossbows because there are five key benefits of a recurve crossbow:
Lightweight - There is nothing worse that trekking through the woods lugging around a heavy bow. With the recurve, you are going to have less weight on your shoulder giving you more mobility while you are moving from one favorite hunting spot to another. On the other hand, compound crossbows are more sophisticated with more parts.
Accurate - With the recurve crossbow, you never have to tune it. Therefore, the accuracy always stays the same. You don't have to worry about tweaking a knob here and there in order to line up your shot.
Reliable/Durable - What's the old saying? A bow that's in the shop is a bow that's not making any kills. Ever notice how compound crossbows have a lot of pulleys and cables that need constant tweaking? With the recurve, there are a lot less moving parts which means fewer things to fix. They are extremely tough because everyone knows there's going to be unforeseen bumping and knocking going on as you walk through the woods.
Ability to change a broken string - If you're out there in the woods with your compound bow and a string snaps, your hunting day is over in an instant. If you had a recurve crossbow, all you would have to do is change out the broken string and replace it with a new one and continue on with your hunt-no need to have to take it into a shop for repair. The job can be easily done with the help of a stringing device.
Power - There is a myth out there that you might lose power when using the recurve. Well, that is just not the case. There is a ton of power with a recurve crossbow which will allows you to hunt after that big game.
There's a reason why the recurve crossbow has been around for thousands of years. It works! We hope that these five factors will help you with your decision when deciding between a recurve crossbow and a compound crossbow.
You can find more [http://www.thecrossbowstore.com]crossbows for sale at our website. Find more [http://www.thecrossbowstore.com/Excalibur-Crossbow-s/119.htm]Excalibur Crossbows For Sale here.
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
The Barnett Penetrator Crossbow - A Great Beginner Crossbow
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ned_D'Agostino]Ned D'Agostino
If you are an avid sportsman or woman, then you probably agree that the ancient sport of archery is one of the most interesting and challenging to take up. Many people are just now learning about this old way of target shooting because archery is not as well known or popular as it used to be. It's common for most people to be exposed to modern day crossbow shooting through the archery Olympic event on TV. It is now considered more of a luxury sport than a necessity for living and survival. Hunters used to be armed with a crossbow instead of a gun when going out to find live game for their family or village. Many of these bows were handmade back in the old days. Today, you don't need to be a skilled wood carver to fashion a bow to use for target shooting. You can go down to your local sporting goods store or to an online shop and find a great bow for a reasonably affordable cost.
The Barnett Penetrator crossbow is one such weapon that can be used by beginners and more experienced shooters for target practice. And no matter why you are interested in purchasing a crossbow, you'll need to do some practicing before the main event. For instance, many hunters are now taking up the crossbow as an additional way to stalk their prey in the wild. While most of these hunters may be pretty handy with a gun, they know nothing about how it feels to hold a hefty crossbow on their arm while coordinating their hands and eyes to focus on a moving target. It's not as simple as picking it up, placing an arrow in the quiver and letting it fly. Expecting to be an overnight crossbow hunting sensation is not gonna happen.
Barnett crossbows are very popular with the archery and hunting set of enthusiasts for the simple reason that they are affordable and user friendly. The Barnett Penetrator crossbow is a good starter bow set to get when you need to get oriented into the world of archery. This is not a kid's toy (even though a child can learn to use one under the strict supervision of an adult). Just as with guns, the user must obey all current laws regarding crossbow shooting and hunting and practice improving their skills often.
Especially when it comes to hunting with the Barnett Penetrator crossbow, you will want to check out your local area laws. It seems like most states now allow some bow hunting during certain seasons. While there is a debate about how human crossbow hunting is, most responsible hunters do not wish to harm the animals in a way that makes them suffer. Nobody likes the idea of a buck walking around with an arrow stuck in his neck while still alive for hours or days on end. When this happens, it's the result of bad shooting on the hunter's part. Therefore, when you get your new Barnett crossbow, make sure you treat it like any other serious weapon and get some training time in before heading out into the woods.
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Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Barnett-Penetrator-Crossbow---A-Great-Beginner-Crossbow&id=6576567] The Barnett Penetrator Crossbow - A Great Beginner Crossbow
If you are an avid sportsman or woman, then you probably agree that the ancient sport of archery is one of the most interesting and challenging to take up. Many people are just now learning about this old way of target shooting because archery is not as well known or popular as it used to be. It's common for most people to be exposed to modern day crossbow shooting through the archery Olympic event on TV. It is now considered more of a luxury sport than a necessity for living and survival. Hunters used to be armed with a crossbow instead of a gun when going out to find live game for their family or village. Many of these bows were handmade back in the old days. Today, you don't need to be a skilled wood carver to fashion a bow to use for target shooting. You can go down to your local sporting goods store or to an online shop and find a great bow for a reasonably affordable cost.
The Barnett Penetrator crossbow is one such weapon that can be used by beginners and more experienced shooters for target practice. And no matter why you are interested in purchasing a crossbow, you'll need to do some practicing before the main event. For instance, many hunters are now taking up the crossbow as an additional way to stalk their prey in the wild. While most of these hunters may be pretty handy with a gun, they know nothing about how it feels to hold a hefty crossbow on their arm while coordinating their hands and eyes to focus on a moving target. It's not as simple as picking it up, placing an arrow in the quiver and letting it fly. Expecting to be an overnight crossbow hunting sensation is not gonna happen.
Barnett crossbows are very popular with the archery and hunting set of enthusiasts for the simple reason that they are affordable and user friendly. The Barnett Penetrator crossbow is a good starter bow set to get when you need to get oriented into the world of archery. This is not a kid's toy (even though a child can learn to use one under the strict supervision of an adult). Just as with guns, the user must obey all current laws regarding crossbow shooting and hunting and practice improving their skills often.
Especially when it comes to hunting with the Barnett Penetrator crossbow, you will want to check out your local area laws. It seems like most states now allow some bow hunting during certain seasons. While there is a debate about how human crossbow hunting is, most responsible hunters do not wish to harm the animals in a way that makes them suffer. Nobody likes the idea of a buck walking around with an arrow stuck in his neck while still alive for hours or days on end. When this happens, it's the result of bad shooting on the hunter's part. Therefore, when you get your new Barnett crossbow, make sure you treat it like any other serious weapon and get some training time in before heading out into the woods.
Click the following links to get a great deal on the <a target="_new" href="http://www.squidoo.com/barnett-penetrator-crossbow%22%3EBarnett Penetrator crossbow</A> or the equally impressive <a target="_new" href="http://www.squidoo.com/barnett-jackal-crossbow%22%3EBarnett Jackal crossbow</A>.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tips for Shooting a Bow in the Wind
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tim_X_Zheng]Tim X Zheng
Wind has a great effect in archery. No matter how a great a person in archery is, he/she will never be able to shoot as good as he/she is compared when he/she shoot when there is a still environment. That is why acquiring ideas on how to shoot the bow in the wind accurately is very helpful. Below are some tips for shooting a bow in the wind.
There are many ways to have a good bow shot in the wind. Some people use wind gauge to determine the wind speed and direction. By knowing the speed and direction of the wind, a person can easily adjust for the drift. Another way of improving a person's accuracy in shooting in the wind is by reducing the wind drag. To minimize the wind drag, a person must reduce the surface area of his/her bow by using a stabilizer. Using a heavy bow is also recommended during strong wind conditions since it allows a person to have more stable aiming in the wind. Also, he/she should tune his/her bow in order to have an accurate shot.
It is difficult to relax when there is a windy condition. However, to have a cleaner shot, a person must relax the bow arm since it is considered to be the most affected part of the stance. For a right-handed shooter, he/she should also relax his/her bow hand and the whole part of his/her left side and let the right side of the body do the shot. Fighting the wind is not a good idea since it just adds tension that would only result to bad shots.
Right timing is also an important thing to consider in shooting in the wind. A person must not rush the shot or hold it too long. When the shot was rush, it may lead to a bad shot since the person might not be able to focus on the aim while a shot that was held too long may also result to a bad shot since there may be an effect in the stance.
Shooting in the wind is hard. It requires a lot of time to have good results. However, with strong determination, willingness to learn, proper mindset, along with a regular practice, anyone could easily beat the effect of the wind and make more accurate shots than he/she could ever imagine.
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Wind has a great effect in archery. No matter how a great a person in archery is, he/she will never be able to shoot as good as he/she is compared when he/she shoot when there is a still environment. That is why acquiring ideas on how to shoot the bow in the wind accurately is very helpful. Below are some tips for shooting a bow in the wind.
There are many ways to have a good bow shot in the wind. Some people use wind gauge to determine the wind speed and direction. By knowing the speed and direction of the wind, a person can easily adjust for the drift. Another way of improving a person's accuracy in shooting in the wind is by reducing the wind drag. To minimize the wind drag, a person must reduce the surface area of his/her bow by using a stabilizer. Using a heavy bow is also recommended during strong wind conditions since it allows a person to have more stable aiming in the wind. Also, he/she should tune his/her bow in order to have an accurate shot.
It is difficult to relax when there is a windy condition. However, to have a cleaner shot, a person must relax the bow arm since it is considered to be the most affected part of the stance. For a right-handed shooter, he/she should also relax his/her bow hand and the whole part of his/her left side and let the right side of the body do the shot. Fighting the wind is not a good idea since it just adds tension that would only result to bad shots.
Right timing is also an important thing to consider in shooting in the wind. A person must not rush the shot or hold it too long. When the shot was rush, it may lead to a bad shot since the person might not be able to focus on the aim while a shot that was held too long may also result to a bad shot since there may be an effect in the stance.
Shooting in the wind is hard. It requires a lot of time to have good results. However, with strong determination, willingness to learn, proper mindset, along with a regular practice, anyone could easily beat the effect of the wind and make more accurate shots than he/she could ever imagine.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Archery - The Basic Concepts of Traditional Longbow Archery Shooting
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jim_Kyle]Jim Kyle
The basics of traditional archery once learned and mastered are never forgotten.
I started archery shooting with a traditional wooden longbow and wooden arrows and it brought to mind some helpful tips I remembered in my youth and Boy Scout days that I still love and use today and would like to share some of them.
The fun of true traditional archery is no archery scopes or sights, pulleys or wheels or carbon fiber but just the good old eye and natural ability of looking over the thumb holding on to a traditional wooden longbow and wooden arrow looking at the target. Nothing is as fun as setting the arrow at the right height for the shot to hit the moving or still target.
It's like flying a plane. If you learn without the computer or gadgets you will always know how to fly.
Starting out with a traditional straight longbow is the best way. Start with a good quality longbow as the cheaper ones just do not handle well. Be sure that the grip fits your hand fully. Do not get or use one that is too small or too large as it will throw off the balance-especially if it is too large. The only time you might want to use one, and this is not really recommended, is when we are growing up fast. It would be better to buy a cheaper product to learn the basics and then move up to a better product to hone your skills.
Strength is very necessary and very important to pull a traditional longbow to full power. Be sure that you can use all your arm strength because you will not have the proper positioning basics if you cannot. Pull all the way to the cheek or lip to gain the full power of the bow. You can always use a lip button if you need to.
I always bring the longbow down from the top ever so slightly to the target when pulling. This gives you a nice eye on the path of the arrow. Do not tip the longbow side to side as this will throw off the balance. Try to keep it as straight as possible without having the arrow fall off the rest. Do not twist the string as this pulls the arrow to the side and poor alignment occurs.
I like to use a finger glove with some very hard but flexible finger pads. This assures there is very little resistance on the string and allows for a good release. My arm guard is as long as I can get it and very stiff. In this way you will not have to bend or twist your wrist to get the forearm out-of-the-way of the string. I have taken off a lot of skin before solving this problem when I was younger. Nothing deters and breaks the concentration more than thinking you will have pain when you line up a shot so do indeed get a long hard arm guard.
With all of the technology we have today in sports to help us get better nothing satisfies more than knowing you have the basics down pat and will never lose them. [http://archeryonlineusa.com/]Traditional Archery starts with a wooden, [http://archeryonlineusa.com/Savannah-Longbow]longbow, wooden arrows, leather finger guard or glove, leather arm guard and quiver. This really amounts to a thrill of a lifetime in archery knowing that you did it the Traditional Archery Way.
HAPPY STRAIGHT SHOOTING.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Archery---The-Basic-Concepts-of-Traditional-Longbow-Archery-Shooting&id=6554132] Archery - The Basic Concepts of Traditional Longbow Archery Shooting
The basics of traditional archery once learned and mastered are never forgotten.
I started archery shooting with a traditional wooden longbow and wooden arrows and it brought to mind some helpful tips I remembered in my youth and Boy Scout days that I still love and use today and would like to share some of them.
The fun of true traditional archery is no archery scopes or sights, pulleys or wheels or carbon fiber but just the good old eye and natural ability of looking over the thumb holding on to a traditional wooden longbow and wooden arrow looking at the target. Nothing is as fun as setting the arrow at the right height for the shot to hit the moving or still target.
It's like flying a plane. If you learn without the computer or gadgets you will always know how to fly.
Starting out with a traditional straight longbow is the best way. Start with a good quality longbow as the cheaper ones just do not handle well. Be sure that the grip fits your hand fully. Do not get or use one that is too small or too large as it will throw off the balance-especially if it is too large. The only time you might want to use one, and this is not really recommended, is when we are growing up fast. It would be better to buy a cheaper product to learn the basics and then move up to a better product to hone your skills.
Strength is very necessary and very important to pull a traditional longbow to full power. Be sure that you can use all your arm strength because you will not have the proper positioning basics if you cannot. Pull all the way to the cheek or lip to gain the full power of the bow. You can always use a lip button if you need to.
I always bring the longbow down from the top ever so slightly to the target when pulling. This gives you a nice eye on the path of the arrow. Do not tip the longbow side to side as this will throw off the balance. Try to keep it as straight as possible without having the arrow fall off the rest. Do not twist the string as this pulls the arrow to the side and poor alignment occurs.
I like to use a finger glove with some very hard but flexible finger pads. This assures there is very little resistance on the string and allows for a good release. My arm guard is as long as I can get it and very stiff. In this way you will not have to bend or twist your wrist to get the forearm out-of-the-way of the string. I have taken off a lot of skin before solving this problem when I was younger. Nothing deters and breaks the concentration more than thinking you will have pain when you line up a shot so do indeed get a long hard arm guard.
With all of the technology we have today in sports to help us get better nothing satisfies more than knowing you have the basics down pat and will never lose them. [http://archeryonlineusa.com/]Traditional Archery starts with a wooden, [http://archeryonlineusa.com/Savannah-Longbow]longbow, wooden arrows, leather finger guard or glove, leather arm guard and quiver. This really amounts to a thrill of a lifetime in archery knowing that you did it the Traditional Archery Way.
HAPPY STRAIGHT SHOOTING.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Archery---The-Basic-Concepts-of-Traditional-Longbow-Archery-Shooting&id=6554132] Archery - The Basic Concepts of Traditional Longbow Archery Shooting
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sighting In a Hunting Compound Bow - The How To
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Vincent_F.]Vincent F.
In this short article I will go through the steps of sighting in your compound bow.
First thing is first. You must make sure your sights and peep sight (if you have one) has been installed correctly. I will assume that your bow accessories have been installed by an expert.
You always want to start out at around 10 yards. Since your bow fiber optic pins are probably still set at the factory position, this will give you a better chance to at least hit the target.
From around 10 yards:
Take a couple shots at your target aiming at the same exact spot with your bow. If you are not hitting the target where you were aiming for you will want to move your bow sight the direction of where you arrow is hitting. So if your arrows are hitting to the left of where you were aiming then move your sight pin left. Do not move it much, just a little. If you have the option to move all the pins at once that would be ideal because they all will probably be off.
Once you move your sight pins over take a couple more shots with your bow. Keep adjusting until you have the correct horizontal (you will probably still be shooting high/low).
Once you have that down it is time to start working on the vertical arrow placement. If you are shooting low of the spot you are aiming them move your single sight optic down a little (not all sight pins but only the top one). Then take a couple more shots. Repeat this step until you are on target.
You can fine tune your bow sight once you get it close. Just keep tinkering with it until you are happy with the results.
I will say this again because some people will move the bow site pin the wrong way while adjusting them and that can result in trying to track down a lost $8 arrow. If your arrow hits to the right make sure to move the sight pin to the right. If you're pushing your arrows to the left then move the bow sight pin to the left. Same if you pushing your arrow up or down. You always move the sight pin to the point of impact.
From 20 yards:
Repeat the above steps with the 2nd pin from the top. But if you are hitting left/right with your arrow only move the 2nd pin left/right and not all of them. You do not want to touch that top pin once you have it set. You should not have to do this. If you are pushing your arrow left/right take multiple shots to verify.
Repeat the steps from above from 30 and 40 yards using your 3rd and fourth pins.
You can set up your bow sight pins at any yards you like. Just remember that the top pin would be the closest and your bottom pin will be the furthest shot. I just used 10/20/30/40 yards as examples. I myself have 3 pins that I set up at 20 yards, 30 yards and 40 yards. I'm not shooting anything over 40 yards because my placement will probably not be a good kill shot. When I take a shot at 10 yards I just adjust my aiming a little low.
Well that's all there is to it so go grab your compound bow and adjust them sights. Before you know it you will drop a nice deer with your arrow.
Vincent F. is a fan of the outdoors. If you also enjoy this life style please visit his [http://fish-and-hunt.net]hunting, fishing and camping website. Users can [http://fish-and-hunt.net/submit-fishing-hunting-report-tip/]submit reports, tips and stories.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Sighting-In-a-Hunting-Compound-Bow---The-How-To&id=6592946] Sighting In a Hunting Compound Bow - The How To
In this short article I will go through the steps of sighting in your compound bow.
First thing is first. You must make sure your sights and peep sight (if you have one) has been installed correctly. I will assume that your bow accessories have been installed by an expert.
You always want to start out at around 10 yards. Since your bow fiber optic pins are probably still set at the factory position, this will give you a better chance to at least hit the target.
From around 10 yards:
Take a couple shots at your target aiming at the same exact spot with your bow. If you are not hitting the target where you were aiming for you will want to move your bow sight the direction of where you arrow is hitting. So if your arrows are hitting to the left of where you were aiming then move your sight pin left. Do not move it much, just a little. If you have the option to move all the pins at once that would be ideal because they all will probably be off.
Once you move your sight pins over take a couple more shots with your bow. Keep adjusting until you have the correct horizontal (you will probably still be shooting high/low).
Once you have that down it is time to start working on the vertical arrow placement. If you are shooting low of the spot you are aiming them move your single sight optic down a little (not all sight pins but only the top one). Then take a couple more shots. Repeat this step until you are on target.
You can fine tune your bow sight once you get it close. Just keep tinkering with it until you are happy with the results.
I will say this again because some people will move the bow site pin the wrong way while adjusting them and that can result in trying to track down a lost $8 arrow. If your arrow hits to the right make sure to move the sight pin to the right. If you're pushing your arrows to the left then move the bow sight pin to the left. Same if you pushing your arrow up or down. You always move the sight pin to the point of impact.
From 20 yards:
Repeat the above steps with the 2nd pin from the top. But if you are hitting left/right with your arrow only move the 2nd pin left/right and not all of them. You do not want to touch that top pin once you have it set. You should not have to do this. If you are pushing your arrow left/right take multiple shots to verify.
Repeat the steps from above from 30 and 40 yards using your 3rd and fourth pins.
You can set up your bow sight pins at any yards you like. Just remember that the top pin would be the closest and your bottom pin will be the furthest shot. I just used 10/20/30/40 yards as examples. I myself have 3 pins that I set up at 20 yards, 30 yards and 40 yards. I'm not shooting anything over 40 yards because my placement will probably not be a good kill shot. When I take a shot at 10 yards I just adjust my aiming a little low.
Well that's all there is to it so go grab your compound bow and adjust them sights. Before you know it you will drop a nice deer with your arrow.
Vincent F. is a fan of the outdoors. If you also enjoy this life style please visit his [http://fish-and-hunt.net]hunting, fishing and camping website. Users can [http://fish-and-hunt.net/submit-fishing-hunting-report-tip/]submit reports, tips and stories.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Sighting-In-a-Hunting-Compound-Bow---The-How-To&id=6592946] Sighting In a Hunting Compound Bow - The How To
Friday, October 14, 2011
Deer And Their Core Areas
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Todd_W_Lydell]Todd W Lydell
We all have roads around where we live that we know very well. We know them so well in fact, that on a dark night we are applying the brakes to our vehicle long before we see the curve in the outer-most reaches of our high beams. We may accelerate coming out of a curve because we know that in front of us lies a long straight stretch of road. And we might put our blinker on going up a hill, knowing that our blind turn is just over the crest. With the recent deluge of rain we have experienced here in the northeast this fall, many outlying roads are flooding even with a moderate amount of rain. But almost without thinking about it, we are quickly able to plot out an alternative route to our destination when we happen upon a closed road. We have become so familiar with our surroundings that our actions become almost second nature to us.
MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
Deer are masters of their environment. While we may think we know the area around our homes pretty well, it is literally a matter of life and death for the whitetail to know their core areas intimately. Not only must they know their homes very well, it must come fully furnished.
MY HOUSE IS A VERY VERY VERY FINE HOUSE
Deer must have three things in their core area in order for it to hold them.
� Security. They want secure bedding areas and accessible escape routes that can get them out of danger and the area quickly.
� Cover. Bucks especially want to have as much between them and prying eyes as possible. This will include hedgerows that connect two larger tracts of woods, depressions that allow covert movement, and thick nasty areas where they can go to hide out.
� Food and water sources. Food sources may include agricultural crops, meadows, and seasonal acorns. In the fall and winter, deer are opportune eaters and will consume whatever browse they can find.
FIND THE DOES
While bucks will and do leave their core areas during the rut to search for receptive does, if there is enough security, cover, and food sources, the does will be in abundance within that bucks area of operation. Find the does and you find the bucks...especially during the rut.
CONCLUSION
It may seem that the deer disappear off the face of the earth once the hunting season has been going for a couple days. The truth is that it takes a LOT to force a deer to leave its core area. They know their environment so well, that they simply slink away without you seeing them and hole up until the pressure lessens. Think about it...if you knew you were being hunted by some bully who was watching the roads you normally travel and the restaurants you normally eat at, wouldn't YOU find alternative roads and diners? Wouldn't YOU find a nice little hidey-hole to escape to when the bully got too close for comfort? You bet you would...and so does that buck.
Check out my blog, videos, and lots of other stuff at [http://www.thinkarchery.com/]www.thinkarchery.com. If you would like to discuss this or any other archery topic with me directly, please feel free to email me at [mailto:todd@thinkarchery.com]todd@thinkarchery.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Deer-And-Their-Core-Areas&id=6599455] Deer And Their Core Areas
We all have roads around where we live that we know very well. We know them so well in fact, that on a dark night we are applying the brakes to our vehicle long before we see the curve in the outer-most reaches of our high beams. We may accelerate coming out of a curve because we know that in front of us lies a long straight stretch of road. And we might put our blinker on going up a hill, knowing that our blind turn is just over the crest. With the recent deluge of rain we have experienced here in the northeast this fall, many outlying roads are flooding even with a moderate amount of rain. But almost without thinking about it, we are quickly able to plot out an alternative route to our destination when we happen upon a closed road. We have become so familiar with our surroundings that our actions become almost second nature to us.
MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
Deer are masters of their environment. While we may think we know the area around our homes pretty well, it is literally a matter of life and death for the whitetail to know their core areas intimately. Not only must they know their homes very well, it must come fully furnished.
MY HOUSE IS A VERY VERY VERY FINE HOUSE
Deer must have three things in their core area in order for it to hold them.
� Security. They want secure bedding areas and accessible escape routes that can get them out of danger and the area quickly.
� Cover. Bucks especially want to have as much between them and prying eyes as possible. This will include hedgerows that connect two larger tracts of woods, depressions that allow covert movement, and thick nasty areas where they can go to hide out.
� Food and water sources. Food sources may include agricultural crops, meadows, and seasonal acorns. In the fall and winter, deer are opportune eaters and will consume whatever browse they can find.
FIND THE DOES
While bucks will and do leave their core areas during the rut to search for receptive does, if there is enough security, cover, and food sources, the does will be in abundance within that bucks area of operation. Find the does and you find the bucks...especially during the rut.
CONCLUSION
It may seem that the deer disappear off the face of the earth once the hunting season has been going for a couple days. The truth is that it takes a LOT to force a deer to leave its core area. They know their environment so well, that they simply slink away without you seeing them and hole up until the pressure lessens. Think about it...if you knew you were being hunted by some bully who was watching the roads you normally travel and the restaurants you normally eat at, wouldn't YOU find alternative roads and diners? Wouldn't YOU find a nice little hidey-hole to escape to when the bully got too close for comfort? You bet you would...and so does that buck.
Check out my blog, videos, and lots of other stuff at [http://www.thinkarchery.com/]www.thinkarchery.com. If you would like to discuss this or any other archery topic with me directly, please feel free to email me at [mailto:todd@thinkarchery.com]todd@thinkarchery.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Deer-And-Their-Core-Areas&id=6599455] Deer And Their Core Areas
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