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Myth's Question:
I'm planning on buying my own bow soon. But I was having trouble deciding between a recurve bow or compound bow. For the Compound Bow, is it possible to shoot an arrow without using a arrow release? (can I shoot a arrow with a compound bow just like how I shoot an arrow with a recurve?)



dumdum's Answer

Yes you can. I used a finger tab for over 30 years shooting a compound bow.In the beginning it worked out great. But as the compound bows got shorter, faster, with lower and lower brace heights they became less and less forgiving. It became almost impossible even with a bow tuned to perfection to shoot a broadhead at a deer and hit the spot you were aiming at under hunting conditions. I finally went to a release 3 years ago and the accuracy problem with the broadheads completely went away. But if your goal is just to target practice with field points as you stand on the ground the release is not necessary. But if your goal is to bow hunt if you get a compound get a release for it before you even leave the archery shop.

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sadchewy's Question:
I have a couple of years of archery and really enjoyed it. I am looking into getting a compound bow. I just don't know how many lbs draw back I should get. I'm on 5'3 not sure that matters. I only plan on doing target shooting. Please send me any other information that I might need to know before I buy a bow. I'm looking at buying online. Oh yeh I'm also left handed. lol



bigboy6294's Answer

A big factor is your age. If you are young you will want something with a good range of adjustment so as you grow you can change the bow to fit you. If you are 5'3'' I would probably go with a 40-50#. To find your draw length you can take your arm span and divide it by 2.5 to get an estimate of your draw length. In a question I answered last week someone told me that this method is not accurate, I beg to differ. I have used this method to set up many bows and it is correct 99.9% of the time. If you are older and are done with major growing then you don't really need to be worried with adjustment ability.

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I got a PSE silverhawk compound bow, and i have no idea what type of arrows to buy.



n/a's Answer

Go to Bass Pro...D

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Satan's Question:
I am a HUGE fan of archery, but have never shot a compound bow before. I think that release aids and sights completly kill the whole idea of archery, so I was wondering if you can use a compound bow without using sights, just sit the arrow on my finger?
Thanks.



10 minutes late's Answer

You absolutely can. The only difference you'll see is actually getting a let-off at full draw length and not tiring out as fast.

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Crazy L's Question:
Ok. So im planning on buying a compound bow for my son because he really wants one. First We Live in New York. Second we need to know if you need a license for it. But he isnt going to kill anything he is just going to shoot foam targets.



robelwell46's Answer

its perfectly legal, im 13 and i have owned a compound bow since i was 12, owned it with out a license. I have also hunted with it. And a responsible law abiding citizen gifted it to me for no reason. It was his old bow. I oonly recommend that you buy one that he will be able to draw and shoot comfortably. DOnt forget a realease and arm guard......The relase is more accurate than fingers.

I live in P.A. Too, philadelphia, and i was hunting on a farm, people from the pgc were there checking the land and they siad nothing to me, and they saw me in my stand, alone

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M.P.M's Question:
If i were to get a compound bow what kind sould i get. Are they hard to use. I have shot one before but i dont really remeber. my neighbor can help me he has one.

Are they any good



fourwindgsd's Answer

If I were you, a good entry level bow are some of the PSE bows. Nova, Durango, Deer Hunter etc. When I decided on a bow, I shot many different ones at an outfitter.
When you shoot these yourself, you will notice definte likes and dislikes. When you draw back, notice smoothness in the cams without graininess and the release should be the same. I prefer the PSE's just for this reason. They are smooth! This means less distraction, and you can concentrate on your technique, form and accuracy with each shot.
After you have chosen the right bow for you, practice, practice, you might want to shoot with someone who can teach you proper stance and form so you can be consistant each time. That's what causes 90% of people to stop hunting or using a bow, they can't keep a constant form to stay accurate.
Hope that helps.

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daveetrice's Question:
I am in the market for a New Compound Bow (No price Limit), Any Suggestions?



10 Point's Answer

You are the only person your trying to satisfy, so forget about the brands, and start shooting. Go to an archery shop and shoot every bow you can get your hands on.....then you decide. There are plenty of quality bows on the market. You should expect to pay $400-$1000 range, that includes accessories.

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Myth's Question:
I'm planning on buying my own bow soon. But I was having trouble deciding between a recurve bow or compound bow. For the Compound Bow, is it possible to shoot an arrow without using a arrow release? (can I shoot a arrow with a compound bow just like how I shoot an arrow with a recurve?)


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bluesea112's Question:
I have a PSE X Force compound bow, and I want to install a peep sight on the string. I have two questions: 1. Can I install the peep without a bow press? 2. If yes, how do I know the right spot to put it? I can't imagine the peep being an easy item to move up and down the string, so I want to get it right the first time. Thanks, in advance, for your help.


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Dillon's Question:
I have a compound bow, it's 55-70 weight range and i need to lower it just a little http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PSE-RH-Compound-Bow-Thunder-Flite-w-Access-Bow-Cas... this is what it looks like, all the way. How would i decrease the bow strength?


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