Archery for Beginners

[kiddiedoc]

So, I need a new hobby... Just wanting to try something new. I think I would enjoy learning to shoot a bow and arrow. I literally know nothing about it, but I have shot a few times with my dad when I was a kid.

I have a nice field behind the house that seems like a perfect, convenient spot to practice and learn. I could use recommendations on equipment and instruction (preferably self-teaching/online).

TIA.

 

[itsme]

So, I need a new hobby... Just wanting to try something new. I think I would enjoy learning to shoot a bow and arrow. I literally know nothing about it, but I have shot a few times with my dad when I was a kid.

I have a nice field behind the house that seems like a perfect, convenient spot to practice and learn. I could use recommendations on equipment and instruction (preferably self-teaching/online).

TIA.

I am fairly new to it as well, I'm 43 and started hunting about 7 years ago. then fell in love and started archery. The best thing I can tell you is to find an experienced archer that you can shoot with. He or she can watch you and help with your form. If you're off an inch on your release it will be off inches when it gets to the target. If there is a small bow shop around that would be a good first step to stop in an d talk to them about a good starting bow.

John Dudley is a good follow for on-line. There are a lot of good compound bows that won't break the bank now. I shoot a 9 year old Hoyt but only because I got a really, really good deal on it.

Also, it is fun but super frustrating getting your form right. Have fun.

 

[ACvol3]

YouTube!

 

[kiddiedoc]

I am fairly new to it as well, I'm 43 and started hunting about 7 years ago. then fell in love and started archery. The best thing I can tell you is to find an experienced archer that you can shoot with. He or she can watch you and help with your form. If you're off an inch on your release it will be off inches when it gets to the target. If there is a small bow shop around that would be a good first step to stop in an d talk to them about a good starting bow.

John Dudley is a good follow for on-line. There are a lot of good compound bows that won't break the bank now. I shoot a 9 year old Hoyt but only because I got a really, really good deal on it.

Also, it is fun but super frustrating getting your form right. Have fun.

Thanks! Any opinion on Diamond brand? I see some good reviews on the Infinite line for beginners.

 

[itsme]

Thanks! Any opinion on Diamond brand? I see some good reviews on the Infinite line for beginners.

My daughter has one and she likes it. I've heard that PSE has come a long way. When you do buy one take it to and Archery store to have them adjust it for you. Not sure where you live but if you are within driving distance to Gallatin, TN, there is a small bait and tackle shop named Poindexter's that is who I go to for my archery set-up. He will take you outback and show you some techniques. I think he may have some used bows in pretty good condition that he sells as well. He's a good dude and very knowledgeable.

(615) 452-7550

 

[txbo]

Thanks! Any opinion on Diamond brand? I see some good reviews on the Infinite line for beginners.

Diamond is the budget line of Bowtech. It's a decent starting bow.

The one single item that will make getting started in archery easier is having a bow that fits you properly. There are very few guys in the big box stores that really know what they are doing. Find a real archery store and have an expert set up your first bow and cut your arrows to proper length.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

I have a few recurves. I just instinct shoot in the backyard with a foam brick when the weather is nice. I’ve used 3d deer in the past but i prefer the high vis orange block with different targets on each side. I will post some pics of my bows some time. I use cheap fiberglass shaft arrows with target points.

 

[GVF]

I used a long bow. I had a compound bow come apart on me and parts buzzed my head and could have been serious. However, I got hooked on long bows and had more fun shooting them. And so much easier to take to the woods. Instinct shooting is not hard to pick up on. I got mine at a specialty bow shop in thens, GA that mostly did traditional bows only. The long bow products were their own. I did the wood arrows and all. They set me up. Showed me how to shoot traditional, and I shot a couple dozen. By the time I left, I could hit a paper plate on demand out to 15 yards like it was nothing. And was decent a little beyond that. Don't have to worry about let off for holding draw. I never drew unless it was time to find line of sight. Soon as my finger tips hit my release spot on my cheek it was gone.

 

[Carl Pickens]

My daughter has one and she likes it. I've heard that PSE has come a long way. When you do buy one take it to and Archery store to have them adjust it for you. Not sure where you live but if you are within driving distance to Gallatin, TN, there is a small bait and tackle shop named Poindexter's that is who I go to for my archery set-up. He will take you outback and show you some techniques. I think he may have some used bows in pretty good condition that he sells as well. He's a good dude and very knowledgeable.

(615) 452-7550

That place has been there for as long as I can remember