Got a bow!

[Tomanik2700]

Hey guys, I decided on getting a bow for deer and smaller game wise. I have always been interested in traditional archery and so I went and got a Chek-Mate Falcon Special in 52# at 28". I'm a 31" draw so it works out to be about 58#. Bow is beautiful and I just shot a couple shots before it got dark and it feels amazing! I also got a traditional leather quiver and I'm just so excited to get into this magnificent timeless sport! Any tips for a newbie besides shoot until my shoulder falls off? :P

Cheers, T2

[Sofa King]

congrats.
welcome to bow-hunting.

also, shoot until your fingers bleed.

[E.B.]

Awesome , i have the chekmate kings pawn and firebird and they are awesome bows. Enjoy and welcome to the addiction !

[greybark]

Hey Tomanik , the Falcon is the most efficent of the Chek-Mate bows (fastest) . What is the length of your bow ?
First tip is not to shoot till your shoulder drops off . Take you time to enjoy your new passion , overdoing it can cause serious physical problems as well as developing bad form habits . Good form is any form that you are comfortable with and do consistantly .
If you wish give me a pm or ph 604 924 1493 regarding a shooting session , I know Stephane would also be interested . Am in Chilliwack.
Cheers and good luck in your new Adventure .

[Tomanik2700]

oooo im glad i got such a powerful bow. its a 60" i believe.

[Tomanik2700]

and what type of range limitations am i going to experience hunting?

[longstonec]

and what type of range limitations am i going to experience hunting?

Thats personal. Hunting what? Can you hit an orange (didnt want to say apple) sized target at 10 or 25 or 60 yards? What arrows are you flinging?

[hunter1993ap]

and what type of range limitations am i going to experience hunting?

i would limit myself to 30 yards with a recurve on a deer, if i had practiced a lot. you have to make your own descision on this.

[Tomanik2700]

thanks everyone!

[Bc Deer Hunter]

and what type of range limitations am i going to experience hunting?
since it will be your first season, I would say within 15 yards.. 20 will be stretching it most likely, all depends on how good you get as others have stated. It is defiantly a lot harder than a compound. With that said congrats on your first bow, and you should consider going to some 3D shoots they are a great way to practice judging distance ect for hunting season!! (ps I would take greybark up on that offer in a heartbeat if I was in your shoes! ;) ) good luck

[Stéphane]

Hey Tomanik , the Falcon is the most efficent of the Chek-Mate bows (fastest) . What is the length of your bow ?
First tip is not to shoot till your shoulder drops off . Take you time to enjoy your new passion , overdoing it can cause serious physical problems as well as developing bad form habits . Good form is any form that you are comfortable with and do consistantly .
If you wish give me a pm or ph 604 924 1493 regarding a shooting session , I know Stephane would also be interested . Am in Chilliwack.
Cheers and good luck in your new Adventure .
Congrats on your new bow. I love mine! I haven't used my compound at the club since I got that one. And I'm not even good at it.
Ken, the way I was shooting last night, no question I need some urgent guidance. I don't think I want to bring my recurve to the indoor next week. It's that embarrassing.

[Onesock]

Give Greybark a call and make your learning curve alot smaller. In all reality if I were you I would limit my shots to 15 yds. Preferably 10yds would be better. It is not that tough to get within 10 yds of a deer. You just have to do your home work.

[Tomanik2700]

Thanks everyone for the great tips! I may give him a call to reduce the learning reCURVE. :P