Diesel
WKR
I have been a bow hunter for a long time. Actually shot my first deer with a short Bear recurve when I was 16. Hunted for years with PSE compounds, but drifted away from it because of work (traveling country wide) and building my dream home.
I really miss shooting as it was somewhat of a zen thing.
I have really got the urge to get back into it now that I am retired. I have been lurking here on the archery forum for awhile and things sure have changed equipment wise. Mathews had been on the scene with their one cam bows when I started traveling for a living so that will give you an idea how long it has been.
Anybody else restarted bow hunting? What issues did you encounter with muscle aches and pain? My old bow was set at #78 lbs with 50% let off, now I see 80 and 85 let offs. Did that have an effect on your shooting and accuracy? Does anyone use the pin magnification lenses ( old eyes question) and does it create target focus issues? FOC arrows are new to me and I am amazed at the ability to manufacture such a thing. Does this arrow development improve arrow flight? Accuracy?
These are just a couple of questions among many. There is no archery shops anywhere near me (closest is about 60 miles) to hang out and get good info and learn. Any guidance would be appreciated and would love to hear your experience.
I really miss shooting as it was somewhat of a zen thing.
I have really got the urge to get back into it now that I am retired. I have been lurking here on the archery forum for awhile and things sure have changed equipment wise. Mathews had been on the scene with their one cam bows when I started traveling for a living so that will give you an idea how long it has been.
Anybody else restarted bow hunting? What issues did you encounter with muscle aches and pain? My old bow was set at #78 lbs with 50% let off, now I see 80 and 85 let offs. Did that have an effect on your shooting and accuracy? Does anyone use the pin magnification lenses ( old eyes question) and does it create target focus issues? FOC arrows are new to me and I am amazed at the ability to manufacture such a thing. Does this arrow development improve arrow flight? Accuracy?
These are just a couple of questions among many. There is no archery shops anywhere near me (closest is about 60 miles) to hang out and get good info and learn. Any guidance would be appreciated and would love to hear your experience.