Stalker Jackal Longbow

[TradLife406]

I read back through the post so let me clarify a couple things.

An r/d bow that strings to a D is not what makes it "harder" to shoot. It's the grip, or lack of in most cases. Recurves typically have more of a pistol style which makes placement and pressure a no brainier. Broomstick handles or straighter grips require pressure all the way through the heal of the hand. I liken it to being able to feel the lateral center point of the bow less in the web and more evenly through the entire Palm. Bent arm of course. Don't get discouraged. It's not super easy. I almost dropped the whole longbow thing but couldn't just because they're so much dang quieter.

Some days you're going to hit everything you shoot at. Some days, you won't hit a thing. Biggest thing IMO with traditional is don't get discouraged and take the time to figure out what you're doing wrong. And if all else fails visit Tradgang and the Shooters forum.....they'll set you straight.

You're supposed to bend your arm like a compound? My bowyer was like lock your arm and roll your elbow out... Well that gets my arm slapped... LOL yeah I was thinking the grip is where I'm struggling. It's worse than my Glocks lol! Longbow Dan has been helping me out too with different shooting drills to help form. That seems to help.
I was kinda thinking about a Stalker Coyote to get a nice "recurve" grip. But even the Jackal or something with a locator grip might help. Maybe I can have my bowyer build be a stick with a custom grip for my hand...

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[Kbetts]

No trad bow should be shot with a stiff arm. I'd love to watch this guy shoot. Not saying he can't do it, but it ain't right.

Tradgang Shooters forum. The guys there are amazing. You can learn about the form clock, engaging the back muscles, and all of the correct ways to shoot a bow.

I wouldn't go worrying too much about a custom grip until you get your form right.....and so far from what I've read.....it hasn't been.

 

[TradLife406]

No trad bow should be shot with a stiff arm. I'd love to watch this guy shoot. Not saying he can't do it, but it ain't right.

Tradgang Shooters forum. The guys there are amazing. You can learn about the form clock, engaging the back muscles, and all of the correct ways to shoot a bow.

I wouldn't go worrying too much about a custom grip until you get your form right.....and so far from what I've read.....it hasn't been.

Oh so then hes right, shoot with a locked out arm?

Oh yeah he can shoot. He used to be an expedision shooter in his day.

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[W.D. Crawford]

You should check out Jeff Kavanaugh's videos on youtube, he has some great stuff and I think he has one on the bow arm.

 

[Kbetts]

Just not getting the locked out arm. Not natural.

 

[Tim in Wa.]

You're supposed to bend your arm like a compound? My bowyer was like lock your arm and roll your elbow out... Well that gets my arm slapped... LOL yeah I was thinking the grip is where I'm struggling. It's worse than my Glocks lol! Longbow Dan has been helping me out too with different shooting drills to help form. That seems to help.
I was kinda thinking about a Stalker Coyote to get a nice "recurve" grip. But even the Jackal or something with a locator grip might help. Maybe I can have my bowyer build be a stick with a custom grip for my hand...

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I've been considering getting longbow limbs for my stalker riser. I love that grip but would like to try the longbow style