I just purchased a Mission Endeavor pro hunter setup (50 lb with 29 inch draw). Being that I have never even fired a bow I have several questions: 1. How long should it take to increase the poundage to 60? 2. Is 60 lbs effective for deer hunting? 3. How much do you practice per week? 4. Is my bow something that will last or will I need to upgrade to a different bow? Thanks for your help.
1. Every person is different when it comes to poundage. I would say dont rush it 50 pounds will get it done. ACCURACY FIRST!!! manly poundage last. 2. 60 pounds is more than enough several people on here do it with 40lbs 3. I shoot nearly every day in the offseason because its my hobby to relax. Every couple days during hunting season for self confidence. 4. That bow will last as long as you keep up with string changes and keep it clean. OH and dont forget to strap it to your fourwheeler before you take off. So i hear because I would never do such a fooish thing.
There are quite a few guys on here who have the knowledge you seek. Be patient.. and I'm sure many of them will give a helping hand. Welcome to the site!
Yeah man I'm pretty new and just found this site also. Mudnation was pretty much right on the money. I took a different approach. I bought a used bow first so that I would have to learn how to set it up. 1. Don't rush it. I started at 55 but it was very easy so I went to 60. It too was very easy so I went to the max. I got to shooting so much that it was just too much. So I backed it off to 62. 2. Plenty. You have to remember that when hunting, movement can be costly, and if you're struggling to pull your bow, that's extra movement. then throw in buck fever. I'm new enough I still haven't taken one with my bow. I did however draw back on a few yearlings for practice. 3. Like mudnation I was shooting almost every day in the offseason and a few times a week during season. It is VERY important to practice in your hunting gear. Im very thankful I took this step, especially in late archery when it's very cold and i'm in my heavy camo, major difference. 4. I bought a mathews FX. It's around 5 or so years old. It still shoots awesome and you can tell it's been taken care of. Most guys I know get a new one every 5 years or so. However they do this just because, not out of necessity. Bows can last a long time as long as you use common sense about it... keep your string waxed, don't drop it, don't dry fire it, get the proper arrow for it... With the technology of all these bows on the market, they'll all kill a deer, they're all pretty good quality... so just be comfortable and have fun with it. Once you get more involved then you can get into the more technical and experimenal side of it. Like i said, i'm very new as well. I always looked at it from the outside kind of scratching my head, now I don't really even care to get my gun out.
Welcome to the site Brett! 1- as it gets easier and you hold more steady, you can up the poundage. No real science here, no hurry either. 2- 60# is more than enough for deer. As you get into it you'll want to make sure that your arrows are flying as true as possible. 3- Whenever you can. Don't make it a chore, or you won't enjoy it as much. I've gone as often as twice a day, and as little as once every two weeks. 4- The Endeavor is a great bow that will serve you well and last a lifetime.... now, that won't keep you from wanting to upgrade Again, welcome to the sport and the site!
im also new to the site these guys are great. on the poundage use whats good for you, make sure you can pull it straight back with no struggle. the endeveror is a great bow and will last you a lifetime if you keep the maintnane up. and i try to sling a couple arrows a day
Also remember to get your bow in tune. Then your bow is properly transferring all usable energy it produces to the arrow.
I am quickly adjusting to my bow. It still feels awkward switching from righty to lefty. The shop owner said I was left eye dominant. He took the time to set up a lefty for my to try. To my amazement I shot tighter groups but had to dial back on the poundage.
