trying for sons first bow kill

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    stephenky Weekend Warrior

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    My son is 13 shooting hoyt powermax @52 lbs any suggestions? I am a self taught bowhunter and not the greatest. Not sure what breadheads he should use with lower pound draw. Thankx
     
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    At that weight I would say fixed.
     
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    Ok thank you
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Slick Tricks a great fixed head.
     
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    stephenky Weekend Warrior

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    Any suggestions on how to keep him from shaking to much? He drills it at range out to 30.
     
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    Shaking when.... During hold? Drop weight and have him look up lawn mower exercises.
    Shaking when he see a bucks? Kill does and alot of them
     
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    Also watch his grip. He might be squeezing
     
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    stephenky Weekend Warrior

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    Ok thanks.
     
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    I noticed a huge difference once I changed my grip to this. 20180803_081911.jpg
     
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    stephenky Weekend Warrior

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    Why do you use the tape?
     
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    I don't, that's not me that's just a example of proper grip
     
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    Oh i got it
     
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    Western MA Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I would go w/ a fixed...
     
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