Archery Practice - Increasing my Bow Poundage!

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In preparation for elk season, I've decided I should increase my bow poundage. My bow limbs are 50 - 60 lbs, and after my adjustments I think I'm sitting somewhere around the low 50's. It has been a long time since I've shot my bow, and clearly I am out of bow shape. With elk season just a few weeks away, it's time to kick it into high gear...
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@Jefestephens Год назад

Raise your elbow as high as possible when drawing back and draw in a downward motion to engage your traps and lats instead of just your delts! You will immediately feel the difference!

@tsunika26 4 года назад

Little tip, don't change grip from draw to aim. Just put your hand in place draw and leave it. It helps your grouping alot

@windy77011 2 года назад

Great tip.

@AdventureOne 5 лет назад

Nice! I started my bow practice last weekend, and am getting into "practice almost every day" mode to prep for elk season!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Oh yeah!!! Its almost time!

@beardedadventurer9329 4 года назад

Love your videos. I’m just getting back into bow hunting and going on my first elk hunt this season and I’m super stoked

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Good luck out there!

@Bobb1julie 2 года назад

Allie ..I’m impressed with your presentation, articulation, ability to communicate with your followers etc . I really liked your video on cutting up a deers rear leg quarter..It’s a chore getting by the silver skin. I have a little knowledge in archery like I’ve been shooting since I’ve been 10 years old. Now that I’m 87 I look 👀 back at past state, regional and national Championships of which I’ve won … Instinctive, 3 fingers under , then compound and presently my crossbow.With over 💯 whitetail deer harvested.. I have shot with World class champion Ann Weber Hoyt and Howard Hill..I’ve been an Olympic Archery Coach ..part 2->

@zoemovelle78 5 лет назад

I mean I can’t speak for anyone else but I’m most definitely down for a video on increasing your upper body strength 🙌 these archery vids are my favs too, as well as the hunting videos. Don’t be too hard on yourself about the groupings not being where you want them, you said it’s been a while and it’ll just take a minute to get back into the swing of things. Keep on keeping on

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback Zoe!

@missadventuresphotography4424 5 лет назад

Your facial expressions are priceless 😂😂 yes to the work out vids! I need ideas!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

LOL

@bhssucksass.639 4 года назад

Tip for tightening limb bolts: mark the bolt and the little rubber bit surrounding the bolt with a metallic sharpie, can be silver or gold or bronze or whatever that way when you tighten the limb bolts you will know that you will know for sure that you are tightening them the exact same amount witch will help with tuning and arrow flight

@davidjohns4891 5 лет назад

For accuracy in changing bow poundage, try using a silver pen to put witness marks on the limb bolts so you know when you've made one complete revolution.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks David!

@jeremypierce1607 5 лет назад

I completely feel you. I had back surgery 5 years ago next week and hadn't pulled my bow since until this past weekend. I got it restrung and then dropped down to 50# on the draw and am hoping to work my way back to 65# where I was at before. It's gonna be a long process refinding my anchor point and form as well as building those stabalizer muscles back up. Best of luck to you.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks Jeremy! I hope you get back into it!

@gmoutdoorsandmore7731 3 года назад

You make such fun videos! keep them coming!

@OutdoorsAllie 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@janaesarchery6573 5 лет назад

Definitely in the boat Allie.!. My tribe has a number of special tags that they raffle off to people that apply and I luckily or unluckily however you want to look at it got a Moose tag and a deer tag in a game reserve.!. so I'm going through every emotion you're going through right now I'm feeling really nervous anyways the best arrows that I found best for me because my tiny draw length and my poundage is going to be at the minimum from a moose I like Easton Axis carbon 500 grain.!. They are slim and put all my tiny little energy into them and they shoot fast and deep.!. Can't wait to see more footage as you prep for your elk hunt.!. Hope your enjoying your summer.!. 🖤🏹🦌🦃🐗🎣

@davidlewis9572 5 лет назад

Hi ya , when increasing poundage small steps . If ya get in a hurry your form will suffer or ya might hurt a shoulder or elbow. I shoot 55 most times , elk bow 72 ...longbow . Believe me things will get sore n hurt . 61 years old n still at it .

@HistoricalWeapons 3 года назад

my girlfriend also working on heavy bows. she doing 60lbs almost and people are outraged calling it fake or dangerous. didn't know the community can get so negative

@OutdoorsAllie 3 года назад

Good for her! Stick with it!!

@MyraHart1943 5 лет назад

Allie, an upper body strength video would be awesome! Loving all your videos and the Fat Tire film was amazing!!!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching Myra, glad you liked it!

@caydenkennedy3314 5 лет назад

Check out Sarah bowmars upper body archery vids

@gregphillips1998 5 лет назад

Don’t adjust too much until you get your shooting muscles back in shape. Also I find if you shoot too many times I find myself yanking when I go to pull the release.

@MikeHunts 5 лет назад

You are really kicking ass on social media lately. Great work. I have started shooting more too.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks Mike! Get out there!

@cubefarmerhkc9105 4 года назад

Love your channel! Going up in poundage can be a challenge for anyone.

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@jerrybeavers3808 4 года назад

Great video Allie. Always enjoy watching your videos. I rewatched a couple of times and your anchor point on the first few shots were all different. Go back and look at the fletching compared to your lips. It changes with every shot, just a little bit but enough to throw off your shot a few inches. Keep the videos coming, I love watching. Tell Nick to catch a big one. LOL

@sorteptv2297 10 месяцев назад

You really good thanks for tips 👍

@OutdoorsAllie 10 месяцев назад

Any time!

@josefmacleod 5 лет назад

Hi Allie. Great video. I also am setting up for my first bow elk hunt in Canada - Alberta. I am a small framed guy (135 lbs) and I worked my way up to a 60 lb draw weight by shooting arrows in my basement over the winter and doing a cross-fit class. Go slow and practice lots. I had thought to increase the weight of my arrows, (currently shooting Easton Carbon Aftermath arrows with a 400 spine and 400 grains total weight, including 100 grain carbon steel broad-heads from Iron Will Outfitters), thinking to get the better transfer of kinetic energy, but I decided against because more weight also slows your arrow, giving the animal milliseconds more to flinch and I suspect that each pull weight/draw length combo has its own sweet spot, which I think is about 400 grains for me (60 lbs, 29" draw length). Anyway, hope that helps, and good luck in your hunt!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback Josef!

@crossbowhunter9118 2 года назад

I had to buy new arrows for my Mathew’s mission craze. I was shooting kid arrows now I am shooting arrows that will last me rest of my life

@evilryu29 6 месяцев назад

Yes making a video about how ro get in shapes is a good video. And how to warm before and afrer A shoot would be a very good idea

@nicodeemus0529 5 лет назад

Hey Allie. Good that you’re starting early to get back into shooting form. Too many hunters leave it till last minute. A quick tip when you’re increasing or decreasing your poundage...get a silver sharpie and make a vertical mark half way across your limb bolt from the center to the edge of the hole it’s in. That way you can see exactly how many whole or half or quarter turns you’re at. It’s good too to crank them all the way down and then slowly back them out bit by bit to make sure it’s even on both the top and bottom (couple of turns on the top then switch to the bottom). Better bit by bit then to crank out say 4 turns all at once. Keep it up and good luck with your elk hunt 😃

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Good idea. Thanks for the tip!

@longtime2live4 5 лет назад

Great job Allie ! Love it ! Love shooting my bow and I Go Through spots when I put it down for a while . So Awesome to get pick it back up and start shooting again , Just love to shoot !! Best Wishes :)

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

No doubt. Thanks for watching!

@windy77011 2 года назад

When you draw and hold at full draw. Point your left wrist towards the target. Roll it forward, and open up that hand. It will help a ton. Consistency is key.

@lorihamrick9349 5 лет назад

I have been working on shooting for a few months now but it is still a struggle. Some how I always get to the correct draw weight with some decent practice before season starts. I would say at this point I should be doing daily practice. Hang in there girl and let's do this. I am 61 and still at it.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Good stuff Lori! Go get it!

@nastytv8558 3 года назад

Just some advice. It will help your shoulders health and overall proper form. When you pull back the string, already have your elbow up. Lift the bow up ( not tilting it up) and in combination pull back with that elbow already up! As you’re pull back slowly bring the bow down to your adjusted sight and anchor in. I have shoulder injuries myself and I noticed this is not only the proper way, but it doesn’t put all the strain on my rotar cuff. You will rip that shoulder out one day if you don’t correct this. Just some advice to help you out. Cheers from Long Island, NY.

@OutdoorsAllie 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback, always appreciated!

@susaneasley5263 Год назад

Yes! Please video on e exercises

@thefrdshow5779 4 года назад

Yes please. Do the work outs , I would love to see the results after it.

@shadowofnightarcher556 5 лет назад

On my recurve bow I have two sets of Limbs for it one is set at 30 lb and the other one is a 45lb set

@thomaslenhart832 5 лет назад

The reason for the sling is so u don’t have to grab ur bow right away, just let it rest in ur palm and fall

@rtillman5342 5 лет назад

Hey Ally! A couple of suggestions for you. Loosen the wrist strap just a touch. You don't want it pulling on your bow at full draw. Verify what your poundage is at and if your shooting to sight in verify the yardage before making adjustments. Since you moved the limb bolts significantly I would re-index them. Bottom them out (max) then back off to the desired poundage. Also make sure your cam timing is synchronized. If not this can give some crazy arrow flights. Maybe take your bow to a reputable shop for a tune up. Your arrow length, poundage and point weight will determine the proper arrow spin. For big game, I'd try to stay above 450 grain total weight, 500 grain would be better. It looks like your pulling that bow back with ease, maybe step up the weight a little more. I hope some of this helps and good luck with your hunt!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks for tips Tillman!

@christianduncan9581 5 лет назад

Welcome back

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks Chris!

@christianduncan9581 5 лет назад

@@OutdoorsAllie i just realized you have been posting again for a couple weeks. I have some catching up to do!

@emn8521 4 года назад

2:24 yes bow exercises would be great for us REALLY out of shape hunters

@lsoutdoors2354 5 лет назад

Great viedo

@Stephanie-yj8rp 5 лет назад

Yes! Please post exercises!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Ok great. Thanks for the feedback!

@frankbollotino2270 5 лет назад

Ally when you are using a wrist strap you don’t have to grip your bow so tight . A loose grip will help arrow flight, give it a try .

@kigaku_yt 5 лет назад

...or try not holding the bow at all. The bow will rest in the palm of the hand with fingers completely relaxed and hand open. The draw will keep it in place. After the release I’d let the bow drop and hang on the wrist band.

@masonomasono 4 года назад

PSA: everyone please consider where you are aiming while drawing your bow. Really at any time you have an arrow on the string, it should only be pointed at the ground or better, the target. Even with a trigger release, accidents happen, and with a high poundage compound a sky draw could send that arrow farther than you imagine. I see this a lot when people use a bow that has too high of a draw weight and they can't naturally draw. Not a rant, just want us archers to be careful and respectful of the people and property around us. Anyway, glad to see you having a lot of fun out there.

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Bryce!

@masonomasono 4 года назад

@@OutdoorsAllie Thanks for reading! I have had problems at our local club and have heard similar problems from others online. I dont want any club to have to shut down due to a stray arrow. Stay safe out there

@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors 4 года назад

That would be a fun video, oddly enough, after last archery season, i realized two things. Switching back to a recurve, it is heavy to hold, and hauling a deer a mile and half back to camp from hunting public land, (first time to hunt public land in 20 plus years) I figured out I was out of shape. hehehe. So I started out in december of last year, working out mainly for better shape and general strength, so I think it is a needed video, since you asked, so count us in. I would be interested to see what you come up with for strength training specifically for hunting. It is also a good idea, to put a dot on your bolt, that will help make sure you make a full turn both top and bottom. Yes mam, it is crazy hot here as well. Been shooting the recurve and mathews bow this month. Its hot I tell ya. hehhee Have a blessed week my friend. Dale

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Thanks Dale. You as well!

@Badass_Rooster 4 года назад

Those first 3 shot were a kill shots on a whitetail and most large game! That’s a new weight!

@xLuiKangx007 4 года назад

Awesome

@henrypadilla7763 Год назад

You can buy a hand held bow scale every time you increase your draw weight to see if you can handle the draw weight

@ARMYstud0seven 4 года назад

youre drawing your bow in a way that makes it much more difficult. your elbow is too low, making it harder to draw. youre not using your back to help draw, and that its harder to draw back. hope that helps. this is an old video, so maybe someone else has pointed that out.

@TheMelaniebarber1 11 месяцев назад

I was just going to start shooting 4 weeks ago for a Montana elk/deer combo hunt then broke some ribs. What a set back. Its been hell. Jist barely getting some usage from my left side. Still sleeping un a chair 😢 i will have to build back up AFTER I heal up. It takes FOREVER

@OutdoorsAllie 11 месяцев назад

Oh no. Get better soon!

@FrozenWhisp3r 5 лет назад

I'm around your same poundage with my new bow, and tried the FMJ's to start out with. Decided there was too much drop, so I went back to the Easton Axis. Painful cause the FMJ's are expensive, but I'm much happier with the trajectory of the lighter weight Axis.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

I'll check out the Axis!

@stevenkahn3151 5 лет назад

Also I just wanted to mention the IQ bow sight. I don't know if it is me just getting older or if the bows in the last 10 years are just less forgiving to bow torque but I've noticed I tend to miss more left to right than up and down and that my groups shift left to right through out a shooting session at 20 to 30 yards it is not much but 40 to 50 it was enough that it could definitely turn into a gut shot animal. I first bought a wrist brace and that helped but wasn't quite what I was looking for. After researching the problem on the internet I came across the IQ bow site and it has really helped not only with bow torque but anchor and reducing the time it takes to tighten my groups at the beginning of my practice season. I know you like to review various products for your channel and thought this one might be a good one for you to try out at some point.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks Steven, I'll check it out!

@barrettkegley2086 5 лет назад

#50 will be plenty with a good arrow setup

@dancramer5542 5 лет назад

Hello great video also thank you for your work you do to keep more public lands available for hunting. I was just wondering if your having trouble with your sight have you thought about going to a multipin sight?

@gorillajoe3384 5 лет назад

I'm with ya I haven't shot my bow in atleast 2 months if not longer

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Gotta get back into it!

@joanacooper0429 Год назад

I would love a video on upper body exercises to help with poundage increase.

@OutdoorsAllie Год назад

Thanks for the idea Joana!

@1979biga 5 лет назад

If you can try a hook style trigger release like the spott hog,they have really easy triggers that could help accuracy

@robertmolnar5318 5 лет назад

I am a barebow shooter,and I am also using a wrist wire, but I don't actually holding the bow ... Just pull the bow and don't grab the handle ( your hand is just there ) And when you release it (after) don't grab the bow so your shot will be better

@brianmalick2946 Год назад

Lighter arrows will help with speed and allow you to put more weight up front.

@WildAboutBeingOutdoors 5 лет назад

If I could suggest something I hope you don't mind. When you get to full draw relax your hand and and open your hand up ,to hold your bow steady, pinch with your pointer finger and thumb. And when you release your bow it should fall forward and that wrist strap will keep the bow with you. Because you gripping the bow with your hand you have a tendency on twisting which would make your Bow Shoot to the left. Or vice versa if you're a left hand shooter it would make it go right. I hope this might help you.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tip Chip!

@Tammy_Bashore 5 лет назад

I need to increase my poundage too! Do you have to do a FULL turn every time?

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Nope, just make sure its equal on both limbs!

@Simpilot757 5 лет назад

Practice makes perfect...

@johnpaulk994 4 года назад

One reason you could be shooting to the left is that your arrow rest is out of alignment, just go look up a video about it, it’s a pretty easy to fix

@theamazinggoldfish8713 4 года назад

I was using a home made pvc bow and didn't know the #age. Bought a bow (recurve) off Amazon and wanted to get max #age for the dollar, missstaaake!!!

@valupackgaming7814 5 лет назад

The wrist strap is there so you don't have to be gripping the bow with your fingers at all. Try either tucking your fingers in or holding out so that your grip doesn't torque your shot.

@cassiegarcia3097 4 года назад

I would definitely be interested in the exercises! I am new to bow hunting, this will be my first year!

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Awesome. Good luck Cassie!

@cassiegarcia3097 4 года назад

@@OutdoorsAllie Thank you! To you as well

@TheRealAnthony_real 4 года назад

This video is a very good example on how not to increase your bow weight draw ... You should pull only the lb"s that you feel comfortable !!! And note more !

@rockypritchard 3 года назад

You have nice form. Wish I made it look that good

@davidlinihan3626 5 лет назад

Allie, I noticed a kisser button.....finally! Your not searching to line up your anchor point and sight now. Assuming you were shooting at 20, I’d say not bad grouping for being off for awhile. The kisser and the wrist strap will make you deadly lol. Great video.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Yes, kisser button is back!

@wila4134 5 лет назад

Absolutely interested. Upper body exercises for bows. Please include weights and/or resistance "straps"? is that what theyre called. Was meaning to request a video on that, but I figured your were involved in bigger projects. Kudos on the cameo outdoor short movies.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

No doubt! Thanks Wil.

@joekelly9369 3 года назад

My limb pocket screws on my pse. Are visible through the risor SO fully tighten then carefully scratch a line down the centre of the limb bolt .They will line up every time otherwise eventually your going to be off on one limb

@texn7526 5 лет назад

I really do love that 🏹 It looks bada$#!! Did you find the wrist strap help at all with the left drift? Oh and btw don't worry about that arrow at 11:15 I found it! It skipped off the water and arrived in Canada sometime during the night🤔🤣Awesome vlog Allie. Thanks and have a great week!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

hahahahah. I haven't used it for long enough, but I think it will help over time.

@desmo5514 Месяц назад

Love to see some Draer strengthening exercises...I'm just getting into archery...recurve, sorry

@SFCRambo60 5 лет назад

With my wrist strap, I leave my left hand open, do not grip the handle of the bow because it will cause you to twist the bow to the left. Once you feel good about the strap and know the bow will not fall out of your hand as long as you use the strap. Also you won't get the string slap either on your left arm. Good luck you 2. I hope to hunt this year. This MAC Disease has gotten better.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Good luck out there this year!

@thereelaccountant9246 4 года назад

Tore up my shoulder shooting a bow last spring. Been using a crossbow and idk if I can ever go back to a compound. So every time I see a video like this I get super jelly.

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Yes, maintaing should health is important! Crossbows are awesome too though.

@thereelaccountant9246 4 года назад

@@OutdoorsAllie yes they are solid hunting tools.

@eugeneconner6934 5 лет назад

Enjoyed the video. I am experimenting with arrow weights at the moment , the arrows I am shooting at the moment or great for Whitetail but a little light for black bear. always looking forward to your next videos

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks Eugene!

@eugeneconner6934 5 лет назад

@@OutdoorsAllie I have been meaning to ask.... Your new design you were taking votes on a few months ago how is that coming along

@mm88swrt 5 лет назад

From what I've learned shooting, you do not want your wrist strap to actually be tight on your wrist. It should be loose and just resting on your wrist. Its only there to make sure your bow doesn't fall out of your hand. I've seen a couple people comment on the grip. It made me watch and you might benefit from loosening it up just a little bit. All the pressure from the bow should be in your palm. Having more than one pressure point on the bow (I.e. wrist strap tight, grip to tight) will cause that many more points that need to be duplicated every shot to make a good shot. Just think of those cold mornings that you have a jacket and gloves on. It will change where your strap sits, or the grip pressure on your bow if you are holding it with a full grip. Again im not a pro, just been shooting for a long time. Give it a shot if you want! Season is just around the corner!!!

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Great tips. Thanks for the feedback MM!

@killnme6212 2 года назад

Down and left typically indicates a draw length that is to long. There could be other factors. I see the length is the issue more often than not. Just a suggestion. Enjoy your channel, thanks!

@OutdoorsAllie 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@caydenkennedy3314 5 лет назад

Allie maybe a big reason you shoot left is your grip on the bow. It looks as if you are gripping the bow. Turn your wrist clockwise and rest you finger tips on the front of the riser. Keep shooting and making the best vids out there

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

It must be the grip. Thanks Cayden!

@devinswhite8 5 лет назад

Does your sight and or bow have a second set of holes for the mounting point. If so you may be able to move the whole sight to a different mounting point

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

I'll look into it. Thanks Devin!

@mjaydk 5 лет назад

The main reason you are hitting left is you grip the bow right when you release the arrow. The wrist strap allows you to let the bow hang or even fall forward so you don’t have to grip the bow. The wrist strap prevents the bow from falling to the ground. I have been using a wrist strap since i started shooting a bow and am still struggling with “fear of dropping the bow in the shot”. So just remind yourself during your shooting cycle not to “catch” the bow and the arrows will fly true 😉 Also lighter arrows means less kinetic energy which translates to less penetration to put it simply. Dont switch to lighter arrows just tune your bow to the ones you have now 👍

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@TheDopeShow81 4 года назад

I know we are all experts lol, but as one a watching I noticed you load the arrow upside down and right sight up. And one kinda off to the side. Make sure your arrows are properly nock indexed. Also try not using FMJS. if you're going to use easton use the axis. They don't bend as easy and are lighter so you'll perhaps get out past 65 yards for practice.

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Rick!

@feralgrandad4429 3 года назад

I went to shooting a Recurve for 6 months. Came back to compound bow and couple pull another 20lb 😁

@OutdoorsAllie 3 года назад

Nice!

@epluribusunum6622 3 года назад

Coming from rifle and pistols to a compound bow it's crazy how different it is. But somethings remain the same. Like anticipating your shot. You can see your grip increase as you loose the arrow.

@OutdoorsAllie 3 года назад

For sure.

@vitodelorto1796 4 года назад

They say if you draw with your elbow up (the way you hold), you incorporate the muscle groups, in your back, vs elbow down draw which utilizes mostly arm muscles. Sounds legit. I'm working on it, myself😂

@tjwright 4 года назад

I've seen this demonstrated in videos also. When I experimented with this, I can't manage to draw my bow with that really high elbow. With my elbow about straight out or down a little I have no trouble. I want to have good form but it seems harder!

@matthewkyle2534 3 года назад

Drawing your bow with your elbow high using the push pull technique engaging your back muscles will save your shoulder and in time help you draw more weight in a way that won’t spook animals

@delmusingle2338 4 года назад

I'm in that same boat, however, I am 68yo and lowered my poundage for home bound yard shooting from 50lb to 45lb. I shoot about 100 shots every few days. I'm not trying to kill anything eatable, just punching holes from 20 and 30 yards.

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

That's a lot of shooting. Id lower it too!

@delmusingle2338 4 года назад

@@OutdoorsAllie . . Accuracy with a bow has much to do with science rather than brute force. If I hunt squirrels and rabbits, as I used to, I need no more than 20 / 25 pound bow. Fewer lost arrows and still kill the game with a more accurate shot for the purpose. But I learned it was the flight of the arrow I enjoyed more than the food. I do often use 25 or 30 lb settings, more arc but more slower flight to see. Just more fun.

@delmusingle2338 4 года назад

After thinking more about this I just lowered my poundage to 32 pounds for more arc and longer flight time. Made some adjustments and now much more fun. I think I am going to keep it this way. After all I have not hunted for food in years and if it comes to that, I have probably 50 squirrels and some rabbits nearby. I have 11 bows of many types. But here, I am shooting a Diamond Prism dual cam compound which has very good adjustments for poundage and draw length. My recurves will be more difficult to tune. .... Ah, the joy of fun shooting as opposed to hunting and competition !!!

@delmusingle2338 4 года назад

After more shooting from 30 yds with 32lbs, I did require arrow spline change from 340 to 500 spline. But accuracy is great, arc increased, fun increased. I'm sure these old muscles will appreciate. Speed and power takes much of the fun from things. Punching holes ..... in soft target.

@mattshanks2604 Год назад

I believe that there is an optimum arrow weight to draw weight. That is where your optimum energy will be.

@mattshanks2604 Год назад

That was a pretty generic statement sorry. I ran an archery shop for some years and have a lot to say but typing it would take along time

@OutdoorsAllie Год назад

No problem. I totally understand! I've learned a lot since then! Thanks for watching Matt.

@mattshanks2604 Год назад

@@OutdoorsAllie Your welcome and thanks for sharing your adventures

@sdkarns69 5 лет назад

If you're concerned about your elk set-up you have time to build strength and raise poundage. If you're going pronghorn hunting before that you may need switch. I'll bet that if you shoot a little every day (leave yourself one recovery day), get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated, and consume a gram of protein per lb of body weight you could add 2 1/2#'s per week.

@mooutdoorstv8594 5 лет назад

for elk I would get your bow to at least 55lb for a little more assurance and shoot a g5 montec or similar small diameter fixed blade broadhead

@BradleyJohnHunt 4 года назад

The whole point of wearing a wrist sling, is to shoot with an open hand, not to grip the bow at all. It's gripping the bow that will induce torque and adversely affect your shot. You won't drop the bow, that's where the sling comes in to play.

@Jerry0153A 5 лет назад

When you have to grit your teeth to draw you've reached your limit! 😀

@ericwiitala5407 5 лет назад

Hi Allie! My thoughts is that 50# is that i wouldn't use a lighter arrow or change/ mess with anything now. Get it sighted in and practice with what you are hunting with. You've shot enough so that it's going to come back quickly once you have it sighted. No worries, plenty of time. LOL!! 😊

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Lets hope so. Thanks Eric!

@ericwiitala5407 5 лет назад

Let me clarify... 50# is fine. I got faith in ya. 😊

@bradp8645 3 года назад

When using the wrist strap try holding the bow by touching your pointy finger to your thumb tip and relaxing your hand. I notice as you release you grip the bow tighter. That could cause your group to open up. Remember consistancy is the key! Do everything exactly the same each time will get you the same results.

@OutdoorsAllie 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@bradp8645 3 года назад

@@OutdoorsAllie great videos by the way!

@twalsh8013 5 лет назад

Glad to see you guys still at it. Are u guys coming utah this year again? Hunts are just around the corner. FYI here in UT we have a big population of black bears this year. We been transplanting trouble bears, most we ever have by this time of year. Giving heads up if looking for black bear next year or 2.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

No Utah this year. Idaho and Pennsylvania! Thanks Travis!

@twalsh8013 5 лет назад

@@OutdoorsAllie I don't understand why I do t see all your vids and others I sub to. YT needs alot work. But seriously u want come for black bear we gotm this year. U can Google that one

@davidrhoden4906 4 года назад

Looks like you're in Florida...lol Good shooting! I have the HHA tetra tournament on my bow tech realm ss and really like that set up.

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Ya, HHA has some great products. Their Virtus rest has been awesome as well.

@davidrhoden4906 4 года назад

@@OutdoorsAllie , Yes Ma'am I'm happy with my sight. I almost went with a spot hogg sight ,but I believe I made a good choice with the HHA. I've always went QAD with my rest, but I'll have to check out the HHA for sure . Take care and happy shooting..

@fredrutledge3628 5 лет назад

The more time in The the gym, the better. You know which exercises will help.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

No doubt!

@Vera-xu3xw 4 года назад

If you loss track on your adjustment just bottom out your limbs an loosen turn by turn

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Good tip!

@kevspss 5 лет назад

Had rotator cuff surgeries last year. They couldn’t totally fix it so I had to put down my Recurve for good. Yep kinda sucks.

@tjb50cal 5 лет назад

try switching bows? Oneidas....part recurve/compound....

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

I hope you have a quick recovery!

@greenzrxman 5 лет назад

Has anyone mentioned how you seem to be punching the trigger on your release? Try shortening your release and resting your finger on the trigger at your second joint of your finger. This will allow you to use your draw to pull the trigger instead of your finger. The shot should surprise you when the release let’s go.

@blacktailbowhunter0135 4 года назад

Id say minimum 55lbs with a 340/350 spine arrow and a 100/125 grain kudu point or your choice of fixed blade would work pretty well but if you shoot super accurate at 50lbs keep it at that and put the arrow in the right spot! I shoot 65 lbs 340 spine 100 gr wasp drone for mule deer, total arrow grain weight is 385.8 gr. It works for me. Anyways good luck with your elk!!!!

@OutdoorsAllie 4 года назад

Thanks you too!

@brentcarter8006 5 лет назад

A note on arrows for elk, look at Victory VAP TKO. Yes they are expensive but the advantage is, you will gain speed and penetration without having to go up higher in your bow poundage.

@OutdoorsAllie 5 лет назад

Cool, I'll check them out. Thanks Brent!

@austindixon6651 Год назад

That’s what we’re looking for proper mussel ideas

@edwardmullen1581 5 лет назад

For elk, you should stay with the heavier arrow. The lighter arrow will have less impact factor.

@TheMelaniebarber1 11 месяцев назад

How heavy? My arrows are 400 then 125 grain broadhead

@mikestrickland1312 2 года назад

bring your elbow up during the pull. that activates more back/trap muscles. It feels awkward at first but just think about pulling back on a deer right under your stand. It will be easier. promise.

@jowho9992 3 года назад

Elbow high on the drawing arm to prevent shoulder injury, wrist sling should be loose and not creating any pressure on your wrist at all, your bow hand should be relaxed the entire process of drawing the bow and through the shot and release hand should be as relaxed as possible at the shot.