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Screwsize

Hi! Can someone tell me witch screwsize I need to mount my SpotHogg sight on my TRX? I need to order the screws online, because I cant get imperial screws at the hardware store in my part of the world.

0 Comments
2024/10/31
09:10 UTC

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Peep sight question

I've been shooting bows for awhile. I had a recurve and a 55lb compound for years, last year I upgraded to a 70-80lb compound. A few months ago I let a family member shoot the bow and before I could explain how to he pulled it back and dry fired it... the string exploded and sliced his arm open, I had never seen this happen before.

With the backstory out of the way here is my question: I just got my bow back from the shop a few towns over and they added an adjustable peep sight, I don't know if it had one before but I have never used one before. Knew I learned some things the wrong/different way being self taught but I'm not sure how I went this long not knowing about a peep sight. Is it that important if I can shoot consistently on target? It seems like a really cool idea obviously but no matter how much I adjust it, I can't get it to lineup with my sites.

5 Comments
2024/10/30
23:35 UTC

1

Arrows

So I’m fairly new to shooting bows and I have a Mission MXR compound bow, I shoot hunter gold tip 340 arrows when I have practice tips on I can group my arrows very closely together but I recently put a 125g broad head on to see what my grouping would be and I can’t get them to group together I physically can see the arrow with broad heads on it go all over the place before hitting the target. I guess my question would be should I try a different weight broad head or different arrows?

7 Comments
2024/10/28
20:33 UTC

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Hoyt Vantage Elite, XT2000 Limb Rockers

So I've had this bow for a while, I used to shoot it a lot in comp until the top left Rocker exploded, at the time coaches at the club I was at tried to and failed to locate the correct parts to replace it, finding a slightly different Rocker which they carved down until it fit the bow, but that did not take long to blow-up as well...

Nowadays I shoot a prime bow instead, however I miss shooting this lovely Hoyt bow, it served me very well until its untimely demise, and I still have it, gathering dust, and I figured several years on, maybe I'd see if there were any options for replacement of the broken rockers?

I know the model is long discontinued so its probs tricky to find, and I've personally had a bit of a scour online for the part, and I've found some, but I'm not sure if they're correct? https://www.pats-archery.com/HOYT-Rocker and I've tried searching the Bow and Limbs part specs and not turned anything up. For reference the bow is I believe the 50-60pound spiral cam right handed version, it uses XT2000 limbs and I have a photo of the broken part here.

If anyone could help me find the correct parts name/type and/or help me connect me with a supplier of said part?

https://preview.redd.it/9ndjtif2j4xd1.jpg?width=1895&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5dd78ab24370c17c3d975c85631ef4c2392fc8ca

1 Comment
2024/10/26
16:03 UTC

10

Sight Alignment

I see my sight like it shows in the bottom left image.

Help, I just had my D-loop changed because it was all frayed. It was tied in the same spot but now I can't see my full front sight, I can't see the right side of the front sight even though my front sight is pretty much all the way left. What would cause this so I can't see my whole right side of my sight and how can I fix this. My groupings are off to the right a little bit now too

2 Comments
2024/10/18
03:48 UTC

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Compound Bow Case

My boyfriend is new to hunting and got an evo xf 33. I want to get him a case for his birthday next week and hoping to stay around $150. He likes nice gear and tactile style. Please let me know if you have any recommendations! I figured hard case might be better so he can toss it in the back of his truck but i’m open to other ideas. Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/10/18
01:46 UTC

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Is this safe to shoot??

0 Comments
2024/10/15
07:28 UTC

4

Left handed, right eye dominant

I am a very weird specimen, possibly an experiment. Sports like baseball, football, soccer etc I always use my left side to throw and kick. Fine motor skills like writing, using utensils, pressing the trigger on a firearm I use my right hand. My right eye is dominant.

From my firearms experience I was told if you are cross eye dominant you should train with the same side as your eye dominance. Is this the same for shooting compound bows?

3 Comments
2024/10/12
21:38 UTC

1

Increasing draw weight

Can I do this without taking the string off?

1 Comment
2024/10/09
17:23 UTC

1

Ok i just openend my bow is there anything i should do before i begin to shoot (im not gonna use it for hunting just for some fun at home)

5 Comments
2024/10/08
17:33 UTC

5

Just picked up my first compound bow

I am exicted for my compound adventure

4 Comments
2024/10/08
08:45 UTC

2

Help

I let my brother use my brand new compound bow and he dry fired it before it could be loaded causing this to happen? Can I fix this at home or do I need to go to a shop

3 Comments
2024/10/08
08:15 UTC

3

Help

I let my brother use my brand new compound bow and he dry fired it before it could be loaded causing this to happen? Can I fix this at home or do I need to go to a shop

3 Comments
2024/10/08
08:15 UTC

2

Newbie

Got my first bow at 38 lbs draw strength, I need at least 40 to hunt deer in my state though. Any good exercises to train up those muscles, or just repetition of drawing back?

2 Comments
2024/10/04
20:32 UTC

1

New Bow

So i’m finally going to buy a new bow, I’ve been looking at a z7 solo cam, It’s left handed and they want $500 for it, Is that to much or should i buy it, Ir should i look for a V3 Phase 4 Vertix etc

8 Comments
2024/10/03
03:56 UTC

7

Help me please

Hello, I am completely new to bows, I recently picked up bear archery species ev, I am in the process of installing a new cable guide, there is 2 different ways to mount it, first being (I’ll include pics) the strings are separated without contact, but the fletching contact the string as it fires, or the 2nd way, where the strings are contacted, but the arrow flies without contact. Which is the correct orientation, thanks!

12 Comments
2024/09/27
00:44 UTC

2

Seeking recommendations for new compound bow for hunting.

3 Comments
2024/09/24
19:55 UTC

3

Looking for my first compound bow

Hello,

New to bows. Never shot a compound bow, looking to buy my first one. Problem is, my draw length is 31.7” and I can’t really find anything higher than a 31” draw. Will that do or should I find a 32” also, any help with what brands to look for or avoid, I am looking to spend $400 for the bow. Used for hunting if that matters. Thanks in advance!

10 Comments
2024/09/22
21:26 UTC

1

Looking for a new bow

I’m torn between 3 bows. I just kinda wanted everyone else’s opinion. The new Mathews lift 29.5, the PSE mach30DS, and the xpedition xlite29. What’s everyone’s thoughts on those 3 bows?

11 Comments
2024/09/17
14:24 UTC

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Beginner, how do I know exactly what bow this is?

I got this bow for my birthday and I wanted to look it up to see specific specs and perhaps some sort of manual. It’s used, it’s a PSE stinger x. When I looked that up it seems there are different models from different years, how do I know what I have exactly?

10 Comments
2024/09/11
22:53 UTC

2

Any thoughts on this? Is it safe?

5 Comments
2024/09/11
22:31 UTC

1

Women's/youth bow suggestions

So, my Girlfriend is wanting to start taking up archery, some for fun, but primarily hunting. Her draw is going to be in the 24 1/2" range, and probably start with a 40/50#, but might be nice if it can drop into the 30s when she's starting out.

I have my preferences for bows, but I'm also of a size where I can shoot just about any make and model out there. I'm also frankly not sure if the models I'm currently partial to (elite ritual 35 and Omnia) are as ideal in that weight and draw range.

I'd love to hear from people shooting in that range.

9 Comments
2024/09/09
15:57 UTC

2

Anchor Point Question

Hey all. I have a bear karnage compound bow with a 31" ATA @ 60#/27". I have a thumb button release and anchor in the corner of my jawbone. I followed this guy's tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sHwBSfJPFI&t=18s

But the issue I am having is although I can get into anchor position, my face does not come in contact with any part of the bowstring to add an extra "anchor." In the video, the guy says that the tip of your nose should touch the bow string... but my nose is too short so it doesn't make contact most likely due to 31" ATA length. (I have to lean forward and down to make the tip of my nose come in contact with the bowstring).

I was wondering if anybody had any other recommendations as to how to fix this problem / find a new anchor position that is not on the tip of the nose. Thanks in advance.

1 Comment
2024/09/08
18:15 UTC

2

What the heck is this

Just fired this for the first time and these things popped off. I can't figure out what they're for.

8 Comments
2024/09/06
01:45 UTC

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