A few days after i filmed this i took the bow into a professional and it was all out of whack. So we fixed it and now its shooting much better. Im learning!
Those arrows hitting are actually satisfying to hear. I may need to buy arrows for my dad’s old bow If bullets get anymore expensive with the ammo shortage here.... I’m better with the bow anyways.
As long as you are not using fixed blade broad heads most bows will shoot really well even if they are out of whack/tune. People have won competitions with really out of tune bows before. They are more forgiving when set up correctly though. The most important part is that it fits you properly. I hope the shop checked that and helped you with it while you were there. It looks like the draw length might be a tad too long for you, but not bad really. I would also suggest if you are new to archery to find a shop that offers lessons or will help you out with some beginner tips. Most good shops will offer this when you buy a bow from them. From the looks of it you have had some sort of instruction or someone is helping you though. I still find it odd that you shoot a pistol right handed, a rifle left handed and now you are shooting a bow right handed? Are you right handed but left eye dominant? Usually I see someone shoot one or the other, not both.
I loved hunting with a bow. Game has to be so much closer. Remember, stop *before* you get tired. When you get tired, you pick up bad habits on release, hold etc. End every session with a good shot! Get a range finder and start guessing at ranges, then check them with range finder. Also, I liked a whisker biscuit. Use what works for you. Have fun my friend!!! Stay safe and enjoy!
Protip: It appears you have a death grip with your left hand. Relax that to the point you're almost letting go completely. Use just enough to keep the bow from jumping from your hand at the release. Think just using the index finger and thumb.
@@andrewmoyd5721 be careful when you do that though I know a guy who sliced his hand right open with a broad head on the same arrow he shot a buck with
Death gripping the bow can cause some torque and isn't the best idea but honestly as long as you do it the same way every time it should work. Archery is about consistency. If you do everything the same way shot after shot the arrows will normally go in the same place. A loose grip is easier to repeat though. When I shoot it looks like I am gripping the bow, but I am not. That is just a comfortable position for my hand to be in. I have tried many diffrent hand positions and grips and some of them feel forced and not right. Nor did they improve my scores any.
I bought the same bow from dicks November of 2019, my first ever brand new compound. I’ve been told by a few instructors that it’s one of the best budget bows you can get! Absolutely love mine, and loved not having to spend $500-$600 for a decent bow. I tuned and sighted all my self right out of the box, and I shoot dimes from 10-40 yards. Nice vid 👍🏻
I personally prefer the thumb release. I used 14 years when I was doing both compound and semi traditional competitions. I would put the top knuckle of my thumb in the corner of my mouth, and then when I would release the string I would allow my hand to pull back past my ear. There are so many different methods but you are correct the important part is being consistent every time you draw your bow and every time you release.
One more tip...plan your practice sessions. If you shoot too much and start getting fatigued you will get diminishing returns. Just like guns, getting correct practice leads to better skill. I once worked up to 150 shots a day without fatigue but it took me two years. Don’t rush it. I recommend 20-30 shots a day while concentrating on perfecting the basics for the first several weeks. As you develop those muscle groups and muscle memory you can increase the poundage but stick with the same 20-30 shots a day. Once that becomes easy and you’ve reached the poundage goal then start increasing your shots per day by 10 until that becomes easy. Trust me if you stick to this your skill level will become phenomenal. It takes patience but it is very worth it when a walnut size target at 20 yards is no challenge. Then you’ll find longer ranges more possible. Once you’ve mastered 20 yards work on 30. Once your shooting 2-3” groups minimum at thirty move to 40 yards. Then practice more often than not at the longer range. Then 20-30 will be super easy. I wish you blessings in this endeavor.
One thing to help with movement when drawing back for longer periods of time, ive been taught to float the pin over your target, then release when your pin is over your sight. You dont have to make massive movements, small figure 8s work fine. Trying to hold the bow still sometimes makes things worse
had to hit the "pause" button at 0:49 so i could give a "thumbs UP" just for the intro and post my comment that i really appreciated hearing your position on hunting and giving such a clear & non-judgmental justification for why people hunt (which is unusual these days). maybe i'm a little hypocritical here commenting on the side of the hunters as i am actually in your camp, never hunted, and at this point, don't intend to, but am always open-minded about it for the future. ... now, on to watch the rest of the video.
I was looking to get back into archery and was doing research for a set up that would not break the bank. Will check this bow out. Just a thought, when you hold the bow your left hand can be slightly open after you draw (while aiming). My instructor told me to think of it like holding an egg. That hook that goes over your wrist stops it from falling to the ground and it allows the arrow to release a little better :).
Hi there, I’m a bow hunter and have been for years. Your form looks pretty good,it’s about finding a fine and consistent anchor point that fits you, my anchor point will not be right for you and may not be right for the next person it’s a unique thing, Don’t grip for your bow or release Hand as this will cause talking of the bow and will throw your shot off just relax your body and ease into the shot, when aiming you want to raise/lower the bow to get your pin on target use your release hand to pull or let forwards and left to right is in your bow hand. Look up cam Haynes, he’s my go to guy if I ever get stuck with something
That bow will be fine for a longtime. I would upgrade your accessories as you can afford them. If you really want to slow the movement of your bow down your bow needs weight. Not just a couple ounces but closer to a pond. And the only way to really and weight is by the stabilizer. The longer the stabilizer the less weight you need. But I wouldn't go over 12 inches.I would go to your archery store ask them if you can try out a 12 inch hunting stabilizer. I would try out some stuff by Bee Stinger. I have the 12 inch Bee Stinger microhex on one bow. And the Bee Stinger 12 inch Pro Hunter Max on another. On both those stabilizers you can and more weight to them. It will definitely make your bow more steady. I know someone will say in the comments that's to long and heavy. No it's not I have been using that set up for hunting and 3d archery for over 20 years. It works.
idk if you already do this or not but im a big archery person and what i did that helps is hold you breath which helps keep it more steady, also if you let go with all your fingers other than your pointer finger and thumb before you shoot it, that also helps balance it out a lot. hope this helps
I have the same issue being left-eye dominant but right handed. I shoot long guns on the left and pistols on the right. I have never owned a bow but always wondered how the eye dominance would factor into bow shooting. Thanks for a great review!
You're not a wimp for not wanting to kill animals. I hope you never lose that part of your humanity. I've killed a lot of animals and have stopped. Do your thing.
3:02 I've come across this a lot. I grew up shooting from 7th grade all the way to senior year, and my mathews genesis was only about 20 lb. draw weight, but there were a number of friends who still struggled to keep it pulled back (Genesis bows don't have a let-off)
The biscuit is fine man I have been bow only hunting for 14 years and still use one. Just bought a new bow today and I have one on it. At the end of the day it all depends on what you get used to and good with.
I been hunting all my life and that IS one of the best rest to use, the best thing u need next is a range finder because when you get in the woods, it’s hard to judge your distance
After shooting anything other than your target always check the arrow with the flexibility test. I’d check them even before you start a session with compound. I’ve seen guys have arrows blow up in their hands and had to go into surgery.
Go through the school of nock... It fixed a ton of issues I didn’t even know are a thing... that’s where you as a beginner should start. Learning it the right way is better than fixing everything wrong you are used to after... just an advise. Keep practicing and have fun.
I would suggest getting field tips with o rings so they don’t loosen like that. And a Scott’s archery ghost wrist release is my favorite one I’ve used. And to pull a bow back use your back and not your arms. Great first shots tho!
I lost a bunch of arrow in the beginning, wait till they go in the grass 😂, the cheapest practice arrows are the x5 envy at bass pro, there pretty decent, accurate and consistent
Nice job shooting, if you hadn’t told us you were a beginner, most people couldn’t tell. I have been shooting guns and a bow since I was big enough to hold one, around 5. I’m 32 now. Some of your groups are smaller than the average groups I shoot. And sometimes I can shoot 4 arrows touching each other. Keep practicing, you will get better. I use a Tru-Fire Smoke release and I love it. It is completely adjustable and the tip flips back to your forearm to keep it out of your way. I also shoot the brother to your bow. It’s a Cabelas Optimus made by Bear. Equivalent to the Bear Rant. Your bow but with a single cam. Only comment that may help you is to relax your left (grip) hand when you get the bow drawn. When I shoot the only part of my left hand that touches the bow is the webbing between my index finger and my thumb and a very small portion of my palm right where the webbing is. You may try it and see if it helps you. Also check ALL of the screws and bolts on your bow, some of mine were loose. Happy shooting, it is a ton of fun.
Be a bit smoother on that trigger. Your form looks good. Other than that bro it’s just lots of practice. I will say this...if you decide later to hunt deer with that bow...it is absolutely rewarding!! Also if the body of the arrow is damaged near the tip...stop using that arrow. Archery is as if not more addictive than guns. That bow will be perfectly fine for years to come. No need to spend more till you’ve mastered the basics. One last tip...don’t draw that bow without an arrow. If you accidentally dry fire it (without an arrow is the definition of that) you can severely damage your bow. Have fun👊🏽
The Richie Hi The Richie those are a good tips...I like the this guy video and your comment is very informative as I want to get a hunting bow myself. Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼
Great. I didn't watch this when you posted it a year ago. But it caught my attention since I am watching a boat load of bow hunting now. I have actually already harvested a doe last week.
I just picked up a 4 finger release. I like the feel and the way i can pull back on it. It supposed to swivel but it twists where it connects to the string and that puzzles me a bit.
A little tip for you. have the string just touch the tip of your nose and remember teach yourself to be consistent!! do the same thing every time!! Your are about to find out how much of an obsession archery will become!! Most of all have fun man i have been shooting for like 55 years
If you can afford it and you would like to try a good thumb release look at the carter wise choice that's what I use and have loved it...tips for you it looks like you are gripping the bow when you are shooting try not griping the handle on the bow. Also I dont know I cant see your stance and how your feet and lower body are positioned but make sure your back foot is slightly forward. If you only have 3 arrows I would recommend getting a handful more when I have got arrows done for hunting I always get a dozen and a half and go through them and find the 6 best make those your hunting arrows and the other dozen your practice arrows so your hunting arrows dont get ruined practicing, and if you want to start hunting with a bow for broad heads I would recommend a fixed blade broad head... personaly I use muzzy's 3 blade 100gr fixed braod head and had great success with it.
Great video. My only suggestion is loosen your grip on the bow. Keep it loose in your hand. Also, that arrow that went through your fence. Check and recheck for knicks, dents, ect. Bend it, rotated, then bend again. If it sounds broken.... THROW IT AWAY. Lighter draw weight bows in not a big deal but if you're shooting a heavy draw weight, you do NOT want that arrow blowing up on you.
That’s not bad shooting the more practice you get the better, just remember aim small miss small, and a little advise when u go to pull the bow back start out holding the bow straight up and pull back
Good for you, Bro! Be careful - there'll be less time for your chores now! 😉 I'd be more than happy to share some tips with you, I'm Left Eye Dominant also. Just for starters, ✓ Push with your front arm, to help drawing; ✓ Relax your front hand COMPLETELY; ✓ Flex those cheaper arrows between shots, to avoid injury; ✓ Try a Release Aid with a *Rotating* Head; ✓ Wrap the Arrow Point Threads in Gas Tape, to stop them coming loose; ✓ Experiment with different Anchor Points. Really excited for you Mate, have fun! 👍
I got a Darton back in 1994 and spent a ton of time with it. Luckily I was on a farm and we had a hay loft full of hay, so I made two hay walls, one to stop the arrow and a second wall behind that with a gap so if the arrows penetrated too far I could go between and get the over-penetrated arrows lol.
I'm pretty new to bow shooting but something one of my friends told me is that you shouldn't really use your arms to pull back the string, instead rely on your back muscles and focus almost entirely on putting your shoulder blades together as much as you can. Idk if this is good advice but i found it was much easier to pull back heavier poundage
Great vid for this compound bow! The microphone sounded crisp and clean and Happy Birthday! I've been strongly considering the same bow and this vid let's me know it's a good start into archery/ bowhunting. TY!
I dont know if it was mentioned by the shop or here in the comments.... But you should relax your grip to improve your consistency. ... touch the tip of your index finger and thumb together and leave the other 3 fingers open off the bow. ... This keeps you from torquing it from shot anticipation
If you want to be able to hold your bow more steady get a longer stabilizer and do exercises with your bow hold it at full draw for 30 seconds and then take a break for 1 minute and repeat also when you press the trigger on your release you want to tap it fast and if you want a better release get a true ball fang 3 it’s my favorite release for the prize
Knuckle under jaw, nose to string, trigger hand relaxed, bow hand relaxed, don’t move bow until you here the thump of the target. Practice practice. Have fun. 👍🏼
I too am new to the sport. The only thing i see is, your grip on the bow is a full ( all fingers) grip on the handle. So in this you are pulling to the left a bit. It needs to be loose.
Hey man #1 if u are going to shoot with your non dominant eye u prob want to either put a patch over your left eye or use some glasses and put a piece of tape on the left eye. Also u need to make sure u pull your arm straight back and use those scapular muscles and keep your elbow in-line on your shot. Also follow through so stay in your stance and hold until your arrow hits the target. As far as anchor i always tell people u do what makes u feel comfortable not everybody feels comfortable with doing the same anchor. Just make sure u do the same thing every time and anchor the same way. Those are my two cents i don’t anchor my tip of my nose to the string and i don’t use a kisser i just anchor to my jaw the same and i made my own “kisser” out of serving material and i like that better. The kisser would hurt my mouth and cut me so i quit using those. Also u might try and keep a slight bend in your arrow and with the bow holding hand keep your fingers more open and just allow the bow to sit in the crease or palm of your hand. U want to make sure to touch the handle with as little of your and as u can and still have control. If u cannot do that then try holding the bow where your finger tips just barely rest on the front of the handle. Both of these ways keep your hand from gripping and torquing the bow at the shot. Torquing will kill your consistency as quickly as anything. Good luck man! Nothing is better than putting an arrow thru a big buck!! Oh and stop shooting that bad arrow!! If it is carbon it make break and throw shards into your face or eyes or other parts of your body! And also when u go hunting use a heavy 500 grain arrow and a good fixed blade cut on contact head(preferably a single bevel but that is another topic) so that way u get pass throughs on all your animals!
Archery is a great and very enjoyable sport!!!!! Please!!!! Don't get caught up in the macho high poundage draw weight!!! That whisker biscuit is one of the best rest on the market. Very simple, reliable and accurate. Don't put that slobber button on your string. You won't need high dollar equipment until you become proficient with your starter equipment. Once your become proficient, you will see you don't need the high dollar equipment. Quiet equipment is the name of the game, if you are going to hunt.
Nice video thanks bro. I love guns and getting the inch to get a bow. My wife and daughter got me a gift card to bass pro to get one last year and about to pull the trigger on one.
I have a hoyt I have been using for about 13 years. I wanted a new smaller and faster bow and got a Blackout from bass pro today to try. Bass pro says the blackout used to be made by Bowtech but since they merged with Cabelas its made by Bear. Im gonna use both still
Congrats and you got bit by the bow bug, very enjoyable and very very surprising how far it can be shot and how much damage they can do, I was surprised as I’m a gun guy since I’ve been a kid lol
I have the same thing with hunting. I've always been too big of a sappy animal loving wuss to hunt, but lately I've been thinking about how much more humane hunting is than other ways to get meat. And I've also been thinking about getting a bow.
Ok ok. Lol I got curious and just went and bought the new 2020 bear vast. I gotta tell ya it surprised the hell out of me. It can run neck and neck with my cruzer g2 and my diamond edge pro. 44 yards at 70 pounds was dead accurate it's a nice little bow for sure
If you like the feeling of that thumb release then go to the bow store and check out some proper thumb releases. That thumb release it a pretty big piece of crap not to be mean just being honest. When you get your pin on the spot your aiming at don't get in a hurry and just let the arrow fly. Let that pin float on the spot for just a few seconds.You got to give the pin some time to settle down. it's going to move around a little that's normal. Keep all your focus on the very center of spot your aiming at till the arrow hit the target. And allow your self to let the bow down if you dont feel comfortable with the shot. Take a second and start over. You should have a shot sequence it should be the same every time. From your stance. how you load the arrow .how you grip the bow. And so on. Dont allow your self to make a poor shot do to poor technique. If you want to be be able to shot well its alot of work. But my best advice would be dont listen to us in the comments. Go to your archery shop that has lanes and archery leagues and learn from them guys. They have a wealth of knowledge. And most of them will be more than happy to help you with everything you need. Be careful it's a heel of a sport and you just may find it to be more fun than things that go boom I know I have for the 20 plus years.
Everyone calls the “cheap” stuff beginner tier. Just because something doesn’t cost 700$ with carbon fiber laser optic remote controlled drone hands free doesn’t mean it’s only for beginners
I used to feel the same way until I started getting real good at archery. There's a difference between a beginner bow and a flagship bow. For example, with my Bear Kuma (A Bear flagship bow), from 80 yards, I can hit about a 3 inch and under group from that distance. With the first bow I ever purchased, my Bear Wild, with everything being equal, I'm about a 10-inch group at 80 yards. I never shoot groups with my Kuma at 20 yards because I'll destroy my arrows. I shoot the Wild at 20 yards with no issue of destroying my arrows. The bow is just not that accurate to worry about Robinhooding arrows. The great thing about shooting a beginner bow accurately is if you move to a flagship bow, you'll be able to double or triple your accuracy range distance.
A few days after i filmed this i took the bow into a professional and it was all out of whack. So we fixed it and now its shooting much better. Im learning!
Would love to see some broadhead meat test with the Bear bow!
@@theone031
Mechanical broad heads vs fixed broad heads might be interesting. I tried both years ago. Always went back to fixed head.
Those arrows hitting are actually satisfying to hear. I may need to buy arrows for my dad’s old bow If bullets get anymore expensive with the ammo shortage here.... I’m better with the bow anyways.
As long as you are not using fixed blade broad heads most bows will shoot really well even if they are out of whack/tune. People have won competitions with really out of tune bows before. They are more forgiving when set up correctly though. The most important part is that it fits you properly. I hope the shop checked that and helped you with it while you were there. It looks like the draw length might be a tad too long for you, but not bad really. I would also suggest if you are new to archery to find a shop that offers lessons or will help you out with some beginner tips. Most good shops will offer this when you buy a bow from them. From the looks of it you have had some sort of instruction or someone is helping you though. I still find it odd that you shoot a pistol right handed, a rifle left handed and now you are shooting a bow right handed? Are you right handed but left eye dominant? Usually I see someone shoot one or the other, not both.
Good for you! You will fall in love with it! Wait till you can shoot a Nickle at 25 yd and a Cherry at 30 yd I have video posted over on my channel
Thank you for having so much respect for us as hunters.
I loved hunting with a bow.
Game has to be so much closer. Remember, stop *before* you get tired. When you get tired, you pick up bad habits on release, hold etc. End every session with a good shot! Get a range finder and start guessing at ranges, then check them with range finder. Also, I liked a whisker biscuit. Use what works for you.
Have fun my friend!!!
Stay safe and enjoy!
Protip: It appears you have a death grip with your left hand. Relax that to the point you're almost letting go completely. Use just enough to keep the bow from jumping from your hand at the release. Think just using the index finger and thumb.
Just about to say that, 👍🏻.
I hold the bow like this 👌🏻 and I just let it rest, that got me 3 rd in the region
@@andrewmoyd5721 be careful when you do that though I know a guy who sliced his hand right open with a broad head on the same arrow he shot a buck with
@@damiansexton1185 oh dang I’ll be sure to keep that in mind
Death gripping the bow can cause some torque and isn't the best idea but honestly as long as you do it the same way every time it should work. Archery is about consistency. If you do everything the same way shot after shot the arrows will normally go in the same place. A loose grip is easier to repeat though. When I shoot it looks like I am gripping the bow, but I am not. That is just a comfortable position for my hand to be in. I have tried many diffrent hand positions and grips and some of them feel forced and not right. Nor did they improve my scores any.
I bought the same bow from dicks November of 2019, my first ever brand new compound. I’ve been told by a few instructors that it’s one of the best budget bows you can get! Absolutely love mine, and loved not having to spend $500-$600 for a decent bow. I tuned and sighted all my self right out of the box, and I shoot dimes from 10-40 yards. Nice vid 👍🏻
you got the same one that he is using in the video?
@@zacharycaywood5571 yeah, I bought it for like $280 on sale during Black Friday. I Still shoot it too
I used a bear bow on my first archery deer kill. They are solid all the way around. Good shooting🙂
Me too
Getting mine soon for this next season
@@336outdoors7 I’ll think about getting one before next deer season starts
How??? Was it close?
I personally prefer the thumb release. I used 14 years when I was doing both compound and semi traditional competitions. I would put the top knuckle of my thumb in the corner of my mouth, and then when I would release the string I would allow my hand to pull back past my ear. There are so many different methods but you are correct the important part is being consistent every time you draw your bow and every time you release.
One more tip...plan your practice sessions. If you shoot too much and start getting fatigued you will get diminishing returns. Just like guns, getting correct practice leads to better skill. I once worked up to 150 shots a day without fatigue but it took me two years. Don’t rush it. I recommend 20-30 shots a day while concentrating on perfecting the basics for the first several weeks. As you develop those muscle groups and muscle memory you can increase the poundage but stick with the same 20-30 shots a day. Once that becomes easy and you’ve reached the poundage goal then start increasing your shots per day by 10 until that becomes easy. Trust me if you stick to this your skill level will become phenomenal. It takes patience but it is very worth it when a walnut size target at 20 yards is no challenge. Then you’ll find longer ranges more possible. Once you’ve mastered 20 yards work on 30. Once your shooting 2-3” groups minimum at thirty move to 40 yards. Then practice more often than not at the longer range. Then 20-30 will be super easy. I wish you blessings in this endeavor.
One thing to help with movement when drawing back for longer periods of time, ive been taught to float the pin over your target, then release when your pin is over your sight. You dont have to make massive movements, small figure 8s work fine. Trying to hold the bow still sometimes makes things worse
had to hit the "pause" button at 0:49 so i could give a "thumbs UP" just for the intro and post my comment that i really appreciated hearing your position on hunting and giving such a clear & non-judgmental justification for why people hunt (which is unusual these days). maybe i'm a little hypocritical here commenting on the side of the hunters as i am actually in your camp, never hunted, and at this point, don't intend to, but am always open-minded about it for the future. ... now, on to watch the rest of the video.
I was looking to get back into archery and was doing research for a set up that would not break the bank. Will check this bow out. Just a thought, when you hold the bow your left hand can be slightly open after you draw (while aiming). My instructor told me to think of it like holding an egg. That hook that goes over your wrist stops it from falling to the ground and it allows the arrow to release a little better :).
Hi there, I’m a bow hunter and have been for years. Your form looks pretty good,it’s about finding a fine and consistent anchor point that fits you, my anchor point will not be right for you and may not be right for the next person it’s a unique thing, Don’t grip for your bow or release Hand as this will cause talking of the bow and will throw your shot off just relax your body and ease into the shot, when aiming you want to raise/lower the bow to get your pin on target use your release hand to pull or let forwards and left to right is in your bow hand. Look up cam Haynes, he’s my go to guy if I ever get stuck with something
That bow will be fine for a longtime. I would upgrade your accessories as you can afford them. If you really want to slow the movement of your bow down your bow needs weight. Not just a couple ounces but closer to a pond. And the only way to really and weight is by the stabilizer. The longer the stabilizer the less weight you need. But I wouldn't go over 12 inches.I would go to your archery store ask them if you can try out a 12 inch hunting stabilizer. I would try out some stuff by Bee Stinger. I have the 12 inch Bee Stinger microhex on one bow. And the Bee Stinger 12 inch Pro Hunter Max on another. On both those stabilizers you can and more weight to them. It will definitely make your bow more steady. I know someone will say in the comments that's to long and heavy. No it's not I have been using that set up for hunting and 3d archery for over 20 years. It works.
idk if you already do this or not but im a big archery person and what i did that helps is hold you breath which helps keep it more steady, also if you let go with all your fingers other than your pointer finger and thumb before you shoot it, that also helps balance it out a lot. hope this helps
I have the same issue being left-eye dominant but right handed. I shoot long guns on the left and pistols on the right. I have never owned a bow but always wondered how the eye dominance would factor into bow shooting. Thanks for a great review!
You're not a wimp for not wanting to kill animals. I hope you never lose that part of your humanity. I've killed a lot of animals and have stopped. Do your thing.
Nothing wrong with a WB rest. Probably the best rest for hunting.
Preach!!
3:02 I've come across this a lot. I grew up shooting from 7th grade all the way to senior year, and my mathews genesis was only about 20 lb. draw weight, but there were a number of friends who still struggled to keep it pulled back (Genesis bows don't have a let-off)
Congrats & Welcome to the Bear family.... purchased a Bear Encouter few years back and still love it.... very accurate and durable bows!
Im a PSE guy at the mo. Bear in the UK is hard to get and their service is crap over here. PSE are great by comparison.
The biscuit is fine man I have been bow only hunting for 14 years and still use one. Just bought a new bow today and I have one on it. At the end of the day it all depends on what you get used to and good with.
I been hunting all my life and that IS one of the best rest to use, the best thing u need next is a range finder because when you get in the woods, it’s hard to judge your distance
After shooting anything other than your target always check the arrow with the flexibility test. I’d check them even before you start a session with compound. I’ve seen guys have arrows blow up in their hands and had to go into surgery.
follow your arrows with your sightpins, if your hitting low left, move your sight low and left
The adrenaline rush from bow hunting is like nothing else. I’m a bow hunting addict.
man once you get hooked in hunting your hooked for life!
Go through the school of nock... It fixed a ton of issues I didn’t even know are a thing... that’s where you as a beginner should start. Learning it the right way is better than fixing everything wrong you are used to after... just an advise. Keep practicing and have fun.
when sighting in, follow the arrow , if your hitting high , raise your sight
Thank you for this video. Im currently looking to start archery and really appreciate it.
I would suggest getting field tips with o rings so they don’t loosen like that. And a Scott’s archery ghost wrist release is my favorite one I’ve used. And to pull a bow back use your back and not your arms. Great first shots tho!
I lost a bunch of arrow in the beginning, wait till they go in the grass 😂, the cheapest practice arrows are the x5 envy at bass pro, there pretty decent, accurate and consistent
Nice job shooting, if you hadn’t told us you were a beginner, most people couldn’t tell. I have been shooting guns and a bow since I was big enough to hold one, around 5. I’m 32 now. Some of your groups are smaller than the average groups I shoot. And sometimes I can shoot 4 arrows touching each other. Keep practicing, you will get better. I use a Tru-Fire Smoke release and I love it. It is completely adjustable and the tip flips back to your forearm to keep it out of your way. I also shoot the brother to your bow. It’s a Cabelas Optimus made by Bear. Equivalent to the Bear Rant. Your bow but with a single cam. Only comment that may help you is to relax your left (grip) hand when you get the bow drawn. When I shoot the only part of my left hand that touches the bow is the webbing between my index finger and my thumb and a very small portion of my palm right where the webbing is. You may try it and see if it helps you. Also check ALL of the screws and bolts on your bow, some of mine were loose. Happy shooting, it is a ton of fun.
I know this is very late, but if you do see this you should use the rightmost part of your lip to anchor the string. That would help with the bow.
Be a bit smoother on that trigger. Your form looks good. Other than that bro it’s just lots of practice. I will say this...if you decide later to hunt deer with that bow...it is absolutely rewarding!! Also if the body of the arrow is damaged near the tip...stop using that arrow. Archery is as if not more addictive than guns. That bow will be perfectly fine for years to come. No need to spend more till you’ve mastered the basics. One last tip...don’t draw that bow without an arrow. If you accidentally dry fire it (without an arrow is the definition of that) you can severely damage your bow. Have fun👊🏽
The Richie Hi The Richie those are a good tips...I like the this guy video and your comment is very informative as I want to get a hunting bow myself. Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼
Great. I didn't watch this when you posted it a year ago. But it caught my attention since I am watching a boat load of bow hunting now. I have actually already harvested a doe last week.
A good trick that tight my groups...use your thumb as anchor point for a rock solid hold.
I just picked up a 4 finger release. I like the feel and the way i can pull back on it. It supposed to swivel but it twists where it connects to the string and that puzzles me a bit.
whisker biscuits are awesome dude i have one on each of my compound and love them they work awesome
A little tip for you. have the string just touch the tip of your nose and remember teach yourself to be consistent!! do the same thing every time!! Your are about to find out how much of an obsession archery will become!! Most of all have fun man i have been shooting for like 55 years
If you can afford it and you would like to try a good thumb release look at the carter wise choice that's what I use and have loved it...tips for you it looks like you are gripping the bow when you are shooting try not griping the handle on the bow. Also I dont know I cant see your stance and how your feet and lower body are positioned but make sure your back foot is slightly forward. If you only have 3 arrows I would recommend getting a handful more when I have got arrows done for hunting I always get a dozen and a half and go through them and find the 6 best make those your hunting arrows and the other dozen your practice arrows so your hunting arrows dont get ruined practicing, and if you want to start hunting with a bow for broad heads I would recommend a fixed blade broad head... personaly I use muzzy's 3 blade 100gr fixed braod head and had great success with it.
Great video. My only suggestion is loosen your grip on the bow. Keep it loose in your hand. Also, that arrow that went through your fence. Check and recheck for knicks, dents, ect. Bend it, rotated, then bend again. If it sounds broken.... THROW IT AWAY. Lighter draw weight bows in not a big deal but if you're shooting a heavy draw weight, you do NOT want that arrow blowing up on you.
That’s not bad shooting the more practice you get the better, just remember aim small miss small, and a little advise when u go to pull the bow back start out holding the bow straight up and pull back
open you hand and let the bow rest on your palm when drawn.. that'll prevent the high left shots and will keep you on sight.
Good for you, Bro!
Be careful - there'll be less time for your chores now! 😉
I'd be more than happy to share some tips with you, I'm Left Eye Dominant also.
Just for starters,
✓ Push with your front arm, to help drawing;
✓ Relax your front hand COMPLETELY;
✓ Flex those cheaper arrows between shots, to avoid injury;
✓ Try a Release Aid with a *Rotating* Head;
✓ Wrap the Arrow Point Threads in Gas Tape, to stop them coming loose;
✓ Experiment with different Anchor Points.
Really excited for you Mate, have fun! 👍
String wax on the threads also works to stop threads coming loose.
I got a Darton back in 1994 and spent a ton of time with it. Luckily I was on a farm and we had a hay loft full of hay, so I made two hay walls, one to stop the arrow and a second wall behind that with a gap so if the arrows penetrated too far I could go between and get the over-penetrated arrows lol.
I'm pretty new to bow shooting but something one of my friends told me is that you shouldn't really use your arms to pull back the string, instead rely on your back muscles and focus almost entirely on putting your shoulder blades together as much as you can. Idk if this is good advice but i found it was much easier to pull back heavier poundage
Great vid for this compound bow! The microphone sounded crisp and clean and Happy Birthday! I've been strongly considering the same bow and this vid let's me know it's a good start into archery/ bowhunting. TY!
Do you happen to have a link or any idea on how to get that exact bow?
They sell them at cabelas I will put the link here www.cabelas.com/shop/en/bear-archery-vast-rth-compound-bow-package-right-hand-2835839
Bow wax on the threads of your field tips will keep them from getting loose.
I dont know if it was mentioned by the shop or here in the comments.... But you should relax your grip to improve your consistency. ... touch the tip of your index finger and thumb together and leave the other 3 fingers open off the bow. ... This keeps you from torquing it from shot anticipation
If you want to be able to hold your bow more steady get a longer stabilizer and do exercises with your bow hold it at full draw for 30 seconds and then take a break for 1 minute and repeat also when you press the trigger on your release you want to tap it fast and if you want a better release get a true ball fang 3 it’s my favorite release for the prize
It was cool man I watched the whole video,you did good
Knuckle under jaw, nose to string, trigger hand relaxed, bow hand relaxed, don’t move bow until you here the thump of the target. Practice practice. Have fun. 👍🏼
Relax your grip some after I come to full draw I let both hands open up then relax them into position.
I too am new to the sport. The only thing i see is, your grip on the bow is a full ( all fingers) grip on the handle. So in this you are pulling to the left a bit. It needs to be loose.
hunt or dont up too you archery practice is always good have fun buddy
Hey man #1 if u are going to shoot with your non dominant eye u prob want to either put a patch over your left eye or use some glasses and put a piece of tape on the left eye. Also u need to make sure u pull your arm straight back and use those scapular muscles and keep your elbow in-line on your shot. Also follow through so stay in your stance and hold until your arrow hits the target. As far as anchor i always tell people u do what makes u feel comfortable not everybody feels comfortable with doing the same anchor. Just make sure u do the same thing every time and anchor the same way. Those are my two cents i don’t anchor my tip of my nose to the string and i don’t use a kisser i just anchor to my jaw the same and i made my own “kisser” out of serving material and i like that better. The kisser would hurt my mouth and cut me so i quit using those.
Also u might try and keep a slight bend in your arrow and with the bow holding hand keep your fingers more open and just allow the bow to sit in the crease or palm of your hand. U want to make sure to touch the handle with as little of your and as u can and still have control. If u cannot do that then try holding the bow where your finger tips just barely rest on the front of the handle. Both of these ways keep your hand from gripping and torquing the bow at the shot. Torquing will kill your consistency as quickly as anything.
Good luck man! Nothing is better than putting an arrow thru a big buck!! Oh and stop shooting that bad arrow!! If it is carbon it make break and throw shards into your face or eyes or other parts of your body! And also when u go hunting use a heavy 500 grain arrow and a good fixed blade cut on contact head(preferably a single bevel but that is another topic) so that way u get pass throughs on all your animals!
I know I’m a little late but loosening your grip on the bow might help with your steadiness
Happy birthday! I was always interested in bow and arrows.
cool shooting but advice, get rid of that allen trigger, that thing will break on you, get something like the truball fang
Archery is a great and very enjoyable sport!!!!!
Please!!!! Don't get caught up in the macho high poundage draw weight!!!
That whisker biscuit is one of the best rest on the market. Very simple, reliable and accurate. Don't put that slobber button on your string.
You won't need high dollar equipment until you become proficient with your starter equipment. Once your become proficient, you will see you don't need the high dollar equipment.
Quiet equipment is the name of the game, if you are going to hunt.
Love your prym1 hat!!
You should shoot a left handed bow if you're left eye dominant
I’m 13
I want to get my first compound bow sometime for deer hunting
This could be a great first compound for me
Did you get it?
When you shot I saw that your left elbow was straight it needs to be a little down
The slo-mo at the 14:00 mark was interesting . Always include at least one in future vids.
Help! I need a new compound bow. What's the best hunting bow I can get for a budget for a beginner? I have a 26 inch draw.
i just bought one on line do i need some one with me when i take it out to shot it for the first time
I love guns and the mighty sounds with a nice deer rifle
But the sound of a bow will never fail my ears lol
I’m also right handed but left eye dominant. It sucks because it will be an issue I’ll have to adapt too.
Just dont grip too hard with your left hand , and practice, practice, and more practice. Enjoy
Might I suggest a crossbow, best of both worlds.
Hello everyone I just bought the bear limitless and am not sure about the best arrows for this one I mean what length and spine recommend to start
Nice video thanks bro. I love guns and getting the inch to get a bow. My wife and daughter got me a gift card to bass pro to get one last year and about to pull the trigger on one.
Bear archery makes awesome bows, that's what my baby brother uses and I use hoyt but I bought my HOYT on a trade
I have a hoyt I have been using for about 13 years. I wanted a new smaller and faster bow and got a Blackout from bass pro today to try. Bass pro says the blackout used to be made by Bowtech but since they merged with Cabelas its made by Bear. Im gonna use both still
Congrats and you got bit by the bow bug, very enjoyable and very very surprising how far it can be shot and how much damage they can do, I was surprised as I’m a gun guy since I’ve been a kid lol
Cool vid. Really want to get into bows but know absolutely nothing appreciate your helpful tips
BTW, great shooting for your 1st 15 minutes as an archer!
🎉🎊HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎊🎉 I hope it was great!!!👍👍
death grip and draw length seem a bit out of whack but have fun all that counts
For safty matters replace an even slightly damaged arrow i didnt and ended up sending fiberglass through my finger (shooting a recurve) it sucked
I did the same and had to have a 1 1/2" splinter surgically removed...
Which bear archery model are you using?
Hello if you can could you send me a link to where you got your arrows thank you
Bows?? I think I remember something in my history class. Do they come in fully semiautomatic?
Only if you add a shoulder thing that goes up.
They also use 30 caliber clips. I think can also use barrel shrouds. Absolutely barbaric
Work on your draw form! Chris Bee has a video on archery mistakes and how to fix them. Watch that!
Good vid you should make another vid with it
Do u guys think if I go bow hunting and use this bow for a white tail could it kill on
I have the same thing with hunting. I've always been too big of a sappy animal loving wuss to hunt, but lately I've been thinking about how much more humane hunting is than other ways to get meat.
And I've also been thinking about getting a bow.
You won’t ever me any more actual animal lovers and conservationists than hunters.
@@ObsidianJayMusic I've been looking at cheap compound bows, but I'll look into recurve bows instead. Thanks.
For hunting in my opinion a whisker biscuit is the best.
Ok ok. Lol I got curious and just went and bought the new 2020 bear vast. I gotta tell ya it surprised the hell out of me. It can run neck and neck with my cruzer g2 and my diamond edge pro. 44 yards at 70 pounds was dead accurate it's a nice little bow for sure
Nothing beats buying yourself gifts, I always do it in case I don’t like the other girls.
Is this the good beginner compound bow? Or is there better options on e market?
Interesting that you shoot bow right handed as opposed to when you shoot slingshot left handed.
If you like the feeling of that thumb release then go to the bow store and check out some proper thumb releases. That thumb release it a pretty big piece of crap not to be mean just being honest. When you get your pin on the spot your aiming at don't get in a hurry and just let the arrow fly. Let that pin float on the spot for just a few seconds.You got to give the pin some time to settle down. it's going to move around a little that's normal. Keep all your focus on the very center of spot your aiming at till the arrow hit the target. And allow your self to let the bow down if you dont feel comfortable with the shot. Take a second and start over. You should have a shot sequence it should be the same every time. From your stance. how you load the arrow .how you grip the bow. And so on. Dont allow your self to make a poor shot do to poor technique. If you want to be be able to shot well its alot of work. But my best advice would be dont listen to us in the comments. Go to your archery shop that has lanes and archery leagues and learn from them guys. They have a wealth of knowledge. And most of them will be more than happy to help you with everything you need. Be careful it's a heel of a sport and you just may find it to be more fun than things that go boom I know I have for the 20 plus years.
Whisker biscuit is the best hunting rest made
I don’t like your theory of “beginner bow”. If it performs well enough to consistently get the job done, then why would it only be for beginners?
Right on good point man!!
Everyone calls the “cheap” stuff beginner tier. Just because something doesn’t cost 700$ with carbon fiber laser optic remote controlled drone hands free doesn’t mean it’s only for beginners
I used to feel the same way until I started getting real good at archery. There's a difference between a beginner bow and a flagship bow. For example, with my Bear Kuma (A Bear flagship bow), from 80 yards, I can hit about a 3 inch and under group from that distance. With the first bow I ever purchased, my Bear Wild, with everything being equal, I'm about a 10-inch group at 80 yards. I never shoot groups with my Kuma at 20 yards because I'll destroy my arrows. I shoot the Wild at 20 yards with no issue of destroying my arrows. The bow is just not that accurate to worry about Robinhooding arrows. The great thing about shooting a beginner bow accurately is if you move to a flagship bow, you'll be able to double or triple your accuracy range distance.
Here’s a tip once you shoot let the bow roll forward in your hand
Hey I’m new to this channel, and I looking into bow hunting... This video is good and I’m interested in getting one now
Would y recommend it
Wht kind of arrow do U have. Ima be getting this bow but idk which arrows
yea im wondering the same question
Very entering video to watch. Thank you.