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Obviously dry firing a bow is not a good thing, but does it hurt a bow to pull it back then let it back down? I have done this about 3 or 4 times for the past two nights, mostly when I get it out of the case to admire it. If this isn't a problem, I might do a few reps if I can't shoot.
 
Never draw a bow back unless you've got an arrow in it in case of dry fire. Drawing a bow back without shooting it should not cause any problems.
 
UTGrad said:
What would happen if I drew it back with an arrow and it went off in my bonus room? ha ha ha
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Make sure it's pointed to an outside wall in a safe direction so if it goes off nobody will be hurt. It's also cheaper to spackle a hole in the wall and repaint it than it is to replace the limbs on the bow. :o Go get you a rubber tube from any sports place. Walmart may even carry them. You can tie it around anything and then pull it back as if you were drawing your bow. Move further away to make the pull harder. There's also some little gadget I've seen that simulates pulling your bow back. Like Radar said in the other thread, lots of back exercises out there to improve the strength in those muscles. If you're having problems pulling 60 shooting at a target you'll definitely have trouble when a deer is standing in front of you. If you can you might turn the weight down now and work your way up to 60.
 
UTGrad said:
Obviously dry firing a bow is not a good thing, but does it hurt a bow to pull it back then let it back down? I have done this about 3 or 4 times for the past two nights, mostly when I get it out of the case to admire it. If this isn't a problem, I might do a few reps if I can't shoot.
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One slip and you just dry fired it.
I advise against it.

Always have an arror nocked, and do it in a place you can let the arrow fly.

But do pratice letting down,because you will do this in actual hunting situations.
 
Try the exercises I suggested on another thread at home or join a Gym . There are many other benefits to exercise besides just building strength alone . I'd only recommend drawing a bow back if you plan on launching an arrow at a target .
When you shoot , you need to focus on all aspects of the shot sequence , and drawing should not be a distraction . If it's too tough to draw , then your draw weight is too high .
Thats why selecting a bow at a comfortable draw weight is so important when you choose a bow to begin with . ;)
 
I use a Tru fire 360 elite. Because of the wrist strap It allows me to pull with my arm. Provides more leverage.
You may want to try a similar release, if you are having problems with your current draw weight.

I'm not familiar with your bow utgrad,but my Drenalin has 60# limbs, I can adjust woem to 50. Is your bow adjustable?
If so, drop down and dial it up as you improve.

I'm age 51 and don't pump iron,but can easily draw my bow at 60#. Still think you may want to check this and see if something is wrong. Could be a cam issue?
 
I have a winn freeflight also. does give the leverage I was speaking about.
I don't use it because I like more feel to a trigger.
You touch that thing and it fires.
Not a good trigger for my hunting.
 
LCU said:
I have a winn freeflight also. does give the leverage I was speaking about.
I don't use it because I like more feel to a trigger.
You touch that thing and it fires.
Not a good trigger for my hunting.
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The triggers are adjustable . Maybe if you can get it adjusted , it would be something UTgrad could try out ?
 
I gave it to a guy that works for me,but I don't think he uses it. I'll ask him tomorrow,and let UTgrad know he can have it.
good idea.
He can also try my Tru-Fire 360 Elite.
I like everything about it.

And he can try my Ol Man aluminum climber.

I live in town 1 block off of 7th avenue in Columbia.
Near CA.
 
LCU said:
I gave it to a guy that works for me,but I don't think he uses it. I'll ask him tomorrow,and let UTgrad know he can have it.
good idea.
He can also try my Tru-Fire 360 Elite.
I like everything about it.

And he can try my Ol Man aluminum climber.

I live in town 1 block off of 7th avenue in Columbia.
Near CA.
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Sounds good .
 
UTGrad said:
What would happen if I drew it back with an arrow and it went off in my bonus room? ha ha ha
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I have done it. I keep a bag target in my "bonus" room and I just shoot blank bale if I can't get out to shoot. Noting wrong with shooting 10' away. I close my eys once I get the pin set and just feel the bow go off. A lot of shooters use this tactic.
 
Go to Bowfit.com and check out their exercise deal. I've been using one for the past 10+ years and are sold on them. It really replicates the bow drawing motion, and you will see the results in fairly short order. In addition, it allow you to draw from both sides. That keeps your back muscles from becoming unbalanced on one side and will forgo some problems.

I use it extensively in the fall when I start hunting more and shooting less to keep in shooting shape. And, it is great for warming up in the am before going out to hunt.

They are a quality company with great service, and this is one product that for me is more than worth the money. Plus-no worries about dry firing your bow.
 
I think I will set up my target bag in my backyard and use the outside light. I will try standing 10 feet away and shooting "blank bale", just to get me working on my form when I get home at night.
 

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