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Compound bows at golden hour (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by PB_JellyTime to c/archery

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I got into archery cause my friend got my husband and all my other friends hooked. My friend and I happen to be the only lefties in our friend group. Last year, he got a new bow and generously gave me his Bear bow so I could give archery a try.

Starting out was pretty rough. My draw weight was 7-10# and it was hilarious attempting to aim at 45 yard targets. But I got really into it and this summer, I upgraded an Altus with 43# draw! Had to celebrate with a proper group pic at the range.

For anyone new to the hobby and not sure they can do it with their noodle arms, you absolutely can! Just gotta believe and crank that weight up slowly!

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[–] PB_JellyTime 2 points 3 weeks ago

Oh dude! It’s a game changer! I used to squint and hope that somewhere “between line three and four” was 45 yards. Single pin really makes shots so much more consistent once you’re calibrated.

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[–] PB_JellyTime 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I used to shoot Easton 800 spine arrows when my draw weight was between 20-30#. With my Altus, my local archery shop recommended a 600 spine for my 43# bow. Currently using Easton Venture arrows. My archery friends have arrows which range from 400-320 spines with 45-55# bows.

I’m not sure how much the length matters beyond comfort/weight shedding since less arrow means lighter arrow. My shop cuts them to an appropriate length that works for me, so if your length works, the important part really is the strength of the spine and giving your old arrows a good flex to check em and make sure there aren’t any cracks. Don’t want anything exploding!

If you do have a nice, local shop, I highly recommend stopping by to ask for suggestions or getting your arrows cut down if needed!

Edit: Also, if it helps, I have a pretty short draw length too. I think it’s between 27”-28”. If you check out “arrow spine chart” from different manufacturers, they also have spine recommendations depending on arrow length.

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[–] PB_JellyTime 2 points 3 weeks ago

Woot! Ty!

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[–] PB_JellyTime 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Gasp. I second this!

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[–] PB_JellyTime 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

43! :D I actually started on a Bear bow (a friend’s hand-me-down cause we’re both lefties) with 7 lbs a year ago and worked my way up. It’s been such a game changer upgrading to an Altus with a single pin sight!

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[–] PB_JellyTime 2 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Eyyyy! We have the same bow! 💪🔥

Any tricks to keep ants off milkweed? in c/[email protected]

[–] PB_JellyTime 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The caterpillars might wander if food is low on the plant or when they want to make a chrysalis they often crawl off the plant.

Are your plants in the ground or in pots? Just curious cause I’ve had aphid problems across all of mine but never ants since I grow mine solely in pots.

Any tricks to keep ants off milkweed? in c/[email protected]

[–] PB_JellyTime 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

There’s a YouTube series about monarch butterflies by a guy called Mr. Lund who experimented with using powdered cinnamon at the base of the plant to discourage ants. It does require regular reapplication. Could be worth a try?

Usually the ants are there because they love the sap that aphids make so if there are ants, there are bound to be aphids. You can get rid of aphids by crushing them with your fingers (gotta check to make sure no first instar caterpillars are hiding nearby) or hosing them off the plant.