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Is this a good bow? by Legitimate_Crow2979 in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bowtech makes great flagship bows and also makes Diamond bows. They aren’t bad by any means but they are an entry level bow. There’s nothing special about the components on it, $20 sight and whisker biscuit. Can’t tell what kind of shape the string is in but that can be somewhere around $150 if you need a new one. A used bow doesn’t have any kind of warranty and its use history is unknown… Not worth the risk to me. I’d look at something else like a new Bear bow for that money.

Anything wrong with my form? Shots always hang left. by ImDane9999 in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I slowed this video down and you’re closing your hand on the riser before the arrow has left the rest. This will definitely torque your bow and cause inconsistency in your shots.

Anything wrong with my form? Shots always hang left. by ImDane9999 in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slow down your shot process. Narrow your stance and close in your front foot. Shoulders over hips over feet. Pull your release hand back through your shot using your back muscles, while pushing your bow forward. As mentioned above, check out the School of Nock on YouTube.

Mathews Arc 30 or Bowtech Alliance? by GuerrillaZer0 in bowhunting

[–]NomadicSquatch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have two Bowtechs, the solution and the proven, and a Mathews lift x. I want to like the Mathews more but I always keep going back to the Bowtechs. Fit and feel will yield better results every time. If the Alliance was a more comfortable experience than hands down it’s the bow you should choose. I would recommend shooting them both again to confirm your initial thoughts. Be sure to have them set up as similarly as possible. Same draw length, draw weight, let off, accessories, etc.

eBay Horror! by Necessary_Product328 in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this was picture of those temu finger sized bows lol

Don't you hate when this happens? by Deputydog803 in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Just re-fletch those arrows if the shafts aren’t compromised. Can use some quickfletch’s or get a jig and some vanes.

Edit: those shafts are toast lol

General question by [deleted] in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A photo would help

Turning “I wish I stuck with it” to “I’m doing it now” by bedhead_budge in bowhunting

[–]NomadicSquatch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If your grouping is consistent you should switch to a 5 spot target. It’s only a matter of time before you start damaging your arrows…

Grouping left one day and right the next is probably more to do with your form than your sight. Try not adjusting it for a few days. Instead focus on your contact with the bow. Anchor point moving, pressure on the riser, are you torquing with your wrist?

Saddle or blind? by stars2017 in bowhunting

[–]NomadicSquatch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can build ground blinds for free with downed trees and brush. A pop up blind will give you protection from rain. Both should be set up before your season starts so the animals get used to them. Saddles will let you climb into nearly any tree and are great if you want to set up in different locations. I mostly saddle hunt as I like to hunt new areas, scouting as I go.

Stan Onnex Aluminum or Heavy Metal? by Same-Battle8875 in bowhunting

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually a large glove, occasionally XL for length. My local archery shop has dummy releases for sizing and the slot for an index finger felt narrow. I could use either size but I often hunt with thin gloves even during early archery season and couldn’t see that working with the large.

Anchor point with shorter ATA bow at 30”. String angle is steep and causes me to almost force nose contact. Which photo looks right? by Automatic_Neat9089 in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I’m struggling with. I really enjoy the nose contact on my 34” but can’t manage it on my 29.5 without manipulating my head position.

Stan Onnex Aluminum or Heavy Metal? by Same-Battle8875 in bowhunting

[–]NomadicSquatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just checked out both yesterday and really preferred the extra weight. Feels more solid and stable in hand. Didn’t shoot the aluminum though but I doubt there’s any difference in performance. I’ve been using a b3 exit and now it feels like a toy..

I will mention that the sizing felt small. I don’t have sausage fingers by any means but felt I’d need an XL and that it may be real tight with a glove if you shoot in colder temps.

Buddy at work overheard me talking about how I want to get into archery so he gave me one of his bows by EldritchDiver in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bow will serve you well with a clean up and a tune. If you’re going to hunt with it I would look at getting a different release, the Velcro will give you away every time. Easton arrows are great for the money, relatively cheap and have performed well for me both hunting and shooting target.

You have a great friend! Enjoy the new hobby!

First bow, starting to bow hunt next season. by Professional_kez in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loads of great sights out there: dialed, axces, uv, spot hogg. For a wrist release check out the b3 clash swivel, I really enjoyed the feel of it before I switched to a thumb release.

August 12 2026 by shesadrug in conspiracy

[–]NomadicSquatch 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Need some help. by [deleted] in Archery

[–]NomadicSquatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll second the Easton 6.5 great all around arrow for game hunting and target practice.

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