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Anybody shoot traditional bows around here?
Posted on 10/22/24 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 10/22/24 at 5:18 pm
Spinoff from my intro thread. I have a recurve that I need to shoot more. Anybody else shoot trad? Any suggestions for ranges near NOLA, perhaps with 3D targets? Alternatively, any reason I can't take a target to some public land and fire away?
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Posted on 10/22/24 at 6:57 pm to j_f
I shoot a recurve x-bow so, technically, yes I do shoot “trad”.
Posted on 10/22/24 at 8:14 pm to j_f
Been hunting with a recurve for about 25 years. Built several recurves in the early 2000's and still hunt with them. I am pretty accurate out to about 30 yds. but I'm getting old and don't shoot as much as I used to, especially in the hot summertime.
I shoot in my yard, I have a 20' platform that I shoot from when the season nears. I also do the same at my camp. I don't know why anyone would need to go to a range if they have a reasonably large yard to shoot in. I like the solitude when I want to focus on form.
I shoot in my yard, I have a 20' platform that I shoot from when the season nears. I also do the same at my camp. I don't know why anyone would need to go to a range if they have a reasonably large yard to shoot in. I like the solitude when I want to focus on form.
This post was edited on 10/22/24 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 10/22/24 at 8:32 pm to Tigerinthewoods
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I don't know why anyone would need to go to a range if they have a reasonably large yard to shoot in. I
That's just it-- I live in Uptown NOLA and don't have a huge yard.
I've also been on some 3D target courses that were fun. Seems like there's one in BR.
Posted on 10/22/24 at 10:05 pm to j_f
Go to your local bow shop and ask about 3d ranges near you. They should surely be able to advise you.
Posted on 10/22/24 at 10:18 pm to j_f
I have a vintage Bear 45 pound traditional bow and have not used it in the last 3-4 years. It’s a blast to shoot though.
Posted on 10/22/24 at 11:00 pm to j_f
I shoot trad bows. Longbows and recurve. Used to live in Baton Rouge and there were some decent 3D ranges there. Can’t recall the name but it was on state land. One of my favorite ways to practice is just going out in the woods and “stump” shooting. Not necessarily stumps. Use a judo point or you will lose arrows. Be good to find an experienced trad guy to learn the ropes . I also shoot compounds but to me there is. Nothing like shooting the trad bow. Have fun
ETA: Waddill Wildlife Refuge is the range I was thinking of. ARTAC Amite River Traditional Archery Club is based out of there .l
ETA: Waddill Wildlife Refuge is the range I was thinking of. ARTAC Amite River Traditional Archery Club is based out of there .l
This post was edited on 10/22/24 at 11:04 pm
Posted on 10/22/24 at 11:05 pm to Yewkindewit
Those old Bears are some great bows.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 12:55 am to j_f
I would think you could get in some good practice sessions on the river side of the levee in the Metairie area. I know around Rivershack Tavern across the levee finds the river side bare earth and not covered in concrete like much of the levee is in the N.O. area.
Set a target up at the base of the levee, step back to the distance you want to shoot and fire away, The levee will catch any arrows that miss and likely won't be hard to find.
Not sure about the legality of it since the bike path runs along the top of the levee. May want to check with the Levee Board on that.
Set a target up at the base of the levee, step back to the distance you want to shoot and fire away, The levee will catch any arrows that miss and likely won't be hard to find.
Not sure about the legality of it since the bike path runs along the top of the levee. May want to check with the Levee Board on that.
This post was edited on 10/23/24 at 12:56 am
Posted on 10/23/24 at 7:50 am to j_f
Welcome to traditional bow hunting.
Been hunting with a recurve since I was old enough to pick one up. I get almost all my equipment from 3Rivers Archery.
Word of advice…… start off with a light poundage. You have to build muscle memory. Work your way up to that 60# recurve. I shoot 35# for bowfishing. 45# for squirrel and rabbits. 60# for deer and elk. And practice, practice, practice
Been hunting with a recurve since I was old enough to pick one up. I get almost all my equipment from 3Rivers Archery.
Word of advice…… start off with a light poundage. You have to build muscle memory. Work your way up to that 60# recurve. I shoot 35# for bowfishing. 45# for squirrel and rabbits. 60# for deer and elk. And practice, practice, practice
This post was edited on 10/23/24 at 9:12 am
Posted on 10/23/24 at 8:55 am to j_f
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That's just it-- I live in Uptown NOLA and don't have a huge yard.
Go out to The Fly and shoot, baw. They have somewhat hilly terrain around there that could help with your practice, plus lots of land. Plus you might see some Tulane vixens sunbathing. And if you want to get really fun you can try to hit a container ship with an arrow as it passes by.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 9:15 am to mcpotiger
quote:the new ones are too.
Those old Bears are some great bows.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 9:31 am to gumbo2176
Some good advice on here-- thanks to all of you.
What y'all gotta remember is that this is New Orleans. I could sell some coke to a sex worker while stealing a car and go on about my day, but a recurve in public would easily result in handcuffs.
What y'all gotta remember is that this is New Orleans. I could sell some coke to a sex worker while stealing a car and go on about my day, but a recurve in public would easily result in handcuffs.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 10:19 am to j_f
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What y'all gotta remember is that this is New Orleans. I could sling some crack to a hoe while jacking a whip and go on about my day
FTFY , what you described will get u put in teedys jail.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 10:33 am to Ol boy
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FTFY , what you described will get u put in teedys jail.
HAHAHA You're not wrong-- thanks for the edit.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 10:58 am to j_f
Welcome to the jungle
Posted on 10/23/24 at 11:40 am to mcpotiger
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ARTAC Amite River Traditional Archery Club
Found them online last night and sent them an email. Thanks!
Posted on 10/23/24 at 5:43 pm to j_f
There is a bow range at the Pearl River WMA shooting range. Nothing fancy but plenty of targets and you'll have the place to yourself. I live Uptown and shoot mine in my tiny back yard. I do have a shed though that is a giant backstop.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 5:47 pm to Grebe
Good to know, thanks! I would be more inclined to shoot in my yard if my neighbor's house didn't look right down into it. I'm not sure they're that kind of tolerant. Once my landscaping grows in, though....
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