My loving fiancee bought me a Reflex Excursion for Christmas. What a woman! I wasn't planning on getting into bowhunting for at least another few years, so I was very surprised! (She even did her homework and got me one with the correct length of pull!)

Anyway, I am very quickly realizing that this is a completely new skillset that I will have to learn, and I am looking forward to building those skills. Not to mention my skill as a hunter will significantly improve.

Right now, I am learning off the suggestions of the nice folks at Bass Pro, and I am using a release, Carbon Express arrows with 125gr field points, and the accessories that came with my bow.

My goal this year is to nail a hog with my bow. Hogs are much easier to hunt than deer, so I'm hoping to at least get a shot. I don't mind having to wait a few years before getting a deer....even though all of the deer I've killed have been within bow range.

Well, I am looking forward to bombarding y'all with questions, and I s'pose I'll start now.

1. What do stabilizers do, and are they necessary?

2. My 70# bow is downtuned to about 63-65lbs. The strings make a "TONG" sound when I release. Should I get string silencers put on, or will the bow be more quiet when it is tuned at 70#?

3. Where can I go to look for proper form in shooting. I use a wrist-strap type of release, and Bass Pro put on a peep sight. Right now it is set to be comfortable when I am at full draw, but I would like info on how to shoot consistently.

Thanks!
txpitdog out

go to Coe Archery in Tomball

where is it? can't find it in the yellow pages. phone #?

Coe Archery Outfitters - Archery Ranges - Magnolia, TX 281-252-5908



also in your area-
Double B Archery - Archery Equipment & Hunters' Supplies - Archery Ranges - Montgomery, TX 936-588-4443

You should also check out this website
TexasBowhunter.com

1. Stabilizers help prevent hand torque. They also reduce hand shock. Most shoot better with a stabilizer.

2. It will get louder at the higher poundage. String leeches don't last long, whiskers do, a rubber tube peep makes noise, Limbsavers or Thunderblox help.

3. Go to a pro shop and shoot with someone who knows.