Welcome to the club. I did this last year 3 months into shooting. I was at a 3d shoot last year on the 49th out of 50 targets, it was hot I was exhausted, I ranged the target set my sight pulled back and realized that I didn't load and arrow, I was using a index finger release and as I started to let down I squeezed off the trigger.... dry fire about 2/3 of the way. String popped off but didn't do any damage. I went Immediately to my bow shop and everyone in there kept saying welcome to the club. I felt so embarrassed, best lesson learned.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

😂I’m def in the club now…I def learned my lesson for sure

@brandonpatterson5705

2 ай бұрын

Same man I never dry fired a bow till 2020 it happens man

I was testing draw weight with a hand scale one time after installing new strings on my bow. When I got to fully draw, the scale slipped out of my hand that thing went flying into my laundry room door at Mach 30. 😂 blew it into a million pieces. The string popped off, but the bow was otherwise ok. My wife, however, was NOT ok. She was PISSED. 😂 Also, nice upgrade to the drop away rest and peep. And that’s definitely a nice shop with a very nice indoor range. Always try to take your bow to an actual archery shop versus a big box store like cabela’s or bass pro. Way more selections for stuff, and generally more knowledgeable techs. Glad your bow is alright and you’re back to shooting.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thank you bro…that’s a wild story…if that was me my wife would never let me bring my bow back in the house 😂😂

Hey Brother. I'm glad you didn't get hurt. And that it was just a string and a couple of cables to swap out. I've dry fired 2 different bows and was lucky both times. All that was damaged was string and cables. I'm super conscious of it now and double check that my drop away rest is working and I have an arrow nocked. Keep grindin'. Archery isn't easy. It's seeking perfection in something that can't be perfected. #ABT Always Be Tinkering. Awesome that you have a local shop. I've had to learn my own bow maintenance because the closest shop to me is almost 2 hours away.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thank you man…yea as I continue to learn I see so much that goes into archery…I’m enjoying the process and I’m excited to see where this goes

Welcome to the club. You definitely blow those strings out but it happens. At least u didn’t get hurt. And it worked out since u went from a whisker biscuit to that nice QAD drop away. Baby steps on getting your setup right and then gradually graduate to a newer bow. Welcome to the sport and keep up the great work

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks you bro…I def learned my lesson

💥happens 😅🤷‍♂️🏹

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Yeaaa man lol

Been there brother. Second day I had my bow. Was a good excuse to get new color string. Keep shooting. Just another learning experience.

@whatisarchery

28 күн бұрын

Most def man…thank you man

Stuff happens. Glad you're ok. Got your bow fixed and your shooting again. Keep shooting

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Most def man thank you

Stuff happens bro. Keep on shooting. I’ve caught myself a couple times. Definitely can see it happening.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Yea man I’m just learning and growing from it

It happens to us all.im glad you got past it and still killin it. Full send!

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

Thank you bro I appreciate that

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I dry fired my bow a couple of months ago. First time it happened to me after 20+ years of shooting. It can happen to anyone. I wasn’t as lucky as you. Needs new limbs, cam mods and sting. 😮

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thank you bro…man that sucks…it’s crazy how often it happens to everyone

You shoot long enough its not if but when! It happens, Keep Grinding, never quit learning!!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man….i def learned a lesson for sure

It’s a hard lesson to learn. But at least your bow survived it. And hopefully you never make that mistake again. Keep grinding and shooting.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Yea man it sucked but it’s part of my journey now

LOL Happens to the best of us.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Yea man I’m starting to see that lol

We've all been there brother, its only a matter of time. I blew up my first bow and now Ive also punched myself in the face with my release. Its the sacrifice to the bow gods lol. Im glad she wasnt busted! Its funny, I was going to send you that exact arrow rest, but Ive got some other stuff to send you to pimp out the bow. Glad you moved over to a modern peep sight too. Keep shooting!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man yea I was so scared it would be a lot worse…appreciate you looking out out…I’m grateful for whatever you can send…thank you

I did the same thing at a tournament last month. Won't make that mistake again! I've made checking an arrow is nocked a step in my shot process. At least you got an awesome looking new string out of it! I really enjoy the chill vibe of your videos, keep it up!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thank you bro…but yea I think I will def had that to part of my shot process that’s a really good idea

Man! I feel ya! Glad you’re good and they hooked you up. Just found the channel, really liking it!

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

Thank you man I came I long way…just learning as much as I can

Glad it didn't cause a cracked limb or total a cam. Keep it up. Nice to see you get rid of that peep and into something little better

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

yea man it definitely could have been a lot worse... so im not complaining at all

Glad your bow is ok. Dry firing is inevitable so don't feel bad. Pro tip: ask the shop to let you shoot your bow when paper tuning. Everone holds and torques the bow a little differently, so it needs to be tuned to how YOU shoot it.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man…I did shoot he just wanted to see something

I tiold ya!! Haha it happens, to everybody!!😂

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

It’s so wild how much it actually happens lol

@Fitandover40

2 ай бұрын

@@whatisarcheryhaha I know. I bet you were adjusting your bow, or doing something else other than focusing on the fact that the whole purpose of archery is throwing a projectile down range to hit something. None of the equipment means anything if the projectile isn't in the chamber lol Its the nature of compound archery. I have never dried fire my trad bow, its nearly impossible because you only have, the bow and the arrow and your aiming. No rests, sights, releases, bolts and stabilizers, dampeners, stops, cams, cables, strings, etc, etc lol. Compounds are another story, easy to get lost in the equipment and forget the essence of archery. Keep shootin'!

@Fitandover40

2 ай бұрын

@@whatisarchery actually i have mine on camera haha nothing happened to the bow though since it wasn't maxed out and it was brand new, single cam.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

@@Fitandover40 your right man there’s so much going on that you forget about the most important thing lol

It’s easy to do. I’m glad you could laugh about it.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Yea I’m seeing that a lot of people have gone through this too

I blew my lift 33 up at the bow shop. I was upping the DW and my thumb button release slipped out of my hand and shot out of there. Hitting my riser, bent my cams. Yeah, I was pissed and embarrassed. But i got it repaired and back at it. Keep up the good work brother.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Man it’s crazy how this stuff happens…I’m glad you good bro

@Getdownorlaydownbum

2 ай бұрын

Dam you blew up the lift bru what pounds was you upping it to to make it slip out ya hand like that

@rdp9987

2 ай бұрын

@southgaheadhunter5529 from 50lbs to 60. Just got to relaxed. I have no problem with 60 lbs. It was also a new thumb button , was shooting with an index release before.

@jasonjohn1978

2 ай бұрын

Dang, you got lucky you were able to salvage your lift. I always put an arrow in my bow when I’m checking draw weight or timing. Better safe then sorry.

@rdp9987

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonjohn1978 I did have an arrow loaded ready to shoot.

My heart sank when you said what happened. I’m 56 years old & just got into archery … probably been shooting about the same amount of time as you. I got a Mathews Lift in March … fantastic bow. Just wish I was a little stronger - currently drawing 50# but will be upping it a couple #s here soon. Glad you are back up & shooting. Keep posting your progress! You’re doing great.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I’m just happy it wasn’t as bad as I thought…keep going man take your time don’t rush your process enjoy it, I’m having a blast on this journey

Some of the best videos are when we admit our shortcomings, accept them, and move on!

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

Most def man thank you

Oh man I feel for ya! I just had a misfire. halfway into pulling it back I must have tapped my release, punch in the face. Luckily I aim as I was pulling back and it went into the ground. But that wise guy is where it is at!!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Man that’s crazy…I guess it is part of the journey lol

Yeah I had it happen when I first started, you lucked out lol when I did it.. it destroyed my cams. Another thing, a lot of bow shops will paper tune your bow and send you on your way… make sure you tell the bow tech that you want to shoot your bow through the paper since you’ll be the one shooting and hunting with it. Lancaster tried that with me a bunch of times and I had to tell them I am the one shooting my bow, not you. Everyone grips the bow differently… so that paper tune will vary. And remember paper tuning is just a starting point too. But yeah man… happy for you getting upgrades! Keep at it and stay positive always!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Definitely man…I was able to paper tune he just wanted to check something out..but yea i learned my lesson I’m going to pay a lot more attention now

Man those guys really hooked you up with the upgrades. Seem like good people over there.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Man they got me right bro

You're sooooo lucky. You could have destroyed the cams or cracked the limbs. Most important is that you did not injure yourself. I'm a lefty so when I put the arrow in the whisker biscuit I see the arrow before I shoot because of the way I hold it.

Ive did it few times. Did it to a brand new bow had it for less then a week. But just got better strings and cables and then did it again right before a hog hunt checking my sight luckily nothing didnt happen and i was shooting less weight then i am now.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

I couldn’t even imagine doing that to a brand now bow lol I’m glad it all worked out

Nice upgrade with that drop away rest

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thank you man

Glad your ok bro.and got your bow fixed and a new rest. Its good you did not bend your cams or break a limb .best of luck wt your archery

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks bro….it really could have been a lot worse, im thankful

Happy everything worked out!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thank you…it most def could have been worse

I dry fire mines too and my limb broke the same time of the month dude, what a co ink ki dink. This is on a twenty sixteen something Martin bow I believe.

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

Ah man that sucks I know the feeling

It happens to everyone brother. If someone says it never happened to them, either they are lying or it just hasn’t happened YET. just be thankful it’s not broken. Ive seen bows that were absolutely wrecked after being dry fired.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Most def man….i tried to avoid it but it’s a learning lesson to be more on point

So glad the bow made it thru the blow up. Some do some don’t. Getting some upgrades too. Sweet! 👍👍

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Most definitely man it could have been really bad..upgrades coming little by little keep going bro

An arrow rest is awesome, whisker biscuits are good and entry level but he hooked it up with a rest, and the paper tuning looks solid and center. Still, watch out now. It didn't hit your face and that's a relief. Still it's a rookie or drunk mistake to do that so don't feel too bad in your case and never let someone else fire your bow unless it's absolute trust, Bows carry the same weight legally as guns. Also either they just had spare string around or you really like the color Green on your strings. I'm more of a yellow/gold and burgundy red myself.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Yea man it could have been a lot worse I’m just taking this as a learning lesson and going to make sure I’m on point

Just make sure your limbs aren't damaged and your cams aren't bent first I would replace the buss cables with the string I've seen it a lot it happens glad your ok

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man…it definitely could have been a lot worse

Happens to the best of us brother. R. I. P.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Most def man..glad I made it out lol

Yo, my girl just blew up her bow due to dry fire! She was all in the moment and she didn’t realize she didn’t put the arrow and just like you so it happens to best of us!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

its so crazy how much it actually happens to everyone

That's some scary stuff huh?! I had my string snap on me at full draw once and that whole ordeal got me pretty good. Honestly glad it happened to you in a way, this way you know you don't want it to happen again. Also, did it not sound like a rifle went off?? Keep it up man you'll kill it!

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

It was wild man it could have been a lot worse…I for sure learned my lesson and will be on point for now on

Glad you and your bow weren't terribly harmed. It's a great piece of mind knowing you have a pro shop like that! Back in the game! Tip: if shooting groups inspect those nocks by squeezing/pinching them. A cracked nock can spell doom a few different ways. Flex those shafts as well.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

It’s really good they are a pretty cool shop…thanks for that tip I’ll be sure to check the nocks

Bow hunted since I was a kid and bro I literally just did the same thing about a month ago. Got distracted with my 2 year old and thought I had an arrow knocked, bent both cams and had to replace the strings. It’s an expensive lesson but it happens to the best of us.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Ahh man that sucks…I def learned my lesson and glad it wasn’t worse

brooo i did the same thing for the first time like 3 days ago i was soo scared it was over but it luckily survived keep i moving bro i hope your bow is okay

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

The craziest thing…glad your ok

It happens my man. I punched myself in the face with my release yesterday for the first time. It hurts but you learn from it and use it to make yourself better, no other way! Are you gonna pick up some new strings?

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

This was def a learning lesson…I’m for sure going to get new strings

I'm sorry to hear that, bro it could happen to anyone, I almost did it too but I realized it when I started pulling my bow back

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

bro its wild...i hope to never do that again

@IZZYR23

2 ай бұрын

​@whatisarchery I'm glad you got it back so let's keep shooting

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

@@IZZYR23 your already know keep shootin is the only way lol

Ouch man. You got that mistake out of the way though. You won't ever do that again brother. Many have made this mistake and learned from it. Hope you get it taken care of man.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

I def learned my lesson I plan on never doing that again

Keep Shooting E!!! No matter what 😂 it stinks but hey it happens:)

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Most def man..thank you bro..the journey continues

I am hoping to change from whisker biscuit soon, what did you go with brand wise….where I am from I have only the $$$ options but want to try the redline guru but not available here. Dry fires happen just keep shooting you got lucky there.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

I honestly don’t know the brand it was a used rest that they had and no one was going to use it

KZread must have heard that I just did the same thing, cause this video popped up in my feed. I just did it with a brand new bow, after just installing the arrow rest. I pulled it to make sure my rest was setup right, and I think my release was set too sensitive, and boom. Insult to injury my sight showed up at the door the next day 😩. I’m feeling your pain. SMH😒

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

Nooooo dang man I feel your pain 🤦🏾‍♂️…I learned a lot from this because I did it again after this video and I’ve become better from it…it’s all good bro keep doing your thing

@Lucrativesoldier

Ай бұрын

@@whatisarchery awe damn! Sorry to hear that. I’m hoping it doesn’t have to happen again to learn my lesson. Lol

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

@@Lucrativesoldier I def don’t plan on that happening again for sure

the only thing I see wrong is them paper tuning instead of you no one can paper tune your boy but you they should have had you shoot and adjust from there glad it worked out bud God Bless

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man…I was shooting but he wanted to check something

@mash4fun

2 ай бұрын

Jason is so right. It wasn’t until I paper tuned my bow that I realized my grip was wrong. The pro at the shop would get a bullet hole, but I kept getting a left hand tear. Completely helped me improve my holding. Instant feedback.

Glad the bow is ok. Nice looking archery shop! What State are you in?

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man…it’s in North Carolina

...... I just dry fired my bow :-(

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that….it def sucks…but it happens

Anybody who shots a bow, blows one up at some point. I beleive if a person says that haven’t, they either don’t shot much or are a liar.

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

lol I hear you on that one

I got one better for you dude.... I didnt dry fire my bow, I happened to grab the wrong arrow with half the grain Im set up for and mine exploded too. The guy at the shop said in 30 years hes never heard of that happening.

@whatisarchery

Ай бұрын

Wow lol now that’s wild

Question for you. I know that you said your left eye it. I have a missions switch that I'm willing to rehome. We can talk more in a private message. Good luck, and let me know if you're interested.

@whatisarchery

2 ай бұрын

Definitely bro…shoot me a dm on ig divinemotivation_

@fit4thepursuit221

2 ай бұрын

@@whatisarchery will do.