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Beginner bow suggestions
Posted on 10/3/16 at 8:15 am
Posted on 10/3/16 at 8:15 am
What would y'all recommend?
Possible to get a decent beginner bow under $500?
Possible to get a decent beginner bow under $500?
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Posted on 10/3/16 at 8:24 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Very possible and you won't have to settle for a "beginner" bow. Go to a local shop, have them take your measurement for draw length and what draw weight you're comfortable with. After that, you can either get a ready to hunt package on a middle of the road bow or do the smart thing and get on craigslist. You can likely find a high end bow that's set up with everything you could need for $500.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 8:34 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Check out Complete bow packages. My brother ordered one from here. They have pretty good deals.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 8:39 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Check out Mission bows, they're made by Mathews and use very similar technology.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 8:40 am to StrongBackWeakMind
I just picked up my first bow last week. I got a Mission Hype DT. Its made by Matthews. With everything on it I got it for $530 at a local shop. I like it. I went with a new bow from a local place because I know nothing about bows. So I will tinker with this one and learn how I like it setup and then my next one will be a used bow.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 8:44 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Couple yrs ago got a pse brute x, all rigged out for $375ish. been great for me
Posted on 10/3/16 at 9:22 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Another vote for pse brute
Posted on 10/3/16 at 10:13 am to StrongBackWeakMind
First thing: Find out your Draw Length
Second thing: Search for a decent used bow with that draw length or an adjustable draw length bow
You can find an old Matthews, Bowtech, or Hoyt in the $300-$500 range but make sure you get the proper draw length.
Second thing: Search for a decent used bow with that draw length or an adjustable draw length bow
You can find an old Matthews, Bowtech, or Hoyt in the $300-$500 range but make sure you get the proper draw length.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 10:18 am to reggo75
Find your drawlength, then get on the archerytalk classifieds. for a first bow, I would stay away from speed bows and look for something with a 32-35 ATA length and longer brace height.
Great starter
Great starter
This post was edited on 10/3/16 at 10:24 am
Posted on 10/3/16 at 10:36 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Unless you are buying an Obsession or Elite (they have transferable warranties) I'd personally advise against spending $500 on a used bow with no warranty.
You can get a Mission or a mid tier bow from Bear or PSE in the $500 range and have a warranty.
You can get a Mission or a mid tier bow from Bear or PSE in the $500 range and have a warranty.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 10:39 am to Raz4back
This is the exact reason I bought a mission instead of buying a used bow. I like having the peace of mind with the warranty.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 10:41 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Thanks guys. I'll swing by Bowie in the near future and get fitted. I used them to adjust my bowfishing bows and the guy in the bow section was a good dude.
This post was edited on 10/3/16 at 10:45 am
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