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Recommend me a cheap starter bow
Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:16 am
Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:16 am
I've always wanted to learn the finer points of handling a bow but have never shot one. I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a decent bow to start with, or hell even where to start. I've got about 50 yards in the backyard to practice in. My aim would be eventually deer or bowfishing.
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Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:21 am to AllDayEveryDay
quote:Archery.com classifieds. I would look for Mathews or Elite from last 5-7 years. Draw length is a big deal though.
I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a decent bow to start with
Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:28 am to AllDayEveryDay
Hoyt Torrex.
Comes fully rigged for ~$650.
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Comes fully rigged for ~$650.
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Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:33 am to AllDayEveryDay
cabela's are quite good and they'll fit you in store. picked mine up 3 years ago for about 300 and it still shoots great.
Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:35 am to AllDayEveryDay
Where are you located that info will help point you to a reputable pro-shop.
What budget are you looking at? Resist the urge to buy used or set it up on your own. Archery and bow tuning is complicated and just starting you should be focusing on form and fundamentals not dealing with a bow not tuned correctly.
The cheapest bow you can buy RTH ready to hunt is going to be better than a top end bow from 20yrs ago.
As for the deer and bow fishing that’s two different things and should be approached differently unless your trying to go the instinctive traditional route.
What budget are you looking at? Resist the urge to buy used or set it up on your own. Archery and bow tuning is complicated and just starting you should be focusing on form and fundamentals not dealing with a bow not tuned correctly.
The cheapest bow you can buy RTH ready to hunt is going to be better than a top end bow from 20yrs ago.
As for the deer and bow fishing that’s two different things and should be approached differently unless your trying to go the instinctive traditional route.
Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:49 am to Ol boy
I'm in NW Fort Worth. So Cabela's is definitely an option. Wasn't sure if it was the best though. $300 would be a decent price point.
Posted on 11/16/21 at 12:23 pm to AllDayEveryDay
I got into bow hunting this year as well. I went with a Bear Legit. I got it from Cabelas and they set it up in house. It is compact and light weight. I have nothing to compare it to, but I find it to be smooth when drawing back and shooting. The full set up (bow, arrows, case…) ran right around $650.
Posted on 11/16/21 at 12:24 pm to JOJO Hammer
Bear makes good entry-point bows.
Posted on 11/16/21 at 12:26 pm to AllDayEveryDay
My first was a PSE Brute package from Cabelas years ago, sub $500 for everything. I would definitely look at some of their packages in your price range, maybe bump it up a little if you can. Do a little research and I think you would be good to go. Piece other items together as you go and get more into it. Btw, I still have my Brute as my backup bow, shot it last year after replacing strings 3 years before that and it was still dialed in.
Posted on 11/16/21 at 1:37 pm to AlxTgr
This. Love my Elite E35 so much I bought a second one.
Bought both off archerytalk
Bought both off archerytalk
Posted on 11/16/21 at 2:20 pm to AllDayEveryDay
go to Cinnamon Creek Archery and ask lots of questions. Jeff can hook you up. At one point during our passion for bow hunting, we were all in your shoes. Go get advice from the source where you can test drive various bows and see what feels best for you.
CCA is a million times better than the geniuses behind the counter at BPS, Cabelas, Academy, Dicks, Gander
CCA is a million times better than the geniuses behind the counter at BPS, Cabelas, Academy, Dicks, Gander
This post was edited on 11/16/21 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 11/16/21 at 7:31 pm to AllDayEveryDay
Check local pawn shops
Posted on 11/17/21 at 2:13 am to AllDayEveryDay
archerytalk
Posted on 11/17/21 at 6:53 am to AllDayEveryDay
Buy a used Mathews, best way to get going....
Posted on 11/17/21 at 7:17 am to AllDayEveryDay
I just bought a bear RESURGENCE RTH for 630 and it's all I'll need for a long time.
Posted on 11/17/21 at 7:24 am to Tig3rman
Anyone ever use a diamond archery edge? Comes ready to hunt for under $500 has adjustable draw weight from 7-70 lbs
Posted on 11/17/21 at 10:50 am to AllDayEveryDay
I’ve got a Bear Element starter bow I can sell you for $400. It’s 65lb and 28 inch draw. Very accurate
Posted on 11/17/21 at 10:31 pm to Got Blaze
That's not too far from me, I'll have to give them a look, thanks for the heads up!
Posted on 11/18/21 at 5:27 am to bayoudude
quote:
Anyone ever use a diamond archery edge? Comes ready to hunt for under $500 has adjustable draw weight from 7-70 lbs
Haven't used that one, but I have an older Diamond bow that I love. Keep saying I'm going to upgrade and never do.
Hell, I almost offered it up in this thread since it's a lefty, but then I wouldn't have a bow for the rest of the season...
Posted on 11/18/21 at 9:47 am to AllDayEveryDay
Anyone have any experience with the Mission Switch? Im torn between that and the Bear Species bow as a starter.
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