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Thinking about getting a bow for deer hunting, what should I look for?
Posted on 10/30/11 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 10/30/11 at 5:53 pm
Started deer hunting with a rifle a few years ago and I'm hooked...but I want to extend my season.
What should I look for in buying a bow?
What should I look for in buying a bow?
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Posted on 10/30/11 at 6:00 pm to stewie
Bear
Posted on 10/30/11 at 6:03 pm to Bama and Beer
+1
Posted on 10/30/11 at 6:08 pm to mylsuhat
Like you said about your dad with an old school Bear bow in another thread, my dad still has the same bow that he has killed many dear with. But Bear is putting out a good bow now for the money.
Will no doubt be my next brand purchase
Will no doubt be my next brand purchase
Posted on 10/30/11 at 6:11 pm to Bama and Beer
I shoot bear and my brother has a Hoyt. They shoot identical. My was about 1/2 the price.
Posted on 10/30/11 at 6:12 pm to Bama and Beer
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Bear
+1
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Will no doubt be my next brand purchase
+1
My brother bought a Bear Charge this summer for like $400 ready to hunt. Their 2012 models look badass. Great bows for the price.
Posted on 10/30/11 at 7:04 pm to Boats n Hose
I've only owned mathews bows. I love them. The newest model has a really short axle length which comes in handy.
Posted on 10/30/11 at 7:44 pm to OhFace55
What type of specs should I look for?
I had a small bow when I was a kid and got pretty good with it but it's been many years since I've even looked at a bow.
I had a small bow when I was a kid and got pretty good with it but it's been many years since I've even looked at a bow.
Posted on 10/30/11 at 7:46 pm to stewie
Bowtech Assassin
Posted on 10/30/11 at 7:53 pm to stewie
Look for something that fits your physique, strength, and budget.
Most of the new bows have 80 to 85% let-off with a solo cam. I am not a fan of the increased let-off shooting a higher draw weight due to relying on pure upper body strength when letting off up in a tree if you have to pass on a shot.
Find something that you are comfortable with and enjoy the hell out of it. Today's technology has made leaps and bounds improvements in the past 20 years from the time I got my first Darton Excel.
Most of the new bows have 80 to 85% let-off with a solo cam. I am not a fan of the increased let-off shooting a higher draw weight due to relying on pure upper body strength when letting off up in a tree if you have to pass on a shot.
Find something that you are comfortable with and enjoy the hell out of it. Today's technology has made leaps and bounds improvements in the past 20 years from the time I got my first Darton Excel.
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