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Beginner Bow
Posted on 7/10/14 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 1:36 pm
What's the outdoor boards recommendations? I am looking for something not to expenive but if I ultimately like it, I can use the bow for a while before I need to possibly upgrade.
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Posted on 7/10/14 at 1:39 pm to Red4
Posted on 7/10/14 at 1:42 pm to Red4
If you like bowhunting you'll want to upgrade fairly quickly. Go to an archery shop and shoot some of their bows. Once you find something you like you can look for a used bow. My last two bows have come from the classifieds on ArcheryTalk.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 1:50 pm to Red4
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If you like bowhunting you'll want to upgrade fairly quickly.
This.
I would suggest finding a used bow already rigged out for a start off bow. You should be able to find a top of the line bow from a few years back for a good price.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 1:53 pm to Judge Smails
Go to an archery shop and figure out your draw length and what weight you can pull. I would start lower, depending on what size of a guy you are. Probably a 50-60 would work for you and be perfect for deer.
Once you know your DL and poundage, you can start searching for something used. I would get a high quality bow that has been used rather than a brand new lower quality bow, but thats just me. If you still want an entry bow, Bear makes some really good ones. I think PSE makes an entry bow as well. I don't know much about the Cabela's and Bass Pro bows, but they are entry level and probably cheap.
I learned to shoot with one of my dad's old bows when I was a kid. Maybe you can find somebody with an old one who's willing to let you use it or buy it.
Once you know your DL and poundage, you can start searching for something used. I would get a high quality bow that has been used rather than a brand new lower quality bow, but thats just me. If you still want an entry bow, Bear makes some really good ones. I think PSE makes an entry bow as well. I don't know much about the Cabela's and Bass Pro bows, but they are entry level and probably cheap.
I learned to shoot with one of my dad's old bows when I was a kid. Maybe you can find somebody with an old one who's willing to let you use it or buy it.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:02 pm to Judge Smails
I don't really fancy bow hunting, but I do it because I have to at that point in the season. My 15 year old $150 PSE will still kill a deer as dead as a $2000 Hoyt or Matthews
OP, get measured and look at PSE. They have some cheaper ones rigged out that are still good quality. My buddy got one last year for like $500
Eta: I'm not shooting deer past 35 yards with my bow, but I wouldn't feel comfortable going much further than that anyway
OP, get measured and look at PSE. They have some cheaper ones rigged out that are still good quality. My buddy got one last year for like $500
Eta: I'm not shooting deer past 35 yards with my bow, but I wouldn't feel comfortable going much further than that anyway
This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:05 pm to Hammertime
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$2000 Hoyt or Matthews
The only $2000 Mathews is their Safari model. He can buy used Mathews, Hoyt, PSE, etc. all day long on AT classifieds for $500-$600.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:05 pm to Red4
I have a PSE Infinity Thunderbolt, an old bow, that I will sell to you for pretty cheap. Look up info on it and see if it's something you'd be interested in starting with.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:05 pm to Red4
I'm not sure how low end you want to go, but I set about a $1k budget last year and picked up a Mission by Mathews (Mathew's budget brand). I think I paid 399 or 499 for just the bow and then spent about 400 or 500 on quality accessories.
I bought the bow with the intention of upgrading to a Mathews or Hoyt this year as my skill increased and using the same accessories. I've enjoyed the Mission so much that I don't see any reason to upgrade for a while.
One of the main features I looked for was a bow that was adjustable from 50-70 lbs as I gained more strength.
With that being said, I've had several friends go the used bow route and they've really saved a ton of money.
I bought the bow with the intention of upgrading to a Mathews or Hoyt this year as my skill increased and using the same accessories. I've enjoyed the Mission so much that I don't see any reason to upgrade for a while.
One of the main features I looked for was a bow that was adjustable from 50-70 lbs as I gained more strength.
With that being said, I've had several friends go the used bow route and they've really saved a ton of money.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:08 pm to PMHBammer
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With that being said, I've had several friends go the used bow route and they've really saved a ton of money.
My MR was $550 used and my Heli m was $650 used.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:12 pm to Judge Smails
I just bought a new Hoyt, so I have some older Hoyts I might sell. That won't help us until we know what you're draw length is.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 3:19 pm to TheBowhunter
I have shot bows before but have never hunted with one. my draw is probably 29 inches.
I would like to go get measured and sized to make sure.
I believe the weight of the draw was roughly 65 lbs.
I would like to go get measured and sized to make sure.
I believe the weight of the draw was roughly 65 lbs.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 4:01 pm to Red4
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I have shot bows before but have never hunted with one. my draw is probably 29 inches.
29 inches is a helpful draw length. The factory standard now on most bows is 29" and they adjust from there. Thats a very average DL so it will probably be easy to find something.
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I believe the weight of the draw was roughly 65 lbs.
If this is your first bow, I would consider getting a 50-60 lb bow, set the draw weight around 50-52 to start out and then work your way up to it being completely maxed out, which should be around 62 lb. It's way more important to establish a good form and good shooting habits, and that's easy to do on a lighter draw weight. It's one thing if you can draw back 65 lbs., but drawing it back to shoot 2-3 or more rounds is a whole 'nother story.
Shooting a bow uses a very unique combination of muscles that other activities do not. Regardless of how strong you are, it takes a while for the right muscles to work together and be conditioned to easily draw the bow and be rock steady at full draw.
This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 4:03 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 6:18 pm to TheBowhunter
I am still shooting my redhead kronik that I got several years ago from bass pro. Its made by diamond and cost about $350. I've spent about that much on accessories. Its a giid starter bow. I'm looking to upgrade and am really leaning toward the bear motive or agenda.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 8:52 pm to Judge Smails
On archerytalk my son has traded bows at least a dozen times. And. I suspect, he will be at it again in another month or so.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:14 pm to TheBowhunter
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Shooting a bow uses a very unique combination of muscles that other activities do not. Regardless of how strong you are, it takes a while for the right muscles to work together and be conditioned to easily draw the bow and be rock steady at full draw.
This.
I've got about a 30" DL and a 69# draw. Didn't shoot my bow for a year and the first shooting session wasn't all that great. Once I found my rhythm again, things got better. Nebraska opens on 9/1 this season, so hopefully I have a little time to get out there and pursue a velvet buck.
I'll say this much, find what's comfortable for you. I've got an '09 Diamond The Rock and it's a good bow. It's not as fast as some of the ones they're coming out with today, but at 270 fps, it gets the job done.
I've practiced enough to where squeezing the release and letting the arrow fly is subconscious. The only conscious thing I do is find my anchor point. Mine touches the side of my nose as opposed to the tip of the nose. A lot of people will say I'm wrong, but it works for me.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 2:01 pm to brad8504
to the bowhunter:
My draw length is 28.6. I was recommended to use 28 length (it would be more comfortable then a 29) unless I could find a 28 1/2. That 29 would be a little to long.
My draw length is 28.6. I was recommended to use 28 length (it would be more comfortable then a 29) unless I could find a 28 1/2. That 29 would be a little to long.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 5:19 pm to Red4
I'll sell you mine for $200
Posted on 7/21/14 at 9:07 pm to Red4
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to the bowhunter:
My draw length is 28.6. I was recommended to use 28 length (it would be more comfortable then a 29) unless I could find a 28 1/2. That 29 would be a little to long.
My DL is 30" so I don't have anything you can shoot. Sorry bud.
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