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Bow recommendation
Posted on 6/15/22 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 6/15/22 at 3:39 pm
I’d like to learn to shoot a compound bow. I’ve deer hunted before but with rifle. I now live in KC and gun season here is only like two weeks and most bow hunt. Anyone recommend a good first time bow? Probably in $500 range to start.
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Posted on 6/15/22 at 3:48 pm to Shotgun Willie
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Probably in $500 range to start.
Should be able to find either a decent used bow or new starter package for that. Pretty much all of the major brands make good bows, it's more about personal preference. Find a reputable archery shop. They'll let you shoot a few to see what you like and usually will set up/tune it for free when you purchase.
John Dudley is pretty boring but his School of Knock videos on youtube helped me a lot with my shooting.
This post was edited on 6/15/22 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 6/15/22 at 4:06 pm to Shotgun Willie
I shot a PSE Stinger RTS package I got at bass pro for almost ten years. Head over at shoot a couple. You can be ready to hunt with arrows for <$500
Posted on 6/15/22 at 4:43 pm to elprez00
Second the pse stinger. Or head over to archery talk and buy used.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 4:52 pm to Loup
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Find a reputable archery shop. They'll let you shoot a few to see what you like and usually will set up/tune it for free when you purchase.
x 1000 .. shoot various bows brands and models, let the bow choose you. Some have aggressive cams that are a bit difficult to draw, yet fast. Others have super smooth cams, easy to draw, yet a bit slower than the higher rated "speed bows". Buy what feels best to you
Posted on 6/15/22 at 6:10 pm to Got Blaze
I’d buy one that is super adjustable, any of the Elites with the SET system would be fantastic. A Kure, Remedy, or Enkore would be a great used setup. They are all pretty smooth and fast and everything is adjustable. And if you decide to get into tuning them, you don’t need a bow press.
You won’t find one completely outfitted for $500 but you could find a bare bow in that range, and pick rest, sight, etc. I think it’s be worth the extra.
You won’t find one completely outfitted for $500 but you could find a bare bow in that range, and pick rest, sight, etc. I think it’s be worth the extra.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 8:26 pm to bigbuckdj
I agree. I'd try to find a used Elite Kure off Facebook or archerytalk.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 8:29 pm to Shotgun Willie
Bear makes a decent entry level bow. You can get the whole set up for around $5-600 at bass pro or cabelas.
Posted on 6/16/22 at 6:27 am to jgthunt
Recommend archery talk as well. Their classifieds are solid. Make sure you consider what you’ll spend on getting it tuned and all your accessories as well.
Posted on 6/16/22 at 6:29 am to Shotgun Willie
If you've never shot a compound before, why not just get a crossbow? They are significantly simpler to operate and it is a lot easier to be consistent with one.
Posted on 6/16/22 at 7:18 am to Shotgun Willie
I just purchased a Hoyt Torrex from a bow shop here locally. Phenomenal reviews online about the bow and I purchased it for $850. It comes loaded with everything you need to hunt.
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