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Compound Bow for beginner

Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:36 pm
Posted by prplnau
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2011
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Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:36 pm
I’m looking to get into archery as a hobby and wanted to get some advice. I do not have any archery experience and not a lot of knowledge in the sport. Initially, it will just be a hobby shooting targets at an archery range, with the possibility of doing some bow hunting later down the line.

I know I should go to a shop to get measured for the right draw length and weight before buying anything. Really, I’m looking for some advice on Brand/Model, accessories and just random suggestions from experience.

The 2 bows that I have been looking into the most are:
Bear Archery Charge Compound Bow $300

RedHead Kryptik Compound Bow $500

They are in slightly different price ranges and I’m leaning towards the Bear because of the price. However, if the quality difference outweighs the price difference I have no problem going up that notch. I’m mainly looking for a bow that is accurate, smooth, and easy to tune.

I’ve heard and read some reviews and stories of Bass Pro shops giving a small “crash course”, for beginners when buying a bow from them. Anyone know if this is true from the BPS in Denham Springs or the Cabela’s in Gonzales?

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This post was edited on 3/2/11 at 6:49 pm
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
80997 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:43 pm to
Welcome to the OB. I would go with a re-curve crossbow.

IMO.

ETA: If you are going to be hunting (eventually) with a crossbow, I would save up for an Excaliber Crossbow. No cams or moving parts with them. I've shot a couple shitty crossbows that were, you guessed it, shite and was not pleased with the accuracy. Everytime I walk into Bass Pro or an outdoor retail location, I go and check out the crossbows. Hope I had a few things to say to help. I've only killed one deer (and my first ever pig in the same afternoon) with a bow and I can tell you, it was so fricking rewarding.
This post was edited on 3/2/11 at 7:07 pm
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:43 pm to
Get either a bear or a diamond. You won't spend a ton of money and they are EXCELLENT bows. Don't get sucked into all the expensive accessories either. You need pins, a peep sight, some cheap carbon arrows cut to length, field tips, a release that feels right to you, and a whisker biscuit.
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