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Compound Bow for beginner
Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:36 pm
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?
PS
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?
PS
This post was edited on 3/2/11 at 6:49 pm
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Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:43 pm to prplnau
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.
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 on 3/2/11 at 6:43 pm to prplnau
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.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:49 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
diamond.
that would be my choice. great bow for the price.
best thing to do is go shoot a few. if the OP is in BR area bowies and bass pro have indoor ranges. they will let you shoot different brands.
i am sure most on here will say matthews or bowtech. no need to spend that kind of cheese starting out. make sure you enjoy the sport before upgrading.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:52 pm to MsandLa
quote:
will say matthews
I don't like them at all. They are a pain in the arse to tune and I don't find they perform any better than anything diamond or bear makes.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 6:59 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
I don't like them at all.
you better take that back!!
seriously though, i think they are great bows. my first bow was a darton. i had it for years. i realized i love bow hunting so i now shoot a bowtech.
however, there is no need to spend that kind of cash starting out. i looked at bows a few years ago for my teenager. i really liked the reflex for the price.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:14 pm to MsandLa
quote:
you better take that back!!
Idk why man, I just don't like them. I haven't shot very many of them, but I don't like em. IMO, the diamond black ice is pretty much as good as it can get.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:17 pm to MsandLa
I shoot a bowtech 82nd airborne. Fast as the frick but not overly forgiving. It doesnt have a very big let-off threshold if that makes any sense. But I'd say go shoot several bows in your price range and go with the one that feels the most comfortable.
Everybody is going to give you a different name brand but with technology advancing, several major bow companies are putting out equally awesome bows. Good luck.
Everybody is going to give you a different name brand but with technology advancing, several major bow companies are putting out equally awesome bows. Good luck.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:19 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Mathews are the easiest to tune bows ever made. Pretty much the best product in any category I've ever owned. Center shot is the same for every model, and the cams have algnment holes. Get the brace and ATA right, and you will never see the arrow waggle.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:20 pm to Hendrix2Harper
H2H, welcome again. Haters gonna hate on every board, but I will always to an outdoorsman regardless of who the root for in football.
to an outdoorsman regardless of who the root for in football. 
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:23 pm to Bama and Beer
quote:That's great and all, but he's looking to bowhunt and asked about a compound.
I would go with a re-curve crossbow
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:25 pm to AlxTgr
Just giving my opinion. Nothing more.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:30 pm to Bama and Beer
I like tuttles.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:32 pm to Hendrix2Harper
quote:
but not overly forgiving
most of the super fast bows are not forgiving. the brace height of your bow is probably low. for a beginner i would look at brace height also.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:38 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
I like tuttles
Just kidding Alx.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:45 pm to Bama and Beer
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:47 pm to AlxTgr
And
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:50 pm to Hendrix2Harper
Ok. Not a very good post on here.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:52 pm to Bama and Beer
Just sayin.. 
Thought we were talking bout stuff we like.
I think my advice On not looking at one particular brand, instead shooting several was pretty solid.
Thought we were talking bout stuff we like.
I think my advice On not looking at one particular brand, instead shooting several was pretty solid.
Posted on 3/2/11 at 7:59 pm to Hendrix2Harper
quote:And it was.
I think my advice On not looking at one particular brand, instead shooting several was pretty solid.
This post was edited on 3/2/11 at 8:01 pm
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