re: Oct 1 Bow Opener 150 days away boys IST

I'll stick with 80lb. My biggest question is going to be length. I have about 1/2" of play and I'd like a 29.5 instead of 29, but the new cams on the ventum aren't overlapped so 29 is top end of one and 29.5 is bottom end of the bigger. You actually get more speed being on the top end of the small cam than the bottom end on the big cam.

all the bows will kill deer if you put the arrow in the right spot

once you figure out if you actually like bowhunting, then worry about the weight of the bow and fps and all that

I've had to force myself to stop watching bowhunting youtube videos. The offseason sucks, but hey, it's fishing time!

Just started bowhunting last year, so I can't wait to get back into the woods to do some scouting. 100% public land here as well.

You don’t have to buy really used to save money. I bought an unregistered elite remedy shipped to my door for $725. You can save a lot buying on archerytalk or through fb marketplace.
It’s definitely tinkering season. I ordered a new sight and the new hamskea level, I’m ready to mess around and get everything dialed.

Yep, to me those are the best deals. You’re getting a new bow at a reduced cost with no taxes and a lot of times they aren’t registered so you still get the warranty. I haven’t found great deals on used sights and rests individually, I normally buy those new with a coupon code during a sale or something. If you can get them as part of a used bow package, they basically give them away.

I’m usually counting down the days for the bow opener on Oct 1st. Shot my biggest with a bow last year on our lease and shot a real nice one the year before on public. The one difference between this year and next is this year I’m counting down the days for September 2nd where I have an archery tag for elk in Colorado. Shot an elk before with a rifle but I can’t wait for the opportunity with a bow.

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I didn't kill this one while hunting. I was sitting in a box stand.

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I represent that statement.

Small personal anecdote and observation. I’ve been hunting for my first AR over the past month or so, and I’ve noticed how barren a lot of bow stock is as well. In my small talk at Bowie the fellas mentioned they were having a tough time stocking bows. With the scarcity of rifles and ammo, I suspect archery is going to see participation like never before. If you need arrows or servicing, probably should go ahead and get them now.

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You don't need to spend 2k for a nice bow.

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SWEET

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Alpha loaded out for like $1400

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Well frick