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Suggestions for a good place to buy a bow
Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:00 pm
Looking to get into bow hunting this year. I hunt just outside of Minden, LA. Talked to a store in Homer that seemed decent but I wasn't ready at the time. If possible, I'd like to stay around SWLA but will travel if worth it. I have also heard about a place in Port Arthur, TX.
Needless to say, I'm clueless when it comes to bow hunting and not interested in someone trying to sell me an expensive rig for my first one. I'd rather try out several and have a shop guy explain things to me like I'm a child. Just trying to get some input on where to go.
TIA
Needless to say, I'm clueless when it comes to bow hunting and not interested in someone trying to sell me an expensive rig for my first one. I'd rather try out several and have a shop guy explain things to me like I'm a child. Just trying to get some input on where to go.
TIA
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Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:10 pm to SwampBooty
You can get a super nice rig dressed out used on the cheap Archerytalk.com classified
Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:10 pm to SwampBooty
Hewitt’s Archery in Ferriday
Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:17 pm to ChandlerB03
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Ferriday
3 hours is a long way to go buy a bow
I remember reading a few bow hunting threads and people were bragging on a guy who has a shop in Eunice. I can't remember the name but a few of the posters were saying great things about it.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:22 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Jay's Archery in Eunice.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:52 pm to SwampBooty
I'm in swla and go to precision archery in bridge city. I bought a halon 32 from them last august. My 3rd from them. THey carry Mathews, hoyt, bowtech, elite, etc. They have an indoor range and will let you shoot whichever ones you want.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 2:55 pm to Cowboyfan89
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Jay's Archery in Eunice.
I'll second Jay's as a quality place.
I'm from Sulphur and I live in Iowa and I make the drive to Precision Archery in Bridge City when I need something on my bow.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 3:03 pm to arbe25
Ahh Bridge City was it, not Port Arthur. Looks like I will be giving them a chance then here soon.
Posted on 1/10/18 at 3:28 pm to SwampBooty
shops to visit and ask questions, test drive:
Opelousas - Austin's Outdoors
Broussard - Bayouland Bowhunters
Opelousas - Austin's Outdoors
Broussard - Bayouland Bowhunters
Posted on 1/10/18 at 6:42 pm to SwampBooty
If you know nothing definitely go to an Archery shop, you'll need to get draw length measured at the very least.
Buy used then you'll begin to know enough for the next purchase. Plus you won't take a real beating getting rid of the first purchase. You'll be surprised how much a difference it'll make, how varied the market is, and how many choices there are out there. Good luck - that's what I did and was glad - and I had fiance (no pics) who was an avid 3D tournament gal to help. (Yep, I had to learn fast)
Buy used then you'll begin to know enough for the next purchase. Plus you won't take a real beating getting rid of the first purchase. You'll be surprised how much a difference it'll make, how varied the market is, and how many choices there are out there. Good luck - that's what I did and was glad - and I had fiance (no pics) who was an avid 3D tournament gal to help. (Yep, I had to learn fast)
This post was edited on 1/10/18 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 1/10/18 at 7:20 pm to awestruck
Thanks fellas, looking forward to the new challenge and letting some arrows fly around
Posted on 1/11/18 at 7:12 am to SwampBooty
Next time you're up around Minden, check out Hoot-n-Holler Archery in Bossier City. They carry Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech, Elite, Bear, and a couple of others.
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