RalloZ35 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I want to try out bow season either this year or next, and am wondering what a good bow would be. I have tried to pull some back and didnt succeed. I believe the draw length was 30-31 inches and the weight of the pull was around 70lbs. What do you guys think a good starter bow would be? I would like to get the complete set with sights and all the fancy things so I dont have to bother with getting them seperate. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 go to a good archery shop so they can measure you and set you up with the proper bow. my suggestion would be to not spend a lot of money if your just starting, but at the same time dont by a bunch of crap that will just end up making things harder and less exciting. There are plenty of good bow packages out there so you should be able to easily find something. Also 70 lbs draw weight is probably way to much, you should be able to draw a bow back while sitting down with your feet off the ground. Good luck and welcome to the greatest type of hunting out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Agreed, the best thing you can do is to go to a shop and ask for help. You'll try a lot of bows and you should shoot them. The biggest thing to look for besides FIT is the amount of noise the bow makes when you shoot it. This is a sign of quality. Sound - it should be extremely quiet. The quieter the better and do not get sold on all the noise dampening products they sell. It should be almost silent from the get-go. Noise reduction is built-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalloZ35 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Okay thanks, So maybe ill just go over to gandermountain this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaZ8 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) go to a good archery shop so they can measure you and set you up with the proper bow. my suggestion would be to not spend a lot of money if your just starting, but at the same time dont by a bunch of crap that will just end up making things harder and less exciting. There are plenty of good bow packages out there so you should be able to easily find something. Also 70 lbs draw weight is probably way to much, you should be able to draw a bow back while sitting down with your feet off the ground. Good luck and welcome to the greatest type of hunting out there 70 is too high? I think I'm @ 70 on mine. Its a 2010 pse stinger at max. I have only shot it a couple times. Thinkin the draw is set to 28 or 29. The bow was bought off my bro in law, we are the same height but I got probably 20-40 lbs on him. I would like my draw weight lower but not if its going to mean sacrifice preformance. There is no way I can draw it sitting down. Sry just checked I'm at 50lb draw witha multiplexer cam and 28" arrows...don't know that that means for draw lenght? Edited March 21, 2011 by EaZ8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalloZ35 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I like the Bear Archery bows but there, a little expensive for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Get ye to a local Bow Pro Shop. Let them give you the professional help to get what works for you within your budget. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i was given advice about beginners and golf that i think could also translate to bowhunting... if you have $1000, don't spend $800 on clubs and $200 on lessons, do the complete opposite... spend the $800 on lessons and $200 on clubs... because you could have the best clubs out there and if you dont know how to hit the ball, it aint going anywhere... same thing with bowhunting, you could have the best bow out there, but if you have improper form, then you won't be able to hit a house... so if you have a budget of say $500, buy a cheap used bow, and spend the rest on lessons so you learn the right way to shoot from the beginning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i was given advice about beginners and golf that i think could also translate to bowhunting... if you have $1000, don't spend $800 on clubs and $200 on lessons, do the complete opposite... spend the $800 on lessons and $200 on clubs... because you could have the best clubs out there and if you dont know how to hit the ball, it aint going anywhere... same thing with bowhunting, you could have the best bow out there, but if you have improper form, then you won't be able to hit a house... so if you have a budget of say $500, buy a cheap used bow, and spend the rest on lessons so you learn the right way to shoot from the beginning... This makes sense, but I have to disagree with you based on experience. If I had $1000 I would definitely spend at least $800 on the bow. When you buy a cheap used bow you run the risk of getting a bow that needs a lot of work before it even functions. I bought a used bow for my first one and it was a waste of money, the limbs were bad and it needed a new string. When you get something like that you spend all kinds of time trying to sight it in, money on stuff to fix it, and all kinds of head aches to deal with. What I have found with bowhunting is you get what you pay for. If you go to a good archery shop where they can set you up with a proper fitting bow and tell you the basics of sighting it in, its easy to do yourself, you dont need lessons. With that being said I wouldnt go out and buy the most expensive bow for my first one, you could probably get a good set-up for around $350. Even though i'm saying that i wouldnt get the most expensive bow out there, after you've experienced bow-hunting and you become hooked you'll wished you had the best bow out there. Also one more tip, don't skimp on your arrows, they can make shooting a disaster or they can make shooting a breeze. Good luck and get to the archery shop and start shooting some different bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalloZ35 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Okay, will do i think ill go this week end and look at them, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i agree go to shop see what feels right to u i started out 16 yrs ago with bear whitetail which my uncle bought for me besides doesn't matter what kind bow shoot its makin 1 great shot at crunchtime def go to shop get draw length and correct equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 i agree and disagree with some things that have been stated... if you're shooting at an indoor range usually people are more than willing to help you with your form and shooting. Most know the basics of shooting which is more than enough to get you shooting. some just don't stick to them all the time when shooting, which is why some shoot better than others. it's important to remember that everyone is different and thus shoot a little different. if they tell you to hold things and touch your face to the string a certain way and it feels uncomfortable then that means it works for them but won't for you. tell them how it feels and they'll help you figure out what works for you. that said, when you buy your equipment. i believe the best thing you can do is to buy the best you can afford, stick with it, and don't look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 " buy the best you can afford" :clap: Thats what I was trying to get at it, it just took me a whole paragraph to say it and then was probably confusing anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalloZ35 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 " buy the best you can afford" :clap: Thats what I was trying to get at it, it just took me a whole paragraph to say it and then was probably confusing anyway I figured out what you meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I like the Bear Archery bows but there, a little expensive for me. Take a look at the Bear "Charge". Dicks and Bass Pro Shops have a nice package deal for $399 plus tax. It's a nice little bow for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalloZ35 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Okay, I'll take a look at it. Im thinking just buy used for right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropTine49 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would not buy used! I work at a shop where we often see used bows that have fractured limbs or need more parts and end up with more money in the bow than it's worth. If I was looking for a good cheap starter bow, I would look at the Martin line. The entry level is 319.99 plus tax with a decent fiber optic sight, 2 prong rest, peep, and quiver. The bow is ready to shoot for that price. The only thing that you need is arrows and you are getting decent quality product for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would not buy used! I work at a shop where we often see used bows that have fractured limbs or need more parts and end up with more money in the bow than it's worth. If I was looking for a good cheap starter bow, I would look at the Martin line. The entry level is 319.99 plus tax with a decent fiber optic sight, 2 prong rest, peep, and quiver. The bow is ready to shoot for that price. The only thing that you need is arrows and you are getting decent quality product for a good price. I completely agree, I bought a used bow for my first one, and thats exactly what happened, the limbs were bad and the string was bad, and the rest was wore out, I got for $250 and it was a waste of money. I definitely would get something brand new that will be under warranty for a while if something goes bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalloZ35 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Okay, I want new but i don tknow if ill have enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 If you can only afford a used bow, get it from someone you trust, and also try to take it to a bow shop to have it checked out before you actually buy it. for what you can get a good new starter bow for, you wont be saving much by buying used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pruts Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 If you can only afford a used bow, get it from someone you trust, and also try to take it to a bow shop to have it checked out before you actually buy it. for what you can get a good new starter bow for, you wont be saving much by buying used. I bought a used bow off a friend, he let me take it to the local archery shop to get it checked out. They helped me with the pros and cons of new, used, quality, and things like that. As well as selecting arrows and some instruction on technique for shooting. With no charge. Now I go there for anything I need that they sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cain Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I just got into bowhunting last year. Started out with a casual conversation with a friend whom is real big into archery. He called me up one day last spring and found a NIB 2008 model Bowtech off a message board. Between my friend's knowledge of bows and the reputation of this guy I bought it for less than half of new. I know you don't want to piece you bow together, but I found it to be half the fun and learned quite a bit about bows in the process. When all is said and done, I have about $500 for bow, sight, rest, stabilizer, arrows, shooting block, etc. in a pretty nice setup. Now that I'm getting more into the sport and better at shooting, I'm already looking at upgrading arrows (went with decent ones since I figured I would lose a few) and maybe next year changing out my sight. Good luck to a fun and addicting sport. I just about prefer to use my bow than a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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