VTbrshbstr Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Well every year I say I'm going to take my state archery safety course and start bow hunting but have never done it, well my girlfriend decided she want to take her Hunter Safety course this year and start hunting with me. The course shes taking is a combination archer and regular hunters safety course so I'm taking it with her. I need to buy a bow and plan on doing so with my Tax return. Haven't decided weather to go new or used yet and probably wont until the time comes. I haven't shot in about 8 years sense i used to shoot with 4H and even then i always shot fingers never with a release and i have a few questions i was hoping to get answered. How do I figure out what draw weight and length range is acceptable for me? If i decide to go new and drive two hours down to cabala's or bass pro and purchase a bow from them will the tune it for me and cut arrows or should I order one and take it to a store like Dicks that's closer to home.? If I go used and the bow comes with arrows that have been set up for the bow and I need to change the draw length and weight will the arrows still be usable. What are some good Bow packages to start out with? as well as good arrows and release? Sorry about the long post. Firearms and reloading have always been my interest and trying to figure out this bow stuff is getting a little overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 You are measured for draw length, arows are cut to your measurment...poundage is determined by drawing the bow while sitting on a chair, pulling it back..your feet should remain on the ground and not pointing the bow to the sky in order to pull it back..then you have the correct wgt. sights, release, peep sights silencers or if you go recurve and fingers a good bow shop will know what you need. I would suggest finding a local bow shop and try as many bows you can to get the one that "feels right"..after shooting them, one will stand out..trust me get the best you can afford and then practice as much as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcall Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Looks like I'm going to start Bow hunting. Try huntersfriend.com they have great bow packages for awesome deals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 You are measured for draw length, arows are cut to your measurment...poundage is determined by drawing the bow while sitting on a chair, pulling it back..your feet should remain on the ground and not pointing the bow to the sky in order to pull it back..then you have the correct wgt. sights, release, peep sights silencers or if you go recurve and fingers a good bow shop will know what you need. I would suggest finding a local bow shop and try as many bows you can to get the one that "feels right"..after shooting them, one will stand out..trust me get the best you can afford and then practice as much as possible I couldnt say it better myself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLester Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Looks like I'm going to start Bow hunting. Don't get macho and think you need a super heavy bow. A used recurve could be a nice thing to get you back to the basics as far as shooting and help strengthen your muscles. It's better to have a compound that really fits you. Heavy weight will only make you develop bad habits. Start close to the target and remember form is everything. Worry about changing your sights after you can group consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Good deal! You can find some great close out prices that time of year also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 You are measured for draw length, arows are cut to your measurment...poundage is determined by drawing the bow while sitting on a chair, pulling it back..your feet should remain on the ground and not pointing the bow to the sky in order to pull it back..then you have the correct wgt. sights, release, peep sights silencers or if you go recurve and fingers a good bow shop will know what you need. I would suggest finding a local bow shop and try as many bows you can to get the one that "feels right"..after shooting them, one will stand out..trust me get the best you can afford and then practice as much as possible this sums it up pretty good. it's even better if you can pick your feet off the floor a handful of inches and draw without squirming much. draw length is best to be measured but you can figure it out and be pretty darn close. measure your wing span (without really straining much) from middle finger tip to middle finger tip. Method 1: take wingspan measurement, subtract 15, and then divide that number by 2. Method 2: take wingspan measurement and divide by 2.5. Now add the numbers from the two methods and divide by 2. Then round that down to the nearest .5" and that number should be pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Good deal! You can find some great close out prices that time of year also. yup you can save about 25% by purchasing leftover model year bows and the new model year bows show up in shops late fall through winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Your down by brattleboro right? I would go to dicks over in Keene NH and they should be able to help. If you can make it Claremont NH they have a.good archery shop called Stearns. That's the only archery places I know of in the area. Maybe going to Bass Pro down in Foxboro or Cabelas off 84. Good luck with the search and don't let anyone pressure you in to a bow you haven't shot or doesn't feel good to you in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddfast Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Looks like I'm going to start Bow hunting. The best way to get draw length and draw weight is to go to your local pro shop. That way you can shot different bows. What's the most important is what feels good in your hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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