MNhunterr Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Well, went into my local archery store and was looking into my very first bow. I told the guy it was my very first year and was looking for something under 500 (I'm in college and money is tight). He immediately brings me to a line of bows called "Mission" and said it was Mathews but with a different name. I felt like he was trying to jipp me or something and it didn't feel right, sounded like he was just trying to make some money. Anyone have any advice? Also, what are some earlier season clothing options for bowhunters, I've looked around and there is just soooo much to choose from!! Any advice would be wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Welcome to the forums!! A bow under $500 will be tough, perhaps you can get your hands on a used one. What I mean is after you start adding the accessories, rest, sights etc, you can pass $500 easy. Mission is subsidiary of Matthews, none the less, I suggest you try out a few more, hold and shoot them, see which one you like most. Bowhunters Super Store (www.bowhunterssuperstore.com) is having a closeout sale. But for your first bow, I suggest you pick it up at a local proshop, incase you have to make any adjustments. Just make sure you test shoot. As for clothes, clothing depends on several factors, weather you will hunting in, camo that best suits your hunting spot etc. Give us some more details and I'm sure the members here will be glad to help with any advice Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNhunterr Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Welcome to the forums!! A bow under $500 will be tough, perhaps you can get your hands on a used one. What I mean is after you start adding the accessories, rest, sights etc, you can pass $500 easy. Mission is subsidiary of Matthews, none the less, I suggest you try out a few more, hold and shoot them, see which one you like most. Bowhunters Super Store (www.bowhunterssuperstore.com) is having a closeout sale. But for your first bow, I suggest you pick it up at a local proshop, incase you have to make any adjustments. Just make sure you test shoot. As for clothes, clothing depends on several factors, weather you will hunting in, camo that best suits your hunting spot etc. Give us some more details and I'm sure the members here will be glad to help with any advice Ray Thanks! I'm not sure where I'll be hunting exactly, I have a choice of some hardwoods or a different area with some oaks/popple trees. We don't have any archery shops around here except maybe one. We have places like Scheels and Gander Mtn. but not much more than that even. I know it's going to be costing over 500, I just want the bo itself to be under 500. As I work over the summer and such I can accessorize with much better equipment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm was in same boat, only one good pro shop by me. I ended buying a Bowtech, but I had to wait for a business trip to Florida before I could test shoot it. At least have the pro shop measure you up, draw length, recommended brace height, pull weight etc. You'll get dozen or so recommended brands from the members here,, As long as it right for your hunting weather (insulated vs uninsulated) whatever is comfortable, plus right camo,, Good luck,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) I live in the northeast and I use ScentBlocker Roadtrips Fleece suit. I've used it with layers to hunt from this past weekend of 60 degree temps down to weekends before that at 17 degrees. It's more money for scent control but I like the combo quite a bit. Features like the cinching straps on the sides to help the jacket fit like a glove are what sold me. As for bows you can read all the specs you want and you'll find brands have comparable specs and speeds. However, every bow has it's own feel and characteristics when shooting it. Go shoot a ton so you're happy with your purchase and it feels great to you. - Dan Edited November 19, 2008 by dbHunterNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Get a used top of the line bow that can grow with you. Buy a brand that has great customer service and will honor their product. Clothing, buy larger than you need and layer underneath with high quality stuff. You can change the outer layer cheaply and still have warmth and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 If I were you, I would take a road trip and find a good pro shop. By doing this you can get off on the right foot by knowing what your draw length is and getting at least some idea of what type of bow you might want. I'm not saying you have to buy one there but if you know you're draw length you'll be ahead of the game and save yourself some head ache latter. Also, the advice a pro shop can give in invalueable. As far as buying a bow, look in the classifieds section on Archerytalk.com. You can find some great deals there. There was a 2008 Mathews Drenalin on there last week for $450.00. But again, having a bow that fits you is the most important thing and if you'll go to a good pro shop and get fitted correctly, you'll be way ahead of the game, become proficient quicker, and get more enjoyment out of the sport. Welcome to the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I would look for a used set up that shoots well for you. You will save a ton of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I wiould only recommend a bow from a Bow Shop Pro you know and trust. If you can wait until after season you may get a deal on a good bow. That is how I got my Hoyt;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brutal Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 If you have a sportsmans warehouse by you they have pretty good customer service, well at least the one we went to this year did. They beat alot of prices, let us shoot any of the bows we wanted to test, set em up and let us shoot =] I ended up buying the sportsmans warehouse bowtech bow (nitrous) which was $499 and we bought the wife a new bow with a package for like $389 (Diamond Rapture). Best advice I have is to test shoot as many as you can. Thats what someone told me and I shot quite a few until that nitrous. Once shot it just felt like it fit which is what you are looking for. In the yard sometimes I shoot the wifes Rapture and it is a pretty decent bow for the package price too. Also the sportsmanes warehouse Nitrous I held side by side to the Diamond Marquis. They had pretty much the exact same riser, etc but was $200 cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujack Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 try a martin, they are good bows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Mission Archery by Mathews http://www.missionarchery.com/ Mission bows are very nice. The X3 is an excellent bow at an unreal price. A buddy of mine bought one a couple months ago and really likes it. You get Mathews quality, but at a more affordable price. I wear pretty much the same camo clothing all year for bowhunting. A long sleeve camo t-shirt and the six pocket style camo pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I just bought a Mission there a couple months ago for someone. That thing is sweet shoots good. Would highly recommend it if thats what you like and want to get. But see if you can't find any good used bows there are always some around for sale some place at times you can find awesome deals on bows not that old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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