TCO Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I am toying with the idea of starting archery hunting. I was wondering what a good, reasonably priced bow is. I am a pretty good sized guy if it matters.I was also wondering what some good starting accessories were. The area I plan to hunt is fairly flat with a good amount of pine trees around. I think a ground blind would be the only way to hunt. No one I really know is into archery so it is an unknown for me. If I do decide to try it out I will take an archery course. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Hey there! I'm a big guy myself, 6'-2". I just got started with archery myself a couple years ago. I chose a Mission bow. Very affordable plus being made by Mathews it has great quality. I am very happy with my bow. Here is a link, http://missionarchery.com/ Here is another link http://missionarchery.com/mission-advantage.asp Edited April 8, 2009 by RangerClay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Interesting how you said "If I decide to try it out I will take an archery course". Trust me...take the Archery Course and see if you like it. Having a professional at a quality pro shop show you around the first time. That would be the best way to make a good judgement in my opinion. I know people that shoot archery just for the challenge to become better at the skill each time they step to the line. It does not have to be for hunting;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Well the reason I want to wait to take the archery course is because I want to make sure I have the time and money to invest into it before I take the course. I don't want to take the course and realize how much I want to start archery hunting, and then realize I can't afford it. What would I need to begin hunting? Bow, arrows, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Basic used setups can cost very little money and you could be hunting...after alot of practice and the educational classes some states require before licensing. What I was attempting to do is see if you even like shooting a Bow. It's the old saying "Where theres a will theres a way" that got most of us where we are today. Go see if you like it first. Then, if you think you want to give it a go, with the help of a professional you'll pick out the right equipement the first time! Unlike some of us did and bought things over and over until we found something that finally worked for us. It can get really expensive and a good archery shop can actually help keep that cost down...especially at the start. It's a perfect place to begin;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I would check with friends and find a bow shop Pro. Perhaps he can get you a used bow as a starter set and if you take to it then you make the plunge and go for a new bow with all the fixings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I've shot my brother-in-laws bow a few times and really enjoyed it. I really want to try archery to challenge myself a little more and try out some new hunting. I really like being in the outdoors by myself and this is another way to do it. I have a good friend who has worked in the archery department at Scheels for a couple years so I am going to talk to him a bit about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I have been reading around and the Parker Buck Hunter XP looks to be a good deal. $300 for everything to get started. Anyone have any experience with this bow? From what I have read on here, Parker seems to make some pretty good bows. Thanks for the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 there are a lot of good "bang for your buck" bows. Look at the Martin Saber ($275 on ebay), or the PSE stinger ($300) or the Mission bow mentioned above. All shoot at above average speeds and will do whatever you need them to in the field. As far as accessories, I have a limbsaver s-coil stabilizer ($20), a whisker biscuit ($50, but I am thinking of switching to drop away or hostage), a truball release ($50, but there are several for $25 or so that would be fine), and a couple of arrows with blazer vanes about 60 bucks/dozen. Of course, as with everything, you can spend as much as you want. But look for one of the bows I mentioned with a ready to shoot package and it will have sight, rest, wrist sling, stabilizer, quiver, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0046351418162a.shtml Here is one that I am looking at. I realized that the BuckHunter XP is a different bow than this one. I am also looking at this PSE Novw SU http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=netcon&id=0063480418745a&navCount=9&podId=0063480&parentId=cat600266&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true Edited April 9, 2009 by TCO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 TCO, what part of SD are you located? If I were you I'd either go to Archery Outfitters or Scheels, both are in Sioux Falls and can set you up with everything you need. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I am a few miles outside of Parker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I found a Parker HunterMag II today for $200 at Scheels. Does anyone have any experience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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