JoshM Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Okay so im a gun hunter at heart but i have always had this burning desire to pick up bow hunting. Well i bought a bow today from a friend (picture of it below). Its a Alpine Frontier and i still need arrows, stablizer, rest, bow case..ect (what else do i need?) I've been researching everything but i think it would be helpful hearing your opinions on what is good. If anyone has anything that they are selling send me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 For a rest I would go with something simple at first, like the Whisker Biscuit from Trophy Ridge/ Carolina Outdoors. There have been a few complaints about in the snow the whiskers will freeze up but I personally have had no problem with it. For another reason, being new to shooting bows you dont have to worry about your arrow falling off the rest. I do like drop aways, but for a beginner, not calling you incompetent. I would go for something like the whisker biscuit. I have tried many but always seem to turn back to it. Stablizers on the other hand are normally personal prefrence, some people like shorter ones than others. I myself when I am back in the states use the fuse axim. Its only about four inches but so far I have found no reason to change. Its all going to depend on how much you are willing to spend. Sights, there are many out there but I have no idea where to begin, After all that is said and done, welcome to the bowhunting family and I wish you nothing but the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodtrailer Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 take it to a professional to get tuned properly and maybe the draw length adjusted before anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'd personally go with a drop away rest. They do have drop aways now that your arrow can't fall out because it locks in place. I can't think of the name of the things for nothin right now I'll look it up. For a stab thats up to you on what you want. For arrows whats the draw wieght? I'm shooting the Nano's right now and love them. Alot of good arrows out there have shot alot of different ones and they all work pretty good. If I was you I'd take that bow and have a peep put on it and make sure the nocking point is right on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Rest, I prefer drop aways, just don't like the noise of a bisquit rest. Stab-the bow will tell you which one, if your friends bow hunt, try their stab on your bow until you find one that feels right to you. Limbsaver S Coil is a good entry level, my bow likes the Doinker A Bomb. Sights-1 pin slider or fixed multi pin. Again, personal preference and where you hunt will help dictate. I am using a 5 pin fixed, but am going back to a single pin slider after season as most of my shots are 25 yards or less...Smaller is better in pin size! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I see a sight, for now get a rest, peep, arrows of the proper weight and draw length, and a release. It looks like the limbs are backed out all the way. What is the poundage of the bow? Will it be enough for hunting in your state? How old are the string and cable? Any fraying? Also get a good string wax, rub it in real good. The last thing you will need is a good field tip target. I would seek a good shop in your area and have them go over the bow. JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I agree with the stabilizer, rest(I like the Whisker Biscuit, just have grown fond of it), release, arrows(I shoot Easton Epic 340s, but a pro-shop will be able to recommend arrows that work best for you with the weight you are pulling and the grain of broadheads/field points you will be using) but first, I have to agree with NRA, go to a local pro-shop, maybe one that your buddies recommend and have the bow looked over from cam to cam. Have the guy make sure the limbs aren't cracked or anything you might not be able to see, make sure it is properly tuned, have the draw weight adjusted to something you can comfortably pull, no matter what. That is really important. Some guys will turn their bow up to 70 lbs b/c they can draw it no problem shooting at a target in the summer with a T-shirt on. It's a lot different when you have a living, breathing animal looking at you, and you've been sitting still for 3 hours and it's December and you have 5 layers of clothes on. Have enough weight to effectively and ethically harvest the animal you will be hunting at the distances you feel comfortable shooting, and if it's legal in your state, you're set. Last of all, practice, practice, practice. Get your confidence built up at close distances like 15 and 20 yards, then start scooting back IF you feel comfortable. If not, don't be ashamed to say, "this is all the farther I feel comfortable shooting." With practice will come confidence. For the 1st 4 or 5 years I bowhunted, I didn't shoot over 25 yards. Now I'm confident shooting at a deer or turkey or any animal out to 40 yards, but I've been bowhunting for 11 years. A lot of people think it's important to be able to shoot out to 50 or 60 yards, but if you're not comfortable shooting that far, don't even try it. Also, when practicing, shooting a bow, IMO is about 90% mental and 10% physical. Once you have the mechanics mastered and you have the muscle memory, the mechanics are easy. It's the "when you make a bad shot or have a bad day of shooting, you have to put it past you" that's tough. I still get tripped up by that. A lot of people recommend that after you have shot 4 or 5 bad arrows in a row, put your bow up for the day, maybe even 2 days, then get it out and try again with a clear head. Good luck in getting your bow set up and good luck hunting with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 first thing right off the bat is take to a pro shop. they will make sure the string is in good shape, the limbs arent cracked and the bow is useable. then they will check to see if its in your draw length and turn it down so you can draw it easily. the 2 biggest things is they need to check draw length and draw weight. after that im sure they will help you sort out the thousand other things you need. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Shwellll... Draw: 26-30 (i have no clue what i am ha, how do i measure?) Weight: 70 (is this the draw back weight?) String: 93 (Ha again i dont know) Buss: 38.5 (And again.. I dont know) More questions for you brillant people to answer =] Yea i will for sure be taking it up to my bow shop sometime this week to get set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 as everybody said take it too ur local shop get right draw lentgh draw weight can handle i only shoot 60# plenty of pds my hoyt trykon, as far as rest i use tm hunter simple, sight i use impact archery 1 pin scope very bright,arrows carbon express wolverines can find at walmart,broadheads i love my nap crossfires.release truball stinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Shwellll... Draw: 26-30 (i have no clue what i am ha, how do i measure?) Weight: 70 (is this the draw back weight?) String: 93 (Ha again i dont know) Buss: 38.5 (And again.. I dont know) More questions for you brillant people to answer =] Yea i will for sure be taking it up to my bow shop sometime this week to get set up. anybody wanna help a brutha out? :kiss: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 take it to a professional to get tuned properly and maybe the draw length adjusted before anything. I agree 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaBowhunter00 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Before trying to piece your bow together from online responses (I was an archery tech at Gander Mountain before I left for school), but take it straight to the local pro shop. Have the check for cracked limbs, cracked cam/wheels, string and cables, and then get it tuned. After this ask them what they would recommend to fit your budget. There is a lot, A LOT, of items out there that arn't the most expensive but are just as reliable. I used to always tell people, when you buy a bow it's just like buying a car, everyone is different in there taste. Try out what you can, and just keep asking questions that's the best way to get the best set up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 anybody wanna help a brutha out? :kiss: Your proshop can measure you for your draw length, the weight you posted is the maximum draw weight on your bow, but it can be lowered. As for the other two, I'm not sure either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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