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I'm new to bow hunting and i am looking to buy a new bow. I don't want to spend a fortune, but want a good quality bow. Draw weight around 50-60 and lenght of 29 or so. I'll be using it for deer hunting mostly, possibly other. If anyone has suggestions i'd appreciate it. Thanks
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Answers (9)
Buying a bow is a very personal decision. The best thing that I could tell you is go to a nearby Archery Shop (try to stay away from the box stores Gander Mountain,Dicks so on I have had bad experiences and now a lot others that have had bad experiences). Someone that some of your friends know or that you have heard good reviews from and shoot what he/she has. There should be no vibration in the grip and it should be comfortable to You. A Archery Shop should get everything as comfortable as possible. From draw length down to paper tuning your arrows/rest. I personally have shot a Martin for 5+ years and love it. This year I bought a new bow an Athens from my local Archery Shop. Even though I have yet to get a deer this year I know it will do the job for me. So to answer your question Shoot Alot and Aim small miss small.
Good Luck
i just bought a mission eliminator and i love it. plane bow cost me $400, but i got it a dealer cost, it would cost you around $450. i shoot 65 pounds but that can be adjusted down.
There are a lot of quality bows out there that aren't too expensive. I'd say go to your archery shop and shoot some in your price range also take a look at last years models they are usually on sale. good luck
I bought my bow last year. i got a Martin "wildcat" It is very well priced and is a very high quality bow.
I baught the new Hoyt Tubro Hawk $730 loaded, $80 for arrows, $35 for case and Im ready to go. oh and the broad heads were 20 (muzzy 75 and 100 grn) Also they have the Bowtech Sniper for $649 plus and stuff to go with. I mean yeah you can get the cheaper sets from bass pro or gander or even a different brand name. The main thing you want to do is go to a bow shop and test the different bows out. becasue when I shot the bowtech I didnt like the pull on it but the hoyt was smooth to me. My friend has the bowtech and he loves his. its all a matter of opinion and what you like. Go test them out not only will you get YOUR bow but you will get to have fun testing them all out for FREE!! good luck.
Check out Parkerbows.com they have some nice bows with lifetime warrenties and good set ups.
Just starting out I would think about a used bow. Used bows usally drop the cost, Most of the time when you buy a used bow, it will come with sights, rest, quiver. This way if you do not enjoy bow hunting you won't be out as much money. If you do like it then buy a new bow to more of your liking.
Welcome to the family and good luck at finding a bow!
LOTS !
Best advice is go to a "local" shop, and try a few out. maybe "buy " used.
Good Luck and good hunting !
Forget the name brands and look for a forgiving bow. One with a good brace height say 8 inch or better, shoot a few at a local bow shop and then look on eBay you would be surprised. My suggestion would be a PSE fireflite just because of it quietness and it's brace height..... not the name. Good luck and happy hunting!
Remember to watch the sun rise and set and hunting is secondary.
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Buying a bow is a very personal decision. The best thing that I could tell you is go to a nearby Archery Shop (try to stay away from the box stores Gander Mountain,Dicks so on I have had bad experiences and now a lot others that have had bad experiences). Someone that some of your friends know or that you have heard good reviews from and shoot what he/she has. There should be no vibration in the grip and it should be comfortable to You. A Archery Shop should get everything as comfortable as possible. From draw length down to paper tuning your arrows/rest. I personally have shot a Martin for 5+ years and love it. This year I bought a new bow an Athens from my local Archery Shop. Even though I have yet to get a deer this year I know it will do the job for me. So to answer your question Shoot Alot and Aim small miss small.
Good Luck
i just bought a mission eliminator and i love it. plane bow cost me $400, but i got it a dealer cost, it would cost you around $450. i shoot 65 pounds but that can be adjusted down.
There are a lot of quality bows out there that aren't too expensive. I'd say go to your archery shop and shoot some in your price range also take a look at last years models they are usually on sale. good luck
I baught the new Hoyt Tubro Hawk $730 loaded, $80 for arrows, $35 for case and Im ready to go. oh and the broad heads were 20 (muzzy 75 and 100 grn) Also they have the Bowtech Sniper for $649 plus and stuff to go with. I mean yeah you can get the cheaper sets from bass pro or gander or even a different brand name. The main thing you want to do is go to a bow shop and test the different bows out. becasue when I shot the bowtech I didnt like the pull on it but the hoyt was smooth to me. My friend has the bowtech and he loves his. its all a matter of opinion and what you like. Go test them out not only will you get YOUR bow but you will get to have fun testing them all out for FREE!! good luck.
Check out Parkerbows.com they have some nice bows with lifetime warrenties and good set ups.
Just starting out I would think about a used bow. Used bows usally drop the cost, Most of the time when you buy a used bow, it will come with sights, rest, quiver. This way if you do not enjoy bow hunting you won't be out as much money. If you do like it then buy a new bow to more of your liking.
Welcome to the family and good luck at finding a bow!
I bought my bow last year. i got a Martin "wildcat" It is very well priced and is a very high quality bow.
LOTS !
Best advice is go to a "local" shop, and try a few out. maybe "buy " used.
Good Luck and good hunting !
Forget the name brands and look for a forgiving bow. One with a good brace height say 8 inch or better, shoot a few at a local bow shop and then look on eBay you would be surprised. My suggestion would be a PSE fireflite just because of it quietness and it's brace height..... not the name. Good luck and happy hunting!
Remember to watch the sun rise and set and hunting is secondary.
Post an Answer