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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by munchman, Feb 11, 2013.

  1. munchman

    munchman Newb

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    Hi Guys,
    My name is Carmen And I'm new to bowhunting & Bowhunting.com
    I have a few questions maybe someone can answer for me.
    I recently picked up a Bear WhiteTail 2 bow from a yard sale and I'm wondering if it's ok to learn on?
    I had it set up at a sporting goods store and they told me the bow is in great shape for the age,
    how old is it? I'm guessing 20-25yrs?
    It has a four pin sight and a drop away release to mention, I added a peep sight and an arrow quiver to it, but I'm wondering if I'm wasting my time?
    Does anyone have a copy of the manual?
    Please advise
    Carmen
     
  2. REMYNGTON

    REMYNGTON Grizzled Veteran

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    Welcome to the site and sport Carmen. My first bow was a Bear Whitetail 2. I never hunted with it but its the bow I first started shooting and it was a great bow. Welcome to the addiction. Haha :P
     
  3. CRABCLAW

    CRABCLAW Weekend Warrior

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    Carmen, welcome to the site, and welcome to the addiction of Bowhunting. My advice is to get use to shooting, make sure Bowhunting is something you want to get serious about (you will, lol) and you can always upgrade. Good luck
     
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    Kristine Weekend Warrior

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    MyNewZXT Weekend Warrior

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    that was my first bow years ago. 25 yrs sounds about right.
     
  6. munchman

    munchman Newb

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    Thanks for the info, I can't wait to get started.
     
  7. JGD

    JGD Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Welcome to the site Carmen. I killed my first deer with a Bear Whitetail in 1983! Don't know if it's the same as the Whitetail 2 or not but it's got to be close. Good luck!
     
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