I'm new to bow hunting and I'm not to sure what to buy. My price range is about $250 bucks. I'd like something that would be good to grow with until I can afford something better. I deer hunt now but with a rifle however I recently got bitten by the bow bug and loved it. So any advice would be greatly apperciated. Thanks,
For $250 you are definitely looking more towards the used market. There are so many bows out there that it is impossible for anyone to tell you what bow is best for you. However, considering your price range is on the low end I would suggest Bear, Martin or Diamond brands. It would not be a bad idea to go to a bow shop and shoot some of those bows to find out what you like so you know what to look for. Arherytalk.com has a very large classified section so I would check that out. Or try and find a used one at a local pro shop. You should move on something quick so that you have time to practice. This is probably something you should of looked at this summer to give yourself a month or two to get acclimated with your bow before the season. Good luck.
Ok thanks, I'll look into a good used one. Are there certain things I need to know when looking at a used bow? So I don't buy a PoS.... thanks,
Yea for $250 you would definitely have to get something used. Don't forget to factor in the cost of arrows, sight, release, rest, braodheads, quiver, etc. It all adds up quickly. Welcome to the sport though. Once i started bow hunting i got hooked and never went back, its the only way to hunt IMO.
Do you have a friend that has been in the sport for awhile? Maybe ask him to take a look at the used bow before you buy it? If not, if the seller is local, ask him to shoot it first and even better ask to take it to a reputable bow shop to have it looked over.
Ok thanks for the help..I'm pretty pumped about bow hunting luckly I live in Fl. and our season isn't over until about the end of Feb. So hopefully I can get a really nice bow for christmas and if not I'll still be in the stand when deer season rolls around. But I'll look at some used bows and test drive some news ones. Thanks for all your help.
Doesn't PSE make some pretty low priced starter units? I'm not sure to be honest. That would be another to check out.
I know there is the PSE "Deer Hunter" bow. I'm pretty sure that it can be had ready to shoot for $250 or less.
edit: Here is the PSE DeerHunter bow from PSE's website. http://www.pse-archery.com/prod.php?k=60753&u=0401S3
Holy cow did you see what the axle to axle is on that bow? It looks like a pretty forgiving, slower bow. The 65% let off could be increased as well. But it will kill deer no problem if it is tuned properly and if the shot is made to the right spot. Same rules apply to a more expensive bow.
IMO there are alot of better choices than that PSE DeerHunter package. It just came to my mind when PSE got brought up. I suggest supporting your hometown Pro Shop to keep keep the local guys in business. However, if I was going to purchase a bow on the internet. www.huntersfriend.com, would be the place I'd go to get a ready to shoot bow with all the goodies, tuned and ready to hunt.
