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  1. sbreen

    sbreen Newb

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    Just wanted to know what the best bow for your money is for a youngster my 11 year old son seems to show interest in bow hunting so what have y'all used or recommend?


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  3. Dodge Buck

    Dodge Buck Weekend Warrior

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    The Vortex hunter from Barnett is a good starter bow
     
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  4. Just Passin thru

    Just Passin thru Grizzled Veteran

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    Diamond Infinite Edge......5 to 70 pounds. Will last him a good while.
     
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    x 2... Diamond has some awesome youth archery equipment
     
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    bowhunter448 Grizzled Veteran

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    My oldest has a Genesis that we got from Cabela's. He loves it.
     
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    Getting one for my 12 year old. Seems like the best deal.


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    I agree with the diamond infinite edge. Its truly not just a youth bow. With ability of 305 fps at 30in draw and 70lbs its an adult bow.
    Diamond is made by Bowtech and we all know Bowtech makes a good bow :rock:
     
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  9. Dodge Buck

    Dodge Buck Weekend Warrior

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    I'll second the Diamond for the longevity, the Vortex Hunter is more for a cheap substitute until you decide to put money into a nicer bow.
     
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    I've heard great things about the Mission lineup. Personally I had a Razor Edge which is the model before the Infinite came out and it is a very underrated bow in my opinion
     
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    Granny's Slaughter House Weekend Warrior

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    I bought the Diamond Razor Edge as an intro into bow hunting and I'm retiring her out this year. It's been a great bow IMO and the price was right when I bought it in 2010. I just purchased a Carbon Rose through my bow shop today but the Diamond is not going to bed so quickly. I'm having it set up for my non-hunting husband so he can target practice with me.
     
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    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Another vote for the Diamond. Purchased several of the Razor Edge and couldn't be happier.

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    Diamond Outlaw Weekend Warrior

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    I was going to post your thread! :)
     
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  15. RugerRedbone

    RugerRedbone Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My 9 yr old shoots a Diamond infinite edge and my 8 yr old has a Beat apprentice 2. Both are great bows and will last a good long time. The diamond was $349 and the Bear was $299.
     
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    I like the mission riot.
     
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  17. sbreen

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    What has been the recovery rate with a youth bow with having such a low draw weight


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    you still have to follow the states regs. draw weight minimum.
     
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  19. RugerRedbone

    RugerRedbone Die Hard Bowhunter

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    MD has a 30 pound minimum, and my boys are both pulling just over that. No way in hell I'm letting them shoot a deer until they can pull at least 45. Just because they can doesn't mean they should.
     
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  20. sbreen

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    K that sounds more like it
    So do y'all hang double lock on stands or ladder stands


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    I got my son the Mission craze and I've been really impressed with that bow.
     
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