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Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by tk0611, May 18, 2014.

  1. tk0611

    tk0611 Newb

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    I am in the market for a bow and have been shopping around for several weeks now looking and asking around and reading reviews. I have shot a few bows but my biggest dilemma is I have a real bad shoulder and makes it hard to draw back on most bows. So I am needing something with a smooth draw and that is adjustable. Not wanting to sink a whole lot of money but willing to pay that extra for a good bow. Plan on using the bow for target and hunting. Can yall help me out?
     
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    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

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    Creed

    If you get stronger.. ChillR

    If you like to Go Fast.... MR5
     
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    copperhead Grizzled Veteran

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    Diamond infinity edge. It has a long range of draw lengths (13 to 30") and is adjustable from 5 - 70 lbs. You can generally get a whole package for less than 500.00. The Mission Craze is also very similar if you have a Mathews dealer near by.
     
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    60X Custom Strings Die Hard Bowhunter

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    What is your budget? Looking for new or used?
     
  5. Just Passin thru

    Just Passin thru Grizzled Veteran

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    Bowtech just came out with the new fuel that seems like it would suit your needs quite nicely. 14-70 pounds and 18-30''. Best advice though would be to go to your local range and shoot as many bows as you can. Let the bow pick you!

    More info on the fuel:

    Bowtech Archery
     
  6. wolbear

    wolbear Weekend Warrior

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    As stated above there are many great models that will fit your needs. Don't be hesitant at all to go with a 50# or 60# max bow, plenty of k.e. produced to kill just about any animal out there. I agree with getting to as many shops as you can and shooting a bunch to see which feels the best to you, not only for your shoulder, but also for grip, weight, balance etc...
     
  7. ARCHER_CHI_RHO

    ARCHER_CHI_RHO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    As a point of reference, which outta the bows you've shot were tough draws on your shoulder?
     
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    michaellouderman Weekend Warrior

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    Pse Stinger or Brute.You can get them cheap and at a Max weight of 50 lbs.I believe these bows have 20lbs.of dw adjustment,and pretty darn smooth draw.$299 for Stinger and $399 for the Brute x,bare bows.
     
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    I have the Bowtech Carbon Knight with the RAK package set at 59.5 and it is a smooth draw and pretty light
     
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    Bowtech fuel, diamond infinite edge, hoyt ignite, mathews mission craze, pse vision.


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  11. Devon8762

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    I have 2 shoulder that are blown out, have had 3 surgeries and nothing they could do to fix, almost every bow I can only shoot at 60lbs max except the mathews creed, can shoot it all day at 70lbs with no shoulder issues so if I was you I'd go to a dealer and try out a creed.

    Biggest thing with bad shoulders is having a good valley so it doesn't pull you shoulders out of the socket, which automatically rules out pse or bowtech bows, I personally prefer hoyt but due to creeds smoothness and very generous valley with a solid back wall i chose it.


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    Last edited: May 20, 2014
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    Lowcountry Weekend Warrior

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    Shot an Elite today, could not believe it was set at 65lb smoooooth...
     

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