Have a few questions on what I should be looking at for an entry setup. I'd like to start out doing some target shooting with a compound bow and move into hunting(primarily deer). I have almost no experience with bows(my brother and I used to have the $20 walmart specials when were kids). I do have a lot of hunting experience and I am a very experienced marksman with rifles. That being said, what should I be looking at to start practicing, and should I be looking at different bows/setups for hunting vs target shooting? I have been doing a bit of looking and see that some bows are limited to just one draw #, some have 2 or 4 settings for this. What draw resistance should I be looking at, and should I get one that is adjustable. Are they all adjustable and they just don't say? I've seen a lot of talk about drop aways vs whisker biscuits. Could you explain the differences and what I should be looking at for starting out? Thanks for taking time to help me out, and if anybody has any questions on firearms ask away, I do have a bit of experience.
Go to a pro shop and shoot everything you can get your hands on. every bow company makes great bows. Bowtech makes an Assassin ready to shoot for $599. Although the sights and rest imo arent the best. Bear makes some good bows for a good price. PSE has a good lineup as well. Hoyt has the rampage which is around the $600 mark. Basically it comes down to what you are willing to pay and which bow feels the best to you after you shoot several!
Defiantly go to a pro shop. find out your draw length and poundage you can pull. You don't necessarily need to buy everything from them but if you find something on the net. Have that shop set the bow up for you as a way to say thanks. I would find a couple year old bow (Hoyt, Mathews, bear, pse, bowtech) in some classified section on a forum. You can get good deals. For the set up I would look at getting a 5 pin sight and a drop away rest. This will work good for both hunting and 3D.
I ended up going with a PSE Stinger RTS deal from a local shop .... definitely use a local shop went with that bow for a few reasons .... 1.Price was fair ... had been using an old bow and wanted to see if it could be fun again without dumping a ton of cash.And it fit me/felt good 2.The reviews were great ... both online and people I spoke to 3. Dealer was 12 miles from my house I am more than pleased and will use this bow for many years .... The Ready To Shoot packages seem like the sight and rest leave a little to be desired mine came with some PSE 3 pin sight and a whisker biscuit ... they will do for this season
