Hey guys, I've been browsing this site a few minutes now, and think its a good place to settle down and ask for advice. I did archery in high school and loved it, but didn't have the time to get into the hobby myself. Now that I do, I've been doing a lot of research on Bow Hunting. I figured one of the first things I needed was a bow, so I went to Ebay and bid on a Bowtech Stalker (with sight, 2 arrows, string silencers, he said he'd used it for a season and it has everything you needed) for $9.99. I bid up to $105.00 and lost it in the final 5seconds! Anyways, before I even take the tests for my bow hunting licenses and proper permits for deer, I need more practice shooting a bow. And I guess you can't really practice dressing a deer? Haha, guess I'll get some hands-on experience next year. So what do I need to get started? Over the next year, what will I have to get for a real hunting trip? Warning: When answering my post, assume that I am illiterate in all hunting lingo, that I have a learning disability and need things explained in detail, and that I am your best friend! Thanks in advance for any and all advice, Dnaleri
First of all find a bow that fits you...i mean that feels good in your hands and is comfortable to shoot....not to hard to pull or too easy just comfortable....make sure the draw length is good for you. Get a set of arrows that can take some pain...i suggest some goldtip velocitys or somthing of that sorts....just some arrows that will get beat up because thats whats going to happen to them.. Next get a sight...dont spend too much on the first one because you will most likley want a different one by the time you get all your experienc in...i would say just a regular truglo 3 pin sight or somthing...then get a rest for the bow....i would almost say to get a wisker biscuit because they work great because they fully contain the arrow at all times..which means that the arrow will be held in the rest and wont be able to come out unless you shoot....then get a release aid...doesnt have to be expensive...i shoot a tru fire cost me about 45 bucks and i love it...they come much cheaper...and much more expensive...a d loop which is a little string that goes around the bowstring that you clip your release aid on...when you hit the trigger it will let go of the small string and let the arrow shoot. get a forearm guard so you dont snap yourself and then get a target and go shooting =]
Check out ebay for all of these items...you can usually get them used and cheap for a starting bow....parker, bear, pse, hoyt, bowtech, diamond, quest, mathews, elite, martin, and many others make great bows that you can find somewhat cheap on ebay and other used places =] best of luck...feel free to ask further questions
Great advice thank you! My only concern is being able to try out some bows to see what I am comfortable with. I only know of one outdoor sporting goods store (I am not counting ****'s, do they have a nice selection of bows?). I can go there later today and check out what they have. My idea was going to get a bow from ebay (without testing any), around 60-70# and between 26-30 draw length (because I understand these are somewhat adjustable). Then, with this bow, I would take it to the store around where I live, and have a professional adjust it to my personal settings. Would this be a good last resort if they do not have bows for me to try?
Yes it is...if you can do me a favor and measure your wingspan really fast and post it i can give you a more accurate measurment...and whats your body weight and height?
One thing about the draw lenght adjustment thing is that some bows can get very pricy to change draw lenght...you have to pay to get it pressed and a new mod on it which can cost 80bucks..so if you can get me those measurments that would be awesome
Some bows are very easy to adjust, some are not. If you find what you think may be a deal, share it here and we will try to help you avoid wasting your money.
Ok your in good shape so you can prob pull 60-70 with ease and around 28in draw length Give those a try and tell me what you think
You should be 28.5 ish. You'll find that you will be able to comfortably try out most bows as they hang, because most are factory set at 29. Get out and start shooting. Most Dic k's Sporting Goods have an archery lane, just no one asks.
Very similar to my body size...my draw is 28in i pull 74lbs and im 5'9" and weight 155 ] Try this out i really think it will work well
Last year i shot 29in which i thought was comfortable...you will notice that the closer the draw length to your perfect length the easier it will be to pull the bow which will make it more comfortable to shoot...also every inch of draw you add is an adv 8-10fps to the bow i beleive. But every inch you take off adds more forgivness
The best thing to do is find a proshop nearby and get set up. This is a great place for info, but you will need to shoot some bows and find out what the right weight and drawlength are for you. Those are things that can't be answered here.
This is true....we can only give you an estimate. Forgivness is how forgiving the shot is...i mean that when you shoot the arrows travels the path you want it with more ease...allows more torque of the handle with good results You may also want to look into bows with a higher brace height (space from riser to string) (riser is the part of the bow that connects to the limbs) When your brace height is higher this also gives more forgivness but takes away from speed.
Went to ****s and they only had Bear bows. Their archery lane wasn't open for use. The other store I went to I measured my Draw length at 28'' and weight #60-#70. I also held Parker I think it was, both good bows, so I know what I am looking for
awesome!!! at least you got you draw lenght figured out....and you still gota shoot them to find the best one for you...but if that isnt avaliable go with what you know =] good luck
After browsing through hundreds of bowtech, diamond, parker, and pse bows, I found a few in my price range. The first one I think is a good deal for me, below that they are listed in no order. Comments are welcome! Parker Stealth http://cgi.ebay.com/Parker-Stealth-Hunter-bow-/280619827357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41563ec09d PSE Baby G, "The bow has one hairline surface crack in each of the limbs in the throat of the cam and wheel groove." http://cgi.ebay.com/PSE-Baby-G-Force-Compound-Hunting-Bow-/150550902919?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230d887887 PSE Gamesport http://cgi.ebay.com/PSE-GAMESPORT-70-COMPOUND-BOW-/230577039515?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35af76689b Parker Bow http://cgi.ebay.com/Parker-Compound-Bow-/220726698873?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3364562379
I would try shooting a bow before buying it, get the one that's most comfortable for YOU. You will feel more confident and have more fun while shooting a bow that you shoot well
