Was ready to buy a bow then something came up . HELP

I've talked about buying an alpine bow on here and now I was ready caled them and they only have 60# ones ( compared to the 70# ones. I plan on hunting bucks and maybe elk with this bow. Is that possible with the 60# one? Thank you all. Or do I need to get a different model? Thanks again..

 

I ment only 60# in my model. The fireball

 

Yes 60 pounds is more than enough for any north American animal. It will probably max out at 63 pounds with those limbs

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60# will do the job. You really need to shoot the bow you intend on buying.

 

60 lbs is fine. Match your arrow and BH correctly and you won't have a problem taking an elk.

 

Only bucks? Not going to go after some does?

I concur with others 60# is fine and plenty. I would go fixed broadhead

 

Thank you gentleman very much. So it wouldn't be worth it to spend an extra 300 to get the newer model and larger poundage? Thank you all very much looks like I will be pickin the bow up anyways. And I'd love to shoot this bow before I buy but it's not really an option as there's none of them in my area

 

I'm curious, how do you know you like this bow if you've never shot it?

 

Heard good things about it. I know I won't be picky and the size looks good for me

 

Contact your local archery shop, they will have or can get you going in the right direction. Let someone help you get the right bow the first time and you will enjoy it for many years to come,...get the wrong combination, and it will sit for years before you sell it,...Every person on this site has awesome suggestions and opinions, but until you pick up that bow and shoot it yourself,...heck, you may not like the grip of an Alpine, or the riser of a Hoyt, or the look of a PSE, the draw of a Mathew,....dont wait until you buy it to find you hate it,...cause chances are, you will never buy again if you do,...and that will be a shame if it happens to you,...thats just my .02 cents

Oh and you have one,...
Broken Arrow Archery
2044 SE Adams St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-8012

 

ya i really hate blindly buying things but... i contacted my field they dont have any alpines its archers Afield in tigard OR so what do you guys reccomend? i went to all the sport stores... no alpines... i SOL if i want an alpine then? do i never buy one if i cant feel one? input please!

 

I just did a quick search and it looks like place is a Alpine dealer…

Oregon

 

Like everyone said 60# is plenty and its better to start off a little lower to develop good technique.

 

they are a dealer but dont have any bows on stock aka they are of no use.

 

Looks like a sick bow. But dudes are right you should make sure. Hey for three hundred bucks or so give it a whirl. My first bow I actually picked up a Craigslist special down in la just happened to be the right draw length (30). Pse Mach flight 4. Still got it. I missed alot with it. Dam deer would jump outta the way at 40 thing was so loud. I use it two blowfish carp at the lake. Oh yeah what we're we talking about. Oh yeah. Go get that bow in your correct draw length. Get what you want and if you hate if. Well then get some more. Support you local archery shop. Probably some old dude anyways running a shop that barely keeps the lights on.


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There are tons of good bows out there in all different price ranges. I don't think I could be sold on a bow without shooting it first or at least handling it.
I would rather have a bow that fits me and I enjoy shooting. Your experience will be more enjoyable , you'll get more out of it and you'll stick around longer in the sport.
I'm sure almost everyone on here shot a bow they thought they wanted , only to find out they just didn't match well with it.
Happened with me and the diamond outlaw, really wanted it, shot it, didn't want it.
Maybe go down to an archery range or event and hangout. A lot of guys will be more than happy to let you look, maybe handle, possibly shoot their bow.
When I first went to look for a bow I shot 10of them. 7 were from the shop and 3 were from customers that just happened to be there.
Good luck, hope you find a good one.

 

When I wanted a new bow this summer, I knew I wanted a Carbon Element and wanted one badly. Even at that I would never have considered buying one without shooting one first. It's just a bad idea....I wouldn't buy one sight unseen even now having shot my Element, I will only buy the specific bow that I have shot. There can be a difference even in the same models from one to another.

I hope you get what you want and what will work out well for you. A new bow is a sizable purchase, I don't compromise on purchases like that. You are already considering compromising on draw weight and buying one you can't shoot first....I'd look at other options....but that's me.

 

My friend kills elk every year. His bow is 50#

 

Alright ... here is my take on it. First off this will be unconventional wisdom for most but if you can "bend" it may work. 1. Go shoot the bow you intend on purchasing first and then commit. Take it home and use it. 2. "The SPOTnSTALK method" research all the latest and greatest bows from home. Find out what flips your trigger and hunting style. Narrow your choices by bow mfg. that are likely to be around in the next five years. Ask yourself "Does this bow call to me?" Will I be happy with the bow in three weeks or next year? Then find a shop that has one RTS and shoot it. Ensure they or you can service it as needed. Then get off the fence of indecisiveness and commit. You will be better off in the long run getting a bow that has more room for expansion than to get one that possesses limitations. When I bought my bow I already made up my mind before I ever shot it. I found the only shop in town that had one on the shelf (that I could physically touch or get to same day) and drove straight there. I shot it a few times and against sound advise from respectable archers bought the bow. They said "It will make you a better shooter". This is where you have to be willing to "bend". I wouldn't advise purchasing a bow sight unseen or not personally shot by you. On the other hand, if your "gut" tells you and the brand is established, drop the hammer.......SsssWACK!

GOOD LUCK ------>

 

RTS? thank you gentleman very much! Now i am torn and dont know what to do no where even in my state has this bow is stock and now idk if its the best idea because of all of your generous inputs, but at 300 from a reputable company not much can go wrong huh? i guess ill listen and try and at LEAST handle to bow first cuz i definatly see what your saying. id hate to buy it and absolutly be disgusted by how it feels and every time i shoot it i get pissed off. that would push me away from this sport for sure and i dont want that to happen. so people how do i get my hands on a alpine in my area?