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Thinking about selling a rifle from my collection to get a compound bow to use for hunting season, practicing all year and getting a good handle on it. I have a crossbow I've taken for bow season before but was looking for good recommendations on compound bows, less about brands but accessories and definite benefits of a quality setup(draw weight, sights etc.)Any pointers appreciated!
I run single pin sight on all my hunters, if you can get one with a light that brightens your pin then do it, it really helps. Solo cam makes for a smooth draw and nice back wall, but not a must, 60# to 65 # works for me, I like 125g montecs, I also like short A to A , but longer is more forgiving. I use a back tension type release, but a good caliper type release with an adjustable trigger is a great choice too. All my rests are drop away and once set you can forget.
Whatever you go with, get a good target block and practice as much as possible, broadheads can be easily zeroed using a bale of peatmoss. Everyone will tell you to go to a good bow shop and try lots of bows and find the right one that fits you, and they are right, take your time. Good luck CC.
Awesome thanks a ton I appreciate the info, that was what I was looking for.
You will probably find that nowadays with the new cam designs and past parallel limbs that Solo cam bows are not the smoothest at all and most definitely dont have the best back wall. Even Mathews the leader in Solo cam technology is making more and more bows with the top and bottom cams mirror images of themselves. Solo cam bows wall off a single string or stop as a binary cam or hybrid will wall off two strings or better yet two limbs.
Single pin sights give you a great sight picture( no clutter),WB rest is pretty well idiot proof,and my solo cam bow is so easy to tune(no press needed) ,draw cycle is very smooth( no hump and dump),back wall is rock solid. All I can suggest is don't fall for the this bow is better fan boy BS.
Invest in good arrows too, the better the arrow the less deviation in weight between shafts resulting in consistent tight groups, fewer fliers. Good luck!
Hoyt and Matthews are top of the heap, but I did not have the money for those so I went with Bear (Fred Bear). It has been excellent for 9 years and It shoots very tight groups still. Just killed a whitetail buck with it a few weeks ago. I use a 5-pin sight, and I personally love it. Good arrows are a must, and will run you about $100 for a dozen. For broad heads I would buy Montec G5 they are a ultra reliable fixed blade. I stay away from expandables as it's just one more variable that I do not need. Make sure if you buy 100 grain broad heads to also buy 100 grain field tips for practicing. You will also need a release.
It is so much fun and once you get into it you'll be hooked. You can't even compare shooting a crossbow. Once again, keep in mind that technology has come a long way and there are a lot of great bows out there these days. Check out Bear, PSE, APA, Hoyt, and Matthews. There are many more that would do the job. I would go in to an archery shop who knows their stuff and have them measure you for draw length. Then you can shop a little better for yourself. You can adjust the poundage on your own but I would start about 55 lbs and you can raise it from there if need be. You want a bow that is capable to about 70 lbs, but you do not need to max it out as you will learn. Good luck
I have a bowtech carbon knight, its my first bow that I got a couple years ago, love it... drop away rest with a 4 pin sight... iam looking to upgrade my sight to a single pin.
Ok lots to take in, now as far as tuning, how often does that need to be done and what does that entail?
Damn, tuning is the sum of all your kit and your relationship to it. IMHO.
Its great if you can establish a base line for your bow, chrony a specific weight of arrow, and record the speed at your bows top poundage.
For me the biggest single factor to shooting consistent tight groups is triggering my release. Ive gone thru a few and along the way developed a godamn flinch, or target panic, which I cured using a back tension type with a clicker. You have to be mindful of; your grip on the riser, draw, elbow height, anchor point, follow thru, and on and on, its a great journey and challenge but there is a zen to it all with enough practice. Recurve or compound.
The quality of your stringset, how often you wax and how much you shoot your bow will dictate tuning intervals. Usually stock strings are not of the best quality and will need replacing sooner than a good quality set made by a reputable builder.Quote:
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You may want to join Archerytalk forum there is endless info on there and great deals on good quality used equipment.
Where you from Center Color?
If any chance attend Abby 3-D In-door 14 15 th , everything there and some dealers .
Cheers
Hi Greybark, since you ask I live in the South Cowichan, Shawnigan Lake area. I have a small farm and enjoy all the freedoms and opportunities that offers. CC.
You have access to an excellent Archery club there. I would highly recommend when you get a bow to check out the Cowichen Bowmen. Having knowledgable people around when you are learning is an invaluable asset.
Shooter, my bad, got you mixed up with Greybark, and I think you got me mixed up with OP. Having said that, I agree that the Cowichan Bowmen is an excellent club, I was a member for many years, very friendly place, and great facilities. 70m outdoor targets were my fave.
Hahahaha You are correct CC I did mix you up with the OP, Not sure what happened there lol.
i bought a compound 12 years ago,just a browning, med $$ took it home,with some advice offered by guy at spot shop & a target, i was amazed how accurate it was within a 1/2doz arrows i could hit a bear can at around 30 yards almost every shot?never looked back,got a lot of dear and a moose even a couple cougars,not mention a few grouse and a handful of squerals, have fun
anyone that thinks they are good enough to hunt after a half doz shots shouldnt be hunting with archery gear. everything you`ve posted so far on archery is so far from reality bud. nice job trolling
hit a bear at 30 yards...almost everytime. hat about kill shots. hitting a bear anywhere at 30 isnt anything proud, and then say almost everytime. is actualy poor shooting
I think he ment beer can hahaha pretty much though.Quote:
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lol, ya could be