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cowboy-up69
12-30-2005, 03:25 AM
Hey every one
Im jus starting out bowhunting...I want to buy a cheap, beginners bow. Anyone got any ideas??
Whats the price range for a a cheap beginners bow? Any tips, suggestions or anything on a bow I should get?
Well let me know, thanks!
Cliff
sealevel
12-30-2005, 09:15 AM
how cheap cowboy where you live you are a long way from a shop so a trip to the big city is your only aption or if you know what you want ebay has some good deals on cheaper bows.
Different makers have deals every year. This past season Martin had a complete package set up for hunters that was a bit under $400 IIRC. Let your fingers do the walking and ask around a bit. Fred
Depending on how much time you are going to attribute to practise. I assume you are thinking compound bow? If you get into Abbotsford, go see Hub Sports. They have a decent selection. IF you want to go traditional (more time shooting required) call Chek-Mate in Abbotsford.
If you are going to hunt with the bow, I would recommend you connect with an IBEP instructor and look into taking the course.
I would also suggest making contact with a 3D archery club in your area and attend the shoots. There is a good club in Merrit and in Logan Lake. There is an excellent 3D shoot in the Rock Cr area every year.
JT
Nails
12-30-2005, 01:40 PM
If you know anyone who shoots or hunts with a bow. Get in touch with them. Most bowhunters or archers are more then willing to give you some good info and also they may have a good beginners bow. Like JT says get involed in some shoots and take the IBEP.
Dayto
12-30-2005, 03:33 PM
If you can find a used a PSE Thunderbolt($300 range) , I think that would the do the trick for ya , great for learning and no need to up-grade for hunting ..
sealevel
12-30-2005, 04:54 PM
right now there is a pretty good brand new high country on ebay with rest sights quiver 372 bucks can. 17 hours left http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7206970991&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 hell of a starter
cowboy-up69
12-31-2005, 03:13 AM
Thanks guys! I have looked at a few, but not buyin just yet, wait another month or two...But thanks for the info...Deffinately gunna look into goin to 3d shoots and such!!!
Cliff
Walksalot
12-31-2005, 08:03 AM
Get you draw lenth determined before you purchase a bow or you might spend money and end up with nothing. Do not get a bow which has to much draw weight as you will need to practice to become proficient and practice should not be an ordeal in grunting a bow to full draw. A certified instructor or a knowledgable dealer can help you in this quest.
Crossbow- Doesn't need the practice required of a compound or traditional bow but one has to still become proficient in guesstimating distance.
Compound- Needs more practice than a crossbow but when one get the basics of form down pat one doesn't have to practice as much. One has to be proficient in guesstimating distance
Traditional- Steeper learning curve than compound or crossbow as one has to learn to shoot with fingers and become proficient in the skill of instinctive shooting. These bows demand a commitment to practice and a dedication to constant practice to become and remain proficient with this weapon. One has to have shot enough to get a feel for the trajecory of the arrow over guesstimated distances. If I didn't have so many hobbies and could dedicate myself to the practice required to become and remain proficient with this weapon I would be traditional in a heart beat.
islandhunter
12-31-2005, 10:23 AM
i have a pse thunderbolt with all the accessories for $350. its got a 29" draw and is 60# pull. its in excellent shape.
JohnS
01-18-2006, 08:11 AM
Here is a great site for all of us to check out for all kinds of gear! i bought stuff from here and its all pretty well brand new stuff! www.archerytalk.com (http://www.archerytalk.com) and the site does have a lot of good memeber's and a classified ads colum. Bought a Mathews off there for 300.00. have a look LOL tru-glo site with led 30 bucks new in package :wink: **cheers** thats just a couple things i got.... lots of dealers selling 2005 models for cheap right now
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