I'm ready for my first bow

[bigdan]

I'll be hunting from a ground blind and need some recommendations.

Will I be able to get set up for around $600.00 or should I wait until I have more money???

I'm considering buying used on gunbroker but my gut is telling me to buy new from a local shop. If I do go new I'll be buying from Black Bear Archery in DE.

What do you guys think???

[Ole 20 Point]

If you have a limited amount to spend on a new bow and are not dead set on a certain brand/model, I would suggest that you take a trip to Cabela's or look online at their "package" bow set ups. You can get some great values for your money. (By package I mean you get sight, rest, quiver, peep sight,etc..)

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat603558&navAction=jump&navCount=1&parentType=category&parentId=cat21424&cmCat=netcon&cm_ven=netcon&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=cabelas&cm_ite=netcon

[ACEarcher]

2nd that.

Where ever you go to buy a bow always shoot it first. Go to your bow dealer and ask to shoot several band and style bows. See which one feels most comfortable to you.

[bigdan]

Thanks guys, I'll let you know how I make out.

Sounds like I should stay away from used equipment.:huh:

[ACEarcher]

Ehhh not always. Just inspect the equipment very closely. Look for the strings fraying, crack in the limbs, the cams are leaning, etc. They're are several good bow package deals you can find at Cableas and other archery retailers. Since your new to archery I would suggest not getting a bow over the net. Go to a shop and get one. Have them measure your draw lengh, adjust the poundage, set a nock point, etc. As they're setting it up ask to shoot it again after they are done.

[RUSS0079]

Just be sure you practice perfectly alot before you think of taking aim at an animal. Unfortunately, every year inexperienced bow hunters go out and wound and loose game. Just be sure you can accurately hit consistantly with what every you buy out to 25 to 30 yards. Don't feel pressured to have to shoot 40 to 50 yards because your friends can. Those skills are developed over years of perfect practice. That being said, I would purchase something new as your first bow, because you really don't know what to look for as far as stress on a used bow. Cabelas does have some really cool set ups, but I killed several deer with my first bow, which was a PSE Spirit 60lbs(entry level), flipper rest and crappy sights. Just kept my distances close and the rest was protein history. Good Luck.
Russ

[maine_sport]

Driving to Cabelas is bad advice! Its an expensive 3 hour, 150 mile trip from your home and if you spent your $600 dollars there, it will cost you another $36 dollars in sales tax versus 0% in DE. Go to your local professional archery shop. Let them help you get started. It's in their interest to keep you a happy customer. $600 is more than enough to buy the new equipment that you will need plus, you get all the free advise just minutes from home.

[onemore]

just got back from cabela's in Conn a few hours ago with my new PSE Stinger and I'll say after being out of bow hunting for 17 years I put 4 arrows with in 7 inches at 12 yards at their indoor range. Heading to out door range by the house tomorrow to sight it in and I'll keep you posted. I bought other stuff and was lokking to kill some time, if not I would recommend to stay local. Bow package was 399.99 Local shop wanted that for bow only FYI.

[bigdan]

I've been pondering the Stinger. Let us knoww how it shoots at distance.

I've actually been leaning towards a traditional bow. Thats what I learned on when I was a kid.

I was trying to dial in my sons diamond nuclear ice yesterday and am getting excited about getting back into archery.

Will be more fun for us to go shooting than having to load the truck with all the guns and other crap we need for firearms.

P.s. :huh: What makes a good backstop for the targets? The grass ate some of our arrows yesterday. I was thinking some of that blue insulation board.

[maine_sport]

P.s. :huh: What makes a good backstop for the targets? The grass ate some of our arrows yesterday. I was thinking some of that blue insulation board.[/quote]

An old thick carpet doubled over a clothes line.

[ACEarcher]

If it's the insulation board I'm thinking of. Your going to blow right through it. Try some haybails, or maybe put your target down and put a full size piece of plywood. That'll stop your arrow for the most part. I'd imagine since your starting out your not shooting a real heavy poundage and fast bow. I'm sure you know from when you used to shoot before practice, practice, and pratice! Good luck! We've got a lot of great archers here if you have any more questions don't be afraide to ask. Thanks for getting your son involved in a great sport. :thup:

[RUSS0079]

You can pick up a black hole target for 40 bucks and double some carpet behind it, as to stop any misses and losing arrows. Don't listen to Acearcher. He never misses and doesn't even use a back stop. He shoots at a 12 inch by 12inch cube that hangs from a tree! Come on Adam, I haven't busted your shoes in like two days!
Russ

[ACEarcher]

Don't listen to Acearcher. He never misses and doesn't even use a back stop. He shoots at a 12 inch by 12inch cube that hangs from a tree! Come on Adam, I haven't busted your shoes in like two days!
Russ

It's all true:rolleyes::p. LOL Hey man before I'd shoot USAA indoor tornys I'd tape up tums to a piece of cardboard nailed to my target. That was final practice before the morning of.

BTW if you can get it it works great. Conveyer belts. Just drape them around your target. It's very thin, but will stop a field tipped arrow.

[onemore]

Hit the range for a whopping 45 mins today, (wife is having a baby tomorrow) messed with the pin sights, got it zeroed in at 15 yards and 20 yards with the limited time I had. Must say the bow is sweat! The package came with a whisper biscut larger diameter for aluminum arrows, I bent 2 today with miss shots, but found 1 carbon and it was the only arrow to penitrate through the block target I was using. I am thinking of changing out to smaller diameter sooner than later. As for target I bought one at Sports Authority for 39.99 and it works good. Oh and byue the way, the wife tells me tonight after spending all that money I better go out hunting a lot this season!!!

[Ole 20 Point]

Oh and byue the way, the wife tells me tonight after spending all that money I better go out hunting a lot this season!!!Treat her right and don't let her get away!!! :bow: And best wishes with your newborn addition! :thup:

[RUSS0079]

[quote=ACEarcher;26536]It's all true:rolleyes::p. LOL Hey man before I'd shoot USAA indoor tornys I'd tape up tums to a piece of cardboard nailed to my target. That was final practice before the morning of.

BTW if you can get it it works great. Conveyer belts. Just drape them around your target. It's very thin, but will stop a field tipped arrow.

See I told you. I wonder how many other pro archers are on the Barn. Me I've been a PRO at missing stuff for years! What about you other guys? :D
Russ

[tracker19]

Bear lights out, fast, extremely quiet, and inexpensive.

you should be able to get a lights out, arrows, and possibly broad heads and a release for your price range

[wolfie2nd]

Try A and M archery in lakewood nj they will sell ya a bow an set it up in their indoor range.
7323632802. Mike is a good guy to deal with

[Cousin It]

try a local shop, not a big store like gun broker because bows are easily overpriced. You should be able to get a good bow by a brand like SPE for around $400.00-$600.00; if you want to upgrade it it could easly go up to 7 or 8 hundred