jameser9 - 
Button Buck
 | | 01/19/2008 6:50 PM |
| I am interested in getting into bowhunting what kind of bow would be recommended for a beginner to hunt with...I will be using a treestand and blinds?
Thanks
Eric | | | |
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tubby -
Record Book
Moundville,Alabama
| | 01/19/2008 9:09 PM |
| | I would not look for a super fast bow,the slower bows are more forgiving.The one I had was.I started with a Bear Whitetail Hunter. | |
Tubby
The God of My Rock;He Is My Sheild;And The Horn Of My Salvation 2 Samuuel,Ch 22 | |
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kitterick -
Spike
| | 01/20/2008 6:06 AM |
| go to different pro shops and shoot every bow you can, figure out what you can spend and go from there.
The bow I started with was 200 dollars, killed my first 2 deer with it. You DO NOT have to spend big dollars to get a good starter bow
kitterick | |
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jameser9 -
Button Buck
| | 01/20/2008 2:10 PM |
| | That is what I thought this local shop wanted me to spend close to 1000 bucks just to get started | | | |
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kitterick -
Spike
| | 01/20/2008 7:48 PM |
| 1000 dollars wil buy you a really top notch set up....do you really need that as a starter?
I would argue no.
ask some friends if they bowhunt, what they have etc.
Almost all of the newer low end packages at cabelas and bass pro are nice bows and are a heck of a lot smoother and nicer than what I started with.
you can even get a decent USED bow for real cheap if you do your homework.
I still say go to different pro shops, find what you feel to be the best feeling bow for you (for the $$$$) and then just go with it.
YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOIT HAVE TO SPEND 1000 DOLLARS TO GET A GOOD SET UP TO START WITH.
keep us all posted!
kitterick
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DRENALIN
SIDEWINDER LX
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jameser9 -
Button Buck
| | 01/21/2008 8:02 AM |
| That is my plan...There are alot of people local selling nice setups on the craiglist for around 200...I dont have a 1000 bucks so I have to do my homework. As I find setups on craigslist I may run them past someone on here if that is ok?...I pretty much have no one to go to but here
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grimreaper -
Spike
Mooseyards of Shawano, WI
| | 01/21/2008 12:19 PM |
| | If you want to lookl for a deal I would also check out ebay. Just make sure you shoot the bows somewhere first before buying. Then go with the one that feels the best to you. | |
Only the dead have seen the end of war. Plato | |
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jameser9 -
Button Buck
| | 01/22/2008 3:29 PM |
| | This is a broad question but are there any bows that are just absolutely terrible that I should stay away from? | | | |
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kitterick -
Spike
| | 01/23/2008 2:02 PM |
| anyone can buy a lemon and not know it.....even a high end bow could have a problem that can be fixed....if it happens continuously, well then you might think you have wasted some money...
all the MAJOR brands are what most guys/gals on this site are probably shooting. But all of the company have beginner style bows that have the same warranty that the higer end one's have...just get out and shoot em all and you will get you own opinion, and that is what matters the most.
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DRENALIN
SIDEWINDER LX
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jameser9 -
Button Buck
| | 01/25/2008 3:20 PM |
| | what kind of rangefinder is recommened?...any brands? | | | |
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jameser9 -
Button Buck
| | 01/28/2008 9:39 AM |
| Has anyone tried any of the jackie bushman bows or buckmaster bows?
Any comments?
Thanks
Eric | | | |
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grimreaper -
Spike
Mooseyards of Shawano, WI
| | 01/31/2008 2:10 PM |
| Posted By jameser9 on 01/25/2008 3:20 PM
what kind of rangefinder is recommened?...any brands?
I have a Nikon rangefinder and am very happy with it.
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Only the dead have seen the end of war. Plato | |
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jameser9 -
Button Buck
| | 01/31/2008 3:41 PM |
| | iam bidding on a fred bear instinct on ebay ...any thoughts on this bow? | | | |
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sublime9787 -
Spike
Ulster County, NY
| | 02/21/2008 11:57 PM |
| | i just got an instinct and love it! check out huntersfriend.com, they have ready to hunt packges at great prices thats where i got mine and its awesome and a buddy ogt one and we both love ours | | | |
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trucke17 -
Button Buck
| | 03/01/2008 9:54 AM |
| | yes i have the buckmasters g2 i love the bow | | | |
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jameser9 -
Button Buck
| | 03/25/2008 8:52 AM |
| I ended buying a browning rage package on ebay with everything but a target...I have began shooting in my backyard does anyone have any pointers or information or website about sighting in the pins or shooting in general?
Thanks
Eric | | | |
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Olsplittoe -
Button Buck
| | 03/26/2008 6:15 PM |
| | Getting started is difficult to do right, in the back yard. Go to a range and get some help!!! | | | |
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