Black bows

Scott07/OH · 01-19-2009, 10:11 PM

Looking at getting a new bow here pretty soon. I absolutely love the look of an all black bow and accessories but am wondering if that is gonna end up hurting me come next season.

To me, I think all black is gonna be easier for a deer to pick out and it just adds to that big dark blob in the tree. Or I should say, stand out, against everything. Since this is gonna be a big investment for me, I just want some extra opinions from you guys.

Or am I just over thinking things? Any help would be greatly appreciated

stikbow26 · 01-20-2009, 03:56 AM

Over thinking it!!!! It wont hurt you one bit if you like it buy it!! Heck my daughter use's a all pink riser and the deer don't get any more spookier than here in Michigan and they don't ever bust her, so I black wont hurt you!!Walt

MeanV2 · 01-20-2009, 04:40 AM

If I wanted A Black Bow I'd go for it. I don't think the deer will care.

I hunted with all Black Bows years ago when that was about the only choice there was in a Hunting Bow. Camo bows were unheard of.

I like all the options we have today as consumers!

Dan

Antler Eater · 01-20-2009, 04:59 AM

I used to have a target Alpine Silveradointhe late 80'/early 90'sthat was stunning to look at. Ithad ababy blue riserwithgray metallic sparkly limbs, complete withchrome overdraw, limb pockets,and cams. When I shot it sounded like a gun going off; she was "loud and proud"!

Long story short, it didn't cost me any deer in the woods. There were a number of hunters however that just shook their heads when they saw what I was shooting.

hardcorehunter · 01-20-2009, 05:52 AM

I agree with others...black isnt going 2 hurt you. Very small thin line of black...looks like sticks

Sliverflicker · 01-20-2009, 06:21 AM

Backwhen I started, youhad black and target colors. I made some extra money doing camo jobs on bows in the late 70's early 80's.
I liked the black riser and camo limbs myself.
I worry more about how glossy my equipment is more thanthe color.

Rob/PA Bowyer · 01-20-2009, 06:34 AM

Like the others have said, Black isn't a concern as long as she doesn't shine/glare.

I accessorize all my bows in black anyway, that way moving expensive accessories from bow to bow match.

Sliverflicker · 01-20-2009, 06:45 AM

Thats a good point Rob, matching up a good quiver, sight, rest and stabilizer can almost cost you almost as much as a new bow.

Rob/PA Bowyer · 01-20-2009, 07:25 AM

I learned that a long time ago when I shot for Hoyt. Every other year they'd changed camo options and accessorizes would never match. I've used all black accessories since the 90's. They match everthing.

Of course when someone keeps a bow for a long time, matching acc. are always cool.

MeanV2 · 01-20-2009, 07:31 AM

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ORIGINAL: Sliverflicker

Thats a good point Rob, matching up a good quiver, sight, rest and stabilizer can almost cost you almost as much as a new bow.

Easily whether the accessories are black or Camo!

I paid $200 for my last sight and my 1st compound bow cost $125 New

Dan