New bow help...

kwaldeier · 08-27-2009, 01:14 PM

hey guys,
well just recently i started shooting a bow...my dads old bow to be exact about 3 or 4 weeks ago and in the past few days i have realized that his bow is to big for me....draw length wise and it is as short as it can go. so i am just going to get a new bow and i was wondering if you guys would point me in the right direction and just give me some bows that would be in the "ball park" of what i am looking for....
my wing span is anywhere between 70-72
i am 5'10''

Needs-
28-31 adjustable draw length
40-60 adjustable draw weight
my maxim is 400 bucks to spend
i would like for it to last atleast 3 years before i upgrade again

Doesnt Matter-
axle to axle
let off( i would prefer around 70 or so...but i would shoot it first obviously)
speed(enough to kill a deer but it doesnt have to be 400fps

burniegoeasily · 08-27-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwaldeier

hey guys,
well just recently i started shooting a bow...my dads old bow to be exact about 3 or 4 weeks ago and in the past few days i have realized that his bow is to big for me....draw length wise and it is as short as it can go. so i am just going to get a new bow and i was wondering if you guys would point me in the right direction and just give me some bows that would be in the "ball park" of what i am looking for....
my wing span is anywhere between 70-72
i am 5'10''

Needs-
28-31 adjustable draw length
40-60 adjustable draw weight
my maxim is 400 bucks to spend
i would like for it to last atleast 3 years before i upgrade again

Doesnt Matter-
axle to axle
let off( i would prefer around 70 or so...but i would shoot it first obviously)
speed(enough to kill a deer but it doesnt have to be 400fps

If you are interested in P and Y. They will only except 60% and less let off. Or use to.

rh160kid · 08-27-2009, 02:10 PM

you should be able to get set up for that-its hard to make a recomendation since there is so much personal prefference in shooting a bow. Go to a local pro shop or even gander mtn and tell them what you are looking for and see what options are out there. Until you know that bowhunting is for you no sense in spending more than a basic setup imo. Maybe sum1 on here who owns or works in a shop could help you out with specific models,prices,etc, but its still what works for you.

kwaldeier · 08-27-2009, 02:15 PM

i plan to go to a shop tomorrow or saturday but i was just looking for some names of bows that i could look for just to kind of get a head start..

rh160kid · 08-27-2009, 02:40 PM

I would definitely try to find something that the shop you are goin to carries if possible. Any good shop will have it set up and you shooting it before you leave. Not too mention if you have problems they will be able to help you and can get or have parts should you need them down the road. Some shops are not always so helpful when you show up with a bow you didnt buy there!! Esp if its a different brand than they carry.

kwaldeier · 08-27-2009, 02:53 PM

i dont think if i took my old bow in to take off the rest,peep sight or silences they would be mad...since it was from the 80s lol but i am really excited to go tomorrow to get a new bow!! is there anything that i need to know before hand that they cant figure out or would be easier if i knew before hand??

PABUCKTRACKER · 08-27-2009, 05:18 PM

You can never go wrong with PSE Bows....

Beezer · 08-27-2009, 06:15 PM

Parker makes a few good choices and you can get a fully set-up Wildfire for $400. You can also upgrade the limbs for $50 in the future if you should choose to.

sr77 · 08-28-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by burniegoeasily

If you are interested in P and Y. They will only except 60% and less let off. Or use to.

I believe if I am not mistaken it is 65%, and they do except 80% now, they just put an asterick next to it.

Shane

sr77 · 08-28-2009, 08:34 AM

Check out The Diamond Razor Edge. $350 for the setup and a really nice bow for the money. offers weight adjustments of 30-60 lbs. with one set of limbs. Plenty of adjustment for draw length as well. Describes exactly what you are looking for and imo its one of the best bows under the $400 mark. Good luck bud.

Shane