Beginner buying a bow?

Treebranch86 · 11-26-2005, 04:11 PM

I am new to this site and i also have not ever bowhunted, but i have become interesting in getting into bowhunting. I am looking for any suggestions for bows in the midprice range or from 350-500 dollars(just for the bow). I would also appreciate some suggestions on the sights, arrow holder, release, and arrow selection and broadheads.

XP35 · 11-26-2005, 05:03 PM

[/align]How much bowshooting have you done? Skill level will play a key role in bow selection. Longer axle to axle length bows with higher brace heights will be easier for a novice to learn to shoot with. 36" or longer and say a 7 1/2" or higher brace height would be best. Shooting with fingers or release? For fingers you will want a ata of 40" or longer to eliminate "finger pinch". A good bow, IMO, for a beginner at a good price would be the Reflex Grizzly. $299, relatively fast (305 fps), 38" long ata, 7 1/2" brace height. Good shooting bow and is very forgiving of imperfect form. Reflex makes a tough, no nonsense hunting bow. Shoot one and see if it feels right. Shoot others as well. Find one that fits and feels right. The accessories you use are a matter of preference. There are more good accessories today than ever. Don't skimp on them. A mid-priced bow with good accessories will usually shoot better than a top-end bow with junk accessories. Hope it helps and welcome to archery/bowhunting.

akaSharkey · 11-26-2005, 06:42 PM

Shoot as many bows as you can . Dont worry about brand name buy what feels and shoots good. I would suggest using a pro shop to get you correct measurement for draw. Also a good proshop can help you get your bow tuned with all the accessories on it eliminating a lot of headaches. The extra money spent is woth it in my opinion for a novice shooter. Also dont buy a bow with too much poundage. Some people fall into a macho sterotype that more is better, it aint necessarily so.

akaSharkey · 11-26-2005, 06:44 PM

Oops forgot to welcome you. Bowhunting has got to be the biggest rush you can get. Your gonna love it.

Treebranch86 · 11-26-2005, 09:04 PM

Thanks, btw i have not ever shot a bow, i love hunting but i don't feel like i have accomplished anything buy shooting a deer with a high powered rifle.

XP35 · 11-26-2005, 09:38 PM

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[blockquote]Since you havn't shot a bow, by all means get to a proshop. They can help you out a lot and get you started off on theright foot. Good luck.

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