I suppose that is why I am asking. How do I know if I need something to help balance the bow? Will my arrows consistantly hit the target a certain way? I can kind of figure out the "stabilize and steady my aim" part in that if my pin is floating around alot then I am guessing that would be where the "stabilize and steady my aim" would come in. Maneuverability (I would like/needthis)and weight (I am not concerned about this)seem self-explanatory.

I use my bow(s) for hunting. I am going to use it more this year for some predator hunting (fox) in the tree and on the ground. I am also going to use it for a lot more small game hunting. The only target shooting I do is out back and I can shoot as far as I want/need too.

Right now it seems my main concerns in deciding on a stabilizer would be balance (if needed), steady aim/torque and maneuverability. I have not shot this bow yet as I am still putting it together so I may not even need the steady aim/torque part.

How about this: Do you necessarily need a stabilizer on a compound hunting bow?