ORIGINAL: bowfisherman
thanks. I'm thinking of starting with open sights and if I feel the need I will buy a scope. I would probably spend up to 500 dollars. I figured I would buy it this winter and practice all year for next season since my freezer is already filled from archery and rifle season. I want something easy to clean, accurate to 100 yards and be able to fire in wet conditions. Not looking for traditional. I will keep reading and learn as much as I can, then go up to cabelas to play with some. I'm sure I'll be asking a few newbie questions along the way. Thanks, Brad
$500, open sights, 100 yards max, easy to clean. Based on this info I would go with a Triumph and replace the sights with a Williams peep sight. Triumph is easy to clean, accurate as heck, only about $300 and so could get a Stainless Steel or weather guard (recommended).After the first year you could put a good Nikon or Bushnell Elite scope on it for $200 to$300.
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