ORIGINAL: Chuck7
Thanks for asking Michael,
Because I do need some advice..I'ma decent sht but I'm shooting a bow that's not much after 25 yds..and is too long about 46 inches axel to axel.It's and old Darden with about 190 FPS...it was given to me..I have about 500.00 worth of assessories on a super cheap bow..[&o]I hate the thought of buying all new assessories so I'd like a bow ....Mine is presently set at about 60 pound..It's an older bow so only 80% let off..my groups at 20 yds are about 3 inches..I'd like something I can get groups at 3 inches at 30 yds..At 30 yds my 190 FPS bow drops about 6 foot..[&o]so I'm limited to a 20 yd maybe 25 yd shot..
A.Shorter than what I got..one you can shoot from the sitting positin in your stand.
B. With speed about 250 FPS ....I've seen those hi power bows make carbons explode..I don't want nothing like that.
C. I can shoot my 31 inch arrows.
D. One that is simple..I hate complicated stuff
E. One that is reliable..I don't want to exchange limbs etc.
F. One that is quiet when you pull it back..
G. One that needs little adjustment from 20yds to 30 yds.
What brand would you reccomend?
Thanks Michael.
Chuck,
You should be a 30" draw, and what length arrow, tip weight, etc, will be dependent upon what draw weight you intend on pulling. You can look at the classifieds on Archerytalk and find some really good deals and pick up something a bit more modern, and build around that. If you've not yet shot a parallel limb bow, get in a shop and shoot one!!!! They are absolutely amazing in comparison to the OLD stuff that many of us shot for years.
Here's a pretty good deal, all set up, and if you back it out to say 63#, it would be fine with your arrows....
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=899185
here's another, it's made by Bowtech for Gander Mountain....
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=904592
But there are some great newer bows available at relatively reasonable prices, you just have to look. I've bought my last 5 bows on AT, and every one has been a good deal and a good bow.