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Old 09-20-2011, 07:39 AM
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MISwampDog
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Like the above post said figure out your draw length. Your wing span is not an accurate way to measure your draw length. I have very long arms and have a 29.5 inch draw. I would look at bows from Bear Archery and Diamond Archery. Both make great entry level bows for an affordable price. Get an entry level bow and then upgrade if you want later. Buying a used bow can be tricky. You don't know how the person handled the bow before you get it. If you can afford a new entry level bow do it. That way you know what the bow has been through. Find a true archery pro shop. Bass pro, Cabelas, Gander Mountain may have people that know what they are doing but it has been my experience that they don't. Find a place that specializes in archery. Those people have to make a living on their knowledge. Half ass knowledge doesn't make for a sound living. Just a thought. Good luck and I hope you bag a big one.
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