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I have decided to take up bowhunting... I hate cold weather and want to lengthen my deer hunting season. I have to admit, this is going to be a challenge for me, I ussually take most of my rifle/muzzleloading shots at +40 yards... Anyway... I want to get my first bow (at least since I have been a teenager). I don't even know where to start. I have talked to some people at the counters of local hunting shops, and have a subscription to Bowhunting Magazine.

My initial opinion is that everyone has one (opinions that is!) It seems worse than rifles... "You have to go with a Parker, Hoyt, etc. " pr "a PSE will do you fine.."

Anyway... After muddling through all the opinions it looks like the Hoyt VTEC is a good choice, and I should get a good fall away rest, and a good "wrap-around" fiber optic sights.

Help a new guy out, does that basically make sense? I don't mind spending around 1,000 dollars if it makes sense. Also is it possible (I know it probably isn't the best) if I were to share the bow with my father, he is approximately the same arm length as me (probably within 1 or two inches).

I also feel very uncomfortable shooting at these local stores even though they will let me... It has been 15 years since I have picked up a bow, so I wouldn't really be able to tell the "feel" difference between them anyway.