Help out a new bowhunter...
 

Hello all,


Looking to start up bowhunting, gonna buy a package from Hunter's friend, but I'm currently torn between the Browning Rage One:

http://www.huntersfriend.com/2007-Br...mpound-bow.htm

and the Fred Bear Element:
http://www.huntersfriend.com/2007-Fr...mpound-bow.htm

Which one do you feel is the better choice?

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

Anybody? Bueller? lol

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

I am a fan of the bear element. So i would go with that one.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

Scull, either one would work fine for deer hunting. If I were you, I would go to a shop that carries both, shoot both and buy the one you favor.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

True that is the best way to tell.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

Also, if there's not a major difference in price and the folks at the pro-shop seem to know their stuff just buy from them. It's a good thing to have someone close by for any help you may require in the future,the kindyou just can't get at this forum, if there is any such thing.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

Parker Bows offer quite a decent variety of bow packages for very reasonable prices. You should have at look there first.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

I would try and get to a pro shop and shoot alot of different models. Then choose the one that fits you best5.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

between the two packages I would personally go with the bear element.
I think it's a better all round hunting package,IMO.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

Browning Rage One is my definite choice. I have one and love it. I can outshoot people with more expensive bows. A bow is only as good as the shooter. I think you'll love that bow and vouch for it.

Just go to the pro shop and find out which bow is best for you. Handle lots and see which one suits your shooting style and fits you best. I like PSE and Browning myself but don't know of too many bad bows.

RE: Help out a new bowhunter...
 

dont ever buy a bow in the blind especially for your first bow, the only way to choose the best bow for you is to go to your local shops and test as many bows as they will let you shoot, dont get all wrapped up on brand names, remember every bow on the market will kill the animals you are hunting for, so as their are your dedicated hoyt shooters and mathews shooters etc, that will only shoot certain brands their way too many good bows on the market to choose from and you need to find the perfect bow for you. same goes for your gear as well, you need top choose the perfect set up for you.