How do you....
07-19-2007, 01:47 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Alden, NY
Posts: 662
How do you....
How do you justify spending close to 40 dollars on broadheads?
Im wondering if there will ever be a break with this sport.
Is it rly expensive your first year then cheaper the rest of your life?
Im wondering if there will ever be a break with this sport.
Is it rly expensive your first year then cheaper the rest of your life?
07-19-2007, 05:20 PM
#5
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,116
RE: How do you....
You will be surprised at what you want to buy each and every year of bowhunting. (it's an addicting sport)
Don't get me wrong, I have known many archers that stick with their gear from year to year.
But I also knowmany more archers who upgrade equipment every year.
Almost every year I need new arrows, nocks, field tips andserving thread.
Every other year I need a new string on the bow, wax, usually mole skin, some camo (gets ripped in the brush from year to year), etc.
Don't get me wrong, I have known many archers that stick with their gear from year to year.
But I also knowmany more archers who upgrade equipment every year.
Almost every year I need new arrows, nocks, field tips andserving thread.
Every other year I need a new string on the bow, wax, usually mole skin, some camo (gets ripped in the brush from year to year), etc.
07-19-2007, 08:36 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Balt, MD (orig: J-town,PA) The bowels of Hell!!!
Posts: 2,188
RE: How do you....
If you don't buy a new bow (including site, rest, quiver)every year it's cheaper in the upfront cost.
If you treat your equipment right the arrows, possibly broadhead blades, serving and maybe new string will be required each year.
If you treat your equipment right the arrows, possibly broadhead blades, serving and maybe new string will be required each year.
07-19-2007, 10:11 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 6,006
RE: How do you....
I've spent $90 on broadheads so far this year.
I've spent close to $300 on new arrows.
How do I justify it?
When you think about it, it isn't our $1,200 bow, it isn't our $600 scent lok clothing, it isn't the $300 trail cam, its the arrow and broadhead that get the job done. Out of all of our equipment, the only part that ever comes into contact with a live animal is the arrow and broadhead.
I spend as much as I can afford to to ensure that I have the most lethal set-up I can afford.
I've spent close to $300 on new arrows.
How do I justify it?
When you think about it, it isn't our $1,200 bow, it isn't our $600 scent lok clothing, it isn't the $300 trail cam, its the arrow and broadhead that get the job done. Out of all of our equipment, the only part that ever comes into contact with a live animal is the arrow and broadhead.
I spend as much as I can afford to to ensure that I have the most lethal set-up I can afford.
07-20-2007, 02:20 AM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: northeast, North Dakota
Posts: 226
RE: How do you....
I tried cabelas f3 broadheads last year. I shot a do from about twenty yards and the broadhead never past completly through. The thing fell apart, all three blades fell out and even the tip came off. These were $20 for a six pack. I will be staying away from cheap crap