camelcluch

I would look into some good used bows. You can get very good deals on lightly used gear. You will most likely find better equipment that way. Good luck

TUK101

That's what I have been doing. There are a lot of folks out there who go full out and then find out that it just isn't for them. I did that with paintball a few years ago, found out that it is a young mans game, or at least somebody who can move and get out of the way lol.

TUK101

How would a good recurve bow in about the #45-#50 range compare in killing power to a comparable compound? Like I said, I have a hard time holding a bow back for too long a time anyhow.

bigbulls

For a person new to bow hunting that has never purchased a bow going the used rout more often than not ends in their disappointment and them spending more money than they thought they would. I see it all too often.

huntingkidPA

the bear charge set up is 400$, comes with whisker biscuit, trophy ridge site and 6 arrow quiver. 50-70 lb and i think 80% let off. Very forgiving with a brace hieght of 7 and a quarter i think.

scoutdad57

If you have a Dicks Sporting Goods nearby, go check out the Bone Hunter package. Based on a Martin Cheetah bow. I bought one and am very happy with it. $399.00. Fast quiet and a good brand name of bow, comes with a 360 capture rest a decent 3 pin sight and quiver.

RangerJ

What He said!!!

kellyguinn

Once you find a bow you like check out www.huntersfriend.com they have a wide variety of bow packages to choose from. Customer service is pretty good as well.

Kountrykristi

I would go with the Diamond Razor edge... after extensive research I bought the PSE Chaos for $399 last year but the draw length for you is too short (27") The diamond was my second choice with hundreds of good reviews and has a draw length up to 29"... plus it's a little cheaper. $329 I think...and comes with a 75% left-off and over 300 fps. It also gives you room to grow if you work up the muscles in your shoulder... 30-60lbs draw weight.
My advice is to go to a bow shop and actually hold the bows you're considering b/c everyone's preference is different! The Diamond just happens to fit all your criteria and has great ratings

buck-i

it wasnt a package bow but it was a 2009 bare bow that was never used came in sealed box bow was srill in the plastic wrapping...Quest33 $279 off of ebay