i want to get into bowhunting
 

what kind of bow should I start with

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

I would go with Darton but a beginning bow is PSE cheap and reliable

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

GET A PSE bow !!!!!
i got one and its the best onebow youwill ever have, first year bow hunting i got a buck, and it groups arrows so tight i broke 4 arrows by hitting itwith another arrow!!!

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

Don't go with either of the two listed above unless you've shot them yourself and feel comfortable with them.....the bow I use or anyone else might not necessarily be the right bow for you...it comes down to personal preference. There are tons of great bows on the market from inexpensive to extremely expensive and everyone of them will take deer and shoot great. It comes down to what bow you can afford, accessorize and shoot...choose one that's right for you and not the one someone else necessarily shoots...

As you see by the first two responses....asking what bow will get you nothing more than opinions...you need to decide for yourself.....it could be Hoyt, Bowtech, Mathews, Darton, Martin, PSE, Onieda, Parker, Champion, Reflex, Buckmasters, Browning, Merlin, etc....etc....etc.....and so on and son on....hundreds of opinions...ask yourself what you want.

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

that is 100% true. but i still have to give my opinion. i started shooting with some really old bow and i dont know what it was. but my second bow was a PSE nova. i liked it and i broke a ton of nocks because of the grouping i got.

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

Listen to Rob!

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

robs right its all what you feel is best. Myself I started with Ben Pearson long bow Moved to a browning compound and am now loving A fred bear

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

hes right but WARNING shoot a goodPSE bow and you wont turn back, especillay cause there very cheap along with amazingly adjustable (mine can go from 25 pull to 60) and when you see how they group arrows from 30 yards

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

What I would do if I were you, research all you can on the different options available to you. Read articles posted on bow websites about buying a bow and the different options. At that point, you may price some bows online and then make a tentative budget.

Then go to a local shop and take a look at what they have.
1) how it holds/feels in your hand
2)consider the weight of the bow
3) how smooth the draw is
4) how it shoots
5) how fast it shoots
6) how loud it is

consider these and don't let anybody pressure you. Go with what feels right

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

Follow Robs advice. When you find the right bow you will know it.

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

Follow Rob's guidance. But you can stop when you get to HOYT! :D

RE: i want to get into bowhunting
 

Some people won't like this answer because certain dealers only carry certain bows.

In my opinion, you should ask around to some local guys who bowhunt and find out what shops they use and why. There is nothing better than a dealer who cares about his/her customers, and really knows bows. My first bow was bought half a dozen years ago and wound up being a Parker. The dealer I bough it from let me shoot just about everything he had and answered numerous questions over the course of about half a dozen trips.He gave me some recommendations based upon my criteria and then let me shoot for comfort and feel.

Two weeks ago I went back because I know I wanta new top of the line bow and we talked about the pros and consof some of the newer bows on the market. More than likely I'm going to wind up buying a Bowtech Tribute from this guy in the next couple months, mostly because Ihave never found any information he has relayed to me to be untrue, and he has earned my trust by always treating me right.

A good clue is a dealer's willingness to let you experiment and spend time with you answering questions. If I ask about a specificrest, quiver,sight, etc,and my guy carries it, he grabs one and says, "try it out." If he doesn't carry it, he always gives me his reasoning why.If I hate the product, he takes it off and gives me something else to try.

In conclusion, I'm saying in the whole bow buying process, especially early on-THERE IS NOSUBSTITUTE for a knowledgable and trustworthy shop owner or dealer.