HELP Buying New Bow
 

Hi everybody, I am new to the bowhunting part of the forum. I am looking to get into bowhunting. Now I need a bow, I am looking at a two cam, parallel limbs and about 50-60 pounds with 65% letoff. My budget for the bow is about 450. I want this bow to last me a while like 5-10 yrs possibly. Do any of you guys know some brands and models that I can look at with these specifications. Any advice would be appreciated escpically for just getting started bowhunting all the gear that I will need and what not.
Thnxs guys

RE: HELP Buying New Bow
 

well first of all welcome to the huntingnet forums secondly i would look at the PSE Firestorm lite its cheap and fits them standards or go with the flow and buya darton like i did

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Belive it or not I was at the kittery trading post and they still haave some of last years bows left over. I saw a few Mathews for exactatly $450.00. I am sure thay had others I just wasen't interested in any other bow. Try them get a new bow at used prices. they also have plenty of used bows. Call them at !-888-587-6246 they may have somthing you like maby not but you will save a bunch of money. Mike

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I'm wondering why you specified a two cam bow? There aren't too many manufacturers who still make/sell true two cam systems.

The latest "rage" seems to be the cam & 1/2 system, which supposedly differs from true two cam jobs in that the cams do not go "out of time" with each other.

There are several manufacturers now making cam & 1/2 bows including Reflex, Hoyt, PSE ("hybrid cam").

Just to throw a model out for you to try is the Hoyt "MT Sport", or the newer version of that bow is the "ultra sport".

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The best thing you can do is start looking at bows first hand. Go to anyplace around you that carries bows. Pick them up, get a feel for the different makes. First notice how the grip feels to you in your hand. Wood grips vs hard rubber grips. You want one that is very comfortable to you. If its not, you could struggle with it. I like to hold the bow straight out, and see how it balances w/o anything attached on it. That tells me how well its balanced, and if it'll need anything to help become balanced. I've picked up some, and soon as held them out, the top end comes back & hits me in the head!
Then try to shoot as many as you can that feel good to you. Don't worry about the latest & fastest hype. Its important for you to select a bow thats right for you. That alone will increase your learning ability, and enjoyment. I suggest one that draws smooth, with a decent let-off, having a brace height of 7" min. , and a ATA, axle to axle of around 35" min. The more forgiving the bow is the easier it will be for you to shoot as well.Its also not a bad idea to get with a good proshop for help, if you have one in your area.
Good luck, and welcome to the world of bowhunting!!!

RE: HELP Buying New Bow
 

Diamond package,Parker Package,PSE package,Reflex packagesare all in thet range.

Welcome to the forum,and go shoot some bows and see what you like.
BBJ

RE: HELP Buying New Bow
 

welcome to the site all the bows evryones talking about are great choices, if your talking 450.00 for a set up check out huntersfriend.com aleast you can get a idea of what you might want or check out your local bow shop and ask to try a few out, good luck;)

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My advice......#1 spend as much money as posible
#2 believe everything you read on here

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thnx guys, I probably confused some of you, I am not new to the huntingnet forums I spend most of my time in the off season forum. I am new to the bowhunting forum though.

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To first get started in bowhunting definitely go to a pro shop if one is available. You may pay more for the bow but you're paying for the experience and expertise you lack. Definitely try every bow in your price range and don't let the pro push one model or another on you. (he probably gets a bigger profit on that bow). Go with the bow that feels right as mentioned earlier. When I started bowhunting Hoyt was the deal but I couldn't stand their grips, felt like a block of wood in my hand, same with PSE. Find one that feels comfortable. If you're looking to spend $450 then you're looking to buy a $300 bow. Depending on your shooting style you'll also have to budget for: release/glove/tab, broadheads, sight, fieldpoints, 18 arrows (practice ones + 4-6 balanced hunting ones), target?, rest, quiver, armguard (at least starting out you'll slap that forearm a lot and it HURTS!), string wax, toolbox, and probably one or two other items I'm missing. At least you're planning on keeping the bow a long time so your yearly expenses may only be new arrows (maybe not even those if your season goes like mine did :() and broadheads/blades (replace these every year because oxidation breaks down the razor edge, unless you store them in oil or something). ABOVE ALL ELSE.....HAVE FUN! Welcome to the brotherhood.