mauser06

my dad has a bear bruin bow in the garage he told me i could use if i wanted to get into archery hunting becasue he dont want to anymore...the bow needs a new string...sights are pretty pathetic on it compared to the nice new fiberoptic ones..the rest it just a thin piece of wire...has no cable rod thing(i have no idea what they are called i dont know much about bows..) and the stabilizer is pretty bad also so just about everything needs replaced to make the bow nice and more modern...sure i can shoot with the old parts but it would hinder my ability to become a good archer and my shooting would be pretty poor compared to if i had all the new parts..atleast i think so...what would be the better way to go? put all new parts on that bow which is old and big and heavy...or get a new package bow with everything and spend like 300 or so?? plus arrows and a release?? i dont have arrows for the bear in the garage either so id still need them...what do you think you would do?? the bow is in good shape just old and big...

halcon

You might take the bow to a pro shop and ask them what they think ,that way they could see what condition the bow is in and advise you .

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Stealth_Force

If money is a concern, you can get some new stuff for it, and when you get enough money, buy a newer bow, and transfer all the stuff you bought for the old bow onto the new one. (sights, Stabilizer, quiver).

AK

If you are just getting started, I would replace the string and shoot it as is, provided the draw length and weight can be adjusted to suit you. It wasn't long ago when that bow was considered to be very nice. It's every bit as capable now at downing whitetails as it was then, despite what whatever technology is available now. Starting with a "free" bow will also let you develop form and decide what traits YOU like, don't like, or desire in a bow; and allow you to decide even "if" you want to stick with archery, without being bound to any financial commitment. If/when after shooting the bow for a while you DO decide you would like a new bow, you can go about searching for one in a much more educated and focused manner; ultimately putting a bow in your hands which truely suits YOU best, while keeping money in your pockets from willy nilly, trial and error purchases.

Cogratulations on wanting to try archery! Whichever route you go, I wish you the best.

Budbowhunter

I have to agree with Krisken on this one. I tried using an old 'hand me down bow' to get started with. (Bear Brown Bear with a wooden riser) And after 2 years of hunting, spending well over $100.00, and wounding 2 deer this year, I'm going out and purchasing a brand new bow. So I haven't saved anything. My old bow and accessories are junk. The Team Fitzgerald bow package that Krisken was talking about is a very nice set up for the begining archer. I was looking at one myself. It's right at $200.00 for the bow, cable slide (that's what it's called), quiver, fiber optic sight, and fall away rest. The only thing you would have to purchase is a peep sight, limb savers (optional), stabilizer, arrows, and broadheads. You still around $300.00 all said and done.

KEEP IT LEGAL. KEEP IT SAFE. OR WE MAY NOT GET TO KEEP IT AT ALL.

dick_cress

Although I shoot a Mathews 'FX' I agree that you should take it to a pro shop for advice. I also think a PSE package bow would be very cost effective.

Bowhunter

mauser06

AK you brought up some good points...i like them...and i think i will go that route because you are right..i will still shoot that bow good(with atleast a new release and string and maybe sights..) and then if i dont completely like it next spring buy a new one that fits my needs and wants perfectly so i will be alot better...and i can save more money for my truck to take me hunting...i kinda like that route...im sure i will love bow hunting but i rather be safe and not spen alot until i know...and spend the money later on the right bow..and have the other one as a back up....thats what i will do i think...why not use it i guess..its free and should work...

knobby

just dont try any neck shots ok? <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

** I almost got him but I refuse to take a marginal shot **

mauser06

lol i definently wont knobby...i know thats not a smart thing to do...ahhh i cant wait to get the bow set up...i love shooting...and achery i know you go to shoot alot to be good...i will love it!