this might sound stupid but I want to get into bowhunting and i don't know to many. Is there a brand that you think is pretty good?

Kevin, welcome to the forums.

Basically, what we need from you is a price range. What are you willing to spend to buy a new bow? If you can give us a price range we can give you our opinions on which brands would fit what you are willing to spend.

From there, purchasing a bow is strictly a personal choice. The next step would be to hit up the dealers in your area and get a chance to shoot the bows you are most interested in.

Another great way to check out bows is throughcompany websites. All major bow companies will have a website and should list all of the bows in theirlineup currently being produced. Most companies turn over bows on a fairly frequent rate. Some bows get face lifts and slight changes each year. It is just part of the sport of archery.

Any other questions, don't hesistate to ask.

After you select a bow, the next challenge will be how you want to accessorize your bow.

Not stupid at all one has to start somewhere. Hoyt, Bowtech, Mathews, Reflex, Bear, Darton, Elite, Martin. All have there fallowing and loyalists but i suggest you shoot as many as you can and see what feels best to YOU! This is just a list to get you started looking it doesn't include all the brands.

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The first step is to no be afraid to ask.

That depends on what your looking for, if you want quietwith little to no shock, Limbsaver Dead Zone or bowtechGeneral. If you want a fast bow, PSEX-Force, bowtech 101st or Hoyt Katera. If you want a very smooth bow try Alpine out. There are alot of good bows, shoot some andand see what you like, I did and made may chose I would tell but[X(]don't want to be pounced.

For a NEW archer, you really would be best served to hit a pro-shop, get measured, draw a few bows to see what draw-weight is going to be realistic for you, and then start searching from there. Don't CHASE speed, the difference you get often times is negligible unless you want to spend well over $600 new. Find what seems to be a good fit, and you may be able to find something used from there. Take a peak at www.huntersfriend.com, and look at their "Choosing a bow section," and read over some of the articles on there. A few off of the top of my head that are pretty good starter bows are the Bowtech Tomkat, Bear Element or Instinct, or PSE Brute are budget minded, and capable rigs. Find a set-up that will work for you and look used, sometimes you can get some AWESOME deals. I picked up my Trykon w/ $90 strings and a $100+ rest on it for $400 delivered to my door. The MSRP would've been nearly $1000. Start shopping, narrow down what you're really looking for, make a budget and within a month or so, you may be shooting Robinhoods. Ask questions as you think of them, there are a LOT of good guys here and there's a LOAD of good knowledge to be tapped.

Welcome!!!!

1001? I doubt that, I would be more willing to bet 10,001. Oh and Rob what a way to welcome a newby to the forms. Just send him on a guilt trip why don't ya![8D]

Anyhow moving on

Kevin welcome to the forums!!!!!!!!!!

Now to answer your questionabout the best bow on the market.
Thatis such aeasy question toanswer, and of course everyone here knows it, maybe its deep down in side of them but they knowit.They couldn't hideit if given a lie detector.So its only fair you know the truth too and now I will let you in on this bit of knowledge. (drum roll please)
The best bow on the Market right now is aMathews!!!!!!!!!



P.S. If you don't believe me just ask everyone else![8D]

I second that!

Kevin here is the reason that these kinda posts are rather looked down on.... I'm going to use Doug here as an example....

Doug is a smart guy... shoots lots of big deer I'm sure.... but since I shoot a Bowtech (I don't this is an example) and he shoots a Hoyt, in another 8 pages of back and forth he will be an SOB and I'll be an A-hole.... the whole thing will be a big merry go round, Rob and Christine will have to come over and take out the trash.... and all of it is subjective anyway. Nobody can ever be right or wrong on something you cannot quantify. Posts asking questions like yours are generally looked upon as attempts to stir the pot, kick the fire, and shake the hive. No offense here... just thought I'd let you know what all the fuss was about.... been a fight or three here before.... but we all collectively try and keep it to a low roar. Welcome to the forums.

Delusional.

Lots of great bow brands out there these days. The ones thatseem to get the most press as high end include Hoyt, Bowtech, Martin...oh ya, and Mathews. But there's a zillion others that are more than adequate.