RE: Some Newbie Questions
 

I took-up bowhunting when I was 30. Luckily I had my brother-in-law to show me the ropes. The best advice I could give you is do your research, find a quality archery shop that lets you test some bows, and then keep it simple. Also, practice a lot.

I started with a pronged rest. Changed after 1 season to a fall-away rest. Get a Trophy Taker, Whisker Bisquit, or some type of rest that holds your arrow.

I think sights are where you should keep it simple, especially for a beginner. Find a nice 2 or 3 pin, fiber optic sight. Sight in for 10, 20, 30 yards. Learn where your arrow hits by practicing a lot. When you' re just learning to shoot you don' t want to be adjusting your sights when a deer walks in.

As for draw weight and length, shoot a few bows and see what you like. I bought a 50-60 pound bow to start but am upgrading to a 60-70 pound bow.

RE: Some Newbie Questions
 

I would recomend the trophy taker rest.It holds your arrow and eliminates any fletching contact.Unlike the whisper bisquit you will not lose speed or mess up your vanes or have to worry about wet weather etc.

The trophy ridge sights are good.Cobra makes some inexpensive sights that will do what you need.

Draw weight, a 60- 70 # bow gives you a little more flexability.

As for bows,it' s kinda like picking out a girl.You gotta get one that you like and can live with.So shoot a bunch and make up your own mind.

Somebody mentioned something about arrow weight.Do yourself a favor and shoot at least 6.0 grains of arrow weight per # of draw (60# =360 gr). 6.5 to 7.0 is even better.Your bow will appreciate it in the long run.

CB

RE: Some Newbie Questions
 

Thanks everyone for all of your help. I found an archery shop 30 miles away that some guys recommended. They are a Hoyt dealer. I' m going over next week to shoot some and see what I like.

Cajunbowhntr, as for picking a bow being like picking a girl, I did that 10 years ago. Now I' m ready to trade her in for a new model! Any takers?

RE: Some Newbie Questions
 

Maybe we can work something out:D