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mossbergman11 05-26-2008 02:28 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
what are good crossbows?

Schultzy 05-26-2008 02:49 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 

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Try a crossbow, he'll have more fun.
Here we go!:eek::D:D
Lmao!!!

AR Bowhunter 05-26-2008 03:02 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
Reflex is an off brand of Hoyt still nice bows for less money. Try the Growler nice bow an is quiet shooting. A crossbow would be good to start with,then work your wayto a compound in a few years. Mossbergman its all about what you want, the compounds are forgiving enough, feel like you could start shootingone soon an be very comfortable by the time the season comes around. Whichever way you go good luck an if you need any help just ask.

ABarOfSoap 05-26-2008 03:37 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
dont get a xbow, get a bow, my first bow i got when i was 15 was a pse nova, it was a perfect starter bow. If your gonna get a crossbow you might as well just get a rifle.

mossbergman11 05-26-2008 03:39 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
right now im sorta leaning towards a crossbow because they look really neat
what are some more good bows and crossbows?

AR Bowhunter 05-26-2008 04:05 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
If you are wanting a crossbow to startwith check out the Hortons like the Horton 150. Go over to the cross bow forums the most likely have some reccomendations.

mossbergman11 05-26-2008 04:10 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
i did they are just argueing over stuff now:([&o][:o]

jeremy3303 05-26-2008 04:35 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
I would suggest getting a compound, to me its just more enjoyable to shoot, quieter by a long shot, easier to maneuver in a stand, and lighter to carry than a crossbow. As far as which models, it all depends on what your specs are, draw weight, length, etc. Knowing your draw length and weight you can comfortably pull would be helpful in recommending more specific models.

The Diamond Edge is a great starter bow that will go up to 50lbs of draw weight and 28.5" of draw length and will run you around $300 for a good package setup. Other models with the same draw weight and length specs and price range are the Parker Sidekick and Parker Buckshot. If you can pull more than 50 lbs easily and want to go to the next step up, the Diamond Rock is available up to a 30" draw and 70lbs and will run you around $500 as a package. Another option would be the Fred Bear Lights Out, same specs, price around $470 as a package, and the Parker Trailblazer, around $500 as a package, same specs.

You're best option would be to go to a local shop and get measured for your draw length and to find what weight you can use comfortably, then from there shoot a few different models that fit you and are in your price range and pick which one that feels best to you.

Here are a few websites you can check out to get a better idea of each model and compare them a little more.

http://www.diamondarchery.com/home.php
http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/
http://www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/index.html


AR Bowhunter 05-26-2008 04:39 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
One of these weekends go to a proshop an tell them what you have got on your mind an shoot a few rounds. You would enjoy a compound bow more.

Rory/MO 05-26-2008 04:55 PM

RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
 
look at reflex, bear, diamond, parker, and pse


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