New archer just starting out...
 

I've been a gun hunter for a long time & am looking to get into bowhunting since I am moving into the country where I will have time to practice. I'm 6'1" 220lbs. What would be a good bow to start out with, trying to keep the cost down? I do want to be able to hunt deer with it, mostly from a stand.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

Give a price range your lookin at. That will help alot. WCL

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

Im a new bow hunter my self. My tip would be to go to your local reputable bow and gun shop and get your self a good quality used bow. I got a Hoyt intruder raider which is like a 7 or 8 year old bow in good condition and it did not cost much. The full setup with a tune up and new carbon arrows cost me around $300 and I love the way it shoots its very quiet and accurate. good luck on what you do but I know you will love bowhunting

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

Welcome to the wonderful world of bowhunting!
I daresay that it does not matter what brand bow you get.Pretty much every bow manufacturer that has been in business for a while has a bow good enough to hunt with. I would say go to a bowshop and shoot as many different bows as you can, and pick the one that fits you best.

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

I was in the exact same position as you about two weeks ago. I've gone to three shops and shot probably 20 different bows. I am going to make my purchase tommorow. I've decided on the Hoyt Powerhawk. It is about $479 new and I loved the way it shot for the price. The only bows that felt better to me was over $800.

Good Luck. I can't wait till tommorow.

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

If you are looking for a Lower priced Hunting Bow you could Not do any better than the new Ross Carnivore. It is simply said a very smooth shooter, that aims and holds like a rock. Diamond also has some lower priced Bows that you should shoot, as well as the BowTech Sniper, and Swat.

If on the other hand $$ is not a problem then try shooting all the New Center pivot bows you can get your hands on. The Admiral will No doubt be Bow ofthe yearin many circles.

Dan

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

Just curious? Did you shoot the Ross Carnivore?

Dan

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

I did but for some reason the grip didn't feel comforable to me. I also like the history of reliability that I have been told goes with the Hoyt name.

Nothing against the Carnivore as that would be a fine bow and not suggesting the Powerhawk is the greatest thing ever. My point was simply that I shot a lot of bows before I made a decision.

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

Just Curious! I have shot the Hoyts as well as the Reflex line. I was never impressed with the Reflex line at all, but I do respect Hoyt and they do make some nice bows especially this year with the Alpha Max. It is probably their best bow in the last few years.

Sometimes shooting a few bows in a shop does Not give one a true feel for the Bow. I have been as radical as to buy flagship bows from 4 manufacturers, and weed out the one I liked over a couple of months, but that can be an expensive process;)

Dan

RE: New archer just starting out...
 

Thanks for the advice. I have 2 "local" shops & one sells Hoyt & the other, Parker. I was really hoping to keep the whole set-up cost under $450. Do you guys recommend used bows? If not, why?

Thanks again!