Im looking to buy my first bow. i dont want anything expensive. i was looking at a older bear. what should i look for when buying my first bow set-up? what other models should i look at?

Take some time and go to a good pro shop, not a box store. Have them fit you for your "real" draw length. From there, start shooting everything you can get your hands on in your price range. At some point you will pick up a bow, shoot and go WOW. When you do, you found the bow you need to buy.

FIT!!! Get fit accurately, draw length, poundage, etc. That's the most important thing in archery. If you want to be accurate and enjoy it proper fit is a Must!

Other than that shoot all the Bow models you can get your hands on. One will just feel better to you, and that's all that matters.

Dan

I recently got a 2007 Bear Instinct off ebay for $175. The older Reflex line such as the Denali or Prowler may also be something to look at if your looking for a $175-225 price range.

I got a hoyt vipertec for sale for 450.

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he said inexpensive... not over priced.

If you want a good bow you're going to have to spend the money for something good. As far as your comment about being "over-priced", you need to look around my son, there is nothing these days "under-priced".....

i would love a mathews bow. but i can't afford one just yet. my AR shoots just fine. took down a decent 8pt at 42 yards in november. i didn't finish on top of my bow league, but i did finish on top of numerous mathews owners. just my 2 cents.

as far as getting a good bow and dishing out a lot of money, you don't need to dish out $1000 for a brand new bare bow.

I would suggest you get a complete setup used bow if you want a mathews. however, its a better learning experience if you start off bare. Ross makes a good mid range priced bow.

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$1000 bare bow? Not too many out there in that range. I have found the Z7 for $650. Ross did make a good bow until Bow Tec got a hold of it. If you cant afford it that fine but dont put it down because we all know you would have one if you could. Hoyt, Mathews, Elite or any other top end bow.

Shoot everything you can and make your decision then. You will find what you want in time.