Good move or wild goose chase?--used bow
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NE Kansas
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Good move or wild goose chase?--used bow
I realize that with my graduate studies this semester, it's not likely I'll be able to do my usual rifle hunting this year. However, after semester ends, there'll be a couple of weeks at least for archery.
I'm thinking of trading a rifle for a used bow--I'd be looking at around $100-$150 in value, and I do see used bows in that range.
I'm not a practiced archer.
Is this a bad idea, waste of time, or otherwise? What should I look for in a used bow?
I'm thinking of trading a rifle for a used bow--I'd be looking at around $100-$150 in value, and I do see used bows in that range.
I'm not a practiced archer.
Is this a bad idea, waste of time, or otherwise? What should I look for in a used bow?
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 1,071
I would just save up for a bow...rather than trade your rifle for one. You can find good deals on craigslist or ebay lots of times. If crossbow is allowed where you are that's a better investment if you are looking to kill a deer this season...
#3
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NE Kansas
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The gun itself is just an old Turk Mauser and not very collectible, either. Hoot to shoot, but not my primary gun.