Hi, I'm just gettin involved in the sport and recently aquired an inexpensive Darton Striker 27-29'' 60-70# bow. The bow is new and came with nothing but the basics (pins, string). I was needing to know what all basic accessories I need (like pepsite, arm guard and such).
Any accessory information about brands, tips, or anything would be GREATLY appreciated.

Jeff

well you didnt say if your on a certain budget,.. its very easy to spend up to 300 dollars or more setting up a bow, or you can do it for less than 75 dollars, if your not choosy about brand name. id suggest limb savers and string leaches, for sure, to quieten the bow, along with a stabilizer, something small and light but with rubber or fluid filled. as for sights, they can range, from 10 bucks to well over 100 bucks, but somewhere in the middle should work fine,, probably fiber-optic, your choice on whether to use a single pin moveable sight, or a multiple pin setup. a good rest would be something like a two prong tm hunter style, or for just a little more you can go to a fall away type, for better flight, they can range just like the sights, from 20 bucks to over 150 dollars. Id definitely shoot with a peep site, and kisser button, and a release, but many choose not to use a release, but i feel it is a little moe accurate with one. its all in how much you can spend and are comfortable using,, most of all practice all you can and good luck.

I would start reading every bowhunting book you can get your hands on, it's a different world compared to firearms hunting. The more you read the more you'll get into it. This is where you will get gear ideas from. Believe me when I tell you once you expierence bowhunting everthing else comes second. As for your set up work with what you have now, some of us on here can get real picky with our equiptment as you will be sometime. Start simple and work your way into it , the more expeirence you get so will your equiptment. Welcome aboard to one of the most fullfilling, gratifing, and testing experences you will ever have. Good hunting

First thing I would do is go to Local Pro Shop and make sure the bow is set up for your proper draw length Once you decide if you want to shoot a release or fingers. Then arrows can be cut to proper size and spined correctly. You will need an arrow rest, a release or tab,quiver, peep site (optional but recmd.), kisser button (optional but rec.), sight, field tips, and a target.....that should get you started shooting.

KEC

When I started I bought this video called "So you want to be a Bowhunter". My buddy, and experienced bowhunter, laughed his rear off when I told him that. I was helpful though. So many terms and so much more goes into being a consistent shooter than I ever would have known. Learned the proper form from my buddy. Learned about shot placement from NBEF. Still need help setting up the bow from a pro.

Welcome to the best sport in the world!!! I would first make sure that my bow is properly tuned. A local pro shop can help you with that. There are so many "bells and whistles" out there, so you will have to go and see what you like. My bow has a whisker biscuit droptine, a peep sight, and a kisser button. I shoot with a caliper release. I have a lot of accessories on my bow because I feel comfortable with them. Like I said, there are so many gadgets out there for bows, so you will have to do a trial and error to see what you like.

[link=http://www.huntersfriend.com/bowselection.htm] This link was sent to me in a post a little while back and I have found it very informative for both beginner and experanced shooter. This will answer alot of questions. Good luck. Jim

welcome to bowhunting! i remember when i first started it all seemed like too much to grasp . but i joined a local archery club and everyone did nothing but help me. best advice is keep it simple at first. i would get a string loop and release and a kisser button and always look to the side of the string. never been a peep site fan i hunt until its too dark to shoot! peeps are tough at dusk even big ones. gadgets will come later after you are more familiar whith your bow. its good you aren't starting whith a speedbow. the bow you are shooting will be easier to tune , and quieter, easier to be accurate with. remember sharp broadheads and accuracy kills deer not gadgets and speed.

60-70 might be a little tough. I got into it a year ago.

and i shoot a 35-60