I' m a new hunter and was wondering what a good bow is for both turkey and deer hunting for under $250.00. I also am wondering what the poundage should be for both(i' m 15). Thanks.

If your new to archery. I' d really suggest you go to a local archery shop for suggestions. Its best you really get off on the right foot. Getting a bow that doesn' t fit you properly will only set you back, and become frustrating. I know thats how I started on a $45 piece of junk I picked up used from a friend. Your right in that ball park range of youth to adult size bow, depending on your draw length, and strength. In the meantime I' d begin by searching the internet for bows in your range of price. Just to get an idea of whats out there. Look at Cabelas, Redhead, and as many bow companies websites you can . Finding the right bow for you to get going is part of the adventure! Good Luck!!!!!!

I agree with buck alley...even look at some used bows.
you really don' t want a walmart special....do you have some to take you to 3d shoots and stuff. good luck.

$250.00 is really not alot of money at all when it comes to getting a bow and getting everything for it that you need. It is hard to get a good starter bow with all the accessories for under $500.00. Getting you accessories seperately is pretty much out of the question. So, then, I must say a good package deal. Here are a few decent package deals for around that price range.

Reflex BigHorn Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=

PSE Marauder Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=

PSE Nova Extreme HL Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=

PSE Fire Flight 33AC Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=

Darton Mustang Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=

BuckMaster 2000 Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=

Browning Ambush XB Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=

Browning BuckMark Bow Package- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ype=index&rid=


These are some of the bows in your price range. Like I said, it is very hard to find decent bows in that price range. The one thing is that these bows all are heavier, longer a.t.a., and slower than most other bows. If I were to suggest one of them, I would check out the Browning bow packages. They are a little more than your 250.00, they cost 299.99, but, these are about the best bow packages in this price range.

Now, if you could put a little more money into it, check out the bow packages as Hunterfriend.com They use some top quality accessories on these bows. Also, they will paper tune and sight in the bow before shipping, which would be a nice thing if you don' t know everything about tuning a bow.

They have a VERY good deal in the Browning Rage package- http://www.huntersfriend.com/ragepkg.htm

As far as draw weight goes, that all depends on your strength. I am pulling 72 pounds right now out of my BowTech MightyMite. Why? It is the heaviest weight that is still comfortable for me, and by comfortable, I mean that I could shoot the bow alot in one day without getting a large amount of arm fatigue, and I know I can get the bow back when a deer walks within range. So, it all depends on you. Don' t go getting a bow that you really have to pull to get back, if you can' t shoot a heavy draw weight, so be it, it is better to shoot something that works with you than a heavier weight where you are trying to be Mr. Muscles. When you start shooting a bow that is set to heavy, you start encountering problems with accuracy and with overall consistancy.

Well, I hope this helped you out some.