Got my first bow!
 

I took the plunge and bought my first bow. I purchased the Parker Hunter Mag with the Outfitter package. Seemed like a good deal and Parker seems to be highly regarded. I have only been able to shoot it once and what a blast it was! I was able to get a 2" group of 3 arrows at 15 yards within about a dozen shots. I did not get limb savers or a stabilizer with the package. Do you think I need them immediately or should I wait a while until I have shot it some more? Any recommendations for each? I also have not purchase broadheads yet.
What other accessories should I be thinking about? Thanks in advance for your help.

James

RE: Got my first bow!
 

If you are getting any " hand shock" of lingering vibration in the bow, limb savers will help reduce this as well as quiet things down a bit. A good stabilizer will also help reduce noise/vibration, as well as provide a better balance to the bow to steady your aim.

Personally, if it were me and money were no object, I' d add the limbsavers, and try different weights/lengths of stabilizers to see what combo balanced MY bow best. Then I' d get a Stealth... :)

Assuming the bow is well tuned, accuracy is ALL about repeatability. Practice makes near perfect. You need to shoot and shoot that bow for a good couple hundred shots to set the string and cables (they' ll most likely stretch a bit) then take it back to your pro to fine tune it back up.

Shoot lots of arrows, get proficient out to the distance you are comfortable shooting, and have a blast. As far as broadheads, depends entirely on your set up, arrows/fletch combo and quality, and tune job. There' s lots of good ones. However, this late in the game, I' d go with something proven to fly like field tips, say the Wasp Boss Bullet or Slick Tricks. If you want to use mechanicals, Rocket Steel heads would be a good choice, depending on your KE levels.

Good luck, and stay within your comfort zone. Remember, in the woods the targets are live...

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RE: Got my first bow!
 

60#, 27.5" draw, 4 Super Carbon arrows that came with the package, 100 grain field points. Not sure when I' ll get to hunt with it. Depends on how proficient I can get and when. I may be albe to get out next year during the special urban archery season which goes until March 27 (depending on property access). Thanks for all your advice.

JK