well I'm looking for a bow for deer hunting and wondering if anyone on her goes. what you guys have. and any advice where to buy. right now since i live 20mins from bass pro is where I'm thinking about getting one now.
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I have never hunted with a Bow but have went many many times with my Dad using a Rifle. You might want to check out Ebay a buddy of mine got a really good deal on a nice compound bow there. I've heard many good things about the Fred Bear bow at least I think thats the name of the company anyway good luck getting a good deal and then getting a huge buck 
you can always try to do what this guy did.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9896288/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9896288/
Tarant
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I used to bow hunt. but I was not willing to loose $40 every time i lost a arrow. but it was fun.
I would not buy on online just yet (no offense Jesse G i am sure the bow your friend is selling is great) But I would go to a good shop that sells bows and try abunch of them out. Feel the weight and how it feels in your hand. You want a comfertable bow and if you buy online you will have no clue how it feels till it comes in the mail. Trust me a bow that does not fit will make hunting a pain in the ass.
I would not buy on online just yet (no offense Jesse G i am sure the bow your friend is selling is great) But I would go to a good shop that sells bows and try abunch of them out. Feel the weight and how it feels in your hand. You want a comfertable bow and if you buy online you will have no clue how it feels till it comes in the mail. Trust me a bow that does not fit will make hunting a pain in the ass.
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RatzoRC said:
that alright ratzo. i stick with the bow.
well theres a guy in town I'm thinkin of going to check out,kinda want to do business with him cause he lets people that buy from him hunt on his land and shoot at his range whenever you want. plus he will give a better deal.
ZANDOR
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IMO it is better to go to a shop and feel all the bows. I bow hunted for 20 years Elk, deer and bear. I always used martin bows..Being New at it you should look at getting a lower end bow like The PSE fire flight or the baby G These bows are great for hunting I even own one!
The reason for going to a cheaper bow is that bow hunting is not for every one..And is a lot of work and money..
The bow you use needs to be tuned just for you And needs to be done by some one that nows what there doing..All your arrows need to be cut to your length..Get all your camo gear (get sent lock)
The reason for going to a cheaper bow is that bow hunting is not for every one..And is a lot of work and money..
The bow you use needs to be tuned just for you And needs to be done by some one that nows what there doing..All your arrows need to be cut to your length..Get all your camo gear (get sent lock)
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i got the gear, I'm going to his shop later today he said he had a couple of things that might be for me, I've been in bow for awhile but just havent went hunting. another reason for bow is that its for october to jan and rifle only 2 weeks. so other than bow i just go muzzleloading
wannarunem
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I bow hunt and am pretty addicted to it. Almost as much as Rc's.. Almost.. I rifle hunted for years, and then tried bowhunting and quit rifle hunting. Rifle seemed to take the sport out of it compaired to bowhunting. I myself wouldnt buy one from the bass pro shop. I've seen there mags and the stuff is way overpriced. Honestly I would check out Ebay. My dad bought 2 bows off ebay this year. Both time he got $450 bows for under $100. I shoot a Jennings Unistar which was the fastest bow in the world for 12 years. It has the butterfly gears so its pretty awesome. I want to get a small buckmasters one now though. Them are sick. But anyway, Id check out ebay before ya drop some major dough at Bass pro shop.
I have never gone bow hunting.
They are usually strapped to someones back and I'm not that good of a shot.
They are usually strapped to someones back and I'm not that good of a shot.
Never thought of how the bow would feel in your hands, I was thinking mabe he could try a certain brand out than check them out on line. Thats what my friend did he found one he knew well than bought it cheap on ebay. Are all bows different even if they are the same brand? I have never even shot a compound bow, when I was growing up and had the single string type but thats about it lol. I have always used a rifle, but I think it would be more of a challenge to use a bow.
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the reason I'm going with a bow is cause next year i can drive and its legal for me to go bow hunting by myself or with a friend with a bow. to go hunting with a gun you have to have someone over 21.
jetmechG550
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Go to a good quality archery shop and get fitted. Determining the proper draw length and having your draw adjusted is going to be the biggest thing. Weight and let-off are another consideration. All states have a minimum pull, some have a max let-off. Stay away from all the useless gadgets, all they do is cost you money. When I was shooting compounds I pretty much always shot Pearson's. I had a friend that was on their development team. But they made excellent bows. Skip the overdraw and the bodoodle and all the other useless rests. Stay away from all the fancy sights, once you learn how to shoot you'll minimize what you have there anyway. I shot one single pin for about 12 years sighted in at 20 yards. Once your comfortable with shooting different yardages and you learn how much you compensate with that single pin and you'll find yourself to be more accurate anyway. Good quality broadheads are a must. Above all else, practice, practice, practice. When you think you are practicing too much practice more. Archery is not something you can just put pick up and do a week before the season opens and beyond that, it's not fair to the animal you are pursuing. The last thing you ever want to do is just wound an animal or make them suffer. I hunt now with a longbow, my father makes them. It's a totally different game than using a compound. Do I ever see me picking up a compound again, maybe, but not likely.
I still manage to pull my bow out a few times a year. I shoot a dinosaur...Browning mantis. For hunting I keep it as simple as possible, arrow rest, nock, and one fat pin on my sight and use my digits as a release. When I used to shoot tournaments I had a Mathews with all the bells and whistles.
I agree with buying at a bow shop. As mentioned the bow has to fit you, and be tuned to your style of shooting. You can give a perfectly tuned bow to two great shooters and they will most likely shoot it different. Plus you should try to get to know the person that works on your bow (especially if your new). It gets to be kinda like your hair, you don't want just anybody messing with it. You want the person that knows what you like and want. Plus if try to deal with the same person they will more than likely give you pointers here and there. I still hunt with the guy that sold me my first bow, and he has taught me how to shoot and do just about everything to it.
Good luck and have fun
I agree with buying at a bow shop. As mentioned the bow has to fit you, and be tuned to your style of shooting. You can give a perfectly tuned bow to two great shooters and they will most likely shoot it different. Plus you should try to get to know the person that works on your bow (especially if your new). It gets to be kinda like your hair, you don't want just anybody messing with it. You want the person that knows what you like and want. Plus if try to deal with the same person they will more than likely give you pointers here and there. I still hunt with the guy that sold me my first bow, and he has taught me how to shoot and do just about everything to it.
Good luck and have fun
my family always favored Bear compound bows.
racin_38
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very good advise jetmech ,your so right about being fair to the animals your hunting way too many hunters take archery lightly and think they can shoot like they do with a rifle ,i hunted with a bow for a few years and shot every chance i got
can be very spendy too at first
and everyone is right when they said to go to a shop and get fitted for the bow ,if your using fingers as a release there is a different draw length then if you are using a release ,
i was lucky enough to be tutored by a world classs archer (Larry Wise) who shot for bear at first then went to hoyt
when hunting i would pick my sweet spot i would always mark reference points with yarn so i knew if the whitetail was within my comfort zone ,way too many time did i let them walk simply because i did not feel comfortable with the shot ,there is nothing like have an animal walk with in a few yards of you and you hear them snorting and breathing and the thought of being seen is a total rush ,you will love it
i always shot PSE and dont let them bullshit you into thinking speed is everything when buying a bow accuracy and patience is foremost the most important
45-60 lb bow with a 65% let off is the norm for starters
a good shop will most likely have a range in doors or out doors and may even allow you to shoot the bow your looking at before you purchase it ,but not all do
but anyway most importantly have fun
take care
rick
can be very spendy too at first
and everyone is right when they said to go to a shop and get fitted for the bow ,if your using fingers as a release there is a different draw length then if you are using a release ,
i was lucky enough to be tutored by a world classs archer (Larry Wise) who shot for bear at first then went to hoyt
when hunting i would pick my sweet spot i would always mark reference points with yarn so i knew if the whitetail was within my comfort zone ,way too many time did i let them walk simply because i did not feel comfortable with the shot ,there is nothing like have an animal walk with in a few yards of you and you hear them snorting and breathing and the thought of being seen is a total rush ,you will love it
i always shot PSE and dont let them bullshit you into thinking speed is everything when buying a bow accuracy and patience is foremost the most important
45-60 lb bow with a 65% let off is the norm for starters
a good shop will most likely have a range in doors or out doors and may even allow you to shoot the bow your looking at before you purchase it ,but not all do
but anyway most importantly have fun
take care
rick
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pse is what he is looking for. i didnt know this guy until friday and I'm going back today and were going to go shoot some. i dont think I'm going to bow hunt this year but i still go muzzleloading, thanks for the advice. and mabye ill come home with a bow sometime soon,
