Is my new bow any good?

[rednekhuntr]

I just picked up a new to me bow.  My bow hunting experience has been limited to a couple of whitetails over the last couple of years with my crossbow.  I only bought the crossbow 'cause local deer hunting is bows only.  Anyway I don't know too much about compounds or bow tackle, but a buddy of mine came across a barely used Browning Fusion that came with cobra pin sights, a case, and 12 new aluminum arrows, and convinced me to try something new.  I can always use a couple of new toys.  WHat is this setup worth?  Is it a well made bow? It's set at 70lbs, and 65% letoff, is this ok for deer?  Should I use a mechanical broadhead or conventional for better accuracy?  What wieght of broadhead should I go with?  Any help you guys can give me would be appreciated.

[01magnatec]

when you talk bowhunting and you ask if it is any good you will get way too many different opinions.

The fact is, everything you asked about is all the matter of preference.  Your setup so far is good for animals.  I would say that a retail on all of that is probobly about $400 to $450.  BUT DON'T QUOTE ME!!!!!  I'm just saying this from what i remember about that bow.

basically anything by browning is "well made."  Just remember, you're equiptment is just as good as you want it to be.

Best thing to do is just experiment until you find something that suits you best.  Money should be no object if you want clean kills!!!

[longwinters]

I would make sure you can comfortably draw that much weight back and hold it.  I have shot over 70# for years but I started out around 50#.  If you have not shot compound you may not have the back muscles to handle this easily.  Is the draw length ok for you, do the arrows match what you would need for your draw length and the poundage of the bow?  Will you shoot fingers or release?  I would always choose regular broadheads over mechanical . . . but others would not.  Ask the owner to shoot the bow in front of you.  Then you can see if the set up works (is tuned).  If they can't shoot tite groups then either they are a bad shot or the equipement is out of tune or mismatched.  Finally, do you have someone who knows compounds to help you out here?  Remember, how an animal dies is in your hands.  Will it be quick and clean . . . or the other way?  Good luck.

long

[JeffG]

If your Fusion is anything like my Browning Tornado, you will love it.  The let off seems to make the 70 lb weight a lot easier than I remember with other bows.  Keep in shape and stay loose, and seek the help and advise of a good pro shop.  3d ranges are a big help.  Good shooting!