Author Topic: Bow for a starter. (Read 658 times)

The deerslayer · « **on:** February 08, 2005, 12:16:03 PM »

Im new to bowhunting and I don't know where to start. There are so many brands of bows. I need a bow that starts at 40 and goes up in draw weight. What would a good brand be for a starter?

JPSaxMan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2005, 03:48:12 PM »

Well, since there are multiflarous options in bows find one to your need and start shopping. Find your draw length (at a pro shop), then just start looking. I assume you're younger like a teenager?

Looks like all the Mathews bows (except the Mustang) start at 40 and go up to 70. Yes, they're expensive, but ya get what ya pay for. That's a good range, b/c as you grow, you'll be able to crank up the weight to your ideal weight (whichever is more comfortable for you). Then other research shows Fred Bear has a bow that goes from 40-50. That might be a problem b/c as you move up in weight, you'll be stuck with max of 50 lbs. You'll just have to look around and see wut ya like.

Good luck with ur decision!

Lawdog · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2005, 12:59:09 PM »

The deerslayer,

Go to a good pro shop and they will be more than glad to let you try different bows to find what you are looking for. They'll tell you your draw length and inform you on what arrows to use with the bow you like. Lawdog

IowaBuckHunter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2005, 05:41:03 AM »

All bows have a 10 lb range for draw weight. a 50 lb bow will go down to 40 and so on. For a beginner, i would try a 60 lb bow and turn it down to 50 and work your way up. Or if you are a stud get the 70 and turn it down to 60 and go up from there. I Mathews are the best, but get spendy, for a starter, try a mid range hoyt for $400. Lots more adjustment for draw length. MOST Mathews only go down 1/2 inch from what the bow is set up at. The new Swithback has NO adjustment for draw length, but is by far the best bow that money can buy bar none.

JPSaxMan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2005, 09:50:43 AM »

IBH, on my PSE I do know that if you're finding a problem with draw length you can order a new module for the cam from PSE to knock it up/down that instrument.

TOMMYY01 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2005, 10:33:00 PM »

First, whay's your limit on cash? You want twin cams or single cams? Is it going to be a target bow or hunting bow? I bought a PSE NOVA V-4 back in '98. Got in ( pull ) set at 55lbs. Bought it at a proshop for 160.00 dollars and after everthing was put on it and tuned was 197.00. I still use it for hunting. Very quiet, forgiving, and plenty for any whitetail. What I will tell you is it's not so much the bow as it is the person behind it. Also, as far as broadheads, sharpen those bad boys even right out of the package. Find a release that suits you. If you have a mentor, let them help you develop good form. :yeah: Oh' and by the way, practice , practice, and more practice. :mrgreen: With all these new brands of bows out there, there are no terrible ones . :shock: Some people prefer a specific brand, but that's like do you want a Ford or Chevy :toast: Just my :money: worth.
tommy