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 My first bow
#4253897
05/14/13 02:10 PM
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Ganntastic
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What bow would you guys say would be a good first bow to get? In a $400-$500 price range
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Re: My first bow
[Re: Ganntastic]
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05/14/13 03:21 PM
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passthru
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Re: My first bow
[Re: passthru]
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05/15/13 02:07 PM
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Ganntastic
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Preferably new, unless someone has a slightly used one with a good price
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Re: My first bow
[Re: Ganntastic]
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05/15/13 02:13 PM
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passthru
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There are several good lines of bows out there that you could get into new in that price range. Even if you wanted a package bow with all the attachments you could do that. Diamond, Parker and Bear all make bows that you could get in that range. Go shoot several until one fits your fancy.
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Re: My first bow
[Re: passthru]
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05/16/13 11:04 AM
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Joined: May 2013
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skeet...Skeeter
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I started off shooting PSE not all I am all about Hoyt. Like passthru said. Go shoot several until one fits you.
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Re: My first bow
[Re: skeet...Skeeter]
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05/16/13 03:00 PM
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Creek Henry
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I started with a PSE recurve for $110. I still use it some or for showing people the basics. Once you can shoot barebow well and control yourself and the bow, it is time to move up to a compound and sights... or just sights on a recurve. Their simplicity is really nice.
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Re: My first bow
[Re: Creek Henry]
#4259757
05/16/13 07:22 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
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cmorsch
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Are you talking 400-500 with sight and rest or 400-500 before the accessories?
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Re: My first bow
[Re: cmorsch]
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05/16/13 07:42 PM
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Joined: Aug 2012
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Clfthemiman
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Find a place that allows you to shoot and start trying them out. The name doesnt really matter it just depends on what feels right. You will know it when you pick it up. I use a long bow myself. No yardages to worry about and I am deadly. Think about it. It gets you even closer to your game and makes it alot of fun. Happy hunting.
The world is jam packed full of idiots!!! Don't be an idiot!!! Carry a big gun!!!
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Re: My first bow
[Re: Clfthemiman]
#4260034
05/16/13 09:04 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
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DFWPI
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The BEST advice I can give you is to go to a PRO SHOP and speak with somebody, in person, and discuss with them what you are wanting. You can ask on these sites all day long and you are going to get people's personal opinions.
Its like that commerical with the cute blonde, I saw it on the Internet so it has to be true.
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Re: My first bow
[Re: DFWPI]
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05/16/13 10:04 PM
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kmon11
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The BEST advice I can give you is to go to a PRO SHOP and speak with somebody, in person, and discuss with them what you are wanting. You can ask on these sites all day long and you are going to get people's personal opinions.
Its like that commerical with the cute blonde, I saw it on the Internet so it has to be true. Go to a PRO SHOP and you will get the opinion of the person working here as well most of the time pushing the brand the sell and service. Go to as man PRO shops as you can and box stores that let you shoot different bows and make a decision from what feels good to you and you shoot well. Don't get me wrong love pro shops but remember most push what the have in inventor as well, a parker dealer will push parkers, a Hoyt dealer will push Hoyt...... ....
Last edited by kmon1; 05/16/13 10:04 PM.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: My first bow
[Re: kmon11]
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05/17/13 02:22 AM
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Joined: Jun 2009
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1FowlHntR
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Like the others have said, go to a pro shop first and foremost. with that being said, shoot bows from every maker don't limit yourself. Nowadays bow makers are pretty much equal across the board as far speed goes. some of your bigger names (Bowtech. PSE) will make faster bows but speed doesn't always kill. you want smoothness and quietness. Just keep shooting them till you find what fits you. My pro shop was ready to throw in the towel when I finally decided on My Bowtech Destroyer, as it was the 7th bow I had tried out over a 3 day period. Hope You find one!!
Last edited by 1FowlHntR; 05/17/13 02:23 AM. Reason: cant spell
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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Re: My first bow
[Re: Rob Schneider]
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05/17/13 06:41 PM
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redfishray
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You should be able to get a decent bow in that price range
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Re: My first bow
[Re: redfishray]
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05/19/13 05:49 PM
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bowassin
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You could get a ready to shoot package diamond bow in that price range
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Re: My first bow
[Re: bowassin]
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05/28/13 10:31 PM
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r_u_sharp_2
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Mission by Mathews will have a good bow in that price range. Bough my wife a menace as her first bow. The feel is different than the Mathews, but it shoots just fine.
My buddy and I have thought about setting one up as a back up for hunting trips.
Matt
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Re: My first bow
[Re: r_u_sharp_2]
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05/30/13 12:18 AM
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schuler23
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i just got the ready to shoot package Diamond Core a few weeks ago. went ahead and upgraded the arrow rest to a whisker biscuit at cabelas. damn good bow imo. i will upgrade the sights eventually due to no level. smooth and quite, id recommend it.
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Re: My first bow
[Re: schuler23]
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06/13/13 04:16 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
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KeepItLokey
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Can't go wrong with Mathews mission
Work Hard Play Harder
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Re: My first bow
[Re: KeepItLokey]
#4318802
06/13/13 04:22 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,187
OFBHWG
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Join Archery talk and look in the classifieds. You can find a really good bow with all the attachments for that much!
When you need a Piano moved there is always someone around to help you with the stool!
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