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First Bow?
If I'm not mistaken, almost all modern compound bows are available with 50lb limbs and 80-90% letoff. I believe there are some out there available with 45lb limbs, but any 50lb bow should be adjustable down to 45. Most should be adjustable for draw weight with nothing more than a hex bit or... -
Compound bow lethal draw weight
I dont think draw weight has as much to do with it as velocity(fps) and kinectic energy. I would think arrow weight and broadhead selection would be the most critical aspect. That being said, I dont think I would be comfortable letting someone hunt with 30lb draw. On the other hand, I'm not... -
Buying first Compound bow
If you're only looking to spend about $1k, stay away from most of the big brands new bows. Most of those are $850+ for a bare bow, with zero bells and whistles. My advice would be to shoot as many as possible to see what you like, then find a used one thats already set up. You can usually find... -
First Bow?
I would imagine the selection of used bows here and on CL is probably not very large. I would suggest also checking the classifieds section on the ArcheryTalk forum. I would look for something 2-5 years old for your price range. Bows dont hold their value very well and you can find some great... -
2nd opinion...
Bows dont hold value very well. While that bow would possibly work, for a first timer , I'd look for something a bit newer with more let off. Shouldnt be hard to find something a few years newer for not too much more money. -
Compound Bow Tuning Recommendations
I believe the guy at 2nd Chance "specializes" in Obsessions and possibly Mathews bows, but I wouldnt think he would refuse to work on anything else. I've never personally used him. There was an old guy in Woodstock, Nontypical Archery, but I'm not sure if he is still around. If he is, he's... -
Arrow advise for a new bow hunter
Make sure that whichever arrows you select, have the correct spine stiffness for the draw weight and arrow length you are shooting. Brand of arrows doesn't matter so much, but I wouldn't advise buying any of the cheap arrows at Walmart. Most places will cut you arrows for you at time of... -
Anyone use a single pin...?
I've got an HHA single pin on one of my bows and I like it a lot. I like how much more open it is than a multi pin sight. The one problem I had with it was forgetting to change the yardage setting when practicing from multiple distances. Its not such a big deal when hunting, most modern bows... -
Carbon Arrow Selection Help
Easton makes an arrow, called a Full Metal Jacket, that is basically an aluminum arrow with a carbon core. Other than that, I'd suggest trying to find one with similar outside diameter and grains per inch to the ones you are currently shooting. -
New to bows
Some newer bows are easier to draw, due to improvements in cam designs. Something in the 50 to 55 lb draw weight range with 75-80% letoff might work for him. -
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Archery guys... What kind of tips are these?
New broadheads typically retail new in the $9-$13 range per head. I believe those are a relatively new design, but any potential buyers are going to want to know what weight they are. -
School me on bows
I edited my post again, sorry. That would probably be my max suggested budget for a beginner. You can get some decent new bow packages for around $400 (i.e., PSE Stinger, Bear Cruzer, and some others) and then get a release, arrows and a target. -
School me on bows
Might want to add at least a sight to that list, and maybe a stabilizer. -
School me on bows
I'm no expert, but I'll try to help out a bit. First thing you need to do is figure out your draw length. Having the correct draw length makes a huge difference in both accuracy and comfort. Once you've figured out the correct draw length, I would suggest buying a used bow. Some setups can cost... -
Archery clubs?
You could still look at starting one in this area... -
Archery clubs?
I'd be interested in something like that. I know nothing about archery clubs, but it'd be nice to have somewhere within reasonable distance to shoot regularly. -
Is there a $300 xbow worth buying?
I don't know if it's any good, but PSE has a crossbow package that's around $300 and there are a few Barnett's that are around $300-$400. -
Trophy Ridge React Vs Trophy Ridge Pursuit
Sight housing on the React is gigantic. I had to increase my peep size to make up for it. The React is pretty easy to sight in since you only have to sight in 2 pins. I think they have a new model out with a smaller sight housing (the React Pro I think it's called), but I think it costs a lot... -
looking for a good bow tech in north Ga
Not exactly in your area, but Jeff Dixon at http://www.2ndchancearchery.com/ has specialized in Matthews for while and is a top notch tuner. He's located in Cumming.