Author Topic: When getting back into Archery... (Read 10833 times)

Bullets_n_Octane · « **on:** November 08, 2012, 09:22:22 AM »

I am honestly tired of modern firearm for big game in this state, and after 15 years, want to go back into Archery. Warmer seasons lighter gear and just a better time of the year to be in the woods for days on end...

My question is, what is a good bow to get into for someone, who after 15 years, is pretty much just starting out. Seeing how EVERYTHING is different now. I know a lot of factors go into a decision to buy a bow, but any input/advice is greatly appreciated...

quadrafire · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2012, 09:24:53 AM »

Longbows/recurves have not changed. If you want to keep it simple and "light"

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2012, 09:53:26 AM »

I want a Compound, been lookin at either a PSE or a Diamond...

chukar hunter · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2012, 11:20:21 AM »

I have been very pleased with my PSE Brute. Economical, durable and easy shooting. PSE also has good customer service as they replaced my PSE BABY G Force with the new Brute X for free after my limbs began to get stress fractures.

Really any newer compound bow will shock you with speed and accuracy after 15 years on the bench

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2012, 11:33:26 AM »

I shot one last night at Cabela's for the first time and

MIND BLOWN!

Can't wait, at this point, I'd get anything... I'm tempted to get the 'Diamond Infinite Edge' I was lookin at last night... Fully adjustable and has evertyhing on it for $350.. seems like a good start...

Revwrangler · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2012, 11:57:56 AM »

I love my Quest.

Kioti · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2012, 12:49:45 PM »

Great question Bullet....
I just got into archery myself after years of black powder hunting.
This is going to be a good thread to follow.

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2012, 01:08:05 PM »

Have you shot it yet? I (as a hunter in the same situation) would recommend shooting it. I went and shot several bows in the entry level and it really helps you.

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2012, 04:05:13 PM »

I did shoot it, and I really liked it, but with not shooting for 15 years, I would probably like shooting anything...

et1702 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2012, 04:14:35 PM »

Go to the archery shop in Mt Vernon and try out Hoyt and Mathews bows. I have one of each and like them both for different reasons. Also, if you go to a pro shop, the pro will make sure you are fitted correctly. Then, just pick the bow that you like to shoot best.

ET

szairborne · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2012, 05:50:41 PM »

I love my PSE bows! I had a PSE Fireflite that was 20 years old, and it still performs great. Due to my deployment this year i was able to upgrade to a PSE Omen X Force. I cant wait to get back and try it!! I love PSE's and they are made to last!! One of my buddies got the PSE Bow Madness 3G package. It comes with everything! When we get back we are getting out in the woods asap. We will post if we get something.

Shayne

jburkett · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2012, 06:00:19 PM »

Quote from: chukar hunter on November 08, 2012, 11:20:21 AM

I have been very pleased with my PSE Brute. Economical, durable and easy shooting. PSE also has good customer service as they replaced my PSE BABY G Force with the new Brute X for free after my limbs began to get stress fractures.

Really any newer compound bow will shock you with speed and accuracy after 15 years on the bench

the brute is incredible for the money. Quiet, quick and light. I don't own one, but my hunting buddy does, and I'm more and more impressed every time I shoot it. I would go and shoot as many different bows that you can and decide for yourself what fits you the best. I shoot bow tech and most likely will never change, but, that doesn't mean they work for everybody. Your bow should feel comfortable to shoot.

sakoshooter · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2012, 06:12:26 PM »

Most bow manufacturers make great bows these days. Its all in what your wallet will allow and what feels best in your hands when YOU shoot it.
I would recommend getting a lesson just to start off with the correct form. Great Northwest Archery in Puyallup is a good shop and Doug only charges $25 for a half hour lesson.
My wife just got into it last Jan and I started her off with a lesson in Doug's shop. She now loves it and shoots damn good.
Welcome to the archery campfire early.

Kioti · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2012, 05:45:35 AM »

Good advice sakoshooter....the wallet factor was a big thing for me when I bought my new bow a few weeks ago.
I have been shooting every day twice a day for the last week or so.
The pro shop I bought it from told me to practice my draw form...then bring it back and they would take me to the range and help me dial in the sights.
Great customer service up there at Daves in Lynden.

I got a Mission Menace by Mathews. I like it...its compact, light, and feels good to shoot.
Tonight we dial in the sights.

coachcw · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2012, 05:54:15 AM »

the more axle length you get lends to forgiveness take that into mind , hoyt , mathews , and bowtech are your three best choices in the market . I love my qwest bow but have found it to be hard on servings , there's a cheap factor that pse bow have that I cant get over ( cam axle travel )good luck.

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #15 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:35:02 AM »

I appreciate all the advice everyone, I am a firm believer in always learning, so the more advice the better. Just did my last Modern hunt camp this weekend. So ready to be away from the Pumpkin patch that is Western Wa!

Jellymon · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:47:12 AM »

If you don't mind paying a little more a Hoyt charger is a ton of bow for the money, $499. Lots of people are choosing these over th $899 spyders. But the most important thing is shooting lots of bows in your price range, you will find one that jumps out at you! Whatever you do DON'T buy a bow from cabelas!!!!! Go to a pro shop and you will be CORRECTLY fitted an set up with a bow. And you will be able to get help with any future issues. Help out the smaller shops and they will help you, if you buy a bow from them they usually do adjustments and tuning for free.

Elkrunner · « **Reply #17 on:** November 12, 2012, 10:03:18 AM »

I started 6 years ago. Learned on a Browning. After a few years of research, I went with a hoyt. I truly enjoy mine. I didn't get the top dollar I have a mid range turbo hawk and it does well for me in the field.

Fishstiq · « **Reply #18 on:** November 12, 2012, 10:06:17 AM »

I'm no expert, still have a ton to learn (and enjoying every second of it!), but......

IMVHO you can't really go wrong with any of the brand name bows out there today. FPS, brand names, weight of the bow, all that is negligible since they will all get the job done. Shoot as many as you can get your hands on, and decide which one you feel most comfortable with that's in your price range.

....Then, go buy a Hoyt!

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:35:42 AM »

Dont crucify me for asking, but is everyone against Cabela's simply because it's Cabela's? and we all like to help support the small businesses? I am a big time "support local/small business" type of guy. My only issue is, last time I was in a local bow shop, I almost deficated myself when I saw their prices. The same bows I have seen at Cabela's or when I was at Bass Pro last month, were quadruple in price at a few local bow shops...

h20hunter · « **Reply #20 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:38:34 AM »

I think most of the hate towards Cabales is 1) Big box store 2) affiliation with the Tribe 3) not a local shop.

LeeMajors · « **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:00:15 AM »

Quote from: h20hunter on November 14, 2012, 09:38:34 AM

I think most of the hate towards Cabales is 1) Big box store 2) affiliation with the Tribe 3) not a local shop.

I disagree. I think the hate towards cabela's is due to lack of knowledge and skill when they set up bows. Had I not had a good friend that knew what he was doing, I would have been hurting when I bought my first bow there. Thankfully he was capable of tuning it up properly after we left the store.

Special T · « **Reply #22 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:05:41 AM »

I would say this about buying for a pro shop...You pay a little more, BUT you actually SAVE in the long run. There is nothing wrong with cabellas, but when you buy from a pro shop you get alot of experience and headache relief included. Many Pro shops have package deals in th $400 dollar range. At a minimum you should go to a couple of pro shops adn tell them. My budget is $X What sort of package deal do you have in my budget... Then go shoot it.

h20hunter · « **Reply #23 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:05:52 AM »

There is that also....I agree Majors....nothing like local shops (good ones) for the best hands on knowledge and cust service.

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #24 on:** November 14, 2012, 12:49:28 PM »

Gotcha... I have never actually thought to buy from Cabela's in the past, but the people I have spoke to lately seem to really know their sh*t. Just two of em anyways, if I go in there and those two are not working I won't even step foot in the archery dept.

I like local shops, When I was a kid, there was one on Highway 9 in Everett that some family friends used to frequent. It was down by Madison Avenue... I don't suppose anyone knows if that place just folded and went out of business, or if they moved anywhere... just curious... There also used to be a bow shop off Hewitt in Everett, across from Comcast Arena...that place still around?

et1702 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 14, 2012, 01:14:44 PM »

Yes, Van Winkles is still in Everett. But, if I were you, I'd go to the shop up in Mt Vernon; Riverside Archery instead

ET

h20hunter · « **Reply #26 on:** November 14, 2012, 01:20:53 PM »

I've been into VanWinkles and have never had a bad experience. However, I've not bought or needed a bow tuned there. I've never heard anything bad about Riverside.

jackelope · « **Reply #27 on:** November 14, 2012, 02:05:31 PM »

The Nock Point in mount lake terrace will treat you right also.

Archer45 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:44:30 PM »

I would say the bows these days will treat you just fine! There a lot of great bows around the 400 mark that will be above and beyond the bows from years past! Just as we all know it is in the set up and practice,, A lot of practice! Good call on switch!!

deerslyr · « **Reply #29 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:25:55 PM »

Quote from: Jellymon on November 12, 2012, 09:47:12 AM

If you don't mind paying a little more a Hoyt charger is a ton of bow for the money, $499. Lots of people are choosing these over th $899 spyders. But the most important thing is shooting lots of bows in your price range, you will find one that jumps out at you! Whatever you do DON'T buy a bow from cabelas!!!!! Go to a pro shop and you will be CORRECTLY fitted an set up with a bow. And you will be able to get help with any future issues. Help out the smaller shops and they will help you, if you buy a bow from them they usually do adjustments and tuning for free.

Mission also just came out with an awesome bow called the ballistic. 330 ibo and suppose to be smooth shooting. Any bow these days is going to be good shooting and fairly quick. hard to go wrong

Disturbed1 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:28:13 PM »

Quote from: LeeMajors on November 14, 2012, 10:00:15 AM

I disagree. I think the hate towards cabela's is due to lack of knowledge and skill when they set up bows. Had I not had a good friend that knew what he was doing, I would have been hurting when I bought my first bow there. Thankfully he was capable of tuning it up properly after we left the store.

I've seen the local old timer at the range fix more than one bow from cabelas. people with all kinds of issues. I'm not against big box stores but I will never give any more money to cabelas archery dept. But the young guys at sportsmens wharehouse have always done right by me....I was in the exact same place as you this time last year and I went with a middle of the road "price wise" bowtech diamond outlaw. I shoot regularly and it still performs great and I've harvested deer 2 years in a row so no complaints here.

Mudman · « **Reply #31 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:36:08 PM »

Shoot as many as you can. Dont rush and buy one that looks cool..The cabelas archery employees are most likely shopping at the pro shops as well!

Better service, bows, and knowledge. Brute and diamonds are good stuff for money. Shoot alot first so you know what you really like and want and can afford. You have time,wait for 2012 to go on sale when new bows are in. You can get better deals at pro shops this way.

cocogirl · « **Reply #32 on:** November 14, 2012, 11:15:31 PM »

The biggest thing to think about, has been said, make sure that you shoot several different bows until you find the bow that fits you perfectly, balance, weight, how it feels in your hand at rest, at full draw and upon firing. Having a bow set perfectly for you to test it will make all of the difference.
I will disagree with a lot of people in regards to pro shops, I personally have had many bad experiences at pro shops being a woman but I will never talk down about a shop or store. Just being in a place where they have your best interests at heart is what makes me go back.
Everyone/business has to learn and the way we all learn is by making mistakes and then growing. That happens every where, some change, some don't, that is what makes a great business is do they learn. Chain stores get bad raps just because they are chains but not every location will be the same and stereotyping one location based on another is just bad.
Sorry, just being honest.

Welcome back to archery, you won't regret it.

BK Dave · « **Reply #33 on:** November 15, 2012, 03:35:08 AM »

I hunted with an old hand me down High Country for Years, I loved it and thought it the Best Bow since my first PSE also my Best bow!
Now I shoot a Mathews Switchback, it the Best Now!
Basically just buy a bow that fits ya and feels comfy to carry, and yu'll be fine

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #34 on:** November 15, 2012, 04:55:25 PM »

I heard there is some lower budget brands that are actually quieter than Matthews... and I've been drooling over how quiet some of the Matthews are. But I plan to start lookin a bit harder here next week...

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #35 on:** November 15, 2012, 04:58:59 PM »

and I in no way plan to bust the bank on a expensive bow just yet... maybe this time next year... just gotta get back into it first before I break the wallet..lol

Special T · « **Reply #36 on:** November 15, 2012, 06:46:43 PM »

Another way to go is talk to some people at a local archery club.

you might find a used bow and someone that can help you get it dialed in. Then dropp the $1500 on a new Mathews Helium next year!

Arnbo · « **Reply #37 on:** November 18, 2012, 08:07:48 AM »

Wilderness Archery in Bow on Colony Rd.is a nice shop ,indoor shooting range.
G5 Prime by Quest. Great Bow Silky smooth smokin fast.......

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #38 on:** November 19, 2012, 07:11:34 AM »

So, in order to purchase a bow, I'm going to sell off my 7MM WSM. Hopefully I can get it sold before spring, I'd like to get all of Spring and Summer Practice in before the season opens... Plus the rifle is worth good money, thus allowing me to get something halfways decent...

huntingfamily · « **Reply #39 on:** November 19, 2012, 09:57:23 AM »

bummer you live in the north end. i have multiple archery shops down here. all have their favorites but you would get to shoot almost all the different brands. i have been into archery for 20 years. get a bow that is quiet and fast and you will be fine.don't get hung up with what brand......(ford,Ch
evy,dodge)......

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #40 on:** November 19, 2012, 10:24:52 AM »

That's all I want, Fast n Quiet! Also need a left hand model too...

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #41 on:** November 19, 2012, 08:18:19 PM »

I got my first bow a few weeks ago at the Nock Point. Hoyt Charger. I am loving it. Those guys were great. Bill and the others took a lot of time with me. I am very confident that it was done right. A couple of years ago I got my son a compound at Cabelas in Lacy and they sent me home with the whisker biscuit on backwards! When we made a return trip for something and they looked at it another guy noticed it wasn't right. Lesson learned.

Bullets_n_Octane · « **Reply #42 on:** November 20, 2012, 10:43:40 AM »

All this talk of The Nock Point.. I may have to go there first.. It's closest to me anyways... As long as I can try out a few diferent models and all, I should be good. Just gotta sell my Rifle now, (easier said than done lol) and I'll head down.

LeeMajors · « **Reply #43 on:** November 20, 2012, 10:45:00 AM »

Just make sure you visit somewhere with some Bowtechs too.

Mudman · « **Reply #44 on:** November 20, 2012, 12:51:33 PM »

Lucky shot in chehalis is a great place also!!! They have Mathews and bowtechs. Fletchsetter in Rainier carries Hoyt and Mathews. Thats where I got my z7extreme for 750$.

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