When getting back into Archery...

[Disturbed1]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Gobble Doc]

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]

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]

Just make sure you visit somewhere with some Bowtechs too. 

[Mudman]

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$.