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Allright gents, and ladies alike. My brother and I drew the multi-season elk tag this year. We switched from modern to muzzle loader a few years back and have been having a blast hunting the ML season. We have both been very intrigued with archery and with this tag would love to get our feet wet, or atleast our toes. I have been measured at 31-31.5" draw length. What are your suggestions for finding a reasonable bow set up with out breaking the bank. My wife prefers I do not spend a dime and I don't want to spend a fortune. Used? Starter level? I live close to an archery shop in Puyallup, anybody know of them or have recomondations? Any and all suggestions welcome, just as long as you don't tell me to stay away... Just want to spend as much time in the elk woods as possible.
Just please make sure you understand that it is not something that you can pick up every once in a while and then practice hard for the last two weeks before season and then be good to go. You may be able to get to where you can group well on a target on flat ground, at a paced 20 or 30 yards, in nice whether. But it's very different when you're need to slip an arrow through a small opening between trees, shooting downhill, in the wind, with a big bull staring right at you from 23 yards away. It takes practice, and then more practice. Also, go to 3Dshoots! They are a blast and will really help you out. Good Luck.
Thanks for all your input guys. I think the hardest part of this is convincing my wife to let me invest a little. I am extremely excited to jump into this area of hunting, whether or not it happens this year is still to be determined. I appreciate the ethics comments especially as I really try to pride myself on that aspect of hunting. I will keep you all informed of my progress, I plan to visit gnw in the next few days.
Mike, my advice...hunt it! If you are able to have a close encounter with a bugling bull and if you are wired like i am you'll never go back to rifle hunting. For a certain kind of person, its a life altering experience.
I myself also shoot cheap arrows. Cheap means $5 each. Some ppl spend $12-15 per arrow Spending more money doesn't make you a better hunter. Practicing smartly does.
Quote from: Bean Counter on April 30, 2013, 12:38:04 PMI myself also shoot cheap arrows. Cheap means $5 each. Some ppl spend $12-15 per arrow Spending more money doesn't make you a better hunter. Practicing smartly does.This is only true to an extent. I agree that practicing is extremely important. However, the tolerance of cheaper arrows is a bigger range, possibly as much as +/- .006, instead of +/- .003. If you're shooting arrows at 10-20 yards, this would make a nominal difference, if any. However over 20 yards, the differences can start to become quite pronounced. You also at least want to make sure that you're shooting the correct spine. ...