Old bow... is it any good?

[New England Native]

after mentioning I wanted to pick up bow hunting my father in law gave me his old bow. It is an old wooden Browning compound bow. I have no idea of the specs but the draw weight seemed pretty light. Will this bow satisfy my needs or will I need to upgrade. Well let me rephrase this I would like a newer bow but feel bad since I was given this one. If I did want to sell it to put towards a newer bow what would it be worth? Hopefully someone can help.

[andrew_12gauge]

i dont know if id feel real safe shooting it ive heard too many horror storys about older bows with cracked limbs blowing up and what not, if you do decide to shoot it find an archery shop and have a tech look at and see what they think

[DOUBLELUNG]

i dont know if id feel real safe shooting it ive heard too many horror storys about older bows with cracked limbs blowing up and what not, if you do decide to shoot it find an archery shop and have a tech look at and see what they think

+1 Excellent advice

[dolph46]

Just take it to a good archery shop. If it is really good, they will be glad to help you with your existing bow or help you get a new one. Anyone who has taken up the bow wants you to begin to understand the wonders you will learn. I'll leave it at that.

[actionshooter]

i dont know if id feel real safe shooting it ive heard too many horror storys about older bows with cracked limbs blowing up and what not, if you do decide to shoot it find an archery shop and have a tech look at and see what they think

+2
 I have scars from a bow blowing, part of the limb went thru (yes thru) my left hand,

[wackmaster]

Use it for a backup bow

[andrew_12gauge]

+2
 I have scars from a bow blowing, part of the limb went thru (yes thru) my left hand,

Ouch that had to hurt what was recovery time on that

[actionshooter]

+2
 I have scars from a bow blowing, part of the limb went thru (yes thru) my left hand,

 It was 2 years ago and I still don't have feeling in half of my thumb (doc says I never will).
 The scar is cool though 

Ouch that had to hurt what was recovery time on that