Author Topic: Want to start bow hunting, can't dicide on/find a bow. (Read 9629 times)

bigfoot13 · « **on:** November 03, 2014, 09:38:37 AM »

Well, I know there are already hundreds of these threads, but I can't find the right one. I want a bow that is around $250. I have been looking at the Hoyt ruckus, and the PSE chaos. The chaos is cheaper, $100-$200 on ebay, new, and is a little bit faster. I guess I just want opinions on which one might be better for hunting, or if I'm missing a bow that might also serve me well.

Thanks.

MADMAX · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:43:24 AM »

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/sgd/4713437038.html

practice practice practice
before you ever hit the woods

bigfoot13 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:53:11 AM »

Yes lots of practice. I want to get my bow as soon as possible, and I won't be hitting the woods until next season.

Crunchy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2014, 10:02:21 AM »

You get what you pay for. I would save a little longer and buy something better.

h20hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2014, 10:19:15 AM »

One thing I would like to add is don't discount the value of purchasing a bow new/used from your local bow shop. Yes, you will pay more than you will on CL or Ebay. But, if you need something it will cost you less in time and more than likely money. Support your local shop and they will support you when you need it the most.

Katmai Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2014, 10:29:38 AM »

First off, go to your local bow shop and get measured for draw length. This will help you get the correct size bow no matter where you decide to purchase.
I agree to support your local bow shop but choices are limited depending where you live and what manufacturer the shop stocks. I would buy a used bow for a first one just to see if bowhunting is for you. Upgrade when you can and when you know what characteristics you're looking for(speed, forgiveness, shooting fingers or release)

bigfoot13 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2014, 11:18:45 AM »

I do know that I have a 25.5" draw length. And, yeah I do need to go back up to the bow shop. The closest one is The Nock point in mount lake terrace.

Johnb317 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2014, 11:29:57 AM »

At the knockpoint work with Bill.

Mudman · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2014, 11:32:40 AM »

Cabelas PSE I thought I saw an ad at 299$?

Goldy79 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2014, 03:46:38 PM »

I bought a Martin Threshold from Nock Point and couldn't be happier.... they set it up with a whisker and stabilizer for $350 and it shoots over 300 FPS. I told myself I would buy a new bow when after I filled my first tag but can't let it go. Freezer is full and just put a new string on it for late season blacktail.

Nock point is the best shop around and they will tune your bow every years free of charge. When I do upgrade I'm going back to them.

bigfoot13 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2014, 04:27:09 PM »

Thanks for all the input guys. I definitely need go to the nock point and try a few bows, and also the van winkles archery shop, because they have a few bows that I am interested in that the nock point does not cary.

lokidog · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2014, 06:47:56 PM »

I picked my bow up from a guy on Archerytalk.com, you might check their adds. A lot of guys on there will buy a couple of bows a year it seems and then sell the ones they don't like at a decent price. It is still a good idea to get some bows in your hands at the shops and figure out what you liike.

Your draw length is pretty short, so you are either a short guy, a girl (both observations, not critiques

), or young and growing. If the latter, think about looking at something with some draw length changeability.

bigfoot13 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2014, 01:50:31 PM »

I am the latter of the three. I will check out the archery talk forum, thanks. I have shot a friends bow, it was a Mathews mission craze. I only shot like 15 arrows through it, but I liked it, so I want to check out some more bows of that brand at Van Winkles archery.

h20hunter · « **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2014, 01:51:41 PM »

Carefull of VanWinkles....word on the street is they let a cetain elf like forum member hang out there.....sketchy dude if you ask me.

bigfoot13 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 04, 2014, 04:11:49 PM »

Thanks.

mountain.dew · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2014, 09:04:32 PM »

Well when I get a bow I need a left handed one so that should be fun...

Encore 280 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2014, 09:26:42 PM »

I just got my bow this week from Cabela's on line. The PSE Stinger G3 I think it is. Regular price was $399 and it was on sale for $299 and I used my 150 points and got it half price. I've been shooting it the last couple of days and so far I'm happy with it. I've never had a compound before so I can't compare it with anything else. So far I'll give it a

It may still be on sale, not sure.

bigfoot13 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2014, 10:08:51 AM »

Quote from: mountain.dew on December 06, 2014, 09:04:32 PM

Well when I get a bow I need a left handed one so that should be fun...

Left handed bows aren't all that hard to find. My aunt shoots a Mathews mission craze, it comes left and right handed. It's a nice little bow, This year she got a huge 5x5 white tail with it set at 42lb draw weight and 25" draw length, so no problems taking down a big buck.

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