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Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« on: January 17, 2009, 01:00:22 PM »
I was presented this package and wanted to know what people think about the bow if they have used one or if they own one. A little about myself on helping choose. i need a bow with a 32 pull and a weight of 60-70 so im kinda limited i was told but was told that this would be a good starter bow for me. Let me know what you all think. THANKS!

Alpine Frontier Bow Package $449.00
Accessories included:
-Match Grade dual ball bearing Fall away arrow rest
-5 arrow soft loc quiver
-pro flex stabilizer
-montana black gold fiber optic sight
-wood panel grip
Scott Economy Caliper $45.00
ICS 300 Arrows 1/2 doz $42.50
Feild Point 1/2 doz $2.52
String Loop Installed $5.00
Peep Sight $5.00

Grand total with tax $592.94

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2009, 01:04:05 PM »
shoot it and see what you think.  It looks fine to me, montana black gold is a good site.  Scott makes great releases,  ICS are great arrows,  If you can shoot good groups with it, who cares what brand it is.  Have fun!

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2009, 01:07:26 PM »
I have already shot it in the store yesterday and its a very smooth shooting bow and and i like how it handles. i really do like it but what do i know about bows? Thats why im offering it up to the PROS! ;)

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2009, 01:09:11 PM »
With a 32 pull you might want them to put an overdraw on it, so you can have more selection for arrows.  You'll end up shooting what most "normal" people do without an overdraw.  Speaking from my own experience anyway.
This  one says if you like it buy it.

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2009, 01:10:47 PM »
Whats an overdraw? im new to these concepts.

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2009, 02:23:42 PM »
I could be wrong, but I thought that bow only went to 30" draw? You said you shot it at the store? It seems you would not be pulling back to a comfortable anchor spot if you have a 32" draw?

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2009, 02:28:26 PM »
Yes im pretty sure it does have a max draw of 30 i think and when i shot it it felt fine. Adding the loop will help it also. I was also told that being shorter draw is better then being too long.

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2009, 02:41:03 PM »
adding the loop will help anchor point but it doesn't add to draw length. and it certainly doesn't add 2". unless your a big guy, your probly not 32" draw. and thats probly why it felt good. the main thing is shooting it and getting the feel for a bow (which you said you did) and if it felt good to you, thats what matters. as for shorter draw being better, it depends on who you ask. the longer the draw the faster the bow and flat shootn arrows. my :twocents:

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2009, 02:49:34 PM »
Well i am a pretty big guy. im 6'3 and he measured my wingspan which is the same as heigth. I appreciate all the help guys thanks.

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2009, 02:55:40 PM »
Well i am a pretty big guy. im 6'3 and he measured my wingspan which is the same as heigth. I appreciate all the help guys thanks.
good luck if it feels good do it,practice,practice,practice.Good luck.

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Re: Little Help on Picking first Bow.
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2009, 04:29:11 PM »
i was just at cabelas the other day they had great deals on bows like so good i should of waited and got mine now they had pse thats what i shoot for screaming deal even on the the x force's last year and this years models but i would shoot as many as you can

 


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