Bow Accesory Questions

[oneshotkill]

I just bought my first bow and it has everything except a stablizer.  What is a good stablizer to get?  Also what is a good block style target to get?  Thanks

[Lowedog]

I will just say what ever tickles your fancy!    I would suggest a bag target for field points.  As for Stabilizer It is all about personal preferance.

-Lowedog

[300UltraMagShooter]

For hunting purposes, stablizers are probably the least important thing you could put on a bow.

I have very carefully selected everything that is on my bows, but my stablizer is 15 years old. 

[MIKEXRAY]

I bought the biggest & best last year for my Mathews & shot good. I hunt 2 miles up on the ridge & now am thinking about taking it off. For my style of hunting I don't think its needed, adds weight & size to the bow. I wish now I would of bought the DXT instead of the Drenalin also. This year I'm going to take it off and also go for a back pack quiver. Find a shop that has a range & shoot a few different ones until you find the one you like. Mike

[bow-n-head]

I really like FUSE accessories, but I have a NAP shock blocker on my bow. 

[Slider]

A lot of people use a Limsaver($20.00). I use a Doinker 7" for hunting. Bag targets work well. Also the Block target.

http://www.doinker.com/hunting.html#BHC3AP

[Jason]

your best bet for the money is Limbsaver, you can get a 4" stabilizer a set of Limbsavers and string leaches for $32.00

[oneshotkill]

So what bag style atrget do you guys recommend?

[Snapshot]

A rotten stump is the best.

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

fuse makes great stabilizers.. the morrel yellow jacket targets are the best IMO, the broadhead and field point are both top notch

[bowhuntin]

For the money I would also go with the morrel yellow jacket targets or just get the ones that sportsman warehouse makes. The block targets are way overpriced IMO. Bag style targets aren't the best for me my arrows go right through them with a few hundred shots, though they are affordable. If you go with that style target make sure you have a back stop. I am not sure about the stabilizer, I just use one of those limsavers. It helps with vibration and noise.

Here is a short article on stabilizers that was on Bowsite.com that you might find useful in deciding in what stabilizer to buy or what you want in a stabilizer.

http://www.bowsite.com/BOWSITE/features/articles/equipment/stabilizers101/

[NWWABOWHNTR]

For hunting I use a 7 inch Fuse, for 3D I use a posten 12"..... if you want a great stab.... google Posten stabilizers... or add dot com after posten!  His woodsman is what I'll be going to for this year's hunting.

[coonhound]

I would recommend the Morrell bag targets, I use the Outdoor range but the Super Duper is good also and not so spendy.  As far as stabilizers if you are not getting something 10" or longer it probably isn't doing much stabilizing, most people that put on a stabilizer for hunting are only getting vibration dampening.  The Fuse products do a nice job of dampening.

Coon

http://www.morrelltargets.com/detailsfdb6.html?product=2


http://www.fusearchery.com/stabilizers/

[dbllunger]

Sims and morrel..easy for both.

[twisp_river_slayer]

Any target will do it just depends on what your shooting into it. Just dont go to cheep or you will regret it. As far as stabilizers go i have a FUSE and i am happy with it. I would buy another one of i had to replace the old one.

[huntnphool]

For hunting purposes, stablizers are probably the least important thing you could put on a bow.

I dont use one, its just extra weight to pack up the hill.

[mossback91]

I like my doinker odd word lol.........I like the weight it puts forward makes the bow balance in my hand well.....just why I like it but Im a man and dont worry about weight haha it probably is the least important thing for hunting though I suppose

[Coasthunterjay]

I believe in using stabilizers, just remember to practice with it. It is more weight, but the benefits are worth it. That and the weight is so small you shouldnt worry. unless your a wimpie dude....hope your not a wimp.  

but to your question, i would recommend a limbsaver s-coil..they are about the lightest and better stabiliser and vibration dampener on the market...ide also recommend the limbsaver Mod. Its a little more expensive, but has 3 little mini equalisers about 6 inches long and works very well.....Small enough not to get snagged  on anything in the mountains and also heavy enough that it will give you weight forward on your bow.....

I have a combination of both....but then again just my  

[Machias]

You can make a really nice target for about $8 that will last at least two years and stop even the fastest arrows.  All you need is two, 4 foot, all threaded rods,  washers for all four ends, nuts for all four ends, two 2x6s, 3.5 feet long, (or however wide you want your target), and cardboard boxes.  Drill a hole in the end of your 2x6s, put your threaded rod through both pieces of wood, and lay it on the ground and stack your cardboard on top of each other and fill up the space.  Once you stuff the space between the two boards with all the cardboard you can squeeze then tighten the bolts up nice and tight and you have a very nice target with legs.  One of the added benefits to this target is without a target face on the cardboard it forces you to practice the age old adage, pick a spot!  Once you shoot the crap out of one side turn it around.  I usually get two seasons out of mine before I need to replace the cardboard.

[Machias]

This photos should help, although this one shows them sandwiching the cardboard with a strap, IMO the boards on the top and the bottom with the all threaded rods is way better, and if you tighten the nuts from the bottom then the excess rod sticking out is what you use for the legs.

[CSOUTFITTERS]

Here is my 2 cents.  I have bought almost all the name brand targets.  You need to get a bag target for field points it doesnt matter what brand just make sure it is thick. changeable covers are nice also.    I like the Morell yellow jacket for broadheads.  Going on 3 years now and i shhot alot. 

I have simms stabilizers on all my bows but i also have had the doinker in the past.  I disagree with phool.  who cares about the weight.  your stable shooting platform and a balanced bow is one of the most important things for accurate shooting.  If you are worried about weight you can hit the gym and lose the half pound or go with one of the lightweight ones like doinker or simms S-coil.    Check out randyulmer.com for awesome shooting tips.

good luck and have fun