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jaredwitman:
I have rifle hunted all my life. A few opportunities have come up and I am looking to expand my horizons.

I have spoke with friends but I figured I would get some more opinions on what I should be after. I know nothing about compound bows... feel free to school me.

I don't really have a budget but I am not looking to spend over 1000 on the bow alone. If I could get lucky and spend 1000 on everything (arrows/quiver/trigger/etc.) I would be happy. I'm not against spending more but maybe I don't have to on my first set up?

Any thoughts? All opinions are welcome.

Thanks

Longfield1:
Head over to archerytalk.com and make an account and get your 20 posts then you can buy over there. Lots of good slightly used bows for sale for a great price. As for which bow it’s up to personal preference. Go to a bow shop and shoot a couple different brands.

baker5150:
Head down to Riverside Archery and shoot some different bows.

Those guys are super easy going and love talking bows.

MADMAX:
Id recommend a diamond
I had a mathews switchback for years and bought a diamond infinite edge at Sportsmans  for a backup
Spent around $400 bucks full setup (no arrows or broadheads)
Sold the Mathews and kept the Diamond
Lightweight &  shoots great

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/archery-gear-equipment-supplies/bows/diamond-edge-320-7-70lb-black-compound-bow-package/p/p201890

 :twocents: :twocents:

Mfowl:
Do you have your draw length and desired draw weight figured out? If so then shop the archerytalk.com classifieds as mentioned. You could get a full setup for $1000 or likely under. Also as mentioned I would suggest going to a shop and shooting some different bows to see what you like. I personally prefer a long ATA bow as I find them more stable at draw then short ATA bows. I would consider 33"+ long ATA. But that is personal preference. Short ATA bows are nicer to tote around in the hills/brush all day long.

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