looking for bow

[Dirty Mike]

im looking for a bow, thinking about hunting deer with it not looking to spend a ton but would like a good one i could use for a while, any ideas on what i should get and what to get with it? plus im also trading my knight muzzle loader if anybody wants to trade

[carpsniperg2]

ebay has a lot of killer deals right now for year end closeouts you might check out the bow madness a great bow for the price. and you might find someone willing to trade ya as well.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I have an old Martin Lynx collecting dust....70#, Sagittarius bow quiver, Fineline sights, T.M. Hunter rest, Worked good for me in the '90s....
Unless you are interested in a recurve..

[longrange7mm]

river side archery in mt vernon has a great deal on last years PSE super short I considered it but went with the X-force because of my shorter draw length and to keep speed! I think he is selling at his cost just to get it off the rack> he can set you up with everything you need with great deals and super friendly

[Button Nubbs]

I have an O7 hoyt vectrix I might be willing to trade. Pm me

[mtbiker]

I'll be listing my 2009 Mission Eliminator (28", 50/60 lbs). in the classified section, soon.  Sent you a PM about it.

[Dirty Mike]

thanks for everybodys help so far

[Hilltophustler]

river side archery in mt vernon has a great deal on last years PSE super short I considered it but went with the X-force because of my shorter draw length and to keep speed! I think he is selling at his cost just to get it off the rack> he can set you up with everything you need with great deals and super friendly

i just bought a matthews bow from them on sunday and couldnt be happier... killer service...gary really knows his stuff...i am very pleased with them and my new bow...looking forward to spending some time behind it

[Dirty Mike]

and i still hate you for buying it 

[Matt]

No matter what you do shoot as many as you can before buying one.  What fits and works for one person may not be good for you.  Bows are very personal pieces of equipment.  There are plenty of good bows out there sold as packages for not a lot of coin.  Get one of these and practice a lot.  Not only for you but you owe it to the animal to practice.  As you practice you will find things that you like and dislike, then outfit your bow ith higher end accessories.

Things that you want to look for in a bow.

-The higher the brace hieght the more foregiving.  Choose a bow with at least 7" BH
-Longer axel to axel bows are also more foregiving.  33"-36" is good for hunting.
-Make sure that you are measured correctly for draw length.  Some bow shops are lazy with this and will sell you a 30" draw bow when you should be a 28".  I see a lot of guys here that have just bought a bow from the local dealer that are way too long for them and they struggle being consistant.

Good luck.

[Hornseeker]

No matter what you do shoot as many as you can before buying one

OR...just buy a Hoyt Alphamax or Maxxis.... if you dont think they are good shooters.... you've got issues!

(coming from a longbow shooter)

[Dirty Mike]

thanks for the info it helps alot, does anybody want to get into muzzleloading got one for trade

[mjgentile]

If still looking for a bow:
I've bought two bows from Kitsap Archery. One new Diamond Edge an a used Mathews Switchback.
Hwy 3 before Bremerton Airport. As stated before shoot as many different bows as you can.
70 Ne Katchemak
Belfair, Washington 98528
 (360) 275-6631

[BLKBEARKLR]

Give littlejohn a PM he works at a bowshop right in Centralia, probably has some used bows there or some new ones you could try out.


Joe

[Dirty Mike]

what does everybody think of parker hunter mag.bows