your experience needed newb bowhunter

[poopooheaddad]

I would appreciate any help, idea's, or thoughts.....I have been rifle and muzzleloader hunting for around 22 years, and my Buddy and I are thinking about bow hunting, we like the seasons and the different challenge, Now do I buy a used compound bow or new compound bow? River side archery in Mt Vernon has a brand new PSE complete set up for around 400.00 (great store) or a few that I have found on craigslist for around the same price... Hoyt reflex highlander...Alpine Ventura......Hoyt super g ......I need about a 30" pull. thanks for your time

[carpsniperg2]

You can go either direction. If i was you i would get the new setup, you know it has not been dry fired. There is lots of pro's about using a good shop. They can help you with your forum, and getting the right acc for you. Buy the best you can, and stick with it.
Welcome to the addiction
I currently have 12 bows and am thinking about getting another Or just getting a new string and cables for my hunting bow. hard choice

[poopooheaddad]

Thanx for your input. I am definatly leaning towards the new one from the shop the guy in there let me shot it at there indoor range. (that was the first compound bow I ever shot.. felt good and I hit the target)  what is dry firing? what happens?

[bwhntr350]

Thanx for your input. I am definatly leaning towards the new one from the shop the guy in there let me shot it at there indoor range. (that was the first compound bow I ever shot.. felt good and I hit the target)  what is dry firing? what happens?

 Dry firing is when you pull the bow back and then release it without an arrow. Other than you could, possibly, be injured, the strings could derail, could crack or break a limb, among other things that happen.

 

[h20hunter]

I agree with the idea of supporting a good shop. It will pay you back. In these days of tighter budgets we can just about alway find a "deal" on line. However, when you need help the shop will treat you diffrently. $400 for a nice intro set up seems good and the bow will do it's job if you point it in the right direction. Buying the package in the shop will get you lots of tips, set up help, and maybe even a little shooting lesson. Practice practice practice and post up some pics of your set up. Shot my first archery deer this year. Once you watch that arrow connect you may never go back to a rifle.

[xXx Archery]

Gary at Riverside is a Great guy and will set you up right.

[Baggman]

You need to get out there and try a few brands. The Knock Point archery shop in Lynnwood will treat you right and they have an indoor shooting range. Hoyt and Mathews are my chosen top two. Just don't go with a cheep older bow. The newer bows are so much more accurate. Your going to love the adrenalin burn you get in the field with bow hunting. It does not stop with the pull of a trigger. You will see. Good luck and shoot straight.