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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Nibornos on January 03, 2014, 11:23:10 PM

Title: New to Bow hunting
Post by: Nibornos on January 03, 2014, 11:23:10 PM: I have to go to Cabelas to get my first bow. Is there a brand or model I should look into, or avoid? I plan on going and getting a feel for them, but not sure about whats what.

Thanks
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: Jellymon on January 03, 2014, 11:55:15 PM: Best advice I can give is avoid cabelas for your first bow. They may try to "set it up" but that's about it. If you go to a pro shop you will have your bow set up correcty, fitted to you, and have a place to get your bow worked on and warranty work done. I've seen guys coming out of cabelas with draw lengths 3" too long and zip ties tying things into the string. :yike:

You can't go wrong with ANY bow on the market today as long as you stay with known brands. Everyone has their preferences, but the truth is they all shoot very well. Don't buy the first brand you try. Being new you don't know what your looking for. Try all the brands you can and one will jump out at you as being "the one". Ignore the name on the limbs, it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: justyhntr on January 04, 2014, 07:49:50 AM: I agree with Jellymon , go to a good shop . Just down the road from you is the Pro Shop in Belfair . Charles seems to be a good guy and he has a few bows including some used ones .
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: TheFewTheProud on January 04, 2014, 08:42:32 AM: I second the shopt in belfair. Good guy and will help you out for sure.
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: Nibornos on January 04, 2014, 09:34:19 AM: Problem is I have received quite a few gift cards this year for Cabelas. So that is where my funds are.
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: dreamunelk on January 04, 2014, 09:45:20 AM: Here is a thought. Go to the shop in Bellfair and explain that you have to buy your bow from Cabelas because of the gift cards. Maybe they will help fit you with a bow in a brand they carry that you can purchase at Cabelas. They can tell you exactly what to buy. Then pay them to set it up and purchase arrows and other accessories from them. I have had nothing but bad experiences when I have had Cabelas work on my compounds. You may pay more at a good locally owned pro shop but, you get what you pay for and having a bow in good working order when hunting is a must!

In the long run a bow shop makes very little of selling a single bow. It is repeat customers that make many purchases over time that pays the bills. So if they help help you continue to buy from them.

just my :twocents:
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: Westside88 on January 04, 2014, 10:04:32 AM: Quote from: dreamunelk on January 04, 2014, 09:45:20 AM
Here is a thought. Go to the shop in Bellfair and explain that you have to buy your bow from Cabelas because of the gift cards. Maybe they will help fit you with a bow in a brand they carry that you can purchase at Cabelas. They can tell you exactly what to buy. Then pay them to set it up and purchase arrows and other accessories from them. I have had nothing but bad experiences when I have had Cabelas work on my compounds. You may pay more at a good locally owned pro shop but, you get what you pay for and having a bow in good working order when hunting is a must!

In the long run a bow shop makes very little of selling a single bow. It is repeat customers that make many purchases over time that pays the bills. So if they help help you continue to buy from them.

just my :twocents:

:yeah: that's good advice right there. You can also spend your Cabelas funds on accessories you'll need, like good targets etc. I bought my last bow online from Hunters friend.com. It's worth checking out for some good information if nothing else. In my case I knew what I was after and had shot the bow I was going yo buy. It came shipped all set up and test fired/ tuned. I was hitting the bullseye at 25 yards right out if the box. I'm not disagreeing with the local bow shop advice though, especially if you don't have a lot of experience or a bunch of friends with experience.
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: Nibornos on January 04, 2014, 03:39:20 PM: I guess I can do that. I would feel bad having someone do all that work and not buy it from them though.

Anyone want to trade $300 for $300 Cabelas gift cards? :chuckle:
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: buckfvr on January 04, 2014, 04:06:11 PM: Buy the bow from the pro shop and the accessories from Cabelas..................accessories will be 300 bucks anyway.........
Title: Re: New to Bow hunting
Post by: Come Get Some on January 05, 2014, 06:08:36 AM: Pro shop does not mean that they can properly tune a bow. I know charlie very well. He is a great guy but is not a very good bow technician. I agree Cabelas is not always a good source for getting set up correctly UNLESS you see Dave Spicayala. He is the manager at Cabelas Archery dept. He is a very good Bow Tech. He used to run charleys shop. I have klnown Dave for yeares. He will get it done correctly. If you have any problem getting set up correctly. Let me know. I can tune or set up your equipment.

Jim