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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: New England Native on November 19, 2008, 05:34:03 PM

Title: Old bow... is it any good?
Post by: New England Native on November 19, 2008, 05:34:03 PM: after mentioning I wanted to pick up bow hunting my father in law gave me his old bow. It is an old wooden Browning compound bow. I have no idea of the specs but the draw weight seemed pretty light. Will this bow satisfy my needs or will I need to upgrade. Well let me rephrase this I would like a newer bow but feel bad since I was given this one. If I did want to sell it to put towards a newer bow what would it be worth? Hopefully someone can help.
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Post by: andrew_12gauge on November 19, 2008, 06:29:52 PM: i dont know if id feel real safe shooting it ive heard too many horror storys about older bows with cracked limbs blowing up and what not, if you do decide to shoot it find an archery shop and have a tech look at and see what they think
Title: Re: Old bow... is it any good?
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 19, 2008, 06:46:12 PM: Quote from: andrew_12gauge on November 19, 2008, 06:29:52 PM
i dont know if id feel real safe shooting it ive heard too many horror storys about older bows with cracked limbs blowing up and what not, if you do decide to shoot it find an archery shop and have a tech look at and see what they think
+1 Excellent advice
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Post by: dolph46 on November 19, 2008, 07:07:12 PM: Just take it to a good archery shop. If it is really good, they will be glad to help you with your existing bow or help you get a new one. Anyone who has taken up the bow wants you to begin to understand the wonders you will learn. I'll leave it at that.
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Post by: actionshooter on November 19, 2008, 07:15:47 PM: Quote from: andrew_12gauge on November 19, 2008, 06:29:52 PM
i dont know if id feel real safe shooting it ive heard too many horror storys about older bows with cracked limbs blowing up and what not, if you do decide to shoot it find an archery shop and have a tech look at and see what they think

+2
I have scars from a bow blowing, part of the limb went thru (yes thru) my left hand,
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Post by: wackmaster on November 19, 2008, 07:27:07 PM: Use it for a backup bow
Title: Re: Old bow... is it any good?
Post by: andrew_12gauge on November 19, 2008, 07:32:00 PM: Quote from: actionshooter on November 19, 2008, 07:15:47 PM

+2
I have scars from a bow blowing, part of the limb went thru (yes thru) my left hand,

Ouch that had to hurt what was recovery time on that
Title: Re: Old bow... is it any good?
Post by: actionshooter on November 19, 2008, 07:35:27 PM: Quote from: andrew_12gauge on November 19, 2008, 07:32:00 PM
Quote from: actionshooter on November 19, 2008, 07:15:47 PM

+2
I have scars from a bow blowing, part of the limb went thru (yes thru) my left hand,

It was 2 years ago and I still don't have feeling in half of my thumb (doc says I never will).
The scar is cool though :chuckle:

Ouch that had to hurt what was recovery time on that