Post by: police women of America on July 20, 2015, 09:36:09 PM
I am about half way to buying a Quest compound bow. I have only shot a recurve bow once at a fair and no one in my family knows about compound bows.
So any advice about maintenance, how to pick the right arrows, supplies needed, ect. Would be greatly appreciated! But my main question is how do I test what the bows weight is set at? How do I change the weight? And is Quest a good brand or is Bear archery better? Thank you!
Post by: bowtechian on July 21, 2015, 02:09:33 AM
Post by: huntnnw on July 21, 2015, 03:04:01 AM
Post by: lamrith on July 21, 2015, 08:09:26 AM
Nothing beats shooting as many bows as you can before you buy anything. Even being inexperienced you will feel some differences in how bows shoot as well as what works for you. No single "best bow", what works is different for each person, and getting a bow setup and tuned to you by a shop is important. They will also guide you on arrow and release selection and be able to tune the bow to those selections, often for free when you buy everything at once.
Post by: police women of America on July 21, 2015, 10:51:03 AM
Post by: tgomez on July 21, 2015, 11:12:11 AM
Post by: lamrith on July 21, 2015, 11:26:38 AM
Not being GoldTip branded allows Sportsman's to set any price they wish and they choose to sell them economically.. $37/6arrows with vanes, nock, inserts.
Vital Impact (http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Sportsmans-Warehouse-Vital-Impact-Carbon-Arrows/productDetail/Carbon-Arrows/prod72221/cat100545)
Post by: GameHunter1959 on July 21, 2015, 02:18:43 PM
You change the weight by the screw that holds the limbs to the riser. One full turn clockwise will be plus 2 pounds, and if you go the opposite way its negative two pounds. Just remember to tighten or loosen the screws evenly on both ends. Most compound bows have a range between 10 to 20 lbs draw weight difference. For instance 50-60 or 50-70 pounds. Keep bow at comfortable draw for you that you can pull sitting down, or freezing cold. Remember it is suppose to be FUN and not a CHORE to draw and shoot. I recommend Easton Axis arrows, and trophy taker fall away style arrow rest. Keep your string waxed and practice as much as possible. I tell every beginning bow hunter to try atleast one 3D animal shoot before head off for game, as it will help you guess yardage and improve your accuracy tremendously. And once you have your target points hitting where you want them, make sure to sight in with the same broadheads you will be using for your hunt. GOOD LUCK archery hunting is a blast and will improve your hunting skills. :tup:
Is there a website for archery hunters that list the Summer dates for 3D shoots?
I have never participated in one of these events. I think it would help me tremendously. I live on the Westside, but willing to travel East.
Post by: bowtechian on July 21, 2015, 02:27:40 PM
Post by: Special T on July 21, 2015, 03:58:53 PM
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Post by: police women of America on July 21, 2015, 05:13:03 PM
You change the weight by the screw that holds the limbs to the riser. One full turn clockwise will be plus 2 pounds, and if you go the opposite way its negative two pounds. Just remember to tighten or loosen the screws evenly on both ends. Most compound bows have a range between 10 to 20 lbs draw weight difference. For instance 50-60 or 50-70 pounds. Keep bow at comfortable draw for you that you can pull sitting down, or freezing cold. Remember it is suppose to be FUN and not a CHORE to draw and shoot. I recommend Easton Axis arrows, and trophy taker fall away style arrow rest. Keep your string waxed and practice as much as possible. I tell every beginning bow hunter to try atleast one 3D animal shoot before head off for game, as it will help you guess yardage and improve your accuracy tremendously. And once you have your target points hitting where you want them, make sure to sight in with the same broadheads you will be using for your hunt. GOOD LUCK archery hunting is a blast and will improve your hunting skills. :tup:Thanks!
Post by: tgomez on July 22, 2015, 12:28:49 AM
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Post by: Nice Racks on July 26, 2015, 06:24:28 PM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on July 28, 2015, 12:09:21 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on December 11, 2017, 05:59:50 AM
Post by: police women of America on January 26, 2018, 08:17:52 PM
I know this thread is a couple yrs old but curious how the op has done since starting archery.
Wow I can't believe it's been almost three years since I bought my bow. Well, I ended up buying Quest Radical compound bow like I'd planned, and I couldn't be happier with it! It works great, and although I did hit a lot of snags after buying it (just general learning about bows stuff), I love having a bow. My biggest problem was finding a place to shoot it (since I cant shoot a bow where I live), but this last year a friend of my Dad offered to let me shoot it on his property and I'm hoping to get out there more this summer. I haven't gotten to shoot it very much so fare, because I also found out that it needed a trigger release when I had bought a tab (which I just recently bought). But when I do get to shoot it, I love how all of the accuracy relies on me and my stance. Which is a certain feeling you just cant get with a rifle (not to say it doesn't take skill to shoot a rifle, but you get what I mean). Anyways, thanks for checking up! I'm sure ill be back with plenty more bow questions/posts this summer.
Post by: KFhunter on January 26, 2018, 08:22:53 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on January 27, 2018, 01:21:37 PM