Post by: nutntoit on February 21, 2016, 05:29:41 PM
Post by: demontang on February 21, 2016, 05:35:57 PM
Post by: nutntoit on February 21, 2016, 05:53:53 PM
If you search you can find decent bows for that price used. Diamond has a few you can pick up new for that price too. I'd go find out your draw length and how much poundage your comfortable shooting.Is cabelas a decent place to get a bow? I have some gift cards there is why I ask. What Diamond models should I look at?
Post by: 724wd on February 21, 2016, 08:00:07 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on February 21, 2016, 08:09:02 PM
Post by: BIGDOG253 on February 22, 2016, 08:49:56 AM
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Post by: goldenhtr on February 22, 2016, 11:34:42 AM
are you done growing? If not you might want to check out the ultra adjustable offerings like the Diamond infinite edge. Heck, even if you ARE done growing, they're a heck of a bow for the price and animals fall to them like any other. Go to Cabelas, shoot what they have, see what fits your budget and your hand. :tup: Welcome! :hello::yeah:
My 30yr old son has this bow. He loves it and it kills deer the same as any other. Plus in time he will upgrade and have his son start shooting this one in a few years as he is only 3 now. But the adjustability of the bow is great. 5lb-70lb
Post by: buglebrush on February 22, 2016, 12:03:13 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on February 22, 2016, 12:13:25 PM
http://alpinearchery.shptron.com/p/f1-fireball-v3g-cam-27-30-mossy-oak-infinity/bows?pp=8
Post by: nutntoit on February 22, 2016, 12:17:05 PM
are you done growing? If not you might want to check out the ultra adjustable offerings like the Diamond infinite edge. Heck, even if you ARE done growing, they're a heck of a bow for the price and animals fall to them like any other. Go to Cabelas, shoot what they have, see what fits your budget and your hand. :tup: Welcome! :hello:I am indeed done growing. I just received some cabelas gift cards, I have all the guns I need for now so figured I would use that money to try out archery. I was looking at the exact bow. I will definetly go check it out in person
Post by: KFhunter on February 22, 2016, 12:21:21 PM
I made that mistake and it set back my archery skills for years as I frustratingly fought with a bow I didn't know how to tune nor shoot properly.
find a shop and get a relationship going with one of the employees or owner, or better yet a mentor with a used bow that knows a thing or two and has the equipment and know how to tune and practice with you.
Post by: DaveMonti on February 22, 2016, 12:25:25 PM
Post by: KFhunter on February 22, 2016, 12:31:03 PM
are you done growing? If not you might want to check out the ultra adjustable offerings like the Diamond infinite edge. Heck, even if you ARE done growing, they're a heck of a bow for the price and animals fall to them like any other. Go to Cabelas, shoot what they have, see what fits your budget and your hand. :tup: Welcome! :hello:I am indeed done growing. I just received some cabelas gift cards, I have all the guns I need for now so figured I would use that money to try out archery. I was looking at the exact bow. I will definetly go check it out in person
I'd skip the diamond if you're done growing, check out the hoyt charger
Post by: Rainier10 on February 22, 2016, 01:12:03 PM
Post by: buglebrush on February 22, 2016, 02:28:45 PM
If you're new to archery don't go to Cabela's and buy a ready to shoot bow package, they'll slam it together and send you out the door. Use your cabela's points/cards to buy some camo or targets to shoot at.
I made that mistake and it set back my archery skills for years as I frustratingly fought with a bow I didn't know how to tune nor shoot properly.
find a shop and get a relationship going with one of the employees or owner, or better yet a mentor with a used bow that knows a thing or two and has the equipment and know how to tune and practice with you.
Agree with this. A good bow shop is worth its weight in Gold when you are starting out. Use your Cabela's points for arrows, broadheads, sight, rest, release, game bags, etc... :twocents:
Post by: ashleychip on July 26, 2016, 01:35:45 PM
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Post by: WAPatriot on July 26, 2016, 01:47:29 PM
Post by: aaronp13 on July 30, 2016, 07:07:48 AM
Looking to move up to a new bow here soon, but not because my current bow doesn't get the job done, just ready for something newer.
I wouldn't shy away from the newer Bear bows myself.
Post by: Westside88 on July 30, 2016, 07:20:01 AM
Post by: konradcountry on July 30, 2016, 07:36:16 AM
Don't listen to all this crap about package bows from cabelas being bad. I have a bear bow I got for 299 years years from cabelas with sight and it kills elk just fine. Remember it's the not the arrow it's the Indian.
I looked at their PSE bows and they had the same equipment as everywhere else. Not sure what the fuss is about.
Post by: KenPCPilot on July 30, 2016, 08:19:15 AM
Post by: Jellymon on July 30, 2016, 03:32:24 PM
Don't listen to all this crap about package bows from cabelas being bad. I have a bear bow I got for 299 years years from cabelas with sight and it kills elk just fine. Remember it's the not the arrow it's the Indian.
They aren't saying the bows are bad, they are fine. They are saying don't let cabelas work on your bow. Ask the guys at the archery counter which scope rings you need for your bow and they would probably tell you leupold.
Post by: lamrith on July 30, 2016, 10:02:21 PM
You Def want to shoot a model before buying though. Bows are a very individual thing and not everyone likes the same thing.
Weight. People can get hung up on bow weight, wanting super light. Yes they are easier to carry and hold for long periods of time. BUT, you can work out and train to get strength up to carry the bow all day or hold it up for extended times or long practice sessions. Starting out, stick with a normal weight bow not one of the featherweights, reason being, they are just more stable on target when you are making your shot. The more stable, the more consistent you will be and keeping small groups which will help your confidence and keep you shooting. Sure you can add real heavy stabilizers etc, but why have to when you can get a heavier bow from the start, and they are cheaper.
Case in point I started 2 years ago with a Parker velocity. Fairly heavy bow, it shot fantastic for me I was clicking arrows @20yrds within a month of getting it. Then I stumbled on a Bowtech Carbon knight for a screaming deal (remember trying out higher end options...). Lighter, loads faster, more of a high end bow, etc etc.. Bought it and got it setup, I have never been as consistent with it as the Parker. Sure I am holding nice tight groups, easily dead elk groups out to 40-50yrds, and I love shooting it. But I am not touching 3 of 5 arrows like I did with the parker @20yrds. This week I bought a Elite E35, it is 1.2# heavier than the CK. The E35 is a ROCK and I have cut my groups by at least 1/4 and I have only put maybe 40arrows thru it and do not have the sights set or my anchor point locked down yet.
As mentioned Def get to know the folks at your local shops. They will be the ones walking you thru things and setting up your bow. There is allot more to a bow these days, cam timing, nock levels, rest level, centershot, releases, etc.
Post by: konradcountry on August 04, 2016, 09:29:29 PM
Don't listen to all this crap about package bows from cabelas being bad. I have a bear bow I got for 299 years years from cabelas with sight and it kills elk just fine. Remember it's the not the arrow it's the Indian.
They aren't saying the bows are bad, they are fine. They are saying don't let cabelas work on your bow. Ask the guys at the archery counter which scope rings you need for your bow and they would probably tell you leupold.
That is crap as well.
Hiring inexperienced people to work on bows would be a huge liability. Cabelas takes pride in staffing experts.
If you want to bash Cabelas then at least do it for a legitimate reason like the weekend lines.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 04, 2016, 10:21:09 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on August 04, 2016, 10:53:58 PM
Hunt for a bowtech carbon knight! Absolutely fantastic shooting bows. We just snagged one NIB off ebay for one of my youth hunters for $295 to my door.In my opninion, there is no better budget bow to be had
That's what I picked up last year at a steep discount. I love the bow. Very fast, VERY lightweight, and by far the most affordable carbon riser bow out there. Personally, I have to laugh at folks paying $1,600 for a Hoyt that doesn't perform any better.
Post by: demontang on August 09, 2016, 01:12:00 PM
Man I can tell you cabelas doesn't hire people that know a lot 99% of the time. They dont pay anything and hrs suck most people know very little about archery and how to do much of anything to a bow. Pro shop is a much safer bet unless you do have someone you know at cabelas that knows their stuff. been there.Don't listen to all this crap about package bows from cabelas being bad. I have a bear bow I got for 299 years years from cabelas with sight and it kills elk just fine. Remember it's the not the arrow it's the Indian.
They aren't saying the bows are bad, they are fine. They are saying don't let cabelas work on your bow. Ask the guys at the archery counter which scope rings you need for your bow and they would probably tell you leupold.
That is crap as well.
Hiring inexperienced people to work on bows would be a huge liability. Cabelas takes pride in staffing experts.
If you want to bash Cabelas then at least do it for a legitimate reason like the weekend lines.
Post by: haus on August 09, 2016, 03:36:04 PM
I have about $450 and am considering getting into archery. I would like to bowhunt someday but know nothing about bows. My question is can I get a decent bow for around $450? If so what kind and what should I look for?You can get used 2014-2015 flag ship models for that price used off of archery talk or here. Bare bow though. Being new your best bet is to go into a reputable archery shop in your area. I'd recommend going to Sportco and talking to Ryan, but being on the Eastside that's a bit of a haul for you.
Post by: JDHasty on August 09, 2016, 04:01:30 PM
Don't listen to all this crap about package bows from cabelas being bad. I have a bear bow I got for 299 years years from cabelas with sight and it kills elk just fine. Remember it's the not the arrow it's the Indian.
They aren't saying the bows are bad, they are fine. They are saying don't let cabelas work on your bow. Ask the guys at the archery counter which scope rings you need for your bow and they would probably tell you leupold.
That is crap as well.
Hiring inexperienced people to work on bows would be a huge liability. Cabelas takes pride in staffing experts.
If you want to bash Cabelas then at least do it for a legitimate reason like the weekend lines.
:yeah:
Post by: lamrith on August 10, 2016, 03:16:53 PM
Hunt for a bowtech carbon knight! Absolutely fantastic shooting bows. We just snagged one NIB off ebay for one of my youth hunters for $295 to my door.In my opninion, there is no better budget bow to be hadYeah I offered him mine RTH but being on wetside I think it was just to far for him.