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Title: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 11:51:23 AM: Just want some ideas on how I could upgrade my budget compound. I have a bear cruiser X package deal with a whisker rest and a basic trophy ridge three pin sight. Should I upgrade my strings and cables? Any info is much appreciated! I’m new to archery.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: vandeman17 on March 23, 2018, 12:03:10 PM: Whats your budget? Maybe look into either trading towards or selling and upgrading the whole thing? That is what I did last summer and love my new setup
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 23, 2018, 12:04:18 PM: Will you be hunting out of state where you have a chance at shooting at some animals?
Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Special T on March 23, 2018, 12:08:37 PM: If you are new to archery then give us some more details... what's the budget, your group size, how far is your effective range (and describe what that means)

I started off with a whisker biscuit, but now shoot a ripcord fall away rest. WB break down over time and work best with small fletchings. Probably not an issue at vitals for a 30 yard shot...

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: demontang on March 23, 2018, 02:40:44 PM: If you think you will stick to archery save and get a good limb driver fall away rest like vaportrail etc. Sight black gold or spot hogg. Put good lasting accessories on it and when you get to the point you upgrade your bow you have everything to just switch over.

As for string it's one of the first things I do to most bows. A good set of strings is a great investment. Lots of companies make them. Wooden, vaportrail, compliment etc.
Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:46:42 PM: Only have around $100 wondering if it’s worth putting nicer stuff on the bow or just use it till I can afford to completely upgrade. I’m shooting an awful 4 in group most of the time at 20yds. I’m also have a hard time with my peep sight. It’s held in at three side and I just can’t get a clear sight picture. So thinking of a different one.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Special T on March 23, 2018, 02:48:24 PM: Quote from: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:46:42 PM
Only have around $100 wondering if it’s worth putting nicer stuff on the bow or just use it till I can afford to completely upgrade. I’m shooting an awful 4 in group most of the time at 20yds. I’m also have a hard time with my peep sight. It’s held in at three side and I just can’t get a clear sight picture. So thinking of a different one.

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I would bet that a trip to the local pro shop for a new rest, and peep adjustment is in order. 2c

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:52:20 PM: Quote from: demontang on March 23, 2018, 02:40:44 PM
If you think you will stick to archery save and get a good limb driver fall away rest like vaportrail etc. Sight black gold or spot hogg. Put good lasting accessories on it and when you get to the point you upgrade your bow you have everything to just switch over.

As for string it's one of the first things I do to most bows. A good set of strings is a great investment. Lots of companies make them. Wooden, vaportrail, compliment etc.
That sounds like a good idea. Thank you for the info. I just got a membership at a range so I will get to practice way more.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:53:58 PM: Quote from: Special T on March 23, 2018, 02:48:24 PM
Quote from: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:46:42 PM
Only have around $100 wondering if it’s worth putting nicer stuff on the bow or just use it till I can afford to completely upgrade. I’m shooting an awful 4 in group most of the time at 20yds. I’m also have a hard time with my peep sight. It’s held in at three side and I just can’t get a clear sight picture. So thinking of a different one.

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I would bet that a trip to the local pro shop for a new rest, and peep adjustment is in order. 2c

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Do you have a recommendation on a pro shop? I’m in the Whibdey island area. I went to riverside and felt a little like they didn’t want to help me.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:55:25 PM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on March 23, 2018, 12:04:18 PM
Will you be hunting out of state where you have a chance at shooting at some animals?
Here in Washington for now.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Special T on March 23, 2018, 04:21:22 PM: Quote from: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:53:58 PM
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Quote from: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:46:42 PM
Only have around $100 wondering if it’s worth putting nicer stuff on the bow or just use it till I can afford to completely upgrade. I’m shooting an awful 4 in group most of the time at 20yds. I’m also have a hard time with my peep sight. It’s held in at three side and I just can’t get a clear sight picture. So thinking of a different one.

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I would bet that a trip to the local pro shop for a new rest, and peep adjustment is in order. 2c

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Do you have a recommendation on a pro shop? I’m in the Whibdey island area. I went to riverside and felt a little like they didn’t want to help me.

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That's strange because they normally take great care of everyone. Some times group size has a lot to do with practice, so making recommendations is more troublesome.

I had a WB on my first bow and after it got wore out I quit getting consistent groups. If your shooting is up to snuff I'd say get some kind of drop rest. If you don't know then make sure you come to the club and shoot a bunch!

If you joined a club was it silver arrow?

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 04:28:55 PM: Quote from: Special T on March 23, 2018, 04:21:22 PM
Quote from: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:53:58 PM
Quote from: Special T on March 23, 2018, 02:48:24 PM
Quote from: Hawkins1375 on March 23, 2018, 02:46:42 PM
Only have around $100 wondering if it’s worth putting nicer stuff on the bow or just use it till I can afford to completely upgrade. I’m shooting an awful 4 in group most of the time at 20yds. I’m also have a hard time with my peep sight. It’s held in at three side and I just can’t get a clear sight picture. So thinking of a different one.

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I would bet that a trip to the local pro shop for a new rest, and peep adjustment is in order. 2c

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Do you have a recommendation on a pro shop? I’m in the Whibdey island area. I went to riverside and felt a little like they didn’t want to help me.

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That's strange because they normally take great care of everyone. Some times group size has a lot to do with practice, so making recommendations is more troublesome.

I had a WB on my first bow and after it got wore out I quit getting consistent groups. If your shooting is up to snuff I'd say get some kind of drop rest. If you don't know then make sure you come to the club and shoot a bunch!

If you joined a club was it silver arrow?

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No north Whibdey sportsman association. I will definitely admit there is a need for more practice.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Tbob on March 24, 2018, 12:29:19 PM: If it were me, I’d get a new drop away rest and hit the pro shop for a solid tune up and get your peep site adjusted properly.. I used to shoot a WB and it’s wasnt pretty. I now have a Ripcord drop away and am much more consistent.. good luck man! This gets very addictive and a bit expensive $$$ Lol...
Title: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 24, 2018, 12:42:48 PM: Quote from: Tbob on March 24, 2018, 12:29:19 PM
If it were me, I’d get a new drop away rest and hit the pro shop for a solid tune up and get your peep site adjusted properly.. I used to shoot a WB and it’s wasnt pretty. I now have a Ripcord drop away and am much more consistent.. good luck man! This gets very addictive and a bit expensive $$$ Lol...
Thank you. Probably will start saving for a drop away and get a full tune up.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Special T on March 24, 2018, 01:11:45 PM: I suggest with your new information you go to Riverside again. Ill bet that you can purchase one from them for close to your budget. It has been my experience that you may pay a little more to purchase an accessory from them, but they will mount it up and get you set up with it properly. Im 99% certain that they set up anything you purchase from them as part of the purchase price.
Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Stein on March 24, 2018, 04:08:37 PM: Riverside does great work and most of their priced are decent. Sometimes they get busy and you have to wait but it is worth it to have someone who knows what they are doing working on your bow.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 24, 2018, 04:56:53 PM: Looks like I got a game plan. Hopefully with a lot of practice and some solid gear I can throw some arrows at dinner. Thank you for the advice everyone.

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: huntnfmly on March 24, 2018, 06:28:33 PM: Get your peep sight changed I had 1 that was tied in on 3 sides and drove me crazy .
Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Hawkins1375 on March 24, 2018, 08:34:36 PM: Quote from: huntnfmly on March 24, 2018, 06:28:33 PM
Get your peep sight changed I had 1 that was tied in on 3 sides and drove me crazy .
Yes it’s the first to go!!

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Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: Lucky1 on March 24, 2018, 09:07:22 PM: I shot a inexpensive hostage rest for quite a few years with good luck. I shoot a similar style rest made by NAP.
I have tried the drop away rests and always have trouble getting them set up so they get out of the way before my fletching hits them.
Title: Re: Budget upgrades
Post by: demontang on March 24, 2018, 09:41:47 PM: Good luck. With a good tune and rest you'll get it done. Luck that's why I said limb driven. Always out of the way in time :tup: