The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Really want to try out hunting with a bow any help would be much appreciated

rantingredneck · July 28, 2007, 06:41 AM

This thread belongs in "The Hunt" and I'm sure a mod will be along shortly to move it.

My answer to your question:

Go to an archery pro shop and get measured for proper draw length. Then try various draw weights to select one you can draw without gasping or any other visible effort. Not everyone can shoot a 70lb draw without spooking game. Once you've got those two questions answered any of the big name compound bow makers products will do you well. I prefer PSE simply because I don't feel the need to drop a grand or more on an archery outfit. Hoyt, Martin, Matthews, etc. are all great bows, but the the pricetags can be steep sometimes. Shop around. Don't be afraid to buy a used bow if it fits you.

Once you get the bow and matching arrows (make sure you get properly weighted and spined arrows for your bow, go to the proshop again

), then like anything else it's practice, practice, practice.

July 28, 2007, 06:41 AM	#4
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	This thread belongs in "The Hunt" and I'm sure a mod will be along shortly to move it. My answer to your question: Go to an archery pro shop and get measured for proper draw length. Then try various draw weights to select one you can draw without gasping or any other visible effort. Not everyone can shoot a 70lb draw without spooking game. Once you've got those two questions answered any of the big name compound bow makers products will do you well. I prefer PSE simply because I don't feel the need to drop a grand or more on an archery outfit. Hoyt, Martin, Matthews, etc. are all great bows, but the the pricetags can be steep sometimes. Shop around. Don't be afraid to buy a used bow if it fits you. Once you get the bow and matching arrows (make sure you get properly weighted and spined arrows for your bow, go to the proshop again ), then like anything else it's practice, practice, practice.