Am I too picky or are all bowhunters this way?
04-16-2006, 07:52 PM
#13
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Am I too picky or are all bowhunters this way?
Same here CM, I usually have to special order items...but that's alright, I'm prepared for that each time. One reason I became self sufficient. I usually order extra everything and why I own a bow press, chronograph, bow scale, arrow jig, string jig, serving jig and everything else I need to be my own shop.....
04-17-2006, 12:11 AM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location:
Posts: 58
RE: Am I too picky or are all bowhunters this way?
I agree that most serious bowhunters, probably all, are very picky about what they use. We do research in magazines, on line, by talking with our friends, etc and then we figure out what we want. If we have to buy it online then we have to buy it online. Greg/MO had a good point though, if your local shop doesn't carry it, let them know what you are looking for, how much it would cost you to buy online (with shipping) and see if they can get it to you for around the same price. I live in a very small town in the Adirondack Mountains in New York and I do this with not only hunting items, but also every day hardware store itemsat our local hardware store. Even if it is a little more money, keeping business local is what keeps small towns and small businesses alive.
04-17-2006, 07:15 AM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: creemore Ontario Canada
Posts: 5,525
RE: Am I too picky or are all bowhunters this way?
No!
Your not too picky ,because I do the same .If I can't get what I want at my local shop ,then I'll go directly to where I know carries it such as the company who's product you want and buy .First I'll search the internet ,such as ebay or AT and if I can't find it there then I go directly to the source who produce's it .I'm sure most of us do the same ,unless your new to the sport.
nubo
Your not too picky ,because I do the same .If I can't get what I want at my local shop ,then I'll go directly to where I know carries it such as the company who's product you want and buy .First I'll search the internet ,such as ebay or AT and if I can't find it there then I go directly to the source who produce's it .I'm sure most of us do the same ,unless your new to the sport.
nubo
04-17-2006, 02:53 PM
#17
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: G.R. Mich.
Posts: 84
RE: Am I too picky or are all bowhunters this way?
I am also as picky, this has become a gr8 place for new info for me, i also use magazine articles and to some extent the tube for new or different products. If I see it in one I look all aver the others to get more info. Then try to do my best with questions here or for myself, but if I need to order direct from the manufacturer online I will do it in a heart beat.
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04-17-2006, 02:58 PM
#19
Site Buck Guru
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Racine, Wisconsin
Posts: 5,922
RE: Am I too picky or are all bowhunters this way?
No you are not being picky. That's what you should do. You get what you think is best for you, then if something screws up what or who is to blame? Not the equiptment, usually!
04-17-2006, 04:11 PM
#20
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 24
RE: Am I too picky or are all bowhunters this way?
nope you are good. I will drive all over helland hit every shop I can find to get the gear I want. I like the set up I shoot. I am comfy with it and that just helps me shoot better knowingI dont have to worry about mygear.