what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
05-26-2008, 03:02 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,873
RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
Reflex is an off brand of Hoyt still nice bows for less money. Try the Growler nice bow an is quiet shooting. A crossbow would be good to start with,then work your wayto a compound in a few years. Mossbergman its all about what you want, the compounds are forgiving enough, feel like you could start shootingone soon an be very comfortable by the time the season comes around. Whichever way you go good luck an if you need any help just ask.
05-26-2008, 03:37 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: YewNork
Posts: 1,794
RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
dont get a xbow, get a bow, my first bow i got when i was 15 was a pse nova, it was a perfect starter bow. If your gonna get a crossbow you might as well just get a rifle.
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05-26-2008, 04:35 PM
#18
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Salisbury, NC
Posts: 277
RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
I would suggest getting a compound, to me its just more enjoyable to shoot, quieter by a long shot, easier to maneuver in a stand, and lighter to carry than a crossbow. As far as which models, it all depends on what your specs are, draw weight, length, etc. Knowing your draw length and weight you can comfortably pull would be helpful in recommending more specific models.
The Diamond Edge is a great starter bow that will go up to 50lbs of draw weight and 28.5" of draw length and will run you around $300 for a good package setup. Other models with the same draw weight and length specs and price range are the Parker Sidekick and Parker Buckshot. If you can pull more than 50 lbs easily and want to go to the next step up, the Diamond Rock is available up to a 30" draw and 70lbs and will run you around $500 as a package. Another option would be the Fred Bear Lights Out, same specs, price around $470 as a package, and the Parker Trailblazer, around $500 as a package, same specs.
You're best option would be to go to a local shop and get measured for your draw length and to find what weight you can use comfortably, then from there shoot a few different models that fit you and are in your price range and pick which one that feels best to you.
Here are a few websites you can check out to get a better idea of each model and compare them a little more.
http://www.diamondarchery.com/home.php
http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/
http://www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/index.html
The Diamond Edge is a great starter bow that will go up to 50lbs of draw weight and 28.5" of draw length and will run you around $300 for a good package setup. Other models with the same draw weight and length specs and price range are the Parker Sidekick and Parker Buckshot. If you can pull more than 50 lbs easily and want to go to the next step up, the Diamond Rock is available up to a 30" draw and 70lbs and will run you around $500 as a package. Another option would be the Fred Bear Lights Out, same specs, price around $470 as a package, and the Parker Trailblazer, around $500 as a package, same specs.
You're best option would be to go to a local shop and get measured for your draw length and to find what weight you can use comfortably, then from there shoot a few different models that fit you and are in your price range and pick which one that feels best to you.
Here are a few websites you can check out to get a better idea of each model and compare them a little more.
http://www.diamondarchery.com/home.php
http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/
http://www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/index.html