New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
12-07-2008, 03:36 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Minnesota
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New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
I have been rifle hunting on our private property in northern Minnesota for the past few years. A lot of big deer on our land. I am now thinking about getting into bow hunting. Any input on bows would be appreciated, as I know nothing what so ever at this point. It's the usual story. My wife has just gotten over the shock on the firearm purchases, now I have to hit her up in the archery equipment. That's part of life I guess.
12-07-2008, 04:21 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blanchester Ohio USA
Posts: 1,269
RE: New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
Well you can outspend your firearm purchases with a bow if you realy want to. Unless you bought realy fancy firearms.
I think you can get a realy nice bow for around 300 all dressed up. Then you have arrows which are maybe another 100. Less if you only by 6.
However, you have to remember if you haven't shot a boy you cannot expect to shoot a realy heavy weight. Go try pulling a 60 lbs compound. It may be fine it may be to heavy. I currently shoot a 70lbs longbow and a 74 lbs compound. But I have shot for 22 years. You should be able to easily pull your bow straight back without having to lift the bow hand raising the bow up. Think about a deer being close and you have to not spook him.
As for what bow you'll like. Its all up to you. If you find one to get started on cheap you can build yourself up to a better weight and then buy a nice bow...Just a thought.
Also a suggestion. If you end up shooting lower weight stay away from mechanical Broadheads. Most require more Kenetic Energy than a lower weight compound may produce. Thats my opinion of course. A good cut on contact BH will not fail.
I think you can get a realy nice bow for around 300 all dressed up. Then you have arrows which are maybe another 100. Less if you only by 6.
However, you have to remember if you haven't shot a boy you cannot expect to shoot a realy heavy weight. Go try pulling a 60 lbs compound. It may be fine it may be to heavy. I currently shoot a 70lbs longbow and a 74 lbs compound. But I have shot for 22 years. You should be able to easily pull your bow straight back without having to lift the bow hand raising the bow up. Think about a deer being close and you have to not spook him.
As for what bow you'll like. Its all up to you. If you find one to get started on cheap you can build yourself up to a better weight and then buy a nice bow...Just a thought.
Also a suggestion. If you end up shooting lower weight stay away from mechanical Broadheads. Most require more Kenetic Energy than a lower weight compound may produce. Thats my opinion of course. A good cut on contact BH will not fail.
12-07-2008, 04:49 PM
#5
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mont County, Pa
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RE: New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
ORIGINAL: Jasonlester
However, you have to remember if you haven't shot a boy you cannot expect to shoot a realy heavy weight.Just a thought.
However, you have to remember if you haven't shot a boy you cannot expect to shoot a realy heavy weight.Just a thought.
12-07-2008, 05:40 PM
#6
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NW OHIO
Posts: 221
RE: New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
Speaking strictly as a novice myself (5 years) dont break the bank. youll know it when you pull one and get a big ol smile !doesnt have to be the fastest , best blah blah blah. Im sure youve noticed its a small fortune to get goin. so pick wisely !
12-07-2008, 05:58 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blanchester Ohio USA
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RE: New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
ORIGINAL: early in
Just starting out,I strongly advise against doing this.
ORIGINAL: Jasonlester
However, you have to remember if you haven't shot a boy you cannot expect to shoot a realy heavy weight.Just a thought.
However, you have to remember if you haven't shot a boy you cannot expect to shoot a realy heavy weight.Just a thought.
Yeah me too....typing isn't my strong suit! LOL
Obviously it should have read "bow"
12-07-2008, 06:03 PM
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
Posts: 130
RE: New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
lol, WHAT????
Imagine you ask that SAME question to 5 of your best rifle buddies, just reverse the words bow and rifle....do you think you'd get even 2 of the same answers?!?! NO.
We are all here at your every need, for sure.....but you're throwing a dart in the dark right now. First, you need to tell us what kind of bow hunting you're thinking of. The bows you imagine your typical native american hunting with 100 years ago are a thing of the past for most people. They're still used and they're called recurve bows. Most of us prefer to use compound bows which have cams to increase bow veloctiy TREMENDOUSLY giving us longer range, and more accurate shots at those extensive ranges.
Back to my first part....you've got to guide us at least a little unless you want us all to shout random stuff, just like I did......let us know....
Imagine you ask that SAME question to 5 of your best rifle buddies, just reverse the words bow and rifle....do you think you'd get even 2 of the same answers?!?! NO.
We are all here at your every need, for sure.....but you're throwing a dart in the dark right now. First, you need to tell us what kind of bow hunting you're thinking of. The bows you imagine your typical native american hunting with 100 years ago are a thing of the past for most people. They're still used and they're called recurve bows. Most of us prefer to use compound bows which have cams to increase bow veloctiy TREMENDOUSLY giving us longer range, and more accurate shots at those extensive ranges.
Back to my first part....you've got to guide us at least a little unless you want us all to shout random stuff, just like I did......let us know....
12-08-2008, 01:34 PM
#9
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 357
RE: New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
Getting back with some specifics.
Live in Woodbury, MN, and have property by Lake Kabetogama, MN area.
Looking a compound bows in the $500 range plus accessories.
Live in Woodbury, MN, and have property by Lake Kabetogama, MN area.
Looking a compound bows in the $500 range plus accessories.
12-08-2008, 02:13 PM
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RE: New to bow hunting - Need equipment advise
Wouldn't use the broadheads but over all this is the best deal out there in my eyes in that price range.
http://www.huntersfriend.com/2008-Fred-Bear-Lights-Out/Bear-Lights-Out-Bow-Package.htm
http://www.huntersfriend.com/2008-Fred-Bear-Lights-Out/Bear-Lights-Out-Bow-Package.htm
