Bow questions
11-02-2009, 08:03 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 10
Bow questions
New to bow hunting, i have only shot a compound bow a few times in my life, maybe when i was 10 or 11. I'm looking into getting my first on a very tight budget ($150 tops). so im shopping craigslist. and im left handed so that makes it a little bit harder to find one but im getting some decent looking results.
a few questions:
What size bow should i use?? im about 6'1 190lbs.
What draw weight would be preferable?
I found a Browning Brigadier II going for $75. Is this a good beginners bow? i love the price.
i will be hunting hogs on my dads 10 acre plot, shooting isnt allowed in his neigbborhood area, but the bows are silent so doubt there would be any complaints. I may use it for deer hunting in the future as well.
any help would be great thanks!
a few questions:
What size bow should i use?? im about 6'1 190lbs.
What draw weight would be preferable?
I found a Browning Brigadier II going for $75. Is this a good beginners bow? i love the price.
i will be hunting hogs on my dads 10 acre plot, shooting isnt allowed in his neigbborhood area, but the bows are silent so doubt there would be any complaints. I may use it for deer hunting in the future as well.
any help would be great thanks!
11-02-2009, 08:32 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,445
You need to determine your draw length. Go to an archery shop and ask them to help you figure it out.
You'd probably do OK starting with a bow that is adjustable between 50 and 70 lbs draw weight. Start at the low end and work up as you build strength and form.
You'd probably do OK starting with a bow that is adjustable between 50 and 70 lbs draw weight. Start at the low end and work up as you build strength and form.
11-02-2009, 10:18 AM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: central wi
Posts: 245
ya i would also go to shop to determine length because you want that fairly close! also whatever you get cheap you can make it work....my first bow had cams the size of gatorade cap and i still killed my 1st deer!
