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05-09-2005, 09:58 PM
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Looking for some advice
I havent shot a bow in years and have never owned one, but always enjoyed hunting with one. I figured you guys (and gals) might have a few pointers for a guy looking to buy a decent bow for deer. Favorite brands, any problems with certain bows, etc... any advice would be very apreciated. Thanks
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05-09-2005, 11:04 PM
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First thing, go to a pro-shop, and shoot some bows, see what they have, see whats right for you. Don't stop at one shop, go to as many as you can, if their is a club in town, the might be able to help you out with bows, and a od used bow.
For brands, your openning a can of worms its like whats better ford chev or Dodge? I personally shoot an Alpine however, Mathews, Hoyt, PSE, Bow Tech, are good names, shoot several differnt bows, several different styles, and pick one you like, and the one that feels right. www.Bowzone.ca is a good site, with some good info, and questions can be answered by some pretty knowledgable people, same with people here. Good luck, and enjoy. Kirby
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05-10-2005, 05:41 PM
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this thread from another site may provide a starting point for your search, or at least get you thinking about the questions you want to be asking!
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=1494 Any help you need just holler! Chris
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05-10-2005, 07:00 PM
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Gutpile, find a certified instructor in your area and get him to help you. No offence to the proshops but I have seen guys come away from proshops with tackle which the pro should be taken out and pubicly flogged for selling.
At the very least do some research into the proshop you are going to.
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05-10-2005, 07:13 PM
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Never owned one
You can't spend too much money. You get what you pay for. Having said that, just about any bow will shoot X's out of a machine, but some are more difficult in the hand. I've owned most makes over the years, but I don't have a favourite company. Like what was said, most companies make good bows. I'll mention one company because they sell bows similar to the Hoyts, Bowtechs and Mathews models, but they come in at a whole bunch of $ less - Darton. Don't overbow yourself, if 70 lbs is too much for you don't feel that you have to shoot 70 lbs just because it seems that everybody else is. You are better off buying a 50-60 lb bow over a 60-70 lb bow, if you are going to use it at 60 lbs (bows shoot better at their max weight). I recommend carbon arrows because they are just as cheap as alums and if they aren't broke they are straight (they don't bend), a fibre optic sight, caliper type mechanical release, a short stabilizer (only if you think you need one) and a good arrow rest. As far as arrow rest go I recommend a drop away type, you can put maximum offset and helical fletching on a drop away rest. I am presently using Trophy Taker Shaky Hunter and a Muzzy Zero Effect. Except for a case, quiver and some points/broadheads that pretty much sets you up. If you are really committed you want to stay away from having to upgrade your equipment shorty after you buy it. It gets pretty expensive that way. Good luck.
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05-11-2005, 09:52 AM
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Do not overlook a traditional bow. I am fairly new to the archery crowed, and I am meeting a lot of Archers that shoot traditional who used to shoot compound. And I have yet to meet any who started traditional and went to compound. I am not poo pooing the compounds just saying dont over look the simplicity and reduced costs off the recurve and long bow.
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05-11-2005, 10:12 AM
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Traditional VS Compound
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05-13-2005, 07:47 PM
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Thanks for all the advice guys, you really pointed me in the right direction. I am looking for a quiet bow, 50 - 60 lbs draw weight, Single cam with a 28" draw length. I have found one I really like, A Browning Striker. Has anyone shot this bow before, I would like to know if its a quiet shooting bow or not. Also, Where are the reputible shops in the lower mainland, and which ones have ranges available?
Thanks again, Gut.
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05-14-2005, 07:09 PM
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well, i got my bow today, not the browning, but a hoyt UltraSport 50-60 lb. with Cobra fibre optics sight and stabalizer. Shoots beautifully but i already lost an arrow, clearly one hay bale is not enough
 Once again, thanks for all the help.
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05-14-2005, 09:56 PM
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GP, nice you got your rig and are already using it.
 A friend of mine also has an ultrasport and loves it.You might want to consider something other than hay for a target butt. Probably your arrows will often penetrate at least to the fletching and get torn up before long. A big gunny sack stuffed tight with shrink wrap or old Overwaitea plastic grocery bags makes a butt that stops the arrows very well and it's easy to pull them out. If you're concerned with stray arrows missing the target, try and find an old hot tub lid from someone and set it up right behind the target. I have one threaded through my pasture wire fence and it has saved many folks' arrows. Have fun out there.
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05-15-2005, 06:37 PM
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I would advise you to join an archery club with certified instructors to make sure you learn the correct form from the get go as bad habits, once started, are hard to break. Good luck and good hunting.
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05-17-2005, 01:32 PM
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If I may offer some advice ....
Archery isn't a terribly great pursuit to "dabble" in, especially if you intend on hunting with a bow as well. I find it requires alot more dedication and practice to be proficient than using firearms. The reason I bring this is up is that I have known more than a few people to pick-up archery and give up on it fairly quickly. I wouldn't want you to make an investment in a bunch of gear only to have it sit. On the other hand you may finding it terribly addicting like many people do and almost give up on the firearms!!! Just something to think about... TSJ
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