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10-08-2004, 02:48 PM
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Types of Compound Bows
Just wondering waht types/ brands of bows guys are using. I may be looking at getting a bow to do some black bear and deer hunting, but have no idea about what to look for.
Suggestions on brands, wieghts, accessories, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks, GS 
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10-08-2004, 06:16 PM
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Shortroot, I shoot the following outfit.
Bow: PSE Thunderflight Express. 70 # draw. Arrows: Carbons 4" helical fletch 26 inch length Broadheads: Thunderheads 100 grain Release: Fletchhunter Sights: RS Flo crosshairs Goodies: The usual... an overdraw, TM Hunter rest, peep...blah, blah, blah. This is an older outfit which has been consistent for me over the years. Its noiser than the really new bows but the arrows travel so fast and, combined with my hunting style, makes bow noise irrelevant. I used to know tons bout this stuff because I worked in an archery/hunting store...that was a while ago and a bunch of new technology has emerged since. Many fundamentals are still the same though. I know where there are some awsome deals on bows in the Lower Mainland if you are interested. Kev. If I had 1200 bucks to blow I would buy a new Hoyt... Hmmm....The hunting Santa might be good to me this year.... 
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10-08-2004, 07:30 PM
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Welcome to the world of archery, a highly addicting pastime and very enjoyable way of hunting.
Like MtnBoyz suggested, the technology of bows has gone ahead by leaps and bounds in just a few years. The 'older' ones will still kill game, but it's so much more of a pleasure to shoot what's out on the market now. First off, this is about year end for the various companies and you may be able to pick up one of last year's models, but new, for a heck of a deal. Second, you will find that to become proficient with a bow takes a dedication of a lot of time. I strongly urge you to become proficient on paper targets before ever contemplating going hunting. Third, archery is like everything else as far as quality vs cost. Still, you can get a very good brand name bow for a reasonable price that just may not be that company's top model. My current second-fiddle bow is a Mathews FX, a very nice bow to use but their economy model. Same goes for sights, arrow rests, and so on. My bow of choice right now is a Hoyt Razortec, to which is attached a Trophy Ridge sight (very bright and nice to use), a Trap Door dropaway rest (beats the heck out of standard prong type rests, since there is absolutely no arrow contact as it leaves the bow), and a few other accessories that help with accuracy and quietness. I shoot different weight arrows, depending on what I'm doing, and they travel anywhere from 230 to 275 feet per second. Assuming you're a beginning archer, it's probably a good idea to look for and try out bows that are in the longer axle-to-axle range (say 36+ inches) and have a brace height of 7 inches or more. Longer bows are generally more 'forgiving' of form flaws. These specs are readily available for all bows. I think you should also contemplate using a release aid, since this produces considerably more accurate results than shooting with fingers (I hope the fingers shooters don't hack on me for saying that; I do shoot fingers as well, but with a couple different bows). Finally, it would be way to your advantage to get set up at a good pro shop by someone who really knows how to do it. There's all kinds of important things that need to be determined, such as your proper draw length, getting a bow with the correct draw weight for you, matching arrows to the bow, etc. Oh ya - good brand of bow? The companies held in high regard these days are the likes of Mathews, BowTech, Hoyt. Companies that also produce fine bows but aimed more for the majority of archers include PSE, Martin, and so on. You will hear this statement many times - try as many bows as you can and choose the one that feels good to you; don't make your decision based on the advertisement hype.
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10-09-2004, 07:53 PM
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I shoot a PSE Avenger. Discontinued model 2002
64# 80% let-off Trophy Ridge Matrix sight (vertical pin type) Jim Fletcher Hunter Peep Sims String Leeches String Loop NAP drow away arrow rest(My 2ct, really helps arrow flight) Caliper release Canuck2 That's a sweet hunting rig you got there! I have read lots of reviews on Hoyt, is that a cam 1/2 bow? And what Canuck2 said.
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10-09-2004, 08:08 PM
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I shoot a Forge PF36 @64lbs
NAP quicktune 3000 rest (micro adjust) PSE Fibre optic sights (hope to replace them next year) Sims Limbsavers & leeches. Arrows are Gold Tip 5575 cut to 28" with 85g tips (the last couple years I haven't made it out bowhunting so I don't have broadheads yet for this setup, but I am looking at the gold tip 85g expandables) I think that is about it. THe Forge PF36 is actually the same as the Praire Fire whom Forge bought out. I always wanted a PF bow, and I finally got one.. 
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10-10-2004, 01:21 PM
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BCbowhead, yup it's a cam&1/2. Been right on since the day I got it and I've probably put 12000+ shots through it now. I love it not only for hunting, but for 3D, spot shooting, and field events as well. Seniors games this year was a Cdn 900 round, with distances out to 55 m.
Yours is a nice setup also, as are the other ones described on this thread already. Happy hunting.
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10-11-2004, 03:26 AM
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I am a newbie bow hunter & this is my outfit:
Hoyt Razortech Compound 70# Spott Hogg It Hunter Sights Nap Quicktune 3000 Rest (micro adj too) Gold Tip 5575 Graphite Shafts Muzzy Thunderhead 100 gr broadheads Fletchhunter Release Sims Limbsavers & Leaches Stabilizer No string loop
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