Interested in Archery, What should I Buy for Bow?

  • fish509
    St. Michael
    Posts: 139
    March 10, 2010 at 10:43 pm #197010

    I want to start bow hunting. I am planning to use it for turkeys/big game. At this point in my life it is the last thing I will do based on time available. Having said that, what should I look for and what options do I need? I DO NOT want to break the bank. I want a reliable piece of equipment that I can use until I have a need or more time to invest in this. If someone can tell me not only a make/model but why that item would be for me would be great. I guess I should tell you I am interested in archery cus its looks a lot harder and more rewarding. thanks

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    March 10, 2010 at 11:48 pm #78200

    I can tell you after many many years in this business that you should, if at all possible, get to a reputable archery shop and talk to the owner operator.
    As a beginner, there are a LOT of things to learn/understand about archery first… fitting you with a bow that meets your financial budget, that will allow you to learn how to shoot properly and accurately. Also fit that bow with the compatible accessories you need to eventually hunt. You will need to devote some serious practice to shoot well enough to make a clean kill on a Turkey.
    You will need to develope your particular form etc… I could go on for a long time but to make it short…get to a good Pro Shop…do NOT go to Fleet Farm etc…

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2790
    March 11, 2010 at 12:25 am #78202

    Where are you located? If you’re in the metro I can probably get you out to our club and you can try a lot of different bows. Otherwise go to a shop and try a few out.

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    March 12, 2010 at 4:07 pm #78263

    Quote:

    I can tell you after many many years in this business that you should, if at all possible, get to a reputable archery shop and talk to the owner operator.
    As a beginner, there are a LOT of things to learn/understand about archery first… fitting you with a bow that meets your financial budget, that will allow you to learn how to shoot properly and accurately. Also fit that bow with the compatible accessories you need to eventually hunt. You will need to devote some serious practice to shoot well enough to make a clean kill on a Turkey.
    You will need to develope your particular form etc… I could go on for a long time but to make it short…get to a good Pro Shop…do NOT go to Fleet Farm etc…

    X 2!

    hdmeyer
    Posts: 79
    March 12, 2010 at 10:46 pm #78280

    definitely like everyone has said but if you are in the metro go to schaffers, they have everything you could think of and will do what ever they can to get you a bow that you like you will be happy that you went there

    derrick

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2790
    March 27, 2010 at 10:45 pm #79121

    Well how goes the look?

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22392
    March 27, 2010 at 11:01 pm #79122

    Quite honestly, you can go the route Tom suggests… or pick up the first one you find at a garage sale for $50 and see if it sticks with you. Frankly it doesn’t sound like your real serious about it…. shooting a bow and actually hunting with it are 2 totally different things. If it is the last thing on your mind, you might want to skip the archery shop and maybe borrow somebodys old one or pick up an older bow and give it a try. Just being honest… hunting with a bow, is not for the faint of heart or something to be taken as a hobby. I would hate to see anyone spend hundreds of dollars on something they won’t even use.

    fish509
    St. Michael
    Posts: 139
    March 30, 2010 at 7:00 pm #79170

    Thanks for your help. I have a buddy who has a five year old Mathews Switchback XT. He brought it into a pro shop owned by a friend of a friend who is a Mathews dealer. It fit me and I picked it up for $500. Its like brand new. Thanks for the input.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22392
    March 30, 2010 at 11:07 pm #79179

    Alright Now, let me warn you..if you get hooked… your hooked No way around it Have fun and post some pictures of your quarry

    fish509
    St. Michael
    Posts: 139
    March 31, 2010 at 3:43 am #79186

    I’m so pumped for turkey season. Going to Nebraska t-23 days. Gonna use the gun but will try the new toy for Minnesota. I better bring a lot of arrows… The birds will be doing this

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2790
    April 1, 2010 at 12:09 am #79214

    You’ll love that bow. I just sold mine for a new one. Already wish I’d kept it but I’m grabbing another new bow in october after the wedding

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    April 5, 2010 at 6:29 pm #79359

    Congrats on your bow purchase! I wish you many successful hunts!

    jd318
    NE Nebraska
    Posts: 757
    April 7, 2010 at 3:21 am #79445

    What part of Nebraska are you heading to?

    fish509
    St. Michael
    Posts: 139
    April 8, 2010 at 7:25 am #79493

    Will be staying in North Sioux City and hunting 20-25 minutes west. First time to the area. also might go north to SD as well. Just across the border as I’m told. So psyched 15 days to wait

    fish509
    St. Michael
    Posts: 139
    April 8, 2010 at 7:26 am #79494

    So I picked up the new toy yesterday. Holy smokes my arms are tired from shooting so much. What a blast, can hardly wait to get a critter in front of me. How come nobody told me about this years ago

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    April 8, 2010 at 1:11 pm #79501

    Congrats on your new bow. I will probably have a Switchback XT for a back up this year as I switch hands this Summmer.

    Congrats and Welcome to Archery Hunting!

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    April 8, 2010 at 1:59 pm #79505

    Quote:

    How come nobody told me about this years ago

    It is very addicting to say the least. I haven’t put mine down since last deer season! Getting ready for turkey hunting! But I enjoy the target shooting anyway…I’m usually in the basement shooting at the least every other day.

    fish509
    St. Michael
    Posts: 139
    April 8, 2010 at 5:10 pm #79519

    Had a case of the yips today, threw my first arrow. Hopefully the wife doesn’t notice the fence

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    April 8, 2010 at 6:33 pm #79526

    Quote:

    Had a case of the yips today, threw my first arrow. Hopefully the wife doesn’t notice the fence

    I “Threw” one in the basement last year! That knock really comes back in a hurry after hitting the brick wall!

    jd318
    NE Nebraska
    Posts: 757
    April 10, 2010 at 9:47 pm #79598

    I hunt right down in that area. Lots of birds.

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