Target shooting Vs. Hunting

  • Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13478
    #197187

    My 14 year old minni-me has grown into being an archery fanatic. She’ll leave the fishing rods at home for a chance to whack a carp, leaves the shotgun at home and is vowed to take her first Tom with her bow, shoots for hours at a time….(breaking my bank on arrow fletchings)

    Anyways, she’s really caught up in what to do for her next bow. I set her up with a youth package (Parker) which she has clearly out grown. She’s 27.5″ draw – shooting 52# Her goal this year is to prove herself in open competitions and possibly a youth league. She wants to shoot with adults, but I need her to take one step at a time.
    I’m not in a position to buy 2 or 3 bows for her every need, so I’m looking for good suggestions on a good make/model that could serve her well for awhile.
    Its a bit confusing for me as a hunter to recognize the need or wants in a longer axis target bow versus the shorter axis hunting bows? Your thoughts?

    hooknfinger
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 1290
    #122259

    I bought a hoyt for the girlfriend that is adjustable from 25 to 65 lbs i believe.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    #122261

    Could she sneak by with her current bow for a few more years hunting and get a target bow now?

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13478
    #122262

    She could get by, but I’ld rather see her using something that fits her better all the way around

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2790
    #122294

    Sent you a pm. By the way I got my target bow used. two years ago on archery talk for cheap andi great shape. its a good way to go.

    jeff_heeg
    Marshfield WI.
    Posts: 479
    #122320

    Find something that fits her draw length and poundage, this helps to eliminate bad habits and form.

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