Shopping for a bow

cjk · 05-20-2003, 03:12 PM

I have never bow hunted before and would like to buy a bow in the near future. I plan on hunting deer and elk with it. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of bow to buy considering I'm a beginner, but I don't want to have to upgrade bows right way.

kodiakfisher · 05-20-2003, 03:32 PM

I would take some time and drive up to Kutch Archery. Ken at Kutch archery has several used bows for great deals that would be fine for hunting and Ken will take great care of you.

Go to the PSE website and look under dealers to find there number.

Kodiakfisher

tailchaser · 05-20-2003, 03:59 PM

A medium priced bow that will work for you pretty well is most likely a PSE. Good beginner to novice bow and they also have some high range stuff as well. Martin and Hoyt also have some good setups but with any bow you're going to be set back at least 4-500 bucks for a decent one. Definitely go to a bow shop and pull some back to see which fits you better.

Don't let a salesman fill your ear either on which is best. Don't forget they make money off the sale. I would find a couple that you like and post it back here and people can easily steer you in the right direction without the pressure of selling it to you. Don't get me wrong they know thier stuff most of the time but answers without ties are the best ones.

tc

Gobbaworms · 05-20-2003, 05:06 PM

Looks as though you may be close to Archer Afield. They have some good prices on complete Martin packages (bow, sights, rest...).
Go talk to the short guy with glasses and a limp, his name escapes me right now...Leroy I think.
Should be into it for under $500 and you shouldn't need to upgrade for a while.
IMHO, Martin makes a quality bow that won't break the bank.

pdxkevin · 05-20-2003, 07:58 PM

I jusr bought my first bow a couple weeks ago. I learned a lot over at Archers Afeild. There si a class that they hold on certain Saturdays that is supposed to teach you the basics for about $20. I am going to take it when my work load permits.

If you plan on taking it, send my a quick note. Maybe we could met up and go the same Saturday.

TheRogue · 05-21-2003, 05:21 AM

I had bad experiences with Archer's Afield. I highly reccomend Kenny out a Kutch's Archery!! He'll set you up with what fits you and your budget, and make sure everything is how you need it to be.

TR

TAILOUT · 05-22-2003, 05:34 AM

I bought a PSE nova last year which was also my first year bow hunting. I shot a nice buck at 40 yds. and would have felt comfortable at shooting an elk at 30 yds. I did upgrade this year to PSE AR and it is sweet. I kept my PSE Nova which has a new sight, limb savers, string silencers and a box of alumminum arrows, I am willing to sell this at cheap price if your interested.

glowball · 05-22-2003, 06:58 AM

For starters I will never buy another pse bow. You can't quiet them down. I had a mach 10 and put everything sims makes on it and it still twanged. My experience with archery has found hoyt to be one of the quitest and easiest to shoot bows around. I shoot one of the new razortecs and love it, but if you don't want to spend that much money buy one of the 2002 line of hoyts and you won't be dissappointed. If not, you won't go wrong with a mathews bow. Bowtech is also a good choice. Don't buy a pse though. I wasn't to impressed with my brother-in-laws martin bows either. Lots of handshock. Real jumpy as well.
Just my .04 cents

kodiakfisher · 05-22-2003, 07:48 AM

I used to shop at Archers Afield until my wife received such good customer service that I wondered why I didn't receive the same level or anything close. The last two times I needed something I sent her. They will set you up with a bow. They will sell you everything you need and somethings you don't. I have learned a fair amount from them. Thank you.

Archers Afield may have 4 or 5 used bows and I know for a fact that Kutch has at least 15 - 20 used bows for sale. I would buy a used one first and save yourself a couple of hundred then shoot everything until you know exactly what you like the best.

Ken up at Kutch will take great care of you. It is a long drive and they know that this is why they have such great customer service.

Kodiakfisher

Fish Hawg · 05-22-2003, 08:16 AM

archers afield :depressed:

Norm · 05-22-2003, 08:27 AM

Here is my 2 pennies

. There are lots of really good bow out threre. I would also recomend buying a used one to start. You will probably upgrade after a year or so anyway. I would start with somthing with a long axle to axle length and wheels or "mild" cams. You probably want somthing in the 50-70 LB class for starters. The best investment you can make is getting it properly tuned to start with. KISS = keep it simple , for a hunting bow go with simple rests, simple sites, etc. The more complicated your gear the more problems you will have in the feild.

PS. If you go to Archers Afield talk to Jim.

cjk · 05-22-2003, 01:31 PM

Tailout,
Send me an email. How much would you be willing to sell your bow for? Where abouts do you live, I might be interested in taking a look at it.

-cjk

TAILOUT · 05-23-2003, 06:16 AM

llabwolg, have you shot the new AR bows they are sweet and they have delt with alot of there problems like a fully machined riser which is totally different than anything they have had before. Why dont you read what all the pros have said about it after they have shot it. They think its a great bow that is very forgiving and quiet so do I, but Im sure you know better than me who owns one and all the pros that liked it so much. cjk I will be emailing soon this weekend.

glowball · 05-23-2003, 12:36 PM

Never heard of an AR bow. So I can't comment on them. Why the foul tone towards me? I was only pointing out what I've experienced. Watch any primos hunting video and you will hear for yourself how loud a pse bow is. Different strokes for different folks. Buy what you want, but don't whine when an animal jumps the string. I had it happen with the mach 10. The kicker for me was when my buddy was outshooting me when we were hunting robins because they were jumping the string on me.

TAILOUT · 05-23-2003, 06:34 PM

I wasnt meaning a bad tone but I can understand where you were coming from no hard feelings I thought you may be trashing me for my inexperince, sorry.

glowball · 05-23-2003, 07:47 PM

My bad, I didn't even read your first post. Now I see where it looked like I was bashing you tailout. My head is in the gutter sometimes. Obviously pse bows do work for some folks.(especially primos boys) They're just too loud for me.

cjk · 05-25-2003, 05:47 PM

Tailout,
You have mail.

cjk

Killertraylor · 06-03-2003, 11:09 PM

cjk- I'm selling my Matthews Legacy if you are interested (see the general classified ads) It's a top of the line pricey bow, but I'm selling it totally equiped with top of the line accessories (paid over $1100 for everything) for $750. That's only about $50 more than you can buy the bare bow for new from the store. Might be out of your price range, but it's probably the most popular top end hunting bow out there and you'd never have to upgrade.

Good luck.
Joe