Getting into Archery?

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Toying with the idea of getting into some bow shooting. Might be a nice skill to have someday. It’s too bad I’m not close with my family, and they’re all in different states. Got a family full of bow hunters.

what’s a decent bow to start out on and that will last at the same time?
 
That's like asking what's a good gun to start out with.

If you want cheaper and adjustable, the Diamond infinity edge pro kind of leads that line. It's considered a kids bow by a lot of folks but you can crank up the weight. And probably more importantly, you can adjust draw length without a press. DL is important for accuracy. Lot of other bows it would be $50 a pop to buy a module to change DL

If you want a nice, smooth shooting bow I really like Elite bows. I have 4 of them in the house, 2 for me and one each for my daughters. If you can find a good used one in your DL and DW you will save a little money.
 
jmccracken1214 said:
Lol I have no clue... what’s the best kind of bow for a rookie?
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Ok, I'm not a huge bow guy but I do own a compound bow and like to shoot it/hunt.

I like a compound bow because I can target shoot in the backyard and hunt with it. The cams provide a reduced force that you have to hold after drawing the bow. In contrast, a long bow will require you to hold the draw weight until you shoot. People do hunt with long bows, but I don't .

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I got a PSE Momentum about 5 years ago as a ready to shoot package. Right at 600 if I recal correctly. I’ve take 3 deer with it. Since having our first child in December, it has become painfully obvious I don’t have/won’t make the time to shoot my rifles like I used to. So.... 2 weeks ago took it over to Godwins Archery in Raeford and got a new set of Threadz strings/cables, Trophy Ridge React H4 sight and bee stinger stabilizer, new peep, cat whiskers and a professional tune. My thinking is that this is something I can do from my porch with minimal setup or time investment and still get my accuracy fix over the next year or two. The bow has been good for me to learn on and now that I’ve upgraded it a bit, I have more room to improve based on the equipment limitations. Word of caution.... I thought it was cheaper than shooting but it’s just another rabbit hole. You can end up spending a lot. If I stick with it and really catch the bug, I’m hoping to move to a Hoyt carbon in the next 2-3 years.
 
Lots of good choices for beginners.
I'm a trad bow type.
Recurve bow. No sights. No stabilizers. Black widow finger tab.
Sammick makes a worse range of bows from beginner to Olympic ILF.
But Bear naked some fine and affordable one piece bows. I gave a 45# draw Grizzly. Very light weight. Easy to shoot.

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I shoot both trad (recurve) and compound. I think learning the proper draw and release of a recurve helps with technique using a compound, like using the right muscles to draw and relaxing to release instead of just letting go or punching the trigger.

If you want to talk archery sometime, just shoot me a pm and we can connect to chat about it. I love archery and do a lot of my own work tuning. I can talk your ear off about it.
 
The bow I bought is a mission and I got it used. You may be able to get your local bow shop to look at a used bow you want to buy kinda like having your mechanic go over a used car.

Beware cracks, frayed strings, etc.
 
I haven't shot in a long time. When I was shooting, Matthews and Hoyt were the upper echelon. I loved the small axle to axle bows. Sub 30". That was circa 2004. Idk where technology has gone since.

You'll be pretty well invested once all things are considered. Best find yourself a good local shop, you'll have to get a peep installed, adjust for length of pull, cut your arrows, fletch the shafts, etc.

It's an awesome hobby, but it ain't cheap. Bow hunting is far more rewarding than rifle, imo.

Rogan just took down an elk at 67yds. Perfect shot: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B27JerhHKnR/?igshid=h4b2pj6e27cm

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MikeDawg46L said:
I shoot both trad (recurve) and compound. I think learning the proper draw and release of a recurve helps with technique using a compound, like using the right muscles to draw and relaxing to release instead of just letting go or punching the trigger.
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I would agree with this - It's arguably harder to learn with a traditional, but you really need to get your technique down to be any good, and that transfers well to compound.
 
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