Calling all bowhunters!!! Need help!!!

[whitecra]

I think that would be a good bow.
Chris

 

[chickenfanatic]

thats a decent bow however i had that exact setup just last month i sold it for 50 bucks it was kinda cruddy in my opinion however for a 15 yr old it wouldnt be bad and yes it would bring down a deer. but in my honest opinion id look at pawnshops i bought a very high dollar rig there for about 100 bucks just to let cha know and alot of them wont take things unless they are in neaqr new condition as mine was and with all the accessories it was a steal.

 

[cjeanean]

He's the kind of kid who can eat 15,000 calories a day and wake up with muscle. And do nothing but sleep. He's about 120 lbs and he's ripped, for lack of a better term. I cringe with jealousy even as I write.....Anyways. He's about 5'7". My husband suggested a pawn shop, but I don't know what to look for! I don't know how to tell if it's a good bow. And neither does my husband, who's never shot a bow in his life (or even held one, for that matter) yet seems to think he knows everything about them.

 

[English Chick]

Cant give any help on that one Cjean...... no-one hunts like that over here...not to my knowledge anyway.......but good luck anyway.

 

[kstaven]

This isn't a bad price at all. http://cgi.ebay.com/PSE-Silverhawk-Compound-Bow-Package_W0QQitemZ170260385734QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170260385734&_trkparms=72%3A1144%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

And it leaves money left over for arrows, tips, sights, release etc

 

[kstaven]

Or if you want a full package this is a decent deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PEARSON-PURSUIT...39:1|66:3|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[seismic wonder2]

I know this is sort of giving aid to the enemy but...
Have you tried K-mart or Wal mart? They usually have medium quality compound bows around 35 to 40 LB draw weight that will bring down a deer if he can get close enough.
Is he a regular hunter?
does he have a tree stand?
Can he "still" hunt? (sit perfectly still and wait for the deer to come by)

If he's not a super avid bowhunter that practices two to three times a week then the brand is not important. What IS important is that the bow match his DRAW LENGTH and the ARROW MATCH THE BOW POUNDAGE. If those two are matched all his shots will be accurate. If not the arrow will wobble and flex in flight causing the shot to go all over and not be accurate.

Read up on the internet about archery and how to match arrows to the bow. It's not as easy as it sounds.
The best thing is to bring the boy and explain there is a budget to stay in. He may settle for spending the whole wad on a really good bow, then get quality arrows and bradheads later by mowing yards etc...

BTW he'll need TWO sets of arrows. One set for hunting and one set for target practice.
I buy my arrows 12 at a time, take 4 for hunting and the rest are target arrows with a target tip THAT IS THE SAME WEIGHT AS THE BROADHEAD. That way the arrow will react the same in practice as the real thing.

You might go with a "Recurve" (longbow) instead of a compound if he is new to archery. Just a suggestion

 

[hinkjc]

Seismic is right...being fitted to the bow is probably the most important aspect. He really should be with you for the purchase. Matching the right arrows to the bow are also important. I don't think this is a decision you want to make online, since there are numerous variables. Once he has one that works with him and is familiar with what he needs, replacement/upgrade bows are much easier to locate.

Jody

 

[seismic wonder2]

If he is a bow hunter I'm SURE he knows other bow hunters They can help if you don't have an archery shop that can fit him to the bow.

Remember, a cheap well fitted bow is 100 times better than a $1000.00 bow that he can't shoot.

 

[Cetawin]

As an avid bowhunter I can give this advice. Do not buy him a bow without taking him to be measured for it. Bows are something that need to be a personal fit. I do not use compound bows but Martin makes a good inexpensive one (or did a few years ago).

If he is strong, can pull a heavy bow and likes a challenge, look at traditional equipment. Longbow or Recurve bows. I think I paid 500.00 - 600.00 for my Hoyt Recurve and it is a 55 lb and has no problem dropping an elk so a deer is never an issue. Recurve is better for the woods because it is smaller and easier in the bush.

Another point you might want to talk to him about. With a compound bow, he can use a heavier bow because they are easier to pullback. They have as I call them "training wheels". They have the cams, fancy little sights, finger triggers and all that good stuff.

I shoot a 55 lb traditional and can easily shoot a 80+ lb compound. I'm 5'2" and 94 - 96 lbs on good days.

Also, check Missouri law because bows must be a minimum pull weight in order to hunt deer. Most states it is 45 lb...some it is 40 lb.

Good luck and I am sure he will love it. Here is a pic of my daughter trying to hold my recurve. LOL