Next year I am bowhunting

[merrill hunter]

I have yet to bowhunt as I am not a good shot and I dont want to go out to injure I want to go out and cleanly take a deer. I am looking to forward to practicing through the spring and summer to get to where I feel I can cleanly take a deer.

need suggestions.
I am looking to spend between 250-300 for a bow
looking to use good sights with a lot of adjustment (bad shot) akward shooting style. almost have to look down arrow to shoot properly.
want quiet, good arrows, broadheads ( although the gators in cabellas catalog look good to me)
and .... a stand I am almost 6'2 and nearing 290lbs.


looking for suggestions.


I want to come home from work and hunt (I get home around 4:30 and rifle season It seems too late and muzzy season...... )


looking for help guys as I really no little to nothing about what is good and what is crap (although I know opinions differ)

thanks!

[Pinefarm]

Moved...this post is more suited for the archery tech forum. You'll probably get better answers here.

[merrill hunter]

thanks a lot I was wondering about that.

[dtg]

I started shooting a little bear recurve when I was a little guy and got pretty proficient with it. I took a few chipmonks with homemade fiberglass arrows with it. I cut my bike flag up into arrows when I lost all my others.

Anyway, go to a GOOD bow pro shop and tell them your price range and feel all the bows out in that range. Also, when setting the price of the bow you can afford, don't forget to figure in all the extra parts that actually make it work, rest, release, sight pin, arrows, etc.

You may want to go the used route for your first bow. You can always pick up a good used one with everything already attached for the price range you stated. Some people buy new ones every couple of years or so and the old ones aren't in bad shape at all.

[victor mi pro bowhunter]

THe cobra sidewinder is a great site and east to addjust

[TnRidge]

I'd visit several reputable proshops and find one that will set you up with the bow that fit's you and your budget . The main thing is to get your draw length measured correctly ,and select a draw weight you can draw comfortably .

[carp_assasin]

If your form is lacking, when you get your bow, ask for some instructions from the pro shop, usually they are happy to help. Form is more important than any bow you shoot.

Also, why wait till spring, lots of places have indoor ranges and you'll probably get a good deal on last years bow models.

Good luck,
Ben

[jawbreaker]

Carp Assasin said a mouth full. You don't have to accept the fact that you have bad form. Spend some time at a reputable archery shop picking out a bow that fits you and most importantly ask for some help with your shooting form. I would recommend you start shooting without a sight on your bow and only a few feet away from the target. This allows you focus on your form without worry about missing the target or having poor accuracy. Do this for a month or so focusing only on your form and building the muscles you need to shoot a bow. Doing this will develop 'muscle memory'. Once its time to put the sight on and shoot at a target from distance you will be able to focus only on the target and your 'form' (draw, anchor, release) will all happen in your subconscious. Good luck and welcome to the addiction. :yikes:


Jawbreaker

[102woodsman]

The bow shop owner we (girlfriend and I) bought our first bows from had us shooting bullseyes in minutes. He said he prefers to teach kids or women because they haven't developed any bad shooting habits yet. Get some knowledgeable help.

[Backwoods-Savage]

From Merrill, you can't go wrong in visiting Dave Smith up in Freeland. He also has a web site: http://www.bowdoctorsarcheryrepair.com

Dave used to run the archery dept. at Jays. Most people around Merrill know him, especially those at the Merrill Archery Club.

All in all, Dave will not lead you wrong and may even be able to correct some of your shooting style. Don't know where you live, but I live not too far from Marion Springs. If I can be of any help, feel free to PM me any time or send me an email. I'm not a pro but have been shooting archery since the early 60's. Still don't know what I'm doing but get lucky now and then....