Question!

[actionjaXon]

:help: I am brand new to bow hunting this fall. I am looking at purchasing a used bow. I am looking at two diff. bows. I have checked out a 9 yr. old hoyt bow, which still shoots very well. It comes w/ a quiver and sights, but no release. It does have brand new strings on it though, that is another interesting story, which happened during the test shoot, (ask if you're interested..lol) The asking price: $100 I also looked at a two year old Buck (knives) bow. It also comes w/ a quiver, sights, and a hard carrrying case. The asking price: $150.

Tell what ya'll think, I have not shot the 2nd bow, but it looks in mint condition.

[sullyxlh]

:SHOCKED:no offense,but 28 days before the opener ain't the time to be doin this,being this close,everything is high dollar,save your money,your 150 bucks will buy you alot more bow after the season,fwiw,if the first bow blew up(hence the new strings)stay away from it,as the limbs may have been stressed

[TnRidge]

It is a little late to get started ,and I would not recommend buying a used bow for your first bow .
It's very important to get your draw length measured ,and the bow setup by a proshop or someone experienced with bows . The bow has to fit your draw length within a comfortable draw weight for you to be able to shoot accurate with it .
Now is the best time to get started for NEXT YEAR .;)

[Backwoods-Savage]

I agree time is too short and starting with a used bow is not necessarily the best option.

And you don't necessarily need a mechanical release either. Try shooting with fingers. You can always switch later.

[jcomptonod]

Hi Action,

Sure it's better to have longer to shoot but a guy with average skills, a compound with sights, and a shooting buddy can be shooting pretty darn well in a month. Even if you don't get a deer this year you'll be more experienced for the next one. Go for it.

As for the used bow just know what you're getting. Maybe go to a pro shop and have them check out the limbs and string. If possible buy better sights and a rest that you can move to your next bow. Good luck.

all the best,
john

[actionjaXon]

When the strings broke on the hoyt, it was because the arrow was too short...i'd shot a dozen times, quite accurately at 25 and 30 yards...the strings broke because the arrow feel thru the knock on the 13 or 14th time...I must have drawn a little longer and not realized...the strings were in good shape...i've shot both bows now, good friends of mine have helped me select these bows...and they are fit pretty close...i've been inquiring of very experienced bow hunters, i'm not gettin into this alone by any means