what type of bow should i buy??

[Buckrookie]

Hello Im looking to start shooting a bow for hunting next year..what type of bow should I buy?how much money am I looking at for a good setup


thanks for any help

[bigrackmack]

GO to a pro-shop and shoot some bows and get the one you like best.....the one that feels good to you.......that would be my suggestion....Mack

[ironman11]

Go to a good archery shop like KD, MJC, etc, talk to them and shoot a lot of different ones to see what you like. They can offer expert advice and experience. Everyone seems to recomend what they shoot because it fits their budget or shooting style. Me, I shoot a Martin Cheetah, 65 pound draw, with wisker bisket and red dot scope, fits my hunting style and budget, fabtastic bow, around $500 complete.

[jdawg240]

Dont look at the names. Go shoot at least 15 bows before you buy one.

[bugg]

You should really head out to some pro shops and shoot as many bows as you can, then narrow your search to the bows that feel good to you, and you shoot them well and then go shoot them a few more times.
Shoot many different brands, don't get pushed into a certain brand because you see everyone using it on T.V and get convinced that if they use it that must be the best Bow made, It may not Be the best bow made for you!
Don't let the salesman pressure you into buying Brand X because that is what he uses.
As for $$ that all depends on what type of set up you want.

[Buckrookie]

thanks for advise I guess what im really looking to know is how to spend the least money and get the best bow I can...kinda like a remington firearm lol

[Kelly Johnson]

Think....Martin;)

Bengal, Cheetah, Leopard, Firecat....crazy prices for great machines and customer service second to none.

[slammer]

www.huntersfriend.com (http://www.huntersfriend.com) is a great place is you already know what you need and want.

[skipper34]

So, how much are you willing to spend? There are many bows on the market that will shoot a good arrow, but not too many that will shoot a bad arrow. Price is just a figure. Follow the advice of the posters, go shoot em' and then decide if the one that YOU like is within your budget.

[fishx65]

Also consider how you will be hunting. It's nice to have a short and light bow if you do any stalking through the thick stuff. $300 to $350 should get you a good setup that you can use for years. Bow shops are better at setting up bows but some good deals can be found at sporting good stores and online. I just shot a Martin at Dicks Sporting Goods that felt awesome. It's almost identical to the Cheetah but has a different riser. $360 for the whole package (Not on sale). I think it was called, Monster Buck Hunter. It's also a good idea to learn how to tune and setup your own bow so you don't have to take it in everytime you change or break something. You're gonna love bowhunting!!!!!

[muddslinger]

www.huntersfriend.com (http://www.huntersfriend.com) is a great place is you already know what you need and want.

i agree this place is great. great prices, great customer service. and when you pull it out of the box, you will be shooting withing a 2inch square at 25 yards

[Buckrookie]

Hey guys thanks for help Im thinking about martin super mag cheatah from that link Plus you can get credit wife will never see what hit her lol ...great deals...Mud you are my neighbor I live in clawson not to far..

[huntallday]

Part of the problem when you first set-up is the cost of the "extra" stuff. The first bow I bought was a cheaper Alpine. I think it was like $200. Then comes a release, sight, rest, arrows, a case, a target....... You can see how quickly it adds up. It might not be a bad idea to get something off ebay. Many people start off liking the idea of bow hunting but change their mind after a while. I see bow packages that are below half price that include a bow and all the necessary accessories. Good luck.

[GuT_PiLe]

Just some added advice.

Something to consider is that the longer the axle to axle length, generally the more forgiving the bow will be.

The new fad are short axle to axle length bows, that shoot a gajillion FPS...all good and dandy, but if you cant hit what you shoot at, what good is the speed?

The last time i was looking the Parker Ultra-lite 31 and 35's were just being introduced to the market. I was dead set on one of those, until i shot it and about 10 other bows, all different axle to axle lengths and price ranges.

One of those 10 just fit my hand and style so nicely. It came down to the grip for me...and the Mathews FX was what i went with.
Nothing fancy, has none of those vibration dampners, flux capacitor, geothermal thingamajigs....is a simple bow, a bow hunters bow, "meat and potatoes" (as advertised back then)

I had alot of people recommend this and that...but it came down the the grip for me. Like others have said...its all about what feels good to YOU.
Don't think about the brand name when you first go to test the bows.

For a starter, i wouldn't go anything smaller than 35" axle to axle.

35's is still nice and compact...good for tree stand hunting, stalking, ground blind, just all around bow hunting. All depends on where you hunt, how you hunt.

Remember if you go with something too large, yes it will be more forgiving but you've got to hold that bohemuth as well, sometimes for HOURS...so you have to take that into account as well.

i would recommend the whisker biscuit for hunting over all other arrow rests. If your looking to be a target bullseye splitting arrows shooter...whisker biscuit is not for you....but for 3d archery, and bowhunting....its the best rest bar none for hunting